Free Cap from the Disney Store

Celebrate Earth Day. Be a Friend For Change at Disney Store on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd. Receive an exclusive free eco-friendly baseball cap when you bring in 6 empty plastic water bottles or soda cans to be recycled.

*Limit one cap per guest, while supplies last.

I phoned the Santa Rosa Disney Store and confirmed that they are participating in the event.

Kid's Earn a free book.

Barnes and Nobles summer reading programs starts early this year. Kids can earn a free book if they read eight. There are downloads available on their website to make the program even more fun. Ages 3-12

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/

Who's up for more Craft Fairs?

'Tis the season for shopping and what better place to take your kids, than to a craft fair. You can find one of a kind gifts made from local artists. In this type of economy, it is a win-win to support your local artists. PLUS, these folks tend to have the cutest kid items you've ever seen: hats, scrafs, booties, clothes, and tutus.

Here is a listing some of the craft fairs that will be happening on Sunday, Dec 6

Dickens Holiday Crafts Fair

Finley Community Center (2060 W. College Ave)
Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm
$2 admission for ages 18 and over
Holiday shop for hand made gifts sold by their artists
Refreshements, holiday music, and fun
Prize giveaway benefits scholarship fund

30th Annual Holiday Open House
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens (Santa Rosa & Sonoma Ave)
$2 admission for ages 12 & over, Sat & Sun, 10am-4pm
Tour historic home decorated in Victorian style, refreshments,
exhibits, specialty gifts for sale, children's craft activity

Roseland Holiday Craft Fair

Sunday, Dec 6 11:00a to 4:00p
at Southwest Santa Rosa Youth Center, Santa Rosa, CA
Roseland University Prep is hosting a Roseland Holiday Craft Fair on December 5th & 6th at the Southwest Santa Rosa Youth Center. RUP Seniors and their families hope you will support their fund-raising efforts and come enjoy beautiful and unique crafts, a bake sale, food, photos with Santa and more!

Zen Fest Holiday Sale

Sunday, Dec 6 9:00am-4:00pm
at Masonic Center, Sebastopol, CA
Distinctive art, hand crafted gifts, silent auction,
Japanese lunch and more. Sun, 12/6 9am-4pm.
Admission free.

And if you're feeling adventerous, head over to the City for a Holiday Vintage craft party
Indie Mart Vintage Party

San Francisco, CA
Sunday, Dec. 6, 12pm - 6pm

Winter Faire

The Summerfield Waldorf School warmly invites families to attend its annual Winter Faire on Friday and Saturday December 4th and 5th. This magical event is sure to delight family members of all ages!

On Friday, December 4^th, join in an adult only holiday evening to complete your holiday shopping. You’ll find unique, hand-made items crafted with natural elements. From Puppenstube dolls to Sarah’s Silks to fairy Sharon Eisley’s doll houses to the Summerfield School’s “store” items such as Elsa Beskow books and Stockmar crayons, you’ll find whimsical items your children are sure to love. Other vendors will sell jewelry, cutting boards, wooden boxes, holiday ornaments, candles, honey and other high quality, locally crafted items to fill the holiday wishes of the adults in your life.

Return on Saturday, December 5^th with the whole family. The Summerfield campus, often described as looking like a small European village, will be decked out in evergreens and ringing with the bells of holiday music. Step close to the bonfire, take a leisurely ride in a horse and carriage cart, dip a beeswax candle, and take a photo next to King Winter. Eat a scrumptious, organic lunch while listening to talented students and staff play instruments and sing. Gather your family close and breathe in an old world style holiday moment that is sure to fill you with joy!

Tree Lighting In Petaluma Theatre District Today

Celebrate the Season in the Square - Treelighting Ceremony

Carolers start strolling at 3:o0 p.m.

Petaluma Pete starts festivities at 4:30
prizes and fun

Tree lighting Ceremony at 5:00

Followed by music by Djinn.

http://www.theatre-district.com/calendar-of-events.cfm

Djinn is a great band guaranteed to get you little ones dancing:
http://www.myspace.com/dgiin


http://www.theatre-district.com/calendar-of-events.cfm

Things to Do Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving will be here soon. This means that school age kids are on holiday from school. Here is a list of things to do this week to help keep the kids entertained.


