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Best Children and Family Events in Sonoma County July 2007
July 12 - 18
- July 14 :
Family Tidal Discovery
Grab the kids and escape the inland heat on this family-friendly adventure. Coastal critters and seaweeds will be the highlights as naturalist Peter Leveque and herbalist Autumn Summers take us for an intimate look at the tidal zone. Bring a picnic brunch.
8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Early start to catch the low tide) Free; Reservations required: Call LandPaths at (707) 524-9318. Make sure to state the number and ages of children in your group.
- July 14 - 15 :
Duncans Mills Civil War Days
Over a thousand re-enactors will converge upon Duncan Mills for one of the largest Civil War re-enactments west of the Mississippi.
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; $10, parking $5 per car; (831) 751-6978
- July 14 and 15 :
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic
Two days of beautiful hot air balloons, food, crafts, balloon rides, and fun. The popular “Dawn Patrol” event is at 5 a.m., in which you can see three beautiful balloons glowing, illuminated from the flame within, against the dark sky. Dress warmly and bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. The main launch, which includes about 30 balloons, is at 6:30 a.m. Tethered rides follow.
5 a.m. to 11 a.m.; $8 ($5 presale), ages 6 to 12 is $5; Keiser Park, 700 Windsor River Road, Windsor; (707) 837-1884
- July 14 :
Santa Rosa Symphony Summer Music Academy Concerts
Final performance for students of the Summer Music Academy
Strings, 10 a.m. Winds, 2 p.m. Jazz Ensemble, 4 p.m. Theory & Composition, 5:30 p.m. Academy Orchestra, 7 p.m.
Free; Sonoma Country Day School, Santa Rosa; (707) 536-7097 x219.
- July 14 :
Cotati Kids Day Parade & Festival
"A Pirate's Life for Me" theme.
Pancake breakfast, 7- 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Oaks, corner of W. Sierra Avenue and Page Street (7078) 695-6098; Parade 9:30 a.m. at City Hall; Festival, 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. in La Plaza Park. Cotati. Activities include the annual Cotati Chamber of Commerce Diaper Derby for the pre-toddler group, and other contests. 792-4600 x640.
- July 14 :
Sonoma Valley Footrace and Festival
5k run/walk on the beautiful grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center. Live music, car show, kids fun run, Violet The Clown, carnival games, more.
Race starts at 9 a.m., festival at 10 a.m.; free admission, race registration $30, $20 for kids ($5 less if you pre-register) ; 15000 Arnold Dr), (707) 938-6381
- July 14, 17, 19, 21 :
Razzle Dazzle Musical Review
Song, dance and performance by Rohnert Park Kitchen Kut Ups.
1 p.m,; $15. Spreckels Performing Arts Center, Rohnert Park. (707) 588-3400.
- July 14 :
Parents' Night Off
Mom and Dad can drop off the children and go out for a relaxing evening knowing that the children are supervised by qualified, experienced, CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified staff. Or they can choose to stay and join in the fun, including swimming, movies, games, crafts and food.
6:15 – 9 p.m.; $10; Finley Aquatic Complex, Santa Rosa;. 543-3760
- July 15 :
ArtisTREE at di Rosa Preserve
Lucky junk: art from found objects. Children ages 4 to 10 and their adult companions join other families for an interactive tour of the di Rosa Preserve galleries and grounds followed by an art-making workshop. ArtisTREE events are held the third Sunday of each month.
9:30 to 11 a.m.; $15 per family; 5200 Carneros Highway 121; RSVP (707) 226-5991 x47
- July 15 :
Live at Juilliard Sunday Concert
Petty Theft performs Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers covers.
5 – 7 p.m. Free. , Santa Rosa
- July 15 :
St. Anthony Farm Day
22nd Annual Farm Day, located at St. Anthony organic farm in Petaluma, features live music, delicious farm-style food, a bread baking contest, and an old-fashioned butter churning demonstration for children and adults alike.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m., $10 Adults, $5 Children; (707) 794-7127
- July 17 - 30:
Sonoma County Fair "Bee Cool"
This is the biggest annual fair—and one of the biggest annual events—in the county. Midway, headliner entertainment, flower shows, carnival rides, rodeo, exhibits, food, contests for kids, and much, much more.
This year, the fair realizes a longstanding goal this year when it partners with the Charles Schulz family to celebrate “Peanuts on Parade.” The award-winning Hall of Flowers exhibition will be themed to the legendary Peanuts comic strip, and the fair will feature visits from Peanuts characters, contests and displays of Peanuts artifacts.
Headline entertainment this year includes Blake Shelton, Melissa Manchester, Eddie Money, the Jonas Brothers and Kimberly Locke.
An extra week of horse-racing has been added after the fair, for a total of three full weeks of horseracing from July 18-August 6.
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. (buildings and gates close at 10 p.m.); $7 adults, kids and seniors are free; Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. (707) 545-4200
- July 17 :
Kids Outdoor Summer Movie at the Windsor Green
"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" Dusk. Free. Windsor Town Green
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