- September 29 :
Halloween and Vine
View and buy works from over 30 artists showing their original Halloween art.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $5; Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma. - September 29:
Fairy Folk Festival
Folk and Celtic music, storytelling, fairy dance classes, much more
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $10 adults; Youth Park, 1725 Fulton Rd.; (707) 824-0549
See the photo gallery from the 2006 festival. - September 29:
Festival on the Hill & Car Show
Enjoy a nine-category car show including vintage and classic autos and pickup trucks, both stock and modified; also huli-huli chicken barbecue, lively music and more.. Proceeds benefit church's local mission. Call the United Church of Christ for details.
10 a.m.; Registration fee to enter car, Free to attend; 825 Middlefield Dr., Petaluma; (707) 763-2454 - September 29:
Cloverdale Oktoberfest
Live German music. German meal includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, dessert, choice of beer or wine. Vendors, live music, silent auction, kids' activities. Sponsored by United Church of Cloverdale
3 p.m.- 8 p.m.; free entry, meal is $15 in advance, $17 day of event; at the Cloverdale Plaza; (707) 894-2039 - September 29:
Paws for Fun
Great food and fun for dogs and their humans. Pet psychics and doggie games, including cheese toss and hot dog bobbing. Also a raffle and silent auction.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Free with $5 paid parking; 13630 Sonoma Highway,Glen Ellen; (707) 565-2041 - September 29:
Tom Tomorrow at the Charles Schulz Museum
Meet the creator of the award-winning weekly cartoon “This Modern World.” Tom will talk about Charles Schulz's influence on his work, answer questions and sign books
2 p.m.; Adults $8, Children $5; 2301 Hardies Lane, Santa Rosa; (707) 579-4452 - September 29 :
3rd Annual Roughing It on the Cooley Ranch: Hike & Campout
Moderate to steep hiking on Saturday afternoon 2pm – 7pm. Campout is optional and end at 10 a.m. Sunday. A rare opportunity to catch a Cooley Ranch sunset and sunrise all in one trip. We'll camp out and explore a piece of this beautiful 19,000-acre ranch, protected forever by the Open Space District. We'll kick things off with a 4-6 mile hike on Saturday afternoon. You'll then have the option to stick around for a night hike, potluck dinner and breakfast, campfire, stars and storytelling.
For information and reservations, contact LandPaths at outings@landpaths.org or 524-9318 - September 29 & 30:
Weekend Along Farm Trails, 35th Anniversary Celebration
Enjoy special farm tours, see animals on the farm, visit pumpkin patches with fun activities for kids, learn gardening and landscaping tips, visit unique nurseries with a variety of plants, visit wineries during crush and harvest season, and much more.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Locations throughout the county; (707) 571-8288
See Top 10 Reasons to Take Advantage of Farm Trails. - September 30:
Race Equality Week and Festival 2007
Join other cities throughout the nation that take time each year to honor the many groups which make our country so strong and to attain the goal of racial equality, which is enshrined in our state and federal constitutions. The festival will be the culmination of the week-long celebration, featuring cultural booths and bringing to life, through interactive, hands-on activities, the dance, music, food, art, crafts of cultures around the world.
Noon.- 4:30 p.m., Free, Finley Community Center 2060 West College Ave, Santa Rosa, (707) 696-2466 - September 30 :
Wild Cat Presentation
See and learn about wildcats.
2 p.m.; $10, $5 children under 12. Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol, CA. (707) 874-3176.
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