Huge Children's Sample Sale

This weekend at the San Anselmo Street Fair in Marin County there will be a huge sample sale with most of the merchandise coming from local vendors and retailers. This is a great chance to snag some designer kid's clothing, shoes bedding or gifts cheap! 30-80% off Retail. One of my favorite participants in the sale is itti kid. They offer a large variety of fantastic, well made clothing in beautiful bold colors and interesting modern prints. Their clothes are head turners. People will stop you and ask where you bought them. To see more of itti kid visit ittikid.com.
To find out more about the sample sale:
http://www.giddygiddy.com/san-anselmo-kids-sale.htm

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 6/26-6/28

Weekend Long Events

Family Weekend: Soar with NASA
June 27 & 28
9:30am–3:30pm
Enjoy hands-on activities for kids all weekend, including making a star viewer mini-scope, a solar system bracelet, and more!
http://www.schulzmuseum.org/

Sonoma-Marin Fair
The Sonoma-Marin Fair at the Petaluma Fairgrounds may well be the best entertainment value this summer because everything is included in the low admission price.
http://www.sonoma-marinfair.org/

Friday, June 26

Bayer Farms Open Gardens
2:00 pm - 6: 00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

Howarth Park Family Night
Free Movie on the lawn (movie starts at dusk)
4:00 till movie end.
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/programs/howarthpark/howarthevents/movieinpark/Pages/default.aspx

Saturday June 27, 2009

Garden Story Time & Family Fun
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
music, horse carriage rides, bocce ball
Free
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events

FREE Family Day at The Sonoma County Museum
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Make your own Sundaes & Face Painting!
http://www.sonomacountymuseum.org/

King Arthur's Quest
2pm & 4:30pm
Child $8, Adult $12
Watch the Damsels in Distress sound the warning of trouble, cheer for King Arthur when he makes friends with the terrible dragon, and join the Knights and Squires of the Round Table as they try to do the right thing.
http://wellsfargocenterarts.org/concert/0609-missoula.html

Wine Country Greyhound Meet and Greet
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Whole Foods Market, Sonoma, CA
Please stop by to meet retired racing Greyhounds, and learn what wonderful companions they make! Their calm temperaments might surprise you!
http://www.winecountrygreyhounds.com/

Elderhostel Day of Discovery:
To the Moon, Snoopy!
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollos 10 and 11 and learn how Charles Schulz and Snoopy played a key role in the space race of the 1960s. Meet Apollo 9 astronaut Russell Schweickart and hear about his experiences in space, where he logged 241 hours, and about his current work protecting the Earth from asteroid impacts. Hear from the Museum’s curator about our newest exhibit, To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA. Also hear from space studies experts about space exploration then, now, and in the future, and handle several artifacts from the space shuttle not on display in the Museum.
Reservations required; call (877) 426-8056 to reserve your space.
http://www.schulzmuseum.org/

Haus Fortuna Seventh Birthday Celebration
10:00am to 8:30pm
Haus Fortuna, Petaluma, CA
Celebrate your Inner Italian with delicacies such as grilled sausages, pastas and olive oil tasting. Lots of guessing games to win great prizes. Entertainment all day including Italian music and the band Phoenix. Artists reception.

Sunday June 28
Santa Rosa Wellness Festival and Family Expo
11:00am to 4:30pm
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, Santa Rosa, CA
Free Health Screenings...Family fun...Samples...
Raffle Prizes...Give-aways and so much more!
Free Admission!
Free Parking!

ELMO PARTY!!!!!
10AM-11:30AM.
My Gym Santa Rosa
Come join us for a fun morning as you sing, dance, play and talk with Elmo. Reservations Required. Ticket prices are $15 per child, $10 per sibling. Infants under 1 are free. Play and talk with Elmo, photo opportunities, games, music and juice with snack.
http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee_news.aspx?id=165&articleid=1187

Spring Health Fair at the Dhyana Center: Sebastopol
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Dhyana Center for Health Sciences, Sebastopol, CA
7740 Atkinson Road, Sebastopol
LIVE MUSIC, SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLES, FOOD, ARTS/CRAFTS, COMMUNITY & SUSTAINABLE LIVING BOOTHS
Althea Walking Tree Drum Circle

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 6/19-6/22

Happy Father's Day

Weekend Long Events:

Golden Gate Arabian House Association Dressage and Sporthorse Show
June 19, 20 & 21
8 am - 5 pm
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
www.goldengatearabians.com
FREE

