- April 9
-- CASA's Hearts for Children Fundraiser
Benefit: CASA of Sonoma County, a non-profit serving abused/neglected children, is having its annual fundraiser "Hearts for Children". Dining, music, dancing, silent/live auctions. Attend, donate auction items or time/services, volunteer or sponsor the event (multiple levels). Reservations required.
Fee: $100/ppTime: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.6375 - April 16, 2011
-- Petaluma's Butter & Egg Days Parade
Family Fun: Celebration of Petaluma's agricultural heritage including the downtown parade at noon, which traditionally features more than 2,000 people and travels 12 blocks through Historic Downtown. Sponsored by the Petaluma Downtown Association.
Fee: FreeTime: 10a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348 or (707) 769.0429
Ongoing Events- Ongoing
-- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. Call or visit us online for class schedule. 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma
Fee: $35-$80 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x811 - Daily
-- Reserve Wine & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve wine and food tasting focusing on the winery's small-production, limited release wines, including Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with delectable original recipes specifically to pair with the featured wines. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
Fee: $25/$30 Groups of 6 or more /$18 Wine Club Time: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 576.3810 - Ongoing
-- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Call or visit us online for more information. Relish Culinary School, 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 431.9999 - March 1 - September 30, 2010
-- View Harbor Seal Pups at Goat Rock
Recreation: The first harbor seal pups have been born at the seal rookerey at Goat Rock at Sonoma Coast State Beach in Jenner. Every weekend, volunteers will be there with spotting scopes, to answer questions about the 100+ seals sleeping on the beach. Groups of 10 or more can book private docent-let Seal Watch Program for a donation of $5-10 per person.
Fee: FreeTime: Daily Phone Number: (707) 869.9177 - April 1 - October 31, 2010
-- Tours of Luther Burbank Home & Gardens
Recreation: Enjoy Docent-led tours of home and stroll through beautiful gardens at this National, State & City historic landmark where Luther Burbank, world-renowned horticulturist, lived and worked at the turn of the 20th century. Free admission to Gardens and Gift Shop. Santa Rosa & Sonoma Avenues, Downtown Santa Rosa
Fee: Free Admission/Docent Tours $7Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Monday) Phone Number: (707) 524.5445 - May 17 - April 30, 2010
-- Shape & Space Sculpture Exhibit
Exhibition: The new exhibit will feature 19 works of art by 10 outstanding sculptors. The pieces will be displayed through interior and exterior exhibits throughout the Arts Center's campus. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: FreeTime: Normal business hours Phone Number: (707) 546.3600 - Every Wednesday & Saturday
-- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023 - Every Friday and Saturday
-- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Pairing
Food & Wine Education: This lovely wine country experience features local cheeses paired with our Tasting Room exclusive wines. Reservations required. Group size limited to 12 people. Please call for reservations and more information. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA
Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999 x2 - Every Friday & Saturday
-- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
Wine Education: Feeling daring? We have the place for the novice blender or the most seasoned wine drinker to learn the art of winemaking! Create your own melange of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Carignane, then take your masterpiece home in a 375-ml bottle to impress your friends and family! Reservations required. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA
Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 - Every Friday & Saturday Night
-- Live Jazz at the Hotel Healdsburg
Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in the Fire Side Lounge while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson Street, Healdsburg
Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.0330 - Every Friday
-- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
Market: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park, First Street West, Sonoma, CA
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023 - Every Saturday
-- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards are opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
Fee: $10 (waived with wine purchase)Time: Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m/M-F by appt Phone Number: (707) 996.4480 - First Thursday of Every Month
-- Downtown Sebastopol Artwalk
Museums & Exhibitions: Begins at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts and continues into local businesses, cafes, galleries and restaurants. Downtown Sebastopol, CA
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032 - TBA
-- Walk Now For Autism - Sonoma
Benefit: Walk Now For Autism will be at Infineon Raceway this year. This is an event with teams that walk and raise funds for research of autism. We have teams forming now. Call for more information. Please come see our resource fair and learn more about Autism. Family friendly event.