Saturday November 21, 2009

Polar Express Pajama Storytime
A classic retelling of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg.
November 21, 2009 11:00 AM
Santa Rosa - Borders
2825 Santa Rosa Ave.


Great deal on Children’s Books and help you local library.
Petaluma Regional Library Book Sale
November 21, 10:00 am
Petaluma Regional Library, Petaluma, CA
Children and Adults book sale.

Go Dogs Go - Actors' Theater for Children
Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park, CA
November 21 3:30p
"This classic children's book comes to life on stage in an exploration of movement, color and space, creating a visual spectacle for the audience to feast upon. A rollicking musical world of doggy fun"
http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=1006&returnURL=%2findex.aspx%3fpage%3d231

Climb Aboard: F-106 Delta Dart, The Ultimate Interceptor
November 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm,
Come on out, climb aboard and sit in the cockpit of our F-106 Delta Dart.
http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/

Rohnert Park Gymnastics:
Kids' Night Out
November 21st from 6-10pm
$25 for the 1st sibling
$20 for the 2nd
http://www.rpgym.com/special_events.html#kno


Sunday November 22, 2009

FREE DAY — Sparky’s Birthday!

November 22 all day
Celebrate Charles Schulz’s birthday week. Visit the Museum for FREE. Ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery of Sonoma County will be served from 1–3pm!
http://www.schulzmuseum.org/

Climb Aboard: F-106 Delta Dart, The Ultimate Interceptor
November 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm,
Come on out, climb aboard and sit in the cockpit of our F-106 Delta Dart.
http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/


Nature for Kids at Mount Burdell
November 22, 10am to 2pm
“Let’s explore the slopes of this big preserve
to see how all of the animals are getting
ready for winter. If the rains have come,
we might see the first newts on the move.
If it’s been dry, we could encounter snakes
and lizards looking for a last meal before
their long winter sleep. Meet at the San
Andreas Trailhead.
http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/PK/Main/mcosd/pdf/Newsletter-News-Hikes-Events-Fall-2009.pdf


Monday November 23, 2009


Museum Mondays
November 23, 10am–12noon

Museum Mondays

Story time, movement games, museum activities, and arts & crafts especially for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers.

$5 for children; adults are free before 11am
http://www.schulzmuseum.org/


Tuesday November 24, 2009


The Micro-Nut! A shortened version of The Nutcracker!
Presented by Sebastopol Ballet
November 24 11:00a to 12:00p
at Santa Rosa High School Theater, Santa Rosa, CA
“Would you like to take your little one to The Nutcracker but don't want to sit through a two-hour show? Then come to Sebastopol Ballet's kid-friendly shortened version”
$5.00! For groups of 15 or more, tickets are only $3
http://www.sebastopolballet.com/



Thursday November 26, 2009


Thanksgiving on the Sonoma Serengeti at Safari West
November 26th, Starts at 12:00 PM
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast among the giraffes, cheetahs, and other exotic animals. Two seatings: 12:00pm and 3:00pm Reservations essential.
$44 Adults, $22 Children (4-12)
Safari West Wildlife Preserve & African Tent Camp
http://safariwest.com/thanksgiving/

Volunteer and Help others Thanksgiving Day
Annual Free Sonoma Community Center Thanksgiving Feast.
November 26th 3:00 pm
Volunteers welcome. Please call and lend a hand.
www.sonomacommunitycenter.org


Cloverdale Community Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26, 1:30 pm
Senior Center, 311 Main Street
http://www.cloverdale.net/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=376



Friday November 27, 2009


How to Draw With Your Child
NOVEMBER 27, 10am–12noon
Recommended for children ages 3–7.

Advance reservations
http://www.schulzmuseum.org/


Gualala Arts' Sixth Annual Festival of Trees
November 27
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Homemade foods and drinks. Kid activities.
Arts and Crafts
FREE
http://gualalaarts.org/Festivals/Festival-of-Trees2009.html



Saturday November 28, 2009

Gualala Arts' Sixth Annual Festival of Trees
November 28
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Homemade foods and drinks. Kid activities.
Arts and Crafts
FREE
http://gualalaarts.org/Festivals/Festival-of-Trees2009.html


5th Annual Lighting of the Snowmen Event
November 28th, 2009
Complimentary holiday treats, music, children's activities, plus a scrumptious fundraiser following the Lighting of the Snowmen!” Dessert Benefit $10 per person.
http://www.cornerstonegardens.com/news.php?article=72


Holiday Arts & Crafts Faire and Santa
November 28 10:00am to 4:00pm
Rohnert Park Community Center, Rohnert Park, CA
“Come get your picture taken with Santa and shop for unique handmade holiday gifts. Admission and parking are free.


