Experience Sonoma County Living
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Sunday, Dec. 31 5-7:30pm | Geyserville
Caviar and Champage
Kick off your New Year's Eve with a visit to the Bubbles Lounge. This special reservation begins with a glass of grower-producer Champagne and features aged Ossetra Caviar (15g). Options to customize include selecting the inimitable Krug Grande Cuveé to fill your glass or adding a dessert for two. The regular lounge menu will also be available.
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Sunday, Dec 31 | Santa Rosa
Happy New Year Charlie Brown
Celebrate the New Year with the Peanuts gang! Enjoy fun crafts for kids, make a balloon Snoopy, and watch Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! on the big screen. Plus, do your best Snoopy dance and ring in 2024 with an Up-Down Balloon Drop and Baby Balloon Drop (for kids 4 and under and their families) at Noon, and a second Balloon Drop at 3:00 pm! Doors open at 10:00 am, and capacity will be monitored; admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Thursday, Dec 21 | Osmosis Day Spa
Winter Solstice Ritual
Join Osmosis in the meditation garden for our winter solstice sound healing ceremony with Siberian Vocalist, Zarina Olox Kopyrina. With intention, we invite all in attendance into coherence, connection, and stillness.
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Dec 17-18 | Santa Rosa
Gingerbread Doghouse
Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on top! Registration required. For fees, schedule, and registration, call (707) 284-1272.
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Friday, Dec 15, 6:00pm-7:00pm | Geyserville
Caviar and White Truffles
For one evening only, the Dining Journey will be dedicated to caviar and truffles - two of nature's purest expressions of umami indulgence. Join us for this decadent evening celebrating the return of white truffle season with a nine-course menu by Chef Douglas Keane and Pastry Chef Josh Gaulin.
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Sunday, Dec 10, 10:30am-12:30pm | Santa Rosa
Holiday Cookie Workshop
Join us for a fun and festive holiday cookie-decorating workshop with our in-house Pastry Chef, Marina Medan! Enjoy wine, food, and cookie decorating. Start your afternoon with a warm and festive welcome reception featuring holiday bites, mulled wine, and our favorite Artisan selections. Experience the magic of the season in the holiday decor of our elegant dining room as Pastry Chef Marina Medan offers tips and tricks on decorating your festive holiday cookies.
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Saturday, Dec 9 | Sonoma
Leaning Towards Light
SVMA’s annual poetry pairing features the light-filled landscapes of Richard Mayhew and poetry from the stunning and newly released book, Leaning Toward Light—Poems for Gardens and the Hands that Tend Them. Join us at golden hour as we hear from four of the poets in the book: Tess Taylor (editor) Forrest Gander, Katie Peterson, & Maw Shin Wein. Accompanying food bites and wine served up by Valley Bar+Bottle.
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Sunday, Dec 3 | Sonoma
Vision and the Natural World
Join visiting scholars LeRonn Brooks (Getty Research Institute) and Bridget R. Cooks (UC Irvine) for an in-depth conversation about Richard Mayhew’s incredible longevity as an artist, his contribution to American abstraction, landscape painting, civil rights with the art activist group Spiral, and his concept of "creative consciousness."
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Every Sat in December | Healdsburg
Breakfast with Santa
Children near and far are invited to meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa Program at Costeaux French Bakery in 2023. Every Saturday in December, Santa will be onsite from 9-11 am. They can confess if they have been naughty or nice and share their Christmas wish list with Santa. A digital photo will capture the moment to be cherished for years to come.
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Monday, Nov 27 | Santa Rosa
Museum Mondays
This event occurs on the LAST Monday of every month. Cost: $10.00 per child/free for up to two adults per child before 11:00 am (regular Museum admission applies thereafter). Free to Members with Family level membership and higher. Designed especially for children ages 1–5 and their caregivers, Museum Mondays features stories, crafts, and activities inspired by changing themes.
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Saturday, November 25, 11:30am-1:30pm | Petaluma
Santa’s Riverboat Arrival
When Santa arrives in Petaluma, he leaves his sleigh at home. Instead, he and Mrs. Claus make a uniquely Petaluma arrival - they sail up the Petaluma River on a Lind Marine tugboat and dock at River Plaza Shopping Center on E Washington to the cheers of excited children!
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Friday, November 24, 8am-12pm | Glen Ellen
Turkey Waddle Hike
Jack London State Historic Park’s 10th annual Turkey Waddle Hike lets everyone get out and “shake their tail feathers” after a day of feasting and football. Celebrated on the day after Thanksgiving since 2014, this moderate 3.5-mile hike leads through mixed evergreens on the way to the majestic Ancient Redwood (also affectionately known as the Grandmother Tree).
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Saturday, November 18 | Santa Rosa
50 years of a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the animated classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with crafts for kids, a Snoopy-inspired snack of jellybeans, popcorn, and pretzels, and screenings of the movie on the big screen. At 2:00 pm, Jason Mendelson of Lee Mendelson Film Productions will talk about the history of the animated special and its music.
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Saturday, November 18 | Healsdburg
Fall Makers Market
Join us for our third annual fall market on our expansive Concert Green! Support 20+ local artisans and start your holiday shopping while enjoying a glass of wine. Treat yourself to some delicious bites available for purchase by a local vendor, and mulled wine to keep you warm during your shopping pursuits. Rodney Strong wines by the glass and bottles will be available for purchase to enjoy at the winery--or take home a magnum to add to your holiday table.
