Sonoma - October Events

• October 9 -- Eco-Tour Dog Hike at Kunde Family Estate
  Recreation, Wine Education: Bring man's best friend to join 4th generation winegrower Jeff Kunde and his labs on a hiking tour through our 1,850 acre estate. The hike will conclude with wine tasting and lunch for the humans, and a "Paw Bar" for the furry friends. Partial proceeds benefit our charity partners. Register online at kunde.com. Hurry... they sell out fast!
  Fee: $45 Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 282.1534

Ongoing Events

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Santa Rosa Original Farmer's Market
  Markets: The year round farmers' market is know as the Original Santa Rosa Farmers Market. Along with fruits and vegetables from Sonoma County and other local areas, you'll find food and cooking products, fresh seafood, baked goods, cheese, honey, flowers, plants, and arts & crafts all from local farmers and artisans. Santa Rosa Veteran's Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Continuous -- Cooking and Wine Classes at Ramekins
  Food Education: Sonoma Valley's only facility dedicated to the education of the home cook, from amateur to the aficionado. Renowned chefs, authors and culinary experts teach their styles and techniques with class participants. Located just off the Sonoma Plaza, Ramekins features all types of cooking and wine classes year 'round. 450 W. Spain St., Sonoma
  Fee: $35 - $80 per classTime: Varies - Call for Schedule Phone Number: (707) 933.0450 x3

• Ongoing -- Downtown Santa Rosa Arts District
  Exhibits, Museums: Come Downtown to enjoy the Arts District...Downtown Santa Rosa! See public sculptures and visit many venues that make this area so inspiring, including the Sonoma County Museum, the Arts Council of Sonoma County and Courthouse and Railroad Squares. Call for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 543.3732

• Daily -- Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie at St. Francis Winery
  Food & Wine Education: Food & Wine Education: The Wine & Charcuterie tasting, which is served al fresco May thru October, includes a flight of St. Francis wines presented with a rustic charcuterie plate which will include the Chef's house-made pates, rillettes, along with the best artisan made cheeses, salumi, and olives. 100 Pythian Rd., Santa Rosa
  Fee: $30, Free to Wine Club MembersTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 543.7713

• Daily -- Tasting Flights at Stonestreet Winery
  Wine Education: Our tasting room with stunning views of our Alexander Mountain Estate has an exciting and evolving tasting menu for your sampling pleasure. We offer tasting flights featuring our Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignons, many of which are produced in quantities of less than 300 cases so they are available only in our tasting room. 7111 Hwy 128, Healdsburg
  Fee: $7-$18Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 355.8008

• Daily, by appointment -- Sebastiani's Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar
  Food & Wine Education: This tasty seminar will introduce you to the secrets behind perfect pairing. It includes 5 Sebastiani wines paired with 5 artisanal cheeses. Your palate will thank you as you discover the gastronomical pleasures that occur when a pairing is just right! 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for reservations and pricingTime: by appointment only Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 x3203

• Continuous -- Relish Culinary School Cooking Classes
  Food Education: Relish combines professional chefs and distinct venues to create unique cooking classes and other culinary events. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from cooking basics to gourmet wine pairings, ethnic menus to cooking with children. Relish Culinary School, Healdsburg.
  Fee: $25 - $125 per classTime: Varies-call for details. Phone Number: (707) 431.9999

• Daily, by appointment -- Michel-Schlumberger Vertical Reserve Cabernet Tastings
  Wine Education: Since these wines are all from estate grown fruit, and the same special block in the vineyard, each vintage will reflect the unique characteristics of a different growing season. Taste them side by side using Reidel glassware. A guided tasting that allows you to compare and contrast these wines. Call for an appointment. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Daily, by appointment -- Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop at B.R. Cohn
  Wine Education: Join a B.R. Cohn hospitality representative and photographer David Sharp as he takes you on a three hour walk through the B.R. Cohn Olive Hill Estate Vineyards. David will share his tips for shooting great vineyard photos, while he discusses the different aspects of Olive Hill's vines. Appointments are required.
  Fee: $45, $35 wine club membersTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 ext 123

