FRIDAY 10/9 & SATURDAY 10/10

Fall Flower Show – Graton
Hours: 9am-4pm. Cost: Free to attend.
Held in the historic clubhouse in the heart of downtown Graton. A wide selection of plants for sale; succulents, cacti, native plants, drought tolerant plants & perennials. All are grown locally in West County for the show & are ready for fall planting. Includes garden art, handcrafted novelties, a raffle, collectibles & live music. Lunch with homemade Deserts will be served both days from 11am-2pm.

Benefits a scholarship program for local SRJC Graduates continuing on to 4-year colleges.
Graton Community Club
8996 Graton Rd., Graton
(707) 829-5314

 

SATURDAY 10/10

8th Annual Cotati Oktoberfest
$15/Person. Hours: 12/Noon-6pm
Food, Music, Fun for the whole Family.
La Plaza Park, Cotati,
(707) 795-5508

 

SATURDAY 10/10

Burning Ham – Penngrove Park
Active 20-30 Club presents Sonoma County’s premier family friendly Pork Competition & Festival from 12:30-7pm. Sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Roasted Luau Pigs, Ribs, Pulled Pork, Bacon, Live Music by the Pat Jordan Band.
Penngrove Park

 

SUNDAY 10/11

Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sebastopol
Benefiting Sebastopol Firefighter’s Foundation.
Event: 7am-12/Noon. Breakfast is FREE.
Raffle Tickets available at the Door.
Sebastopol Fire Dept.
7425 Bodega Ave., Sebastopol
(707) 823-8061

 

SATURDAY 10/10 AND SUNDAY 10/11

Sturgeeon’s Mill – Sebastopol
Tour this fully-functioning Mill. BBQ Lunches are available for purchase.
Donations are welcome to keep the mill running.
2150 Green Hill Rd., Sebastopol
(707) 829-2479

 

10/13 – 11/17

Jewish Film Festival – Sonoma County
Shows run through November 17, 2015.
(707) 528-4222

 

FRIDAY 10/16, SATURDAY 10/17, SUNDAY 10/18

Petaluma International Film Festival
A showcase for independent feature & short films from around the world – runs Oct. 16, 17 & 18.

 

SATURDAY 10/17

7th Annual Pink Party – Sebastopol
Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wine Tasting & Appetizers for $10/Person, which is donated to The Sutter North Bay Women’s Health Center. Pink Boas will be given to anyone who purchases wine. Event: 111m-4pm.
Graton Ridge Cellars
3561 Graventstein Hwy., N., Sebastopol
(707) 823-3040

 

SATURDAY 10/17

Floating Pumpkin Patch – Santa Rosa
Enjoy a day filled with games, pumpkin decorating & pumpkin splashing fun for participants of all ages. $5/Entry Fee (Pumpkin not included), $10/Entry Fee (includes Pumpkin). Event 2-6pm.
(707) 543-3737

SATURDAY 10/17, SUNDAY 10/18 AND SATURDAY 10/24, SUNDAY 10/25

Tolay Fall Festival – Petaluma
Days/Hours: Oct. 17/18 from 11am-5pm & Oct. 24/25 from 11am-5pm. Cost: $1-$4/Person. Parking: $7. Emphasizing Nature & Education…Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest, Gunnysack Races, Archery Demonstrations & more!
Tolay Lake Regional Park
5869 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluam
(707) 565-2041

 

FRIDAY 10/23

Sonoma Valley HS Alumni Tailgate Party
Hosted by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation & the SVHS Booster’s Club from 5:30-7:30pm.
Held before the Homecoming Game.
Wine, Beer & Appetizers will be served (must be 21+ to participate). Alumni Free admission to the game
Teeter Field on First Street East, Sonoma

 

FRIDAY 10/23, SATURDAY 10/24, SUNDAY 10/25

Gem Faire – Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Days/Hours: Fri/Noon-6pm, Sat/10am-6pm, Sun/10am-5pm. Gems, Jewelry, Minerals, Beads, Crystals, Lapidary Equipment, Imports & much more.
Admission: $7/Weekend Pass, $7/Parking.
Sonoma Count Fairgrounds – Grace Pavilion
(503) 252-8300

 

SATURDAY 10/24

Wild & Pink – Santa Rosa
Presented by the Song of Sonoma. 2015 Region 12 Chorus Champions.
Matinee: 2pm, Evening Show: 7:30pm.
Tickets: $25/Adults, $15/Students, FREE/Kids 10 & under.
3300 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa
Click here for details
(707) 696-SING
A portion of our proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Research.

