Petaluma Woman's Club Event Space

Saddle Up for the PWC Western Hoedown! 
Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time at the PWC
Foundation Western Hoedown, featuring Third Rail LIVE! 
 Line Dance Lessons
 Tri-Tip Dinner with vegan options available
 Cocktails
 Live Music &amp; Dancing
 Silent Auction
 All benefiting Petaluma Youth Programs
 Friday, October 23, 2026
 5:00–10:15 PM
 Petaluma Woman’s Club — 518 B St., Petaluma
 Tickets: $50
Bring your boots, grab your friends, and get ready to dance, dine, and have some Western fun for a great cause! 
Don’t miss the Western Hoedown!
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Western Hoedown

Saddle Up for the PWC Western Hoedown! 
Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time at the PWC
Foundation Western Hoedown,...

Elim Lutheran Church

Calling all crafters and creative treasure hunters! 🧵🎨&nbsp;Elim Lutheran Church is cleaning out our craft room, and our collection could inspire your next project! Browse fabric, corks, stamps, dies, stencils, and all sorts of supplies that crafty people love. We’ll have some finished items, too!&nbsp;No set prices—simply donate what you think your finds are worth. Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 am to 2 pm at Elim Lutheran Church, 220 Stanley St in Petaluma.

Local Event: Crafters Rummage Sale

Crafters Rummage Sale

Calling all crafters and creative treasure hunters! 🧵🎨 Elim Lutheran Church is cleaning out our craft room, and our collection...

SaraLee & Richard's Barn, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA, 95404

Knife’s Edge is a uniquely fun opportunity to taste Sonoma Family Meal’s impact while celebrating the power of food to unite us all - across cultures, kitchens, and missions! Guests will enjoy globally-inspired bites prepared by our talented culinary training alumni, vote to crown the Culinary Champion, and sit down to a feast by SFM’s own Catering with a Cause, complete with live music, local wine &amp; beer, craft cocktails, and more—all while helping us raise $240,000 to expand workforce development and food security programming at both Petaluma and Unity Kitchens.

Local Event: Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting

Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown...

Knife’s Edge is a uniquely fun opportunity to taste Sonoma Family Meal’s impact while celebrating the power of food to unite us...

Sonoma Family Meal's Knife's Edge Chef Showdown & Tasting

i Leoni

Join us for our first Cook the Book Club! We hope you’ll be part of our very first gathering as we cook, share, and celebrate Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi, a cookbook filled with dishes that nourish, surprise, and bring people together.
Use your copy of Comfort to spend some time reading, cooking, and finding your favorites. Cook the Book Club may culminate in one shared meal, but the experience begins at home, cooking your way through the book. As our gathering gets closer, we’ll divide up the courses and invite each guest to choose a recipe from the book to prepare and bring to share.
Then we’ll gather around the table to enjoy one big, delicious meal cooked by all of us, sharing dishes, stories, discoveries, and a little of the comfort that comes from cooking for one another.
Saturday, October 24 • 5:30 PM i Leoni | 120 Kentucky Street, PetalumaSpace is limited. Please reserve your spot by September 21st
$25 per person

Local Event: Cook the Book Club

Cook the Book Club

Join us for our first Cook the Book Club! We hope you’ll be part of our very first gathering as we cook, share, and celebrate...

Giant Steps

Join Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Fall Festival! On Sunday, October 25th, from noon to 3 p.m., we invite you to bring your family and friends out to Giant Steps to enjoy a festive afternoon and get to know our wonderful community!Giant Steps is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of equine assisted programs to members of the community, regardless of age or ability.
To RSVP, please email <a href="mailto:info@giantstepsriding.org">info@giantstepsriding.org</a>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Giant Steps Annual Fall Festival

Giant Steps Annual Fall Festival

Join Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Fall Festival!  On Sunday, October...

Chabad Jewish Center of Petaluma

Join us for a meaningful evening celebrating Jewish women and honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
Learn the art of making and braiding challah from start to finish, discover the deeper meaning behind its ingredients, and take home tips and a recipe card to continue the tradition in your own kitchen.
Hear from a local breast cancer thriver and come together in support of the women in our community — those who have faced breast cancer, those walking that journey today, and those who stand beside them. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sharsheret, supporting women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer.