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November 2-30 | Santa Rosa
It’s Not Rocket Science Trivia Night
A bi-weekly interactive and intergalactic trivia night in the Vintage Space at The Flamingo Resort. Join your host, Commander Ken, who will test the knowledge of his crew to see who actually is a qualified rock scientist. Each week will feature new categories and games, as well as surprise villains who will try to commandeer the ship if they can't answer bonus questions.
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Sunday, November 12, 1-3pm | Sebastopol
Fall Floral Workshop
We are excited to host another amazing floral class at Region! Join owner + florist, Alejandra of Pollen Floral as she guides you through designing a gorgeous fall inspired floral arrangement. Savor a glass from DRNK Wines, which will be poured by the 'K', Katie Kunde.
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Saturday, November 11, 12-4pm | Petaluma
Operation End Hunger
The Redwood Empire Food Bank is proud to announce “Operation End Hunger,” a special food drive event set to coincide with the Veterans’ Day Parade in Petaluma on Saturday, November 11th. This initiative aims to support both our local veterans and community members in need.
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Offered every day of the week | Petaluma
McEvoy Ranch Farm Tours
This walking tour begins at the tasting room at the lower ranch, and then leads you through beautiful orchards to the upper ranch. Tickets are $55. Conclude the tour with a sampling of their award winning olive oil.
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My August Restaurant Picks
Discover Sonoma County's Culinary Delights: My August Restaurant Picks
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Saturday, August 12, 12-4pm | Santa Rosa
Wine County Distillery Festival
We are excited to announce the upcoming Wine Country Distillery Festival, which will take place on August 12th from 12 - 4 pm at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts. The festival promises to celebrate the best distilleries and artisan exhibitors from Wine Country and the greater North Bay.
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Saturday, August 12, 10am-6pm | Sebastopol
Gravenstein Apple Fair
Celebrate 50 years of Farm Trails' annual major fundraiser, the Gravenstein Apple Fair, August 12 & 13, at Ragle Park in Sebastopol!
Enjoy live music on two stages, all things Gravenstein in our new "Apple Alley," fabulous local food, art & crafts vendors, activities for kids, farm animals and demonstrations, craft ciders, iconic microbrews, premium wines, and VIP Lounge. Music headliners include Poor Man's Whiskey, Rainbow Girls, and The Sam Chase and The Untraditional. Awarded Bohemian's "Best Festival" for 2023 and the first-ever Green Resolution for events by Sonoma County Zero Waste.
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Multiple Times and Locations | Sonoma County
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog is a fun program that is proven to boost a child’s reading skills. Each child has the chance to read out loud to a quiet and friendly trained therapy dog and adult volunteer. Children may bring their own books to read to a furry friend, or borrow a book from the library.
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Friday, August 18, 6:30-10:00pm | Yountville
Youtville Movies in the Park
Presented by the town of Yountville Parks and Rec, we invite you to come and enjoy our Movies in the Park series this summer! No registration is required to attend these events. Concessions & Food Truck available at 6:30 PM. Movies begin at dusk.We ask that you please bring low back chairs and blankets. Those with tall chairs will be asked to sit in the back. We are sorry to say we do not allow pets to this event.
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Saturday, August 19, 12-3pm | Petaluma
Petaluma Paint Party
Attention all art enthusiasts and party animals, we've got an event that's gonna be a hoot and a half! Picture this: a paintbrush in one hand, a delicious cuppa in the other, and a room full of fellow creative souls. It's happening at none other than the quirky-cool Petaluma Coffee & Tea House, and we at Clusterfunk Studios are the proud hosts of this unforgettable shindig.
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Saturday, August 26, 11am-1pm | Glen Ellen
Winemaker for the Day
Live the dream of being a winemaker for a day! Join us in our Glen Ellen Tasting Room on Saturday, August 26th, for a unique and very exclusive opportunity. Six lucky couples or pair of friends will blend their own 2022 Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon with the help and encouragement of gifted winemaker Randall Watkins. Learn the winemaker's art while creating your own unique wine. Your experience includes six bottles of your custom blend, bottled by Randall following your recipe, shortly after August 26.
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Sunday, August 27, 11am-7pm | Novato
Terrapin Crossroads Presents: Sunday Day Dream
Join the Terrapin Nation for our second iteration of Sunday Daydream! Relax in beautiful Stafford Lake Park in Novato, CA with performances by...
- The Terrapin All-Stars ft. members of Dawes, Grahame Lesh, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, & James Casey
- Melvin Seals & JGB
- Nicki Bluhm, Scott Law, & Ross James
- Moonalice
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Friday, September 1, 4:00pm-6:00pm | Healdsburg
Mama Mia Happy Hour
Every Friday afternoon starting between 4 - 6 pm join us for some campy fun as we tip our hat to the ever popular Swedish band ABBA!
Chill out on our vine-side patio with Mediterranean treats and wines by the glass starting at $8. You might even hear an occasional Dancing Queen to tap your toes to!
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Saturday, Sept 2, 11:00am-3:00pm | Petaluma
Wknd Fest
An indoor & outdoor Sonoma County pop-up artisan market featuring our very own BARN5400 Artisans alongside local makers and vendors. There are activities for everyone. Come and eat from local food trucks, shop from local artisans & makers, listen to live music, or bring your little ones to play!
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Friday, September 8, 5:00pm-10:00pm | Glen Ellen
Broadway Under the Stars
A captivating evening of soaring vocals and rapturous rhythms that will take your breath away! Join us for our annual tribute to the best of Broadway and more, with sensational music and dance, performed underneath the magnificent Wine Country stars and sky.
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Sept 8th-17th | Cinnabar Theater
The Sound of Music
Presented by the Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma - The Sound of Music!
The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows a young nun-in-training who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
