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Whether you're looking for something to do with your kids, something to do with your elderly parents, or something for the whole family to enjoy together, here it is: The best family-oriented businesses, events, festivals, restaurants, and more.
Free Outdoor Films in Santa Rosa Summer 2008
Watch free family films at Howarth Park during the summer.
Watch Free Outdoor Films in Sonoma County During the Summer Nights
A listing of the FREE outdoor movies being shown throughout Sonoma County during the summer of 2008.
Free Outdoor Family Films in Cotati Summer 2008
Watch free family films at Cotati's Plaza Park during the summer.
Free Outdoor Family Films in Petaluma
You can watch free family films, on an outdoor screen, at two locations in Petaluma, CA.
Free Outdoor Family Films in Windsor for Summer 2008
On Tuesday nights during the summer, you can watch free family films at the Windsor Town Green.
Sonoma County Events Calendar for March 2008
A listing of festivals, celebrations, hikes, weekend events and more in Sonoma County for March 2008.
Top Christmas Tree Farms in Sonoma County
A list of the top Christmas tree farms in Sonoma County where you can choose and cut your own tree.
Moon Mountain Christmas Tree Farm
Moon Mountain Christmas Tree Farm offers a great selection of trees to choose from as well as beautiful views of the Sonoma Valley.
North Eagle Gallery
Located on the eastern end of Santa Rosa and near Sonoma Valley wineries, North Eagle Gallery is a convenient place to choose and cut your Christmas tree.
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm
Choose and cut your own tree at Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Petaluma. Come on the weekend and take a picture with Santa.
Liberty Christmas Tree Farm
Liberty Christmas Tree Farm in Petaluma, CA is one of Sonoma County's you-choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms.
Victorian Christmas Tree Ranch
Borrow one of Victorian Christmas Tree Ranch's lanterns and head out into the night to find and cut your own Christmas tree.
Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol
Frosty Mountain Tree Farm in Sebastopol is one of Sonoma County's best you-choose-and-cut Christmas Tree farms.
Garlock Tree Farm in Sebastopol
Garlock Tree Farm in Sebastopol is one of Sonoma County's best you-choose-and-cut Christmas Tree farms.
Best Children and Family Events in Sonoma County July 2007
A listing, with links, of the top kid and family events in Sonoma County for June 2007, including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Healdsburg, more.
Enjoy a Children's Film at the Theater for $3 Each
Watch a children's film at the theater for $3 each.
Best Children and Family Events in Sonoma County for June 2007
A listing, with links, of the top kid and family events in Sonoma County for June 2007, including Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Healdsburg, more.
Top 10 Summer Camps in Santa Rosa
A listing of the Top 10 Summer Camps in Santa Rosa, CA, with links.
Top Kids and Family Events in Sonoma County for April 2007
A listing of the top kid's events in Sonoma County for April 2007
List of Santa Rosa City Parks and Recreation Sites
An alphabetical listing of Santa Rosa City parks and recreation sites, addresses, and links to maps.
Top 20 Family Events and Kids Events in Sonoma County for March 2007
The Top 20 family events and kids events in Sonoma County for March 2007. Your guide to family fun.
Christmas Lights Displays on Walnut Ct.
Each year, the houses on Walnut Ct. boast one of the most jolly Christmas displays in Santa Rosa.
Kids Holiday Events
A calendar listing of Sonoma County holiday events that are sure to please the kids.
Windsor Pumpkin Festival (Photo Gallery)
The whole town of Windsor seems to take part in the Windsor Pumpkin Festival each October. Everyone from schoolchildren to local merchants make scarecrows for the event. But, the best part is when everyone gets a piece of the 6-foot diameter fresh-baked pumpkin pie.
Peter Pumpkin Patch at Spring Hill Cheese (Photo Gallery)
In October of each year, the folks at Spring Hill Cheese create Peter Pumpkin Patch which features: cheese tasting, pick-your-own-pumpkin, dig-for-potatoes, pet farm animals, milk a cow, hay rides, hay maze, corn maze and homemade pumpkin ice cream.
Tolay Lake Park Fall Festival
The 30-year-old annual tradition of picking a pumpkin at the Cardoza Ranch continues even though the family sold its Petaluma property to the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Now the county has stepped in to sponsor the Tolay Lake Park Fall Festival.
Fairy Folk Festival (Photo Gallery)
The Fairy Folk Festival is a gathering of "magical folk" in Sebastopol, CA.
Pumpkin Patches - Sonoma County
October is the month to head out to the farm and pick a pumpkin. Here are some of the best pumpkin patches in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Farm Trails
Visit the farm with your kids and get some fresh, healthy food, pet a few farm animals, pick some berries. For a special treat, head out to Leone Farm at Hwy. 116 and Guernville Road to see and hold some piglets.
Howarth Park
Howarth is the best family park in Santa Rosa, and, especially when coupled with the adjoining parks of Spring Lake and Annadel, it is one of the best parks anywhere. There's an amusement area with play structures, a miniature train ride, carousel, animal farm and pony rides, plus a lake for fishing and boating, a softball field, tennis courts, picnic areas, trails.
Spring Lake Regional Park
The highlight for kids is the large swimming lagoon which is opened during the summer and staffed by lifeguards. There's also a 72-acre lake with canoe and paddle boat rentals. Camping available. Snack shack, bathrooms, showers. Camping
Environmental Discovery Center
The Environmental Discovery Center offers multi-sensory, hands-on activities for people of all ages. Learn about native plants, animal footprints, tidepool creatures and different aspects of the natural resources of Sonoma County.
Recreation and Parks Department
The City of Santa Rosa has an excellent Recreation and Parks department. They organize family activities, camps, classes, events, you name it.

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