SANTA'S RIVERBOAT ARRIVAL
November 28, 12:00 pm
Historic Downtown Petaluma
Petaluma River Turning Basin
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
www.visitpetaluma.com



Sunday, November 29, 2009

Watch White Christmas
Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Key and Rosemary Clooney
November 29, 4:00 pm
$6.00 ALL SEATS Spreckels Performing Arts Center
http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=1064





Various events and things to do:

The Sonoma County Libraries:
Activities for children
http://sonomalibrary.org/cgi-bin/webevent.cgi?cmd=calmonth&cal=cal13&cat=5,2

Kidspot play center for young children:
http://www.kidspotimaginationcenter.com/

Kid's Party Central
Indoor bounce house
http://www.kidspartycentral.com/open_play.htm

Funky Monkey
Pizza, Prizes, Games, Crafts on certain days
http://www.the-funkymonkey.com/

Jack and Jill's Place
Indoor Creative Play
http://www.the-funkymonkey.com/

Scandia
Miniature Golf, Games, Batting Cages
http://www.scandiafunland.com/

My Gym
-Drop & Shop Black Friday 11/27
Snacks and crafts included. 8:00AM-12:00PM, Ages 3-9 years. Members pay $25/child. $5 sibling discount. Non-members $30/child
Post Thanksgiving Playday Sat, 11/28
-Drop in and play! 9AM-12PM, all ages welcome. Children currently enrolled are free. $10 if not currently enrolled. Parents need to stay and socks are required. No reservations needed.
http://www.my-gym.com/santarosa.aspx

Pizza PIe under the Sky with Rosso Pizzeria and Tierra Vegetables

Imagine eating piping hot pizza brimming with freshly picked veggies right out of the pizza oven. How about enjoying a delicious bowl of freshly ground polenta as you wander through the very cornfield from which it sprouted. Now wake up and join in the fun this Wednesday at Pizza PIe under the Sky with Rosso Pizzeria and Tierra Vegetables. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy your food right at the source. Tierra Vegetables is the farm stand you see off of Airport Blvd. while driving north 101. It is a fantastic place to take kids and show them where food comes from. This event makes it fun and easy; just grab a slice of pizza while you wonder through the garden identifying all the wonderful edibles grown at the farm.

Wednesday 11/18

651 Airport Blvd.

$15 for adults and $5 for kids under 12.

Bring warm clothes and your appetite!

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, and more Pumpkins

It's that time of year again when the maple leaves go from green to red, the air gets crisper, and the pumpkins are ready to be picked by tons of happy children. One of our favorite things to do during the Fall season is head to the pumpkin patches. Living in Sonoma County, you have access to a ton. It's just like Starbucks; there's one on every block.

Every year, we try to hit up at least 3 pumpkin patches in the month of October. I know. It sounds crazy, but trust me, it's a ton of fun.

So far, we've gone to the Adobe Pumpkin Farm and Peterson's Farm in Petaluma. Both farms are fun in their own special ways. Below you can read my breakdown of each farm experience.

Adobe Pumpkin Farm
2478 E Washington Street

Petaluma, CA 94954-3903
Map 

We discovered this farm three years ago on accident. This location brags of having 30 acres worth of fun, which is no joke. This has been one of the few pumpkin patch places that I've been to where I didn't feel crowded. On some weekends, it can boast over 100+ guests, and you wouldn't even notice. This large piece of land allows great flexibility for your family to have a lot of fun without pushing through crowds. What's neat about this place is that they have a variety of pumpkins to choose from. They not only offer your traditional orange pumpkins, but an array of multi colored gourds of all shapes and sizes, as shown in the pic below.

This place is not shy of things to do. They've got jumpy houses, haunted house, farmer's market stand, corn maze, hay maze, climbing wall, hay ride, train ride, antique farm equipment demonstration, live music sung by a guy dressed as a scarecrow, the pumpkin fairy appears, farm animals to pet, a handful of vendors selling food, halloween craft store, and oddly enough, a christmas craft store. This place has set up lots of fun photo opportunities for your whole family. They even have a professional photographer on-sight who takes professional photos at a price. Here is a pic of my niece on one of the many "photo opp" spots throughout the 30 acres.

