Lucchesi Park

A joyful and meaningful way for kids to celebrate the New Year. Kids and their families are invited to join us for a sweet Rosh Hashanah fest, with crafts, activities, and games; sweet Rosh Hashanah foods; shofar; round challah; Rosh Hashanah soft play for the littles;&nbsp;and a beekeeper demonstration!Location: Lucchesi Park, 320 N McDowell Blvd No Charge Rosh Hashanah: Sunday, September 13, 4:00-5:00pm

Local Event: Rosh Hashanah Kids Fest

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Rosh Hashanah Kids Fest

A joyful and meaningful way for kids to celebrate the New Year. Kids and their families are invited to join us for a sweet Rosh...

A Brief Rosh Hashanah Experience Join us to ring in the new year with a short service that will consist of Shofar Blowing and Tashlich Meditation.
The Shofar blast is the feature of the Jewish New Year, a call from the heart, symbolizing&nbsp;fresh beginnings, divine blessings, and connection.
At the tashlich service, a beautiful and mystical ceremony, we symbolically cast our negative baggage into the water as we reflect and resolve to begin the next year on a positive note. Rosh Hashanah treats will be served.
A fun Rosh Hashanah Kids Fest will take place beforehand at 4pm.

Local Event: Shofar in the Park

Shofar in the Park

A Brief Rosh Hashanah Experience Join us to ring in the new year with a short service that will consist of Shofar Blowing and...

Join the Alzheimer's Association&nbsp; to learn about caregiving&nbsp; and common relationship changes. call us at 707-573-1210

Local Event: Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence

Building Foundations of Caregiving and...

Join the Alzheimer's Association  to learn about caregiving  and common relationship changes. call us at 707-573-1210

Building Foundations of Caregiving and Supporting Independence

Sonoma Family Meal

Our Culinary Student Pop-Up Lunch Cafe is back! There will be two lunch service windows:&nbsp;Wednesday through Friday on September 16th-18th and again 23rd-25th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM. This tradition marks the culmination of our current adult culinary job training cohort in Petaluma, with every dish on the menu inspired and shaped by the students themselves. It's a chance for our trainees to put their new skills to the test working the line in a real service setting - and for you to taste what they've been working on and cheer them on as they graduate into their next chapter.
Consider treating your whole team or company to lunch those weeks - it's a great way to support our students while feeding your crew! There’s limited space to eat onsite, so please plan to pick up, take it with you, and enjoy.
Head to <a href="https://sonomafamilymeal.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sonomafamilymeal.org</a> for the full menu and option to place your order online in advance.

Local Event: Culinary Student Lunch Pop-Up

Culinary Student Lunch Pop-Up

Our Culinary Student Pop-Up Lunch Cafe is back! There will be two lunch service windows: Wednesday through Friday on September...

Gather Petaluma

Join us for a free, outdoor family-friendly community celebration featuring live music by Timothy O'Neil and art by Tim and Ben Kellgren. Enjoy a day packed with bubbles, face-painting, lawn games, and more; picnic lunches are available for purchase or you can bring your own blanket and chairs.

Local Event: Gather Petaluma's First Gather Up!

Gather Petaluma's First Gather Up!

Join us for a free, outdoor family-friendly community celebration featuring live music by Timothy O'Neil and art by Tim and Ben...