Local Event: Pink Challah Bake

Pink Challah Bake

Join us for a meaningful evening celebrating Jewish women and honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 
Learn the art of making...

Jewish Wisdom for a Life That Matters
No matter how much we achieve, something within us still asks: “Is this it? Isn’t there something more?”
The Kabbalah of Meaning is a new six-session JLI course exploring the Jewish answer to that question. What are we really searching for—and where can it be found?
Drawing on Kabbalah and centuries of Jewish wisdom, we’ll uncover the essential building blocks of a deeply meaningful life. We’ll explore how purpose can be found in our work, relationships, challenges, accomplishments, and even the ordinary routines that fill our days.
You don’t have to revamp your life. You don’t need to meditate on a mountaintop. You simply need a new lens through which to see the rich world of meaning already woven into every part of your life.
Thoughtful, practical, and surprisingly relevant, this course offers fresh perspectives and useful tools for living with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
Try 1st class free.
No previous Jewish learning required. Come as you are—and bring your questions.

Local Event: The Kabbalah of Meaning

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Jewish Wisdom for a Life That Matters
No matter how much we achieve, something within us still asks: “Is this it? Isn’t there...

Brewsters Beer Garden

Get your costume ready and join us for Napa Valley’s legendary Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition featuring wine country’s top bartenders at Brewsters Beer Garden on Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Sample handcrafted cocktails as competing bartenders vie for the title of judges’ top cocktail and the people’s choice award. Proceeds from the event will benefit Una Vida and Petaluma Active 20-30, Petaluma-based nonprofits providing vital community support for families and underserved children. Food will be available for purchase via sit-down quick service from Brewsters Beer Garden.

General admission is from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and VIP admission is from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. VIP ticket holders receive early admission and complimentary VIP-only appetizers and more. VIP tickets are limited and available online only before October 27th. 


All ticket holders must be 21 years or older to attend with valid ID required to enter. Halloween costumes encouraged, with a prize for the best costume! 



This event is sponsored by The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, Charbay Distillery, Una Vida, and Petaluma Active 20-30.

Local Event: Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition

Wizards of Elixirs Cocktail Competition

Get your costume ready and join us for Napa Valley’s legendary Wizards of Elixirs cocktail competition featuring wine country’s...

The City of Petaluma Council race has never been more important. October 27th. Hang on to your ballot. Come hear all ten candidates and then mail or drop off your ballot!

Local Event: Candidate Forum

Candidate Forum

The City of Petaluma Council race has never been more important. October 27th. Hang on to your ballot. Come hear all ten...

Bouchaine Vineyards

Dance the night away with DJ Sal at the Boochaine Halloween Dance Party! Dress to impress and enjoy thrilling music, Bouchaine wines, food truck bites, and festive fun under the misty moonlight.
Club: $40 | Guests: $50

Local Event: Boochaine Halloween Dance Party

Boochaine Halloween Dance Party

Dance the night away with DJ Sal at the Boochaine Halloween Dance Party! Dress to impress and enjoy thrilling music, Bouchaine...

Historic Downtown Petaluma

A time of bats and broomsticks, blood and bugs - and Downtown Petaluma’s Safe “Trick or Treat Trail” with the downtown Merchants!
Parents - gather your little ghosts, goblins, monsters, Harry Potters, witches on broomsticks and princesses, and join the participating downtown merchants for the Annual Trick or Treat Trail this Halloween, Saturday, October 31 ~ from 3-5:30 pm!
Visit the website after October 24 to download the pumpkin trail map - listing all participating locations on Kentucky St, 4th St, Western Ave, Petaluma Blvd, 2nd St, “C” St, Theater Square, and the River Plaza Shopping Center. Over 75 businesses will be handing out Halloween candy to costumed children.
Participating merchants will have signage placed outside their stores as noted on the map.
Come and celebrate a safe and spooktacular time in our wonderful downtown!

Local Event: Petaluma’s Trick or Treat Trail

Petaluma’s Trick or Treat Trail

A time of bats and broomsticks, blood and bugs - and Downtown Petaluma’s Safe “Trick or Treat Trail” with the downtown...