 

SATURDAY 10/24

5th Annual North Bay Science Discovery Days
Admission & Parking are FREE! Bring the whole family for a fun day of explosions, Squids & tons of fun! Event Hours: 10:30am-4pm.
Sonoma County Fairgrounds

 

SATURDAY 10/24

D’Giin – Rio Nido
Music: 6-10pm. Admission: $5/Person.
Rio Nido Roadhouse
14540 Canyon Two Rock, Rio Nido
(707) 869-0821

 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10/24-10/25

Tolay Fall Festival – Petaluma
Days/Hours: Oct. 24/25 from 11am-5pm. Cost: $1-$4/Person. Parking: $7. Emphasizing Nature & Education…Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest, Gunnysack Races, Archery Demonstrations & more!
Tolay Lake Regional Park
5869 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluam
(707) 565-2041

 

SATURDAY 10/24

Dia de los Muertos – Sebastopol
Spend time w/ Emma Mann & make up to 3 sugar skulls. All materials provided. Sign up in advance. Event: 1-3pm. $5/Per Skull.

Circle of Hands
6780 McKinley St., Suite 120, Sebastopol

 

SATURDAY 10/24

Halloween at Howarth Park – Santa Rosa
For Kids 12 & under to trick-or-treat.
Hours: 11:30am-1pm OR 1:30-3pm.
Cost:
$6/Tick-or-Treating, Train & Carousel Ride.
$10/Same as above, Pony Ride & Ice Cream Treat.
Passes include 1 Adult Rider to accompany Child on the Train & Carousel. Additional Adult Riders will need to purchase a ticket ($2) per ride.

Passes go on sale 10/5 & may be purchased at Finley Community Center 2060 West College Ave.
(707) 543-3737
Howarth Park
630 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa

 

SUNDAY 10/25

Rio Nido Roadhouse Oktoberfest
Donations at the Door. Hours: 1-5pm.
14540 Canyon Two
Off River Rd, Rio Nido

 

SUNDAY 10/25

Bethany Hamiliton – Santa Rosa
She lost an arm in a shark attack at age 13 in 2003. She is now a motivational speaker & Author
Event: 9:30am & 11:15am. Cost: $20/Person.
New Vintage Church
3300 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa

 

SUNDAY 10/25

Russian River Valley Pinot on the River
Over 100 Wineries plus guest artisan Food Vendors on the Downtown Healdsburg Plaza Square from 11am-4pm. Enjoy Food Tours, Winemaker Dinner, Seminars, Grand Tasting & Cheese Pairing.
Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County.

 

TUESDAY 10/27

Santa Rosa History Tour on Rosie the Trolley
Enjoy a 2-Hour Rosie Tour. Pick-up participants at Howarth Park near the snack bar & stop at the DeTurk Round Barn for refreshments before returning.
Cost: $20/Person.
Register:
Click Here For Details
(707) 543-3737

 

FRIDAY 10/30

4-A-Child Masquerage Ball – Santa Rosa
Event: 7-11pm, Dinner – 7:30pm.
Special VIP Hour: 6-7pm.
Tickets: $60/Individual, $100/Couple, $750/VIP Table of 8.
Tarot Readings, Photo Booth, Casino Tables, Silent Auction. Black Tie optional, mask required. Masks will be available for sale at the door.
Friedman Event Center
4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa
(707) 585-6108

SATURDAY 10/31

Halloween Parade – Windsor
Parade, led by a Windsor Fire Truck, will starts at 6pm at Raley’s. It will proceed through the Shopping Center and end at the Community Center with hot dogs, sodas & chips & trick or treat bags will be given out.
(707) 838-4531

 

SUNDAY 11/1

Day of the Dead – Windsor
Candlelight Procession & Celebration from 4-10pm.
Aztec Dancers, Mariachi Band, Face Painting, Windsor Bloco & more!
Windsor Town Green
701 McClelland Dr., Windsor