Petaluma Downtown Station

Petaluma Urban Chat and Transbay Coalition, in partnership with Seamless Bay Area, Petaluma Transit, Sonoma County Transit, Sonoma-Marin Area Transit, and Redwood Bikeshare, are thrilled to be hosting a Petaluma Transit Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 19th from 1 pm to 4 pm. Explore Petaluma, meet fellow transit lovers and advocates and learn more about what's going on with Transit in Petaluma.&nbsp;
We will have prizes for those who get the most points on the scavenger hunt, so GAME ON. Meet at the Petaluma Downtown SMART station, bring a phone to take photos for the hunt and come prepared to ride transit and have fun! To register and for more information on our event, see our event page.
Date: 		Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location:	Petaluma Downtown SMART Station
Start Time: 	1 pm
End Time: 	4 pm
Register:	<a href="https://luma.com/0eri945q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://luma.com/0eri945q</a>
Description:	Participants will meet at the Petaluma Downtown SMART Station and be provided a scavenger hunt activity list of transit related items to photograph and transit questions to answer. Participants will make a loop on local transit and then regroup to announce the winners and hear from our speakers, Mayor Kevin McDonnell and Petaluma Transit Manager Maria Arce, on some transit related topics.&nbsp; Some activities will take place near the SMART station and some as we are riding transit.&nbsp; Volunteers will be available to help folks who are new to transit learn how to use it.
Here’s your itinerary for the event!
<ul><li>1:00 pm:&nbsp; Attendees meet at Downtown Petaluma SMART Station and are put into teams</li><li>1:53 pm: Take Northbound train from Downtown station to Petaluma North Station ($1.50 fare, free for youths and seniors)</li><li>1:58 pm:&nbsp; Arrive at Petaluma North Station</li><li>2:16 pm: Take Sonoma County Transit Route 44 bus from N. McDowell &amp; Rand to Petaluma Transit Mall ($1.50 fare, half for seniors, free for youths)</li><li>2:29 pm:&nbsp; Arrive at Petaluma Transit Mall</li><li>3:00 pm:&nbsp; Walk to Grand Central Petaluma for a visit with your fellow riders, light refreshments, and the event wrap up and speakers</li><li>4:00 pm:&nbsp; Event ends</li></ul>

Local Event: Petaluma Transit Scavenger Hunt

Petaluma Transit Scavenger Hunt

Petaluma Urban Chat and Transbay Coalition, in partnership with Seamless Bay Area, Petaluma Transit, Sonoma County Transit,...

Local Event: Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real Stories and Support

Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real...

Caring with Confidence: Practical Tools, Real Stories and Support

WTRSHD

For the first time in several years, Petaluma artist Roberta Ahrens is opening a new gallery/studio at The Watershed in Petaluma's historic Warehouse District, giving collectors and neighbors a place to see her original paintings and large-scale work in person.


The space showcases her Contemporary Botanicals and Water Series paintings. It is also the kind of intimate setting where visitors can get close enough to observe her personally crafted Cracked Linen material, which photographs flatten, but rewards proximity.


Ahrens has spent her career making work at architectural scale, most of it installed in places the public never gets to walk into. The Watershed showroom changes that. It is a home base built to welcome people in, with room to hang paintings at the size they were meant to be seen and light that does them justice.



“This is the first time in a long time that I’ve had the freedom and the space to meet, greet and love on the folks that have been following me for so many years, as well as new people just coming to know my work. It gives me the chance to show work that most people have never seen before,” Ahrens said. “On top of that is that the entire Watershed space is a truly beautiful environment and an exciting thriving community.”




The public is invited to an opening reception for Ahrens’ studio as well as several artist studios and galleries in the WTRSHD complex and The Magic Shop. The event takes place Saturday

September 26 from 4pm to 7pm. Private visits may be arranged by appointment at 707.582.2098

Roberta Ahrens Studio The Watershed, 429 1st St., Studio #111, Petaluma, CA 94952

Local Event: Roberta Ahrens New Gallery Opening at The Watershed, reception Sept. 26

Roberta Ahrens New Gallery Opening at The...

For the first time in several years, Petaluma artist Roberta Ahrens is opening a new gallery/studio at The Watershed in...

Roberta Ahrens New Gallery Opening at The Watershed, reception Sept. 26

Historic Downtown Petaluma

Calling antique and collectible lovers! Browse and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire, set in beautiful, relaxing Historic Downtown Petaluma. Blocks and blocks of treasures at this free festival!
Historic Downtown Petaluma is "The Bay Area's Premier Antique Center," and transforms into an antique marketplace twice a year. Amid the beautiful historic buildings, one-of-a-kind stores, restaurants and cafes, you’ll find an incomparable selection of affordable antiques from 200+ dealers. The show boasts a variety of estate jewelry, linens, furniture, art, kitchenware, vintage décor, books, and all kinds of unusual collectibles to suit everyone's budget.
More than 8,000 discerning collectors and first-time buyers wishing to collect and invest in real antiques find treasures at Petaluma’s Fall Antique Faire. This free fair spans Kentucky Street, Fourth Street, the A Street parking lot, and Western Avenue.

