- September 6 to 9 :
Beauty & the Beast
The beloved love story includes appearances by students from the 6th Street Playhouse School of Drama.
8 p.m. Thur, Fri , Sat. Also 2 p.m. Sat and Sun; $14, $24, $30; 6th Street Playhouse, Santa Rosa. (707) 523-4185
- September 6 :
Firefighter at the Library
a special visit from a real firefighter! Stories, activities, and questions. For children ages 4 and up, with a caregiver.
4 p.m.; Free; Central Library, 211 E St. at 3rd St., Santa Rosa; (707) 545-0831 - September 7 :
Movies in La Plaza Park
Free showing of “Cars” at dusk. Bring blankets and low-back chairs. Food and drinks for sale. La Plaza Park, Cotati. (707) 765-3939
- September 8 :
15th Annual Street Celebration & Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Downtown Cloverdale; (707) 894-4470
- September 8 to 9:
Professional Bull Riders
Sat 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm; $25, $18, Kids $5 (Ages 2-12) All tickets $2 more day of show, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, (707) 528-TIXS
- September 8 :
Kindermusic
Young children with their caregivers can sing, dance, play instruments, learn sign langauge and more.
11 a.m.; Free; Borders Bookstore, 2825 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. (707) 527-7900 - September 8 and 9:
Katmandu Fall Festival
A festival celebrating Nepalese culture with traditional food, music and ethnic dance performances. Vendors include art, antiques, imported goods from Nepal, India, Tibet. Also a live auction featuring a Serpa Trek, 1 week in Hawaii and more. This is a nonprofit event benefiting the children of Nepal.
11 a.m.; $5 Suggested Donation; Depot Park, 270 First St. W ( 2 blocks North of Sonoma Plaza); (707) 938-1807 - September 8 :
Summer at Calabazas—Bilingual Hike
Stroll the hills and valleys of the Calabazas Open Space Preserve. Families are welcome and a Spanish speaker will be on hand for translation. 6 hour hike, with 3 hour option.
9 am - 3 pm; Valley of the Moon, Nuns Canyon Rd.; For reservations: jessica@sonomaecologycenter.org or 996-0712 x 108 - September 8 :
12th Annual Sebastopol Cajun/Zydeco Festival
Live music and a huge dance floor! Great authentic Cajun food and free activities for the kids.
11 a.m.; $12 in advance, $15 at the gate; 12 & under are free; 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol; (707) 823-1991 - September 9:
Country Music Festival
Headliners include The Shannon Rider Band, The Dave Russell Band; Pete Stringfellow, and The California Cowboys. Chuck wagon vittles include barbecued tri-tip, chicken and pork with all the fixings along with chili, hot dogs, garlic fries and watermelon. Beer, wine, Hurricanes, Margaritas, etc. (Festival organized by the same folks who brought you yesterday’s Cajun/Zydeco fest.)
11 a.m.- 6 p.m., $20 at the gate, Children under 12 are free., 390 Morris Street, Seb, (707) 322-1882
- September 9 :
Building the World’s Largest BLT
The Windsor Farmers Market, with the guidance of Michele Anna Jordan, author of many cookbooks including the “BLT Cookbook,” will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the biggest Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich when they construct their 120-foot BLT. Also, tomato and salsa tastings, contests, chefs demos.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Free; Windsor Town Green.;(707) 838-1320
Best Children and Family Events in Sonoma County September 2007
September 1 - 12
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