• Daily -- Food & Wine Pairing at Kendall-Jackson
  Wine & Food Education: Our executive Chef, Justin Wangler, has created a special reserve Wine & Food tasting focusing on the upper-tier Highland Estates and Stature wines paired with a delectable array of tasty foods, all served tapas style. Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
  Fee: $25.00 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 571.8100

• April - October -- Luther Burbank Home & Gardens Tour Season
  Historic: Visit historic landmark! Docent Tours of the famous home, cell phone Audio Tours of the beautiful gardens of Luther Burbank, world famous horticulturist. The Carriage House Museum & Gift Shop sells unique items for garden enthusiasts, including plants propagated from the gardens.
  Fee: Admission Free,;Tours $5Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tue-Sun & Holidays Phone Number: (707) 524.5445

• Daily -- Sonoma Valley Winery Tour
  Wine Education: Board one of California Wine Tours luxury vehicales where you can join other Wine Country enthusiasts in enjoying 4 winery stops. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. from a popular Sonoma Valley location. "An inexpensive, yet luxurious way to tour the wine country and meet new people!" *Reservations are required and includes lunch.
  Fee: $69 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 294.6386

• Ongoing Sundays -- Sebastopol Farmer's Market
  Sebastopol Plaza. Through October 31st.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10am - 1pm Phone Number: (707) 522-9305

• May - November -- Windsor Farmers Market
  Recreation: Each Sunday from May through November. The market will host a wide array of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and several varieties of dried fruit, and fruit platters at Christmas time. At the Windsor Town Green on Bell Road.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 838.5382

• Every Sunday and Tuesday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at Spancky's, 8201 Old Redwood Highway, Cotati, CA
  Fee: Free (drinks available to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Every Sunday -- Sunday Adult Dharma Class
  Recreation: Meet with Rev. Carol Himaka and other members of the temple for lessons and discussion. The Dharma teachings offer a unique perspective on our world and the problems that we encounter. All are invited to attend this fascinating group, beginners welcome! Enmanji Buddhist Temple, 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2252

• Sundays -- Prayers for World Peace
  Recreation: To have outer peace, we must first find inner peace. Meditation quiets down the mental distractions we experience. Join us in creating the causes for a peaceful world. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Sundays -- Dharma4Kids
  Family Fun: Dharma4Kids is a class families are welcome to drop in to learn how to develop, harmony, confidence, and methods to calm our minds and be happy in these uncertain and busy times. Suitable for ages 4-14. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the class. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $5 donation requested per familyTime: 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Sunday -- Jazzy Sunday Brunch Flamingo Resort
  Family Fun: Join KJZY's personalities as they broadcast live during Sunday Champagne Brunch at the Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa. Enjoy more than 50 foods including roasted meats, eggs, seafood and breakfast. Call for full menu and more information.
  Fee: Adults $25; Children under 12 $12.50Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 523.4745

• 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month -- Sufi Dances of Universal Peace
  Recreation: Rejuvenate your spirit and open your heart with sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing honoring the world's mystical traditions. No previous experience is necessary to experience this joyous experience. Youth Annex (teen center) of the Sebastopol Community Center, 425 Morris St., Sebastopol, CA.
  Fee: Sliding scale: $5 to $10Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.6508

• Every Monday -- General Meditation Class
  Instruction: New Meditation class on the 21 Tibetan meditations of Lam-Rim, or "Training the mind in Love and Compassion." Come find peace of mind. Each class is self-contained, so drop-ins welcome. At the Sonoma Community Center 276 East Napa St. Sonoma
  Fee: $10 Suggested donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 717.4943 or (707) 938.4626

• Ongoing Tuesdays - June - October -- Healdsburg Tuesday Farmers' Market
  Market: Corner of Mill St. & Healdsburg Ave.
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431-1956