A Celebration of the Accordion
June 20, 21
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First and C Streets, Petaluma
www.petalumadowntown.com
musical presentations by musicians from all over the nation
http://www.petalumadowntown.com/AccordionFestival.aspx
FREE

Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
Climb Aboard
June 20th & 21st
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A-26 Invader, RF-86 Sabre & F-86H Sabre
http://www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org/


Friday, June 19

Bayer Farms Open Gardens
2:00 pm - 6: 00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info


Teen Girls Group
2:00pm to 4:30pm
Chops Teen Club, Santa Rosa, CA
nail designs, hairdo's, facials, make-up application and more
http://www.chopsonline.com/

Saturday, June 20

Garden Story Time & Family Fun
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
music, horse carriage rides, bocce ball
Free
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events


Solar Sonoma County Solar Fair: Solar & Efficiency for Clean Energy
11:00am to 6:00pm
Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa, CA
live local music all day, wine and beer tasting, and a fun zone for all ages
Free
http://www.solarsonomacounty.com/events.html

Sonoma Valley Footrace & Festival
8:00am to 1:00pm
Sonoma Developmental Center, Glen Ellen, CA
5k/10k runs through the beautiful grounds of Sonoma Developmental Ctr. Festival follows w/ beer/wine tasting, live music, carnival games, bounce house and more
Free Festival Admission
http://www.dds.ca.gov/svff/docs/SVFFbrochure09.pdf

Petaluma Airport Display Day
9:00am to 3:00pm
Petaluma Municipal Airport, Petaluma, CA
The Petaluma Airport Commission and staff invite you to attend the antique and classic aircraft display

29th Annual Cotati Jazz & Arts Festival
12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
La Plaza Park and restaurants & clubs in downtown Cotati - all within walking distance
Music, Art, Food, Fun!
Free
http://www.cotatijazz.com/

Father's Day Celebration
11am - 4pm
Montgomery Village Shopping Center
Family Activities, music by the Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Free


Sunday, June 22

Father's Day Brunch, Hosted by Windsor Kiwanis
9:00am to 12:00pm
Windsor Town Green, Windsor, CA
Blueberry Pancakes, Ham, Eggs, Cantaloupe, Juice, Coffee, Tea

Father's Day 15th Annual "Show & Shine" Car Show
9 am - 4 pm
Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa, CA
Free Spectator Admission

Larson Family Winery BBQ and Cowboy Golf
11 a.m-4 p.m.
live music, bocce ball, horseshoe toss, a jumpy for the kids
http://www.larsonfamilywinery.com/pages/specialevents.html

A Food Awareness Benefit and Summer Solstice Celebration
11:00 am. 10 pm
Sebastopol Community Center
This event will be an all age family event featuring a kid's zone.
http://worldbeyondproductions.com/index_events.html

Viansa Father's Day Pig Roast and BBQ
11:00a to 3:00p
Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace, Sonoma, CA
Treat Dad and the whole family to a fun day of fabulous wine, food and entertainment, plus the not to be missed first Annual Cellar Sale.
http://www.viansa.com/

Father's Day Crafts

Father's Day is coming soon.  Here are some ideas to make Dad a special gift.

Free Kids Event - Get Hooked on Dad

Michael's Craft Stores 

"Use your hand to make a special T-shirt for dad to wear. Just purchase the T-shirt of your choice and decorate it for free using our paint supplies!"

Ages 5-12 welcome.

6/14/2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gifts from tots:

Free Coloring Pages 

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/stylehouse/parties/fathersday

http://www.fisher-price.com/us/printcards/

http://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/holidays/fathers-day-coloring-pages/

Gift ideas for older kids:

http://crafts.kaboose.com/holidays/fathers-day/index.html

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectlist?categoryid=51

http://www.freekidscrafts.com/father%27s_day_crafts-t101.html

Free Family Fun on the edge.....

of Sonoma County

Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music

"Prado Group Kiddie Park with pony rides, petting zoo, crafts, train rides, bounce house & more! Live Music on 2 Stages Rock • Blues • Jazz • Country Premium Wine Garden • 200 Arts & Crafts booths • Food • Fun Moylan’s quality beer and over 40 fine wines to choose from."

http://www.ci.novato.ca.us/?page=636&recordid=1671&returnURL=%2findex.aspx

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 6/12-6/14

Weekend Long Events:

Peggy Sue's All-American Cruise
Car show, 'Chili & Pasta Cook Off' & 'Beer & Wine Tasting,' Music and Entertainment
Galvin Community Park and A Place to Play Youth Park
http://www.peggysuescruise.com/