Queens Lane Sanctuary

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon with the herd, featuring pumpkin painting, photo sessions, and trick-or-treating with the horses. Meet the resident horses dressed in their costumes, stop by for treats, and learn their stories, all while supporting the rescued horses and donkeys of Queens Lane Sanctuary. Costumes are encouraged, and tickets are available for $15 per person or $25 per family.

Local Event: Queens Lane Sanctuary Halloween Party!

Rohnert Park-Cotati

Queens Lane Sanctuary Halloween Party!

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon with the herd, featuring pumpkin painting, photo sessions, and trick-or-treating with...

A world perched between the veil of the living and eternally seductive awaits you! 
For one night only a magical town springs to life with every manner of sumptuously frilled and spurred lady, gentleman and mysterious character. Driven by a quest for beauty, seduction, free-spirited dance, and fantasy, a Barbary coast ghost town of the most scandalous sort will bloom with an embarrassment of finery and riches! 
 Your Spirit Journey leads to The North Bay – Ghost Town Halloween 2026 in sinful Santa Rosa!
Spoil Yourself!: Bar with Feral’s top tier spirits, non-alcoholic delights, sumptuous tea salon, sensual snacks, photobooth, select vendors, and juried costume contest (prizes for best couple and solo)
Sound by VOID. Artful lighting and electrifying saloon lasers!
Sat Oct 31 | 8pm-5am at Café Döbé in Doobie Nights - Upstairs Ballroom and Chambers
2 Magical DJ stages: 
 The Vortex Stage David Starfire Mah Ze Tar Dyops Cannaba55 MAYday Fayad Moss &amp; Saara-Kami Christfari
The Elemental Stage Izzy Wise Sarita Sol Jef Stott Konnex Zack Darling MoxieCali Kashia
Señor City Zen will offer you his journey into the Day of the Dead.
Your spirit guide &amp; master of ceremonies, $teven Ra$pa
Spirited Finery &amp; Costumes Required for Entry!
Easy access from 101 with plenty of parking. Uber/Lyft encouraged.
3011 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
Produced by Feral Event Productions, Trance Goats, Wild West, and Croak Events with Special Thanks to Climate Theater

Local Event: Ghost Town Halloween 2026

Sebastopol

Ghost Town Halloween 2026

A world perched between the veil of the living and eternally seductive awaits you! 
For one night only a magical town springs...

Caring for someone living with dementia? You are seen, valued, and supported. 💜In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, join the Alzheimer's Association, Redwood Caregiver Resource Center, and Council on Aging for a free education event for family caregivers. Learn practical strategies to create balance, prevent burnout, and build realistic routines that support both you and the person in your care.📅 Friday, November 6, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 📍 Council on Aging, 30 Kawana Springs Rd., Santa Rosa 🆓 Free to attend. Optional respite care is also free, but it must be reserved by 11/2 (no walk-ins).Register: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/SEEN2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/SEEN2026</a> Respite requests: Salina Gonzalez, <a href="mailto:sgonzalez@councilonaging.com">sgonzalez@councilonaging.com</a>

Local Event: Seen, Value, Supported: A free event for dementia family Caregivers

Seen, Value, Supported: A free event for...

Caring for someone living with dementia? You are seen, valued, and supported. 💜In honor of National Family Caregiver Month,...

Seen, Value, Supported: A free event for dementia family Caregivers

Hestan Napa

Hestan Napa is hosting an intimate, one-night dinner featuring women-led and owned Napa wineries, paired with an unforgettable six-course menu curated by Hestan Napa’s Executive Chef Mark Dommen. The event will kick off with an initial, hour-long wine reception followed by a seated six-course dinner prepared by Chef Dommen, each course crafted thoughtfully to complement its wine pairing. Eight wines will be served, and winemakers and owners from the featured estates will join guests to present their wines. Hestan Napa is thrilled to partner with Women for WineSense to celebrate a selection of Napa’s “hidden jewel” women winemakers and Chef Dommen’s innovative, farm-to-table offerings.

Local Event: Hidden Jewels at Hestan Napa (featuring Women For WineSense) 

Hidden Jewels at Hestan Napa (featuring Women...

Hestan Napa is hosting an intimate, one-night dinner featuring women-led and owned Napa wineries, paired with an unforgettable...