Local Event: Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

Petaluma Fall Antique Faire

Calling antique and collectible lovers! Browse and shop the 40th Annual Petaluma Antique Faire, set in beautiful, relaxing...

Penngrove Park

Get Your Hula On! Benefits new Playground Equipment
2:30 p.m. Social Hour 4:00 p.m. dinner served
WHO: Penngrove Social Firemen 
WHAT: Hawaiian Luau – with Kalua Pork &amp; all the fixings
WHERE: Penngrove Park, 11800 Main St - downtown Penngrove 

TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets: Adults $30; children ages 12 and under $15; Free for ages 5 and under. Available at Penngrove Market, 10700 Main Street in Penngrove, or call 707-318-2191. Eventbrite Link to buy online: 
<a href="https://luau_penngrove.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Luau tickets</a>
CONTACT: (707) 318-2191, or www.penngrovesocialfiremen.org
HAWAIIAN LUAU at Penngrove Park – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Penngrove Social Firemen present the Hawaiian Luau at Penngrove Park on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Enjoy a Hawaiian dinner and a performance by the Taimalietane Islands of Polynesia dancers. The costumes and performance of this all-age troupe is authentic and inspiring.
Social hour is at 2:30 p.m., with dinner at 4:00 p.m.
The menu features Penngrove Social Firemen’s talented volunteer chefs, making kalua pork, Fried Rice, Asian salad, Hawaiian chicken, and dessert. 
Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and lei. Immerse yourself in the island spirit. Bring your friends and family for the laughter and good vibes. Let's hula the day away together at our Hawaiian Luau!
Proceeds will go to the new playground fund for the littles.
Pre-sale tickets: Adults $30; children 12 and under $15; Free for ages 5 and under. Available at Penngrove Market, 10700 Main Street in Penngrove, or call 707-318-2191. Link to buy online tickets: 
<a href="https://luau_penngrove.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://Luau_Penngrove.eventbrite.com&nbsp;</a> 
Penngrove Social Firemen was formed in 1946 to support the community. The non-profit group owns and maintains the Penngrove Park and Penngrove Community Club for the enjoyment of all. Members need not reside in Penngrove.

For more information, contact 707-318-2191 or see <a href="https://www.penngrovesocialfiremen.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.penngrovesocialfiremen.org</a>
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Local Event: Penngrove Luau - Sept. 27, 2026

Penngrove

Penngrove Luau - Sept. 27, 2026

Get Your Hula On! Benefits new Playground Equipment
2:30 p.m. Social Hour 4:00 p.m. dinner served
WHO: Penngrove Social Firemen...

Petaluma Fairgrounds

Petaluma's biggest indoor arts &amp; crafts fair.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fri Oct 2 12-5pm, Sat Oct 3 10am-3pm, &amp; Sun Oct 4 10am-3pm&nbsp; FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • ALL INDOORS Join us for an exciting event featuring over 125 talented artists, crafters, and vendors, showcasing a unique mix of creative treasures — from festive holiday décor and gifts to rare collectibles and one-of-a-kind finds. Every day brings something new to explore!&nbsp;Featuring tasty treats from Sax's Joint, Kona Ice, Pupusas la Bendicion, and more. 
Browse an incredible selection of products, including jewelry, clothing, art, woodworking, glasswork, pottery, kids’ toys, miniatures, candles, soaps, and much more. Discover beautiful vintage and handmade pieces, plus practical essentials like pet accessories and gift cards.
All proceeds from this event will benefit Micah’s Hugs, an inspiring local drug intervention charity dedicated to educating youth about the dangers of substance abuse and Fentanyl poisoning.&nbsp;Join us in making a life-changing impact for our youth, and learn how you too can save a life.

Local Event: Grand Bazaar of Petaluma 

Grand Bazaar of Petaluma 

Petaluma's biggest indoor arts & crafts fair.   Fri Oct 2 12-5pm, Sat Oct 3 10am-3pm, & Sun Oct 4 10am-3pm  FREE ADMISSION •...

