- August 1 :
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Wednesday Night Market and Street Fair
5 – 8:30 p.m.;; along 4th street from B Street to D Street, Santa Rosa; (707) 524-2123 - August 1 :
“Peanuts Lives: A Tribute”
Featuring the works of cartoonists honoring the work and influence of Charles Schulz. Exhibit ends August 13.
Weekdays (closed Tuesdays) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekends 10 am to 5 pm; Adults $8, Seniors & Youths $5; Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa. (707) 579-4452. - August 2 through 11 :
Disney's Aladdin Jr. by SRJC Summer Rep Theatre
All of your favorite characters are here in this musical stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie.
Runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons, at 2 p.m., through August 11; $8; Burbank Auditorium, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. (707) 527-4343 - August 2 through September 9:
Beauty & the Beast
The beloved love story includes appearances by students from the 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama.
$14, $24, $30; 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa. (707) 523-4185 - August 2 :
Windsor Summer Nights on the Green
Free movie on the Green at dusk: Gaslight (Charles Boyer,Ingrid Bergman)
5 p.m.; Free; Windsor Town Green , (707) 838-1260 - August 2 :
Cotati Farmers Market
Fiesta Night, Music by Los Califas (Spanish California music)
4:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Free; La Plaza Park, Cotati. (707) 795-5508. - August 3 :
First Friday Artwalk 2007
Local artists display their work at downtown Santa Rosa businesses.
5 – 8 p.m.; Free - August 3 :
Movies in the Park
Movies every 1st and 3rd Friday through September. “School of Rock” (PG-13). Food and drinks for sale. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, etc.
Dusk; Free; La Plaza Park, Cotati. 765-3939. - August 4 :
All Nations Bigtime
Celebration of Native American Culture with music, food, dancing, and crafts. Event features the Traditional Maidu Dancers and Azteca Dancers.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; $5, under 12 free; Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park, 3325 Adobe Rd., Petaluma, (707) 762-4871 - August 4 :
Healdsburg Annual Street Dance
Food booths and vendors will be set up around the Plaza. Live music starts at 7 p.m. and a DJ will be the gazebo for the younger set.
6 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg; (707) 433-4479 - August 4:
Pet Adoption & Wellness Weekend
Sonoma County shelters and rescue organizations host an Adopt-a-thon event at the opening of the film “Underdog.” There'll be food, drinks, prizes and a silent auction of movie memorabilia. Enter your dog in the Underdog Look-Alike contest. Dogs welcome on leash at all outdoor festivities.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free; at the Airport Cinemas, 409 Aviation Blvd., Santa Rosa; (707) 542.0882, x208 - August 4 :
Parents' Night Off
Mom and Dad can drop off the children and go out for a relaxing evening knowing that the children are supervised by qualified, experienced, CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified staff. Or they can choose to stay and join in the fun, including swimming, movies, games, crafts and food.
6:15 – 9 p.m.; $10; Finley Aquatic Complex, Santa Rosa;. (707) 543-3760 - August 4:
Local Children’s Book Authors at the Sonoma Salute to the Arts
Readers’ Books welcomes local authors Matthew Gollub and Bob Barner to the Sonoma Salute to the Arts. Buy a book and have it signed by the author.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.; The Readers’ Books table will be located near the duck pond at the Sonoma Plaza. (707) 939-1779 - August 4 and 5 :
Pinocchio
Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 children; Sebastopol Center for the Arts; 6780 Depot Street, Sebastopol (707) 829.4797
- August 5 :
A Day of Free Health Care
For uninsured children & teens who do not have a regular doctor or clinic. Back-to-school and sports physicals, pediatric exams, childhood immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, laboratory testing, furnishing of medications, dental screenings, and provision of medical imaging services when indicated. Participants also are invited to visit a variety of family-oriented programs and entertainment outside of the building. Health and safety education booths will also be available. This event and all services provided are free for uninsured children and teens. All services are provided confidentially regardless of immigration status. Interpreters will be available.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free; Stein Building, 3925 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa. (707) 571-3835. - August 5 :
Windsor Zucchini Blossom Festival
Zucchini Car Races for all age divisions, Decorated Veggie Contest, Largest Zucchini Contest, and new this year will be the Veggie Jewelry Contest. Bird Rescue will be there with their popular barn, great horned and screech owls. Plus Ooops the Clown will make his famous zucchini balloons.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Free; Windsor Town Green. (707) 838-1320 - August 5 :
Live at Juilliard! Summer Concert Series
Live music Bella Ciao, Italian favorites from the 50's and today. Plus, Free outdoor movie "Roman Holiday" beginning at 8 p.m. Sponsored by Revolution Moto - bring your scooter for some fun scooter games during intermission. The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition will be there providing free bicycle parking and a loaner lawn chair to all who ride their bicycle to Live at Juilliard! Pearson and Company will also be there with their picnic style offerings! Plus, beverages available from The Coffee Girls.
5 to 7 p.m.; Free; Julliard Park, Santa Rosa; (707) 543-3292 - August 7 :
Kids Outdoor Summer Movie at the Windsor Green
"E.T." Dusk. Free. Windsor Town Green
- August 8 :
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Wednesday Night Market and Street Fair
5 – 8:30 p.m.; along 4th street from B Street to D Street, Santa Rosa; (707) 524-2123 - August 8 :
Tolay Lake Hikes
RSVP by August 8 for the August 11 hike, 9 a.m. to noon. (707) 565-2730
Best Children and Family Events in Sonoma County August 2007
August 1 - 8
From Maja Wood, former About.com Guide
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