• Ongoing Tuesday Evenings -- Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market
  Markets: The Sonoma Valley Farmers' Market is held weekly at the Sonoma Plaza from April through October. Food, crafts, nonprofit booths, local fresh produce, and seasonal flowers. Live music sponsored by The Sonoma Community Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - Dusk Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Tuesday - Sunday Night -- Live Music at Main Street Station
  Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic Jazz, Blues, and a variety of other fine music and comedy in our intimate entertainment venue. 16280 Main St, Guerneville
  Fee: VariesTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Third Tuesday of the Month -- Enmanji Buddhist Temple Dharma Class
  Recreation: Rev. Carol Himaka will hold classes on the Buddhas teachings. 2,551 years ago Sakyamuni Buddha brought us his teachings on suffering and its cessation. People from all religions and all walks of life can benefit from this truly unique perspective. 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Sebastopol
  Fee: Free, donations acceptedTime: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823-2252

• Every Wednesday -- Dry Creek Kitchen's Wine Wednesdays
  Dry Creek Kitchen, Charlie Palmer's internationally acclaimed Wine Country restaurant, announces a wine program that allows guests to enjoy rare and unique vintages at greatly reduced prices. Each Wednesday, a distinct and exceptional wine will be available by the glass or bottle at the incomparable price of 10% over cost. 317 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: dicounted 10%over costTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (415) 394.6500

• Every First & Third Wednesday -- Celtic Session Music-Guerneville School
  Live Music, Benefit: Join us the First & Third Wednesday of each month for Celtic Folk Music at 16280 Main Street, Guerneville. This is an invitation to participate at a gathering of Celtic musician's session. 10% of today's pizza sales are donated to 2nd grade at Guerneville School.
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Wednesday -- Meditation for Everyone
  Recreation: Explore basic meditation techniques in conjunction with a teaching on practical meditation practices that are suitable for everyone. Call for more information. Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Center, 120 North Street, Healdsburg
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m.- 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Christo and Jeanne-Claude Exhibition
  Exhibition: Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Objects Wrapped and Unwrapped (from the permanent collection in the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Historical Artifacts
  Exhibition: Historical Artifacts from the Museum's Permanent Collection (from the permanent collection in the History Gallery). The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th Street, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $5/$2 Students & Seniors/Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500

• Every Thursday -- Martini Music Thursdays
  Live Music: Located in the Bluewater Bistro's Fireside Lounge, Live music plays every Thursday night from 5-8PM. Drink specials nightly. No cover charge. All ages welcome. 21301 Heron Dr. Bodega Bay
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 875.3519 x40

• Every Thursday of the month -- Pianoman Ed Wetteland Jazz
  Live Music: Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. At the Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street, Guerneville, CA.
  Fee: $2Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.0501

• Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- Michel-Schlumberger Green Tour and Hillside Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy this extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of our award winning Estate wines. Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate, 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $25Time: 10:30 a.m. by appointment Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Every Thusday, Friday & Saturday -- Sebastiani's Open Air Trolley Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: See historic Sonoma, inclusive of three of our prized vineyards, through the eyes of the Cuneo & Sebastiani Families. Approximately 50 minutes. Weather permitting. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $7.50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.3230

• Friday through Sunday and by appointment -- Vineyard Excursion in the Pinzgauer
  Wine Education: This adventure will get you out into Gundlach Bundschu's 320-acre estate. Our Pinzgauer vehicle takes you into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountains, where you'll learn about the vines that have made our wines for 150 years. After a tasting at the summit, we'll head back to the caves for a sip of our Vintage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
  Fee: $40/personTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.3019

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Blackstone Wine & Cheese Tour
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy Blackstone’s Wine & Cheese Tour every Friday & Saturday. Includes winery tour, wine tasting and cheese pairing! Group size limited to 12 people. Reservations Required. 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood
  Fee: $25Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 833.1999

• Second Friday of the Month -- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
  Dancing: Join us for dance lessons with Emily McAuliffe, then dancing with deejay Freddie Marsh-Lott. Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Lesson & Dance $10/Dance only $8Time: 7:30 p.m. Dance Lesson/8:15 p.m. Dance Phone Number: (707) 529.2824

• Every Friday night -- Karaoke
  Celebration: Come be a star! Music, friends and fun at the Willowbrook Ale House, 3