My son's favorite thing to do there is to check out all the farm equipment. I don't know what it is about boys and equipment, but he's completely fascinated by it. They do a live demonstration of how the antique farm equipment work and how they were used "back in the day." Here's a pic of my son, three years ago, enjoying the demonstration.

The prices of the pumpkins are reasonable. They range from $2-$20 depending on the sizes. The food there can be on the pricier side. Lunch for one person can cost $6-8. There doesn't seem to be a restriction on bringing your own food. They even have some picnic tables set up under a straw canopy. The straw canopy space can also be reserved for parties.

Parking can be great and it can be a pain. I suggest going as early as you can to get the best parking. The overflow parking tends to be across the busy street of Washington, so it's best to park on the property.

Now on to my next review...

Peterson's Farm
636 Gossage Ave.
Petaluma, CA

My son and I visited this farm on a field trip with his preschool. It was a $5 cost for us to take a short tour of the farm, feed the animals, learn about bees and bee keeping, and to take a pumpkin the size of my son's head.

Because we were there on a school tour, we weren't able to fully explore the land the way that the website portrays it to be. Judging from the website, they sell free range eggs, honey, and persimmons. This was not advertised during the tour, so I couldn't tell you if they really sold them or not. The animals that they showed us were cows, horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys, roosters, and rabbits.

This is not one of those places you could spend a whole day at. We were there for a couple hours and it seems we got the full tour of the place. I would recommend it if you were really interested in the bees and the honey.

I hope you found the reviews helpful. Check back this weekend for my review on Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay.

Happy Pumpkin Hunting!!

Kelly (Contributing Writer and Fellow Santa Rosa Mom)

Will be back soon!

Sorry for the lack of post. We will be returning to blogging in October. Just in time for all the Autumn Events taking place in Sonoma County.

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 7/25-7/26

Saturday, July 25

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Music, Horse Carriage rides,
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events
FREE

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

Border’s “space camp for kids
2 pm
"a space-age schedule of cool astronaut and spacewalk games, solar system crafts and trivia, and other out-of-this-world activities"
Borders Book Store, 2825 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa
FREE

Teen Crafts
3 pm to 4 pm
"make a cool design on their brand new colored t-shirt."
The library will provide the bleach, you provide your t-shirts. Instruction will be provided.
Rincon Valley Library
teenspace (at) sonoma.lib.ca.us.

Meet the Illustrator/ Book Signing Storytime
10:00 am
"Marley's Treasure! A do-not-miss special storytime. Come meet illustrator Jennifer Fitzgerald as she tells the tale of how Marley's life changes when he discovers a great treasure! She will read and draw with the kids!"
Barnes and Noble
700 4th Street, Santa Rosa
FREE

Family Weekend at Charles M. Schulz Museum
10:00a to 5:00p
"Enjoy hands-on activities for kids incluidng exploring the Fire Department's fire safety trailer and learning about other health and safety issues."

Sunday, July 26

Concert at Julliard Park
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Julliard Park, Santa Rosa
Music, Food and Fun
This event is kid friendly with lots of room for the kids to run around and play.
This week features The Thugz
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/news/Pages/LiveatJulliard.aspx
FREE

Family Weekend at Charles M. Schulz Museum
2 pm
enjoy the Felix String Quartet's performance of String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 by Claude Debussy.




*Sorry about the late post.

SpongeBobs 10th Anniversary

Santa Rosa's Borders Vooks is having a free Day of Happiness Kids Party this Saturday at 2:00 pm.  

2009 is the Year of the Sponge! Bring the whole family to Borders for a special Day of Happiness celebration with stories, games, giveaways and more. SpongeBob is stuck in Bikini Bottom and can't be with us, but we'll have fun anyway!

http://www.borders.com/online/store/EventView?city=&state=&zipCode=&within=&all_stores=&selectedStoreId=10834&eventId=310577&

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 7/17-7/19

Weekend Long Events

Shakespeare on the Green The Tempest
Preshow at 6:30; curtain at 7pm
July 17, 18, 19
Windsor Town Green
FREE!
http://www.theatergreen.com/


Friday, July 17

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

Saturday July 18

Kids Day Parade and Festival
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Food, Arts, Crafts, Festival
Cotati
http://www.ci.cotati.ca.us/sections/events/
FREE