Harmony Festival
Music, Camping, Kids activities
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
http://harmonyfestival.com/

Friday, June 12

Bayer Farms Open Gardens
2:00 pm - 6: 00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

Saturday, June 13

Garden Story Time & Family Fun
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

Guided Hikes at Tolay Lake Regional Park
10:am to Noon
West Ridge hike. Hike with staff from the ranch up to west ridge. Call to make reservation.
707.565.2730
Cloverdale, CA 95425

SCBC's Annual Bike Swap and (for Kids) Bike Skills Rodeo
9:00am to 2:00pm
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building
http://www.BikeSonoma.org/

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
music, horse carriage rides, bocce ball
Free
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events


Sunday, June 14

Second Sunday Summer Market
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rummage Sale, Crafts Faire & Farmer's Market.
Rohnert Park Community Center Complex
5401 Snyder Lane

Bear Flag Celebration Art Show
11:00am to 4:00pm
BBQ, Ceremony at Bear Flag Monument
Sonoma Plaza
http://www.BearFlagMuseum.org/

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 6/5-6/7

Friday, June 5

Bayer Farms Open Gardens
2:00 pm - 8: 00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

First Fridays on Fourth
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Santa Rosa and Railroad Square
Free
http://www.firstfridaysonfourth.com/

Scooter Rosa
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Downtown Santa Rosa
http://www.scooterrosa.com/

First Fridays at The SCM
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sonoma County Museum Downtown Santa Rosa
Free admission and live music
http://www.sonomacountymuseum.org/


Saturday, June 6

The Russian River Rodeo
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Duncan’s Mills Rodeo Grounds
see calendar for more info

Scooter Rosa
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square
http://www.scooterrosa.com/

Garden Story Time & Family Fun
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bayer Farm 1550 West Ave, Santa Rosa
Free
see calendar for more info

49th Annual Forestville Youth Park BBQ, Carnival and Parade
10:00 am - 8 pm
Forestville
Free admission and live music
http://www.forestvilleyouthpark.org/

Summer Sampler Day & 65th Anniversary of D-Day.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa
Free
www.schulzmuseum.org

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Jazz Keyboardist, John Simon
Free
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Tour
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Current residents include a coyote, a red fox, a gray fox, a squirrel, raccoons, a skunk, and two mountain lion cubs.
Donation
http://www.scwildliferescue.org/index.shtml


Sunday, June 7

49th Annual Forestville Youth Park BBQ, Carnival and Parade
10:00 am to 8 pm
Forestville
Free admission and live music
http://www.forestvilleyouthpark.org/

42nd Annual Ox Roast Barbecue and Hit the Road Jack foot race
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sonoma Plaza
Free admission and live music
http://www.hittheroadjack.org/

More First Friday Fun

Another free, family-friendly event in Sonoma County. The Sonoma County Museum is open late on the first Friday of the month through the summer in conjunction with First Fridays on 4th. This free event runs from from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and includes refreshments and entertainment. The Museum is located on 7th St in Downtown Santa Rosa. This week Amber Lee & The Anomalies (www.myspace.com/amberleebaker) will be performing. Current exhibits at the museum include Ansel Adams: Masterworks and Wine Country Posters: Collection of George and Denise Rose Friday will also be the Public Reception for Mario Uribe: Zen Circle Revisited in the CPS Gallery.

http://www.sonomacountymuseum.org/

Scooter Rosa is Back

Scooter Rosa is an annual fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay. It is similar to walkathon type events, in that participants raise money by soliciting sponsors for their "ride." This is a weekend long event that promises to be fun for the whole family while supporting a great cause.

Scooter Rosa Itinerary

Friday, June 5th | 4:00 - 8:00pm

Held on “D Street between 4th and 5th Street” in Downtown Santa Rosa, in front of Revolution Moto / Vespa Santa Rosa.

Early Check-in
Street BBQ
Live Music
Scooter Show
View and Enter for Raffle Prizes
Art Walk

Saturday, June 6th | 10:00am - 4:00pm

Held in “Santa Rosa’s Historic Railroad Square”

10:00am - Rider Check-in

11:00am - Ride through beautiful Sonoma County

12:15pm - Estimated arrival back to Historic Railroad Square

12:30pm - Live music / Vendor Booths / Food and Drinks

1:30pm - GymKhana Games

2:30pm - GymKhana Games for the “Littles”

3:30pm - Prize Winners announced

Please plan on meeting at Russian River Brewary around 8pm for great locally brewed beer and a fierce tournament of Thumb Wrestling.