Fee: Free Event/Donations Welcome Time: 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. fair/walk Phone Number: (707) 788.3840 - TBA
-- Castles and Kites Festival
Festival: The Castles and Kites Festival is fun for the whole family. Picnic, build sand castles, fly kites, surf, fish and so much more at this April event. Doran Regional Park Beach, Bodega Bay
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 565.2041 - TBA
-- Hunt for the Hare Easter Celebration at Safari West
Family Fun: Looking for hare-raising adventure this Easter? Join the animals of Safari West (and their human companions) for our annual Hunt for the Hare, an egg-straordinary Easter celebration and brunch. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa Ca
Fee: $65 for adults; $30 for children (ages 4-12)Time: Morning & Afternoon packages available Phone Number: (707) 579.2551 - TBA
-- Sebastopol Apple Blossom Festival
Festival: "Lights! Camera! Apple Blossoms!" 64th annual fest begins w/parade on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Festival grounds feature a variety of live music acts, food booths, wine, arts & crafts exhibitions and sales, kids' attractions, and more. Location: Ives Park/Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Bldg, 282 High St., Sebastopol.
Fee: $7 adults, $5 seniors (62+) and Youth(11-17), kids 10& under FREETime: Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-3032 - TBA
-- Annual Occidental Fools Parade
Celebration: Dust off your silly-bone and bring your funny friends and family out for a day of laughter and levity in lovely Occidental. But come prepared to smile till your cheeks hurt! This year's theme is "Fins, Feathers and Fur!" Group entries are Encouraged! Warning: Grumps and frowners may be transformed!
Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.9883 - TBA
-- Bravissimo! 2010
Celebration, Benefit: Bravissimo! 2010 returns to Sonoma County, this year featuring a Van Gogh inspired theme, “Starry Night.” The gala will feature world class food, wine, music and auction festivities on the grounds of the inspiring Paradise Ridge Winery. Benefits The Healdsburg School. Paradise Ridge Winery, 4545 Thomas Lake Harris Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: $125 per personTime: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.4847 - TBA
-- Earth Day on Windsor Town Green
Celebration: Live music by "Fishbear" at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Sonoma County Bird Rescue Bird Show at 11:50 a.m., and Pomo Youth Dancers at 1:15 p.m. Children's games and crafts, free valet bicycle parking, Spring produce and food at Windsor Farmers Market. Recycle household batteries and inkjet cartridges. Sponsored by Windsor Refuse & Recycling and Windsor Farmers Market
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.1260 - TBA
-- Earth Day Fair
Festival: This event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day as well as inspire awareness and protection of our environment. All are invited to come downtown and enjoy food, music, eco-friendly crafts and activities for kids, volunteer opportunities, local vendors, and environmental organizations. Courthouse Square, downtown Santa Rosa
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 543.3200 - TBA
-- TomatoMania is back!
Celebration: Talk tomatoes at Tomatomania! as the world's largest tomato seedling sale (200+ tomato varieties) hits Sonoma County at Cornerstone Gardens. This event is everything tomato, including informative lectures, tours and sale of tomato equipment such as pots, stakes, and ties. 23570 Arnold Street, Sonoma
Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3010 - TBA
-- Spring Celebration at Fort Ross
Celebration, Historic: Fort Ross State Historic Park and "Russian House Kedry" welcome one and all, young and old to "Krasnaya Gorka" (translated as Beautiful, Red, and Holy Hill), our Spring Celebration based on Russian Folk and Orthodox traditions. Join in our circle dances, songs, games and baking this Spring afternoon after learning about the traditions of the Commemoration of Ancestors and the Praising of Spring, the future harvest, and Life itself!
Fee: $7.00 per car; $6.00 seniorTime: Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., presentation @ 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 847.4777 - TBA
-- Wine for Wheelchairs
Benefit: Visit Arrowood Vineyards & Winery on April 17th and we will donate the proceeds of the tasting fees to the third annual Wine for Wheelchairs fundraising drive benefiting The Wheelchair Foundation. 14347 Sonoma Highway in Glen Ellen
Fee: $20, $10 for wine club membersTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 935.2600 - TBA
-- Easter Sunrise Service
Historic: The public is invited to the annual Easter Sunrise Service, held at the amphitheater in the Plaza of Sonoma.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.2736 - TBA
-- Petaluma Downtown Antique Faire
Fair, Antiques: Browse and shop among the more than 180 vendors offering antiques and unique collectibles. Historic Downtown Petaluma, Fourth Street, Kentucky Street.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348 - TBA
-- 13th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival
Performing Arts:The 13th annual Sonoma International Film Festival promises to include 70 new independent films from around the world. Film presentations at a variety of venues including the historic Sebastiani Theatre on the Sonoma town plaza will include: feature length narratives, documentaries, shorts and a student film program.