Petaluma Airport Classic Wings & Wheels
10 am -5pm
over 50 airplanes on display and over 60 vehicles including emergency vehicles
http://papapetaluma.org/2009/05/06/classic-wings-wheels-july-18-2009/
FREE

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Music, Horse Carriage rides,
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events
FREE

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

C. Donatiello Winery Concert Series
1:00pm - 4pm
Jason Damato
http://www.cdonatiello.com/visit/calendar/Live-from-the-Middle-Reach---Jason-Damato.aspx
FREE

Free Art Workshop
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Jungle Vibes, Petaluma
http://www.junglevibes.com/images/flyers/natureseye.jpg
FREE for ages 6-16

Sunday July 19

Concert at Julliard Park
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Julliard Park, Santa Rosa
Music, Food and Fun
This event is kid friendly with lots of room for the kids to run around and play.
This week features Santiago. They love the Julliard Park Concert Series so much they wrote a song about it:
http://new.us.music.yahoo.com/santiago/tracks/down-at-juilliard-park--176662425
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/news/Pages/LiveatJulliard.aspx

First Ever Kids’ Open Mic
1:00 pm
Jungle Vibes, Petaluma
"Children ages 6-16 who want to play guitar, sing, dance, play keyboard or recite before an audience are invited to sign up"
http://www.junglevibes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=10

Theater for Kids!
Tater Tot Productions presents "The Girl Who Cried Wolf"
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
Downtown Sebastopol at the dance/art space down the hall from the Sebastopol Cookie Company at 172N. Main
$6 includes free cookie
707/331-8158 or adamsquid2003@yahoo.com

Petaluma Arts and Equestrian Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
San Francisco Polo Club, Petaluma
http://www.paefestival.org/

Free Concert Julliard Park

"Extend the weekend, come and enjoy a picnic dinner on a summer Sunday evening filled with music, fun, and food. All performance are free. The 16th annual summer concert series takes place at Juilliard Park."

This free concert series takes place at Julliard Park in Santa Rosa. It is a beautiful park with lots of shade trees, a pond and plenty of open areas for play. This week's concert features The Pulsators. They describe their music "as a spicy blend of driving blues, New Orleans-funky R&B, rock."


To find out more about the park:
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/recreationandparks/parks/cityparks/neparks/Pages/julliardpark.aspx

To find out more about the concert series:
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/news/Pages/LiveatJulliard.aspx

To find out more about the band:
http://www.pulsators.com/

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 7/10-7/2

Weekend Long Events

Shakespeare on the Green The Tempest
Preshow at 6:30; curtain at 7pm
July 10, 11, 12
Windsor Town Green
FREE!
http://www.theatergreen.com/

Friday, July 10

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

Children’s Dance and Movement Class
9:30 am to 10:15 am
Journey Center, Santa Rosa, CA
$10 donation
'An opportunity for children to explore music and movement in a peaceful place with Johanna Vanderbeek. "
http://www.journeycenter.org/hapKids.php


Saturday, July 11

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE
Adam Traum Folk Music
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events

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

Art in the Garden
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
community garden located at 19990 7th Street East., sonoma
FREE
Arts Guild artists will instruct children on how to create art from recycled materials."

Kite Flying Day
2:30 p.m.
McNear Peninsula park, Petaluma
Learn stunt kite control, launch an armada of kites and stake them off in the sky.
http://www.junglevibes.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:kite&catid=4:events-newsletter&Itemid=10

Free Art Workshop
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Jungle Vibes, Petaluma
http://www.junglevibes.com/images/flyers/natureseye.jpg
FREE for ages 6-16

Free Art Project
Summer Fun Tote Bags
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
'Stop in and make your own personalized tote bag using a variety of paints and stencils from Tulip®. Ages 5-12 welcome. While supplies last. Powered by Tulip®."
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/events?storeid=2019
Michael's crafts stores

Sunday July 12

The Petaluma Art & Garden Festival
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fourth Street , Kentucky Street and A Street parking lot Historic Downtown
"The free event for the whole family offers a wide variety of garden specialties for sale as well as the work of local artists in more than 100 art and crafts booths. "

Weekend Fun for the Whole Family 7/3-7/5

Friday, July 3

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

First Fridays on Fourth
Music, Art, Food
4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Santa Rosa Railroad Square and Courthouse Square
Free
http://www.firstfridaysonfourth.com/


