Love to draw large, colorful images and playing with words? Join in the fun as Jungle Vibes and Lalas Creamery host Kids Chalk Art & Poetry with artist and former Petaluma Poet Laureate, Geri DiGiorno, and Petaluma poets Nancy Long and Michelle Baynes.  Images of Kids Chalk Art will be submitted to the photo gallery at www.Petaluma360.com. FREE! [Read more →]

Sing-along and dance with award-winning children’s musician Tim Cain.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 11 am
Rincon Valley Library

The California Indian Museum & Cultural Center is hosting a family night with Jacque Tahuka-Nunez, a master storyteller, teacher, singer, director,  writer & cultural consultant  who will share stories of her ancestors. [Read more →]

The Petaluma Historical Musuem and the Petaluma Library host stories, songs, fingerplays, and feltboard plays for children ages 2 through 5 accompanied by a parent or caregiver. In back of the museum under the old oak tree. Free.
Thursday, August 26, 2010 11 am
Petaluma Historical Museum
20 Fourth Street, Petaluma

“The Sweetest little Fair in Sonoma County” is coming this weekend. This two day fair brings together regional artists and performers, agricultural tradition, and culinary demonstrations. You’ll find everything from apple fritters to pottery with 100 artisans, food, wine, brews, music, kids’ activities,  and farm life. Tickets available online or call 1-888-255-1223. Cost: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Kids 6-12 $5 under 6 free. No pets, please.

Saturday August 14^th 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday August 15th 10 am to 5 pm
Ragle Ranch Park
500 Ragle Rd. Sebastopol

Through the end of August, you’ll receive one free kids’ meal with each paid adult entrée at IHOP. The offer is good from 4 pm  to 10 pm daily, for kids ages 12 and under. IHOP is just one of many restaurants in Sonoma County that have kids eat free deals. If you know of one that isn’t on the list, email me: lisa (at) sonomaontehcheap.com and let me know what you’ve found. [Read more →]

This week’s free Kid’s Movie on the Windsor Green will be  Avatar (PG-13) . The movies start 15 minutes after sunset. Bring a blanket and a picnic.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  15 minutes after sunset

Windsor Town Green
9455 Bell Road, Windsor

Home Depot offers free, hands-on Kids Workshops for children ages 5-12. Just in time for back-to-school, on Saturday the project will be building a “School Bus Pencil Organizer.”

Saturday August 7  9 am to Noon

Home Depot
4825 Redwood Dr, Rohnert Park
(707) 585-9200

100 Bicentenial Way, Santa Rosa
(707)544-2130

6280 Hembree Lane, Windsor
(707)836-0377

Enjoy FREE admission to the Schulz Muuseum all evening as they  celebrate ther Eighth Anniversary. Enjoy free ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery of Sonoma County starting at 5:30 pm (while supplies last).

August 5, 2010 5pm to 8 pm
Charles M. Schultz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane,  Santa Rosa

Children and their parents are invited to join Dr. Jerome Smith,  Medical Director at Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, in a fun and healthy 45 minute walk on a paved path through the vineyards of Sonoma. Please wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes. Water and fruit will be available after the walk. Free.
July 31, 2010  9:45 am – 10:30 am