Hidden Jewels at Hestan Napa (featuring Women For WineSense) 

Nativity Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 Highland Dr, Novato, CA, 94949

Kick off your holiday season at the Nativity's Annual Holiday Market &amp; Greek Cuisine. This year's event features a diverse range of vendors from across the North Bay, offering everything you need to start your holiday shopping early. Join us not just for unique gifts but also to savor our renowned gyros, homemade Greek cuisine, and pastries.

Local Event: Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

Marin County

Novato

Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

Kick off your holiday season at the Nativity's Annual Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine. This year's event features a diverse...

Sonoma Valley Moose #2048

The Sonoma Moose Lodge is looking forward to their 2026 Holiday Craft Fair. This festive community event brings together local artisans, families, and supporters for a weekend of handcrafted goods, seasonal cheer, and meaningful fundraising. This year, we are raising funds to support the Sonoma Valley High Schools 2027 Grad Night, and part of our efforts include raffling off a variety of artisan gifts and donated wine and some gift cards from local businesses. We will be have concessions available during the event.

Local Event: Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair

Sonoma Valley

Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair

The Sonoma Moose Lodge is looking forward to their 2026 Holiday Craft Fair.  This festive community event brings together local...

Elevate your afternoon with a Napa Valley lobster affair.
<ul><li>Enjoy the salty delicacy of caviar followed by four luxurious preparations of lobster.</li><li>Discover how Bouchaine’s wines pair with everything from classic lobster preparations to innovative twists!</li><li>Enjoy the legendary hospitality on which Bouchaine has built its reputation for excellence.</li><li>Depart with a unique gift compliments of Bouchaine.</li></ul>
Club: $175 | Guests: $250

Local Event: Lobster Wishes & Caviar Dreams

Lobster Wishes & Caviar Dreams

Elevate your afternoon with a Napa Valley lobster affair.
Enjoy the salty delicacy of caviar followed by four luxurious...

Mercury Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma CA 9495

Nov 19-20, 7pm and Nov 21, 2pmSo you think your family is crazy around the holidays?Wait till you meet the Naybors!It's the mid 1980's, at 4AM on Thanksgiving Day and the scrumptious dinner is fast approaching.Time is limited.The task is gargantuan.Eva's struggling to keep her secret hidden at all costs. But she can feel the madness starting to crack through her controlled veneer.As if all that isn't enough, Angel, the eldest daughter refuses to come home today, of all days. Mikey, the middle child, is snarky about being disconnected from his phone. Wouldn't you know it, Deborah, the baby of the family, is out way too late with that boy. Aunt Ruth is still eavesdropping on private discussions. And Sam, Eve's long-suffering husband has terrifying memories surfacing, again.Wanna bet they don't even make it to the appetizers?$20.Presented by Petaluma Readers Theatre.

Local Event: Pet the Elephant

Pet the Elephant

Nov 19-20, 7pm and Nov 21, 2pmSo you think your family is crazy around the holidays?Wait till you meet the Naybors!It's the mid...

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Gathering Thyme

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your healthcare needs. We provide our customers and clients with the highest quality herbal and nutritional supplements as well as a wide range of body care and aromatherapy products, herb books, candles, incense and so much more. In addition to our retail store, we run an herb clinic and teach many herb programs, both short-term and long-term through our non-profit school - Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism. Founded in 2010 by Cheryl Fromholzer in Marin County, we are thrilled to be a part of, and support for, the Petaluma community.

Gathering Thyme is a women-owned and operated herb store run by clinical western herbalists who are always available to help you with your...

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Cheryl Teach Music

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over five decades of teaching expertise, the school provides comprehensive music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, the center offers a welcoming environment for both in-person and online learning. The school specializes in a wide range of instrumental and vocal training, offering private tutoring, skill development, and specialized workshops. Current offerings include weekly adult group guitar and ukulele lessons, designed to foster community and musical growth. The curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring a personalized approach to arts education. Voted the Best Teacher and Best School in Sonoma County for 2024, Cheryl Teach Music is recognized for its commitment to excellence and professional, patient instruction. Students can expect a supportive and high-quality educational experience backed by a long-standing reputation for success in the local community.

Cheryl Teach Music is a premier music school located in the Annadel Center in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, California. With well over...

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