Saturday, July 4

Redwood Empire Live Steamer's Interactive Railroad Museum
train rides
12pm-4pm
Youth Community Park
Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa, CA, 95403

45th Annual Petaluma Bell Ringing Ceremony @ Historical Library & Museum
tradition started in 1964, get in line and ring the bell cookies and lemonade to follow
starts at 10:30 am
FREE
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
20 Fourth St., Petaluma, CA
(707) 778-4398

Landmark Winery Complimentary Concert Series
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FREE
Adam Traum Folk Music
http://www.landmarkwine.com/news.html?c=events
http://www.adamtraumguitar.com/listen.htm

North Bay Patriots July 4TH Celebration and Rally
Patriotic music, family friendly activities,
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Old Court House Square Park, Santa Rosa, CA
http://WWW.northbaypatriots.com/

Bicycle Santa Rosa
celebration of all things bike. Bike-themed contests for adults, games and activities for kids. Live music.
11:00am to 3:00pm
FREE
Juilliard Park, Santa Rosa, CA
http://www.bikesonoma.org/BSR.html

"Music in the Village Courtyard"
4th of July BBQ and celebration
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
FREE
Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Santa Rosa, CA

Lavender Festival
Annual Lavender Festival at the Petaluma Farmer's Market featuring live music and all things Lavender including Lavender Ice Cream
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
FREE
Walnut Park, Petaluma, CA

11th Annual "Concert In The Park"
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
FREE
Eagle Park, Rohnert Park, CA
http://rohnertparkcommunityband.art.officelive.com/schedule.aspx


B.R. Cohn Winery Classic Car Exhibit
Live music, food
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
FREE
B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen, CA
http://www.brcohn.com/carclassic/index.asp
free

Zindependence Weekend at Bella
music, wine caves, food bites. All Ages
11:00 am to 4:30 pm
$10
at Bella Vineyards and Winery, Healdsburg, CA

Russian River Water Carnival/Pararde
Big Rocky Games - Cookie Walk, Horseshoe tournament, obstacle race, canoe race, watermellon eating contest, rubber duckie contest
11AM-3PM
FREE
www.russianriver.com/

Sunday, July 5

Taste of Railroad Square
District's finest foods, brews, wines and fare.
all benefiting the 6th Street Playhouse, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Santa Rosa's Historic Railroad Square - The Depot, Santa Rosa, CA
http://www.tasteofrailroadsquare.org/

for a list of firework displays and celebrations:
http://sonomaforkids.blogspot.com/2009/07/fireworks-in-sonoma-county.html

Fireworks in Sonoma County

3rd of July

Bodega Bay Fireworks over the Bay
FREE (donation)
Dusk
Westside Park, Bodega Bay, CA
http://www.bodegabay.com/visitor_info/calendar_2009.html

Russian River Water Carnival/Pararde & 3rd of July Fireworks (Monte Rio)
Kids Activities
FREE
11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Monte Rio fireworks over the river
www.russianriver.com/

Sebastopol Kiwanis Club July 3 Fireworks and Music Festival
$7 adults $3 youth ages 6-11 under 6 free
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Analy High School, Sebastopol, CA

Windsor Independence Day Fireworks Display
FREE (donations)
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Windsor High School campus
8695 Windsor Road, Windsor
(707) 478-4167


4th of July

The Lion’s Club presents fireworks in Cloverdale
FREE
Dusk
Cloverdale High School Football Field
http://www.cloverdale.com/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=39

Guerneville Independence Day Celebration
Activities for the kids
FREE
10:00a to 10:00p
at Russian River Chamber of Commerce, Guerneville, CA
http://www.russianriver.com/

The Old Fashioned 4th of July Fireworks Display in Healdsburg
FREE
Healdsburg High School
1024 Prince Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448

4th of July 2009 Petaluma Party & Fireworks
$2 for 13 and over
3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sonoma-Marin Fair grounds
Call 778-4380 for more information

Santa Rosa Red, White, and BOOM!
$5 for 13 and over
4:00pm to 10:00pm
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
http://www.santarosaredwhiteandboom.com/

Sonoma's 4th of July on the Plaza and Parade
FREE
9:00am to 10:30 pm
Sonoma Plaza then Vallejo’s Field

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