Fee: variesTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.2600 - TBA
-- Heron Festival
Festival: A celebration of birds, wildlife,and springtime Clear Lake State Park, Kelseyville. The Heron Festival and Wildflower Brunch combine a wide range of individual and family activities for everyone who loves nature and wants to learn more about it. All activities are Free, except the pontoon boat tours and the Wildflower Brunch.
Fee: See descriptionTime: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 279.4293 - TBA
-- April in Carneros at Anaba
Celebration, Wine Education: April in Carneros is an exciting winery open house event featuring more than 20 wineries in Carneros. Anaba will be offering food and wine, live music by The Whisky Thieves (Saturday only from 12-4pm), special tastings of new releases, wine discounts, and more.
Fee: $40 at door;$35 advanced purchase onlineTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 366.2806 - TBA
-- Easter Egg Hunt at The Salvation Army
Family Fun: The Salvation Army is hosting its Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt! More than 5,000 eggs! Age Groups: 1-5 and 6-12 years old. There will be several other activities for children and adults to enjoy; Easter Bunny Photos, Children's Bounce House, Food Courts, and more. 200 Lytton Springs Road, Healdsburg
Fee: FreeTime: Hunt starts at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 443.3334 - TBA
-- Pick of The Vine
Benefit, Auction: Gala Wine Tasting, Food and Auction. 35 premier Sonoma County wineries pour their award winning wines, and many local caterers serve hors d'oeuvres and snacks, all to the tunes of a live jazz band. Large live and silent auctions of collectible wines, dinners, lodging, art, gift certificates, and more. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA Order tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92449
Fee: $55 advance, $60 doorTime: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p m. Phone Number: (707) 526.4108 - TBA
-- Pepperwood Preserve Wildflower Festival
Festival: Come celebrate the majesty of spring wildflowers at Pepperwood Preserve. Natural history activities, booths, and hikes. Live Music. Families welcome. Bring your own lunch. Meet at the Pepperwood barn. Rain or shine. Advanced registration not required. 3450 Franz Valley Road, Santa Rosa
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 542.2080 - TBA
-- Passport to Dry Creek Valley
Wine Education, Celebration: Passport to Dry Creek Valley is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Dry Creek Valley. 45+ wineries up and down the valley will celebrate their magic with amazing wine, incredible food and their famous Dry Creek Valley hospitality. Come and celebrate their 20th Anniversary! You must enter the drawing to receive tickets.
Fee: $120 for 2 days/$70 for Sunday onlyTime: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3031 - TBA
-- Bodega Bay Fishermans Festival
Festival, Benefit: The Fisherman's Festival is an annual all volunteer community fund raising event that honors the local fishermen with the blessing of the fleet and a boat parade. Live music, food, wine tasting, arts & crafts, children's exhibits, pet parade, wooden boat challenge and "Blessing of the Fleet" Boat Parade. Westside Park, Bodega Bay
Fee: $10/$8 Seniors/Under 12 FreeTime: 10 a.m. - Sunset Phone Number: (707) 875.3866 - TBA
-- NHRA Tour de Charity
Benefit: NHRA drag racing fans have the opportunity to battle on the Infineon Raceway kart track with racers from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series at the 8th annual NHRA Tour de Charity. Infineon Raceway will host the charitable event, with all proceeds benefiting Speedway Children's Charities. Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121 Sonoma, CA
Fee: Call for information and reservationsTime: Call for information and reservations Phone Number: (707) 933.3950 - TBA
-- The Big Event - O-SAY Corral
Celebration, Benefit: Win your partner a big prize at one of our carnival games, eat some mighty tasty BBQ hosted by Western Farm Center, and do some fancy footwork to the tunes of the Blue Moon Band. We'll have our live auction – Texas style, and, SAY's posse (our Board of Directors) will wrangle up one of their never-before-seen skits! Benefits Social Advocates for Youth. Hyatt Vineyard Creek, Santa Rosa
Fee: $125Time: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 544.3299 x226
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