The Sonoma County Wildfire & Earthquake Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to help kids and families learn how to stay safe and prepared during emergencies. Taking place on April 26, 2026, at the Sonoma County Event Center, the Expo features hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and engaging demonstrations led by first responders, local agencies, […]
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Festival Día del Niño is a free, family-friendly community event that celebrates children through culture, education, and entertainment. The festival brings together live performances, interactive activities, community resources, and local vendors to create a fun and meaningful experience for families. Our mission is to inspire and support children while strengthening community connection in Sonoma County. […]
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"Wishes come true… but at what cost? Into the Woods JR. brings fairytales to life with heart and humor." Presented by our Young Actors Studio, Into the Woods JR. is a fresh take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award–winning musical that intertwines the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his […]
$20 – $30
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1 event,The Occidental Community Choir puts on live concerts featuring an eclectic mix of locally composed music, classical and contemporary choral pieces, poetry, and spoken word from our community in the redwoods of Northern California. The Occidental Community Choir invites audiences to its Spring concert series, Postcards, a musical journey through memory, connection, and the moments […]
$25
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Shone Farm Plant Sale
Get ready to grow! Join us the first weekend of May for the Annual Shone Farm Plant Sale — your one-stop shop for everything you need to kick off this year’s garden. What We'll Have: • 100+ species of California natives • Organic veggie starts • Beautiful flowers • Landscape plants and houseplants • Shone […]
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Spring Farm Trails – Bees N Blooms
Bees N Blooms Lavender Labyrinth Farm will be open Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3 from 10 am to 4 p,m to explore. BeesNBlooms is an organic certified farm with a lavender labyrinth, butterfly garden, ducks, geese and chickens, a nursery with many lavender varieties, pollinator plants & garden starts and a farm stand […]
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Join Sonoma County Farm Trails for our Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Farm Tour on May 2 & 3, 2026. This is a self-guided tour of Farm Trails member farms, ranches, and producers. Choose your own agrarian adventure with farm tours, farm animals, special tastings and workshops, farm stands, and more. All are welcome. […]
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Join us for a delicious pizza pop-up featuring wood-fired pizzas crafted by Chef Seamus McCarthy and team. Take a tour of our orchards on foot or by trolley, soak in the season's beauty, and enjoy tasty bites in our Tuscan-inspired Farm Shop and tasting room. On the Menu (available from 12:00-2:30pm or until sold out). […]
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"Wishes come true… but at what cost? Into the Woods JR. brings fairytales to life with heart and humor." Presented by our Young Actors Studio, Into the Woods JR. is a fresh take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award–winning musical that intertwines the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his […]
$20 – $30
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Shone Farm Plant Sale
Spring Farm Trails – Bees N Blooms
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Join Sonoma County Farm Trails for our Blossoms, Bees & Barnyard Babies Spring Farm Tour on May 2 & 3, 2026. This is a self-guided tour of Farm Trails member farms, ranches, and producers. Choose your own agrarian adventure with farm tours, farm animals, special tastings and workshops, farm stands, and more. All are welcome. […]
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The Luther Burbank Experiment Farm welcomes you to stop and explore our historic farm and cottage during Farm Trail's Spring Tour on Sunday, May 3rd from 10AM to 3PM. Free and family friendly! Luther Burbank (1849-1926) was a pioneering botanist who developed more than 800 varieties of plants, including the Shasta daisy, Santa Rosa plum, […]
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Bees N Blooms Lavender Labyrinth Farm will be open Saturday, May 2 and Sunday May 3 from 10 am to 4 p,m to explore. BeesNBlooms is an organic certified farm with a lavender labyrinth, butterfly garden, ducks, geese and chickens, a nursery with many lavender varieties, pollinator plants & garden starts and a farm stand […]
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"Wishes come true… but at what cost? Into the Woods JR. brings fairytales to life with heart and humor." Presented by our Young Actors Studio, Into the Woods JR. is a fresh take on Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award–winning musical that intertwines the stories of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his […]
$20 – $30
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2 events,Shrek Jr. Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Heart to Santa Rosa Stage Santa Rosa, CA — Get ready for ogre-sized fun as Shrek Jr. takes the stage this May at Kid Street Charter School Theater. This lively, family-friendly musical brings everyone’s favorite green ogre to life in a colorful production full of humor, heart, and […]
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Begin your evening with a guided hike along our Planet Walk Trail, a flat and scenic journey to Saturn and back, approximately 1.2 miles in total, beneath the darkening sky as knowledgeable docents offer insightful facts at each planetary stop. Did you know: each step in our planet walk is equivalent to 2.3 million miles […]
$32.55 – $48.31
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Take your mother out for the Celebrate Mom Brunch on Saturday, May 9, at the Penngrove Community Clubhouse, 385 Woodward Ave. in Penngrove. Hours are 9:30 – 11:30 am. Enjoy homemade muffins, breads, eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, juice, and a yogurt bar with fresh fruit, plus a complimentary Mimosa. Adult tickets are $25. $10 for […]
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Come get your walk on and connect with a community that loves to have fun, all while supporting seniors at our 2nd Annual Generations in Motion Walk & Picnic.
