Events
SNOOPY'S HOME ICE SKATING LESSONS Each eight-week Lesson Set, skaters progress through one Level within a Skating Track. At the end of a Lesson Set, skaters are evaluated to determine whether they pass their current Level or will need improvement and to repeat their current Level. The Tracks follow the curriculum set forth by Learn to Skate USA, endorsed by United States Figure Skating. For detailed curriculum, please contact: Snoopy's Home Ice Address: 1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa, California 95403.
CARS, COFFEE AND CLAM CHOWDER Sunday, July 12, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, The Tides Wharf Parking Lot, Bodega Bay, Free. Join us for a relaxing afternoon on the coast where classic style meets the sea. Whether you are an automotive enthusiast, a fan of vintage restorations, or simply looking for a scenic Sunday drive, this gathering is the perfect pit stop. Expect to see a diverse collection of beautiful vehicles, from classic muscle and vintage imports to unique modern builds. While you admire the craftsmanship and chat with fellow enthusiasts, you can enjoy a fresh bowl of our famous clam chowder and a warm cup of coffee right on the water.
RUNNING FENCE Museum of Sonoma County, 475 7th Street, Santa Rosa, (707) 579-1500, June 27 to November 8, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Street Parking. Fees: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Children (under 13) & Members Free. Tickets at door. This landmark exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Christo and Jeanne-Claude's monumental Running Fence, the temporary art installation that stretched 24.5 miles through Sonoma and Marin Counties. The project became world famous, and is an iconic part of North Bay culture and history. Through immersive design, powerful visuals, and firsthand accounts, the exhibit invites visitors to experience the magic and beauty that was the Running Fence -- white fabric flowing across fields and cresting over hills to vanish into the Pacific Ocean -- and to discover the remarkable 4-year odyssey that brought it to fruition.
WINEMAKER DINNERS Friday, April 17th@ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Bay View Restaurant & Lounge (at Inn at the Tides) 800 Highway 1. Reception (no-host bar): 6:30 PM, Dinner: 7:00 PM Price: $150 per person (plus tax & gratuity) Dinner featuring Herb Lamb Loin, Cabernet Jus, Spinach Souffle, Scalloped Potatoes and wines from Grgich Hills Estate. Friday May 15th @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Dinner featuring New York Steak au Poivre, Twice Baked Potato, Savoy Spinach and wines from Balletto Vineyards. Friday, June 12th @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Dinner featuring Beef Wellington, Mushroom Pate, Puff Pastry, Cabernet Sauvignon Demi-Glace, Root Vegetables and wines from Honig Vineyard and Winery. Reservations (800) 541-7788
MUSSEL FORAGE & FEAST Sonoma County Beach TBD, Thursday, April 23, 2026 10am-1:00pm. A magical mussel foraging adventure on the Sonoma Coast. You will learn how to sustainably forage, clean, and prepare our beautiful California coast mussels. A post-foraging feast of mussels on the beach provides the perfect gathering spot to learn how to care for your mussels, ask questions, and enjoy the view. Each person will take home up to 10 lb of fresh foraged mussels to share, recipes, and instructions.
FISHERMAN'S FESTIVAL Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3, 10 am to 5 pm, Westshore Road. Since 1973 the Bodega Bay community has hosted our annual Fisherman's Festival, a festival packed with events for people of all ages; craft booths, live music, good food, entertainment and more. A favorite attraction is the wine tasting booth featuring more than 25 Sonoma County wines and a beer booth with several local ales. Plus something for every palate from barbecued oysters, local fish & chips, clam chowder and a variety of food trucks. Live music and entertainers perform all day Saturday and Sunday. Artisans and vendors from all over California and beyond offer a wide selection of arts and crafts.
RESEARCHING YOUR HOME'S HISTORY A webinar presented by the Sonoma County History and Genealogy Library for the Historical Society of Santa Rosa. Topics include Historical Maps/Atlases, Aerial Photographs, City & Telephone Directories, California Digital Newspaper Collection, David Rumsey's Map Collection, Fire Insurance Maps, Newspapers.com, Ancestry Heritage Hub and Sonoma County Historic Photos
MAPPING OUR COMMUNITY Gaye LeBaron and the Stories of Sonoma County, virtual exhibit presenting stories of individuals and communities that have shaped Sonoma County as viewed through the lens of Gaye's columns, such as Bracero Program in Sonoma County, Japanese Americans and the Alien Land Law, Utopian Communities in Sonoma County and Black Americans in Santa Rosa.
SEAMAN'S CEMETERY The Rancho Bodega Historical Society is working with the Smith Family and Graton Rancheria to recognize and honor Native Americans and early settlers by respectfully marking a historic plot of land on Heron Drive in Bodega Harbour. Formerly owned by the Smith Family, Graton Rancheria holds the title to the burial ground overlooking the sea and Bodega Bay on one side. The other side overlooks the valley where Highway One winds among the steep hills and canyons of our Coastal Prairie below.
THE MUSEUM OF SONOMA COUNTY The historic influenza pandemic of 1918 and 1919 has recently received more attention for obvious reasons. The experiences of that trying time echo across the decades, resonating with the events of today and the threat of the coronavirus.
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT has a listing of virtual events, such as Peanuts Origami, Poetry Book Club, Spark Your Inspiration, Meet the Artists! or take a Creative Writing Classes.
