There will be 2 naturalist-led family hikes starting at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake  this  Saturday. The one-hour hikes  will begin at 1 or  3 pm and families can return to the EDC afterward to design leaf cards and seed balls and learn more about plants and native plant use in Sonoma County. These will be easy to moderate hikes. All ages are welcome, but strollers are not recommended.  $5 per family. Parking is $6 (free with annual parks membership). [Read more →]

The SRJC Planetarium offers their next free First Friday Show,  on Friday.  There are shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm. [Read more →]

Celebrate the  Charles M. Schulz’s Birthday with FREE admission to the museum on Sunday  (His actual birthday was November 26, 1922).

Sunday November 20, 2011 10 am- 5 pm
Charles M. Schultz Museum
2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa
(707) 579-4452

If you enjoy museums, you might also want to check out this list of the regular free days for Bay Area Museums.

Singgalot (The Ties That Bind): Filipinos in America, from Colonial subjects to Citizens is a Smithsonian Exhibit coming to the Sonoma County Museum on Friday. They’re celebrating the opening of this new exhibit with Filipino foods, live music, and an alter dedication. Free for museum members, Adults $10, seniors and students with ID $5, kids under 12 free.

Friday Nov 18, 2011 5 pm to 7 pm
Sonoma County Museum
425 7th Street, Santa Rosa

There will be 2 naturalist-led family hikes starting at the Environmental Discovery Center at Spring Lake (kids welcomed)  this  Saturday. The one-hour hikes  will begin at 1 or  3 pm and families can return to the EDC afterward to make bird feeders and learn more about animal habitats of Sonoma County. These will be easy to moderate hikes along the Shady Oaks Nature Trail. All ages are welcome, but strollers are not recommended.  $5 per family. Parking is $6 (free with annual parks membership). [Read more →]

Santa Rosa’s SOFA Arts District will host the 7th annual Winterblast. Winterblast is a street party celebrating the arts and community.

The One World Band will be playing and the artist studios will be open for viewing. There will also be food vendors, the magician Ken Garr, an interactive Kid’s Art Zone and more. The evening’s highlight will be the unique SOFA Parade. Come in costume to join the parade. Free.  For more info, call  (707) 695-1011

Saturday November 12, 2011 5 pm
South A St, Santa Rosa

On Saturday, the kids can make and paint a a Veteran’s Day Frame, free, at Home Depot.  [Read more →]

Josh Silvers, the chef at Syrah Bistro, will be teaching a free cooking class featuring Clover-Stornetta dairy products and Estancia Beef at G&G Market in Santa Rosa on Saturday. There will be seating for 35.

Saturday November 5, 2011 Noon- 1 pm
Santa Rosa G & G Market, Ginger Grille
1211 West College Ave. Santa Rosa
(707) 546-6877

The SRJC Planetarium offers their next free First Friday Show, “Nebulae, Clusters: the Winter Sky”, on Friday.  There are shows at 7 pm and 8:30 pm. [Read more →]