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¿Qué animales viven en el parque, y donde se esconden? Como detectives de la naturaleza, buscaremos pistas para descubrir la vida secreta de los animales, específicamente los mamíferos grandes. Nuestro parque es el hogar de los osos negros y los leones montaña, una señal de un ecosystema sano. Estos animales a menudo son mal entendidos […]
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Bring your own picnic and enoy a peaceful table setting, fresh air and the charm of the farm at its spring time best. Wander through the Lavender Labyrinth, stroll the Flower and Butterfly Gardens, take photos and soak in the peaceful farm atmosphere. Visit the Nursery to shop organic, pollinator friendly plants or the Farm […]
$10
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FREE for Mothers!
FREE for Mothers! Regular Museum admission fees apply to all other visitors. Free for Members!
The Occidental Community Choir puts on live concerts featuring an eclectic mix of locally composed music, classical and contemporary choral pieces, poetry, and spoken word from our community in the redwoods of Northern California. The Occidental Community Choir invites audiences to its Spring concert series, Postcards, a musical journey through memory, connection, and the moments […]
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2 events,Ease into the evening with a relaxed paddle on the Petaluma River, followed by dockside snacks and community time at The Floathouse Petaluma, right downtown in the central turning basin. No fuss, no stress, just community on the water with the sunset accompanying us. Once a month from April through September, paddlers gather for a […]
$35
Remember flat tops, dancin' the bop, and Friday night sock hops? What about white bucks, blue suede shoes and bobby sox? Petticoats, peggin’ your jeans and root beer floats? Goin’ steady, American Bandstand and getting’ your kicks on route 66? Cruisin’ the main drag, and grabbing a coke and a 15 cent burger at Mel’s! […] |
2 events,Remember flat tops, dancin' the bop, and Friday night sock hops? What about white bucks, blue suede shoes and bobby sox? Petticoats, peggin’ your jeans and root beer floats? Goin’ steady, American Bandstand and getting’ your kicks on route 66? Cruisin’ the main drag, and grabbing a coke and a 15 cent burger at Mel’s! […] Shrek Jr. Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Heart to Santa Rosa Stage Santa Rosa, CA — Get ready for ogre-sized fun as Shrek Jr. takes the stage this May at Kid Street Charter School Theater. This lively, family-friendly musical brings everyone’s favorite green ogre to life in a colorful production full of humor, heart, and […]
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6 events,Remember flat tops, dancin' the bop, and Friday night sock hops? What about white bucks, blue suede shoes and bobby sox? Petticoats, peggin’ your jeans and root beer floats? Goin’ steady, American Bandstand and getting’ your kicks on route 66? Cruisin’ the main drag, and grabbing a coke and a 15 cent burger at Mel’s! […]
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Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to […]
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ABOUT KIDS TO PARKS DAY Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide day of outdoor exploration and play, organized by the National Parks Trust. ABOUT THE EVENT Celebrate locally with us at Howarth Park! Take a self-directed scavenger hunt through the park to reveal the location of the secret prize and enjoy treats and activities […] |
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Join us for a heartwarming adventure through the seasons with A Year with Frog and Toad! In this charming production, our talented cast of performers ages 5–9 brings these beloved characters to life with joy, humor, and friendship. Audiences of all ages will delight in this sweet celebration of loyalty, warmth, and year-round fun.
$10
Shrek Jr. Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Heart to Santa Rosa Stage Santa Rosa, CA — Get ready for ogre-sized fun as Shrek Jr. takes the stage this May at Kid Street Charter School Theater. This lively, family-friendly musical brings everyone’s favorite green ogre to life in a colorful production full of humor, heart, and […]
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Celebrate Public Works Week and learn all about the public infrastructure that makes our City a great place to live, work, and play. Infrastructure that our community has invested in is all around us and in our lives every day. Activities for All Ages! Climb Aboard Construction Equipment Meet Our Crew Members Who Design and […]
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3 events,Looking for the perfect Memorial Day Weekend outing? Celebrate the start of summer with Russian River Railbikes — Sonoma County’s unforgettable outdoor railbike experience through vineyards, redwoods and the the scenic Russian River. Pedal easy-to-ride railbikes along historic rail lines while enjoying: Stunning river and redwood views Fresh air and open spaces A fun experience […]
$20 – $145
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Lavender Bloom Fest, May 23 - July 12, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4 pm, Reservations required. Admission $15 person most days except Sunday featuring the jazz band then admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Late May through mid-July is lavender bloom time at Bees N Blooms. This is […]
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Teens! Join us for a FREE screening of the movie Freedom Writers. Enjoy FREE admission, FREE food, games and prizes. Bring a friend for door prizes. Sponsored by CalMHSA and Jacob's Ladder Therapies.
