- September 20:
Creeks Are For the Birds
Take a morning stroll to see what birds are using habitat along Santa Rosa, Russell and Piner Creeks. Guided by long time birder and Recreation and Parks employee Craig Roth who spends 200 days a year taking care of the Prince Memorial Greenway. Bring binoculars.
8:30 to 10 a.m.; Olive Park footbridge near Vineyard Creek Hotel on West 3rd, Santa Rosa, (707) 543-3845 or ableifuss@srcity.org - September 21 :
Movies in La Plaza Park
Free showing of “Rear Window” at dusk. Bring blankets and low-back chairs. Food and drinks for sale. La Plaza Park, Cotati. (707) 765-3939 - September 21 - 23:
Sebastopol Celtic Music Festival
Live music and dance by Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Kevin Burke, Breanndan Begley & Caoimhin O Raghallaigh, Le Vent du Nord, Baka Beyond, Vasen, Old Blind Dogs, Darol Anger & Mike Marshall, Nightingale, Molly's Revenge, Healy Irish Dancers, Santa Rosa Scottish Dancers, Dockside and more.
Call for information & tickets; 390 Morris St., Sebastopol.; (707) 823-1511 - September 22:
Snoopy's Joe Cool Event & Live Auction
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa (at the ball field next to the museum) Snoopy is the star in Santa Rosa of the final Peanuts on Parade tribute to its creator, Charles M. Schulz
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m; Free; 9 Fourth Street, Santa Rosa; (800) 404-7673 - September 22 :
Paulin Creek Preserve Family Walk
Easy terrain with some unsure footing; short 1-2 mile walk and talk; families welcome. Celebrate the first day of Autumn as you explore the preserve on easy trails, highlighting its riparian and creek habitats and botanical diversity. Nature based activities for the kids.
10 a.m. to noon; Free; For reservations, contact: outings@landpaths.org or 524-9318. - September 22:
Kidgits Fall into Fun
Coddingtown Mall Kidgits Club. Call for Information; Free; Classic Duck Court , Santa Rosa; (707) 527-5377 - September 22 :
Free Fishing Days
The Department of Fish and Game offers two "Free Fishing Days" each year during which anyone can fish without purchasing a fishing license. All other fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect.
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