Bouchaine Vineyards

Revel in the bounty of harvest at Bouchaine’s 2026 Crush Party!
<ul><li>Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Spanish flair as we serve paella, expertly matched with our finest wines.</li><li>Groove to live music and enjoy the exhilarating feeling of stomping grapes with your bare feet!</li><li>And don’t miss the chance to commemorate the occasion by decorating your own grape-juice-dyed Harvest T-shirt.</li></ul>
Join the Bouchaine team for a day of celebration as we toast to Harvest 2026!Club: $125 | Guests: $200

Local Event: Crush Party

Crush Party

Revel in the bounty of harvest at Bouchaine’s 2026 Crush Party!
Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Spanish flair as...

<h1>Brazilian Cooking Class with Chef Almir Da Fonseca - October 8</h1>
$125.00
Join us for a cooking class with Almir Da Fonseca, award-winning Executive Chef and Culinary CIA instructor , and discover the flavors of Brazil right here in Sonoma County! 
This hands-on, collaborative cooking class will last 2.5 hours, with time to enjoy your meal together at the end. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, our classes off<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">er a fun, engaging learning</a> environment, while raising funds for Sonoma Family Meal’s free culinary job training and food-security programs.
If you haven’t been to the SFM Kitchen yet, this class is also the perfect chance to visit and experience where the magic takes place and how the wo<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rk gets done.</a>
<h4><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WHEN: Thursd</a>ay October 8th, 2026, 5-7:30pm WHERE: SFM community kitchen, 1370A Redwood Way, Petaluma</h4>
<h4>***PLEASE WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES TO ALL CLASSES***</h4>
<h4>If you have a specific food allergy or have any questions about the menu<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, please contact hannah@son</a><a href="mailto:hannah@sonomafamilymeal.org">omafamilymeal.org</a>.</h4>
<h2>The Menu:</h2>
<ul><li>Feijoada Completa — Brazil's national dish</li><li>Pão de Queijo — Brazilian cheese bread</li><li>Salada de Feijão Verde — black-eyed bean salad</li><li>Moqueca de Peixe — fish moqueca</li><li>Moqueca de Vegetais — vegetable moqueca</li><li>Brazilian rice and sautéed collard greens</li><li>Brigadeiro — chocolate fudge balls</li></ul>
<h2>ABOUT THE CHEF:</h2>
Chef Almir Da Fonseca is a native of Brazil's Southeast Region and an award-winning executive chef with more than four decades in the food service industry. His path began in marine biology before his passion led him to the professional kitchen.
After his apprenticeship, he built a career as an executive chef across restaurant and hotel kitchens before moving into corporate, private, and winery catering. He owned and operated his own restaurant, and continues to run his catering and gastronomy company, Flavor Source Fonte Sabor.
He found equal purpose in culinary education, teaching at the California Culinary Academy, Le Cordon Bleu International, and, for nearly two decades (!), The Culinary Institute of America, where he is a devoted professor of culinary arts.
For years he has researched the regional cuisines of his home country, sharing that work in print, at<a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.chefalmirdafonseca.com</a><a href="https://www.chefalmirdafonseca.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">, and now in his award</a>-winning book, The Brazil Project.

Local Event: Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma...

Brazilian Cooking Class with Chef Almir Da Fonseca - October 8
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Brazilian Cooking Class Benefiting Sonoma Family Meal

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...

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...

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...

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...

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Apple Orchard Preschool is a licensed family child care home

Apple Orchard Preschool

Apple Orchard Preschool is a licensed family child care home located at 1350 Schaeffer Road in Sebastopol, California. The program provides a nurturing environment for children ages 2.5 to 5, focusing on early childhood education through a play-based approach. By fostering a love of learning, the school supports the developmental needs of young children in a safe and engaging setting. The curriculum is centered on nature-based learning, encouraging children to act as active investigators of their world. Students participate in hands-on activities, including gardening, where they experience the growth cycle by planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables. The facility features an open-ended classroom design with dedicated areas for block building, writing, dramatic play, and reading, which can be integrated with outdoor play spaces to provide a diverse range of learning opportunities. As a licensed facility, Apple Orchard Preschool prioritizes safety and professional standards in all its early learning activities. Families can expect a thoughtful, child-centered environment where social interaction and creative expression are encouraged to help every child thrive.

Apple Orchard Preschool is a licensed family child care home located at 1350 Schaeffer Road in Sebastopol, California. The program provides a...

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

Music Education and Instruction Instrumental and Vocal Any Age and All Abilities Life Long Music Educator Patient, Kind, Professional, Excellent Reputation

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