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3 events,Looking for the perfect Memorial Day Weekend outing? Celebrate the start of summer with Russian River Railbikes — Sonoma County’s unforgettable outdoor railbike experience through vineyards, redwoods and the the scenic Russian River. Pedal easy-to-ride railbikes along historic rail lines while enjoying: Stunning river and redwood views Fresh air and open spaces A fun experience […]
$20 – $145
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Lavender Bloom Fest, May 23 - July 12, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4 pm, Reservations required. Admission $15 person most days except Sunday featuring the jazz band then admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Late May through mid-July is lavender bloom time at Bees N Blooms. This is […]
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Jazz Days on the Farm during Lavender Bloom Fest, Sundays, May 24, June 21 & July 12, 12pm to 3 pm. Admission $20 per person. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Join us for an afternoon of classic blue-note jazz with the John Kalleen Jazz Group! The farm grounds are open from […]
$20
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Come to the park for a peaceful hike through the woods on Monday, May 25! Join our Docents on this fun family hike that is good for all ages, where you will learn about Sugarloaf Park, its plants, animals, and history. The hike begins from the Visitor Center. One option heads down to the waterfall […]
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On the last Monday of the month, enjoy stories, crafts, and activities designed for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. This month, hop into summer with hands-on nature and garden crafts. Stamp a polka-dot snail, blow a blooming bubble garden, and fingerpaint a fantastic frog.
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1 event,Experience an unforgettable evening with the Sonoma Stompers! Cheer on your hometown team while enjoying delicious food, refreshing beverages, and a lively atmosphere filled with family, friends, and community spirit!
$11 – $22
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Lavender Sunset Evenings during Lavender Bloomfest: Fridays - May 29 & every Friday in June, 6 pm - 9 pm. Admission $15 per person. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. There’s nothing quite like experiencing lavender at sunset, when the Labyrinth glows with soft evening light. This year, we’re opening the farm […]
$15
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Lavender Bloom Fest, May 23 - July 12, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4 pm, Reservations required. Admission $15 person most days except Sunday featuring the jazz band then admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Late May through mid-July is lavender bloom time at Bees N Blooms. This is […]
$15
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Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to 9 PM: Occidental World Music & Dance Festival! at Occidental Center for the Arts. This joyful, immersive event brings together extraordinary musicians and dancers from around the world for a day filled with exhilarating performances, interactive workshops, and irresistible rhythms. From captivating traditional artistry to innovative contemporary fusion, […]
$12 – $80
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Saturday May 30 from 10 am - 9 pm: Occidental World Music & Dance Festival! at Occidental Center for the Arts. This joyful, immersive event brings together extraordinary musicians and dancers from around the world for a day filled with exhilarating performances, interactive workshops, and irresistible rhythms. From captivating traditional artistry to innovative contemporary fusion, […]
$12 – $80
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Lavender Bloom Fest, May 23 - July 12, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4 pm, Reservations required. Admission $15 person most days except Sunday featuring the jazz band then admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Late May through mid-July is lavender bloom time at Bees N Blooms. This is […]
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Lavender Sunset Evenings during Lavender Bloomfest: Fridays - May 29 & every Friday in June, 6 pm - 9 pm. Admission $15 per person. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. There’s nothing quite like experiencing lavender at sunset, when the Labyrinth glows with soft evening light. This year, we’re opening the farm […]
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Join us as we hike through the cosmos (on a scale model) and see the vast distance between our neighboring planets. The Sugarloaf Ridge Planet Walk is a unique opportunity to connect with the nature of planet earth as we discuss the incredible nature of the stars and beyond. Each step on the planet walk […]
$5 – $12
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This generally gentle (but with a hill climb of a couple hundred feet) hike will loop around the lower areas of the park and discuss the park history, from Native Americans to homesteaders all the way up to the current day. This is the single best hike to get an overview of the human history […]
$5 – $12
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Lavender Bloom Fest, May 23 - July 12, Saturdays & Sundays 10am to 4 pm, Reservations required. Admission $15 person most days except Sunday featuring the jazz band then admission is $20. Kids 12 and under are free with an adult. Late May through mid-July is lavender bloom time at Bees N Blooms. This is […]
$15
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