- July 4 :
Fourth of July Celebrations in Sonoma County
- July 6 :
Revolutionary Tea Party
An alternative Independence Day celebration. Sing songs of protest, hope and peace with Laughing Gravy. Dress as your favorite revolutionary and/or wear your Summer of Love outfit.
Doors at 7 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m.; $12-$15; Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol (707) 829-1928 - July 6 :
First Friday Artwalk 2007
Local artists display their work at downtown Santa Rosa businesses.
5 – 8 p.m.; Free - July 6 and 7 :
Shakespeare Savvy Youth Players
Youth artists perform “Lovers, Kings, Villains & Fools,” scenes from Shakespeare most beloved comedies and tragedies.
6 p.m.; $12; Gundlach-Bundschu Winery Ampitheatre, 2000 Denmark St., Sonoma - July 7 :
California Plants vs. Exotic Species
For ages 12 and up. Join Environmental Educator Stephanie Lennox on a 1 ½ mile hike along Santa Rosa Creek to discover the interactions of riparian (near a creek) plants and animals. Learn how differences between California plants and non-native species affect the diversity and health of wildlife habitat.
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Meet at Yulupa Ave. bridge over Santa Rosa Creek, east of Farmers Lane and north of Montgomery Dr.; (707) 543-3845 - July 7 and 8 :
Train Rides in the Park
Ride a little steam engine in the park, 1st Saturday and Sunday of the each month, through October, weather permitting. Sponsored by the Redwood Empire Live Steamers.
Noon to 4 p.m.; $1; Youth Community Park, 1725 Fulton Rd., Santa Rosa. - July 7 :
Lavender Festival and Children's Activity Day at Petaluma Farmers Market
Live folk and blue grass music. Free craft projects for kids.
2 – 5 p.m.; Free; Walnut Park (corner of Petaluma Blvd. & D Street)
- July 8 :
It's Kid's Time Xtreme
Geared for ages 7 to 16. Games, prizes, candy, interactive booths, spelling bees, sports trivia contests, design a surfboard contest, dance demos, mini concerts and much more
1 – 5 p.m.; Free; Santa Rosa Plaza Map. - July 8 :
Live at Juilliard! Summer Concert Series
First concert of the season: rockabilly artist David Crimmen will open the season and perform on the brand new, big stage recently purchased by the SR Rec and Parks Dept. 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 - July 8 :
53rd Annual Enmanji Temple Teriyaki Barbecue and Bazaar
Featuring performances by Sonoma County Taiko at 1 p.m., Ikebana flower and bonsai demonstrations, Japanese cuisine, more.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 1200 Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol. (707) 823-2252 - July 9 :
T-Rex Thunderlizard's Wild West Revue
Nick Barone Puppets. A fun-filled romp through the Wild West full of dinosaur facts.
2 p.m.; Free; Cloverdale Library, 401 N. Cloverdale Blvd; (707) 894-5271 - July 9 – 15 :
Take Your Daughter to the Golf Course Week
National event, free clinics for young women at local golf courses. Participants in Santa Rosa include Oakmont Golf Club and Fairgrounds Golf Course.
- July 10 :
Kids Outdoor Summer Movie at the Windsor Green
"Happy Feet." Dusk. Free. Windsor Town Green
- July 11 :
On Nature's Trail
Explore the mysteries of nature at Sonoma County Regional parks. The Environmental Discovery Center presents 'On Nature's Trail', a self paced, drop in program running thru August 12th.
Noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday; Free (parking at Spring Lake is $6); Map. (707) 539-2865 - July 11 :
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
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