Sunday, June 7th | 10:00am - 2:00pm

10:00am - Breakfast hosted by Stout Brothers Pub and Restaurant

11:00am - Ride to be hosted by SoCo Scooterists and the West Coast Vespa Club - Ride will leave from “D Street in Downtown Santa Rosa” - Route and Destination TBD. Please plan on bringing a bag lunch for the Sunday ride.

First Fridays = Free Family Fun

Free Cupcakes! Free Music! Free Art Viewing! Free Fun!

First Fridays on 4th is Santa Rosa's version of a large block party. It is a family-friendly event showcasing the talent of local musicians and artists. Entertainment can be found at both the Railroad Square and the Courthouse Square. Many of the surrounding businesses offer "specials" for the evening or display a local artist's work.

June 5th’s First Fridays on 4th Music Schedule:

The Music:

Railroad Square Music
Santiago in Depot Park |4:30 to 6:00 PM
Mister December in Depot Park | 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Courthouse Square Music
Jennifer Faust on Guitar | 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM | Courthouse Square Stage
The American Philharmonic | 6:30 to 8:00 PM| Courthouse Square Stage

More info here:
http://www.firstfridaysonfourth.com/


The Treat:
Yes it is really true. Teapot we will be serving tea and cupcakes and also be giving away coupons for parties and merchandise with purchase. The event goes from 4pm-8pm.
Teapot is a wonderful, whimsical children’s boutique that specializes in teapot parties. More info here:
http://teapotparties.com/


Don't forget this weekend is also Scooter Rosa!
http://scooterrosa.com/

Farmer's Market

Summer in Sonoma County hails a wonderful abundance of free-family fun also known as the Farmer's Market. During the summer there is a market almost everyday of the week. Most of the summer's markets offer some venue of entertainment, lots of handmade arts and crafts, and delicious prepared foods from local vendors. All of the markets have a fantastic selection of fresh from the farm fruits and vegetables. Join me as I visit a new market every week and discover what makes each market special. In the meantime, go explore one (or two or three) with you family. Look! I made it easy for you...

Sonoma County Farmer's Markets


Santa Rosa Farmer's Markets
Where: Veteran's Memorial Building, 1350 Maple Ave.
When: Wed. and Fri. year round.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Downtown Market. Fourth Street from Mendocino Ave to E Street
When: Wed. Last market is on August 12.
Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
www.srdowntownmarket.com

Where: Oakmont Farmers' Market, White Oak Drive
When: Sat.,
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at White Oak Drive, Santa Rosa, CA


Cotati Farmer's Market
Where: Downtown Cotati's La Plaza Park
When: Thurs. Last market is on October 1.
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Windsor Farmer's Market
Where: Town Green in Old Downtown Windsor
When: Sun. Last market is on November 22.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Town Green in Old Downtown Windsor
When: Thurs. Last market is on August 27.
Hours: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
http://www.windsorfarmersmarket.com/2009calendar.html


Petaluma Farmer's Market
Where: Walnut Park on the Corner of Petaluma Blvd South and D Street.
When: Sat. Last market is on October 31.
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Where: the Theatre District ( 2nd Street between B & D Streets.)
When: Wed. Last market is on August 26.
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
http://www.petalumafarmersmarket.com/


Healdsburg Farmers' Market
Where: North and Vine Streets; One block west of the Plaza
When: Sat. Last market is on November 28th.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: Plaza and Center Streets on the Plaza
When: Tues. Last market is on October 24th.
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
http://www.healdsburgfarmersmarket.org/Calendar.html


Occidental Farmer's Market
Where: In front of Howard's Cafe, downtown Occidental
When: Fri. Last market is on October 30.
Hours: 4 p.m. to dusk
http://www.occidentalfarmersmarket.com/


Sonoma Farmer's Market
Where: Depot Park at First Street
When: Fri. Year round.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: Sonoma Plaza on the Square
When: Tues. Last market is in October
Hours: 5:30 p.m. to dusk


Guerneville Farmer's Market
Where: Town Plaza, 16201 First St.
When: Wed. Last market is in October.
Hours: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Cloverdale Certified Farmer's Market
Where: On Cloverdale Blvd. between First and Second Street
When: Fri. Last market is in September.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.


Sebastopol Farmer's Market
Where: Sebastopol Plaza at McKinley Street
When: Sun. Last market is in November
Hours: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.


Did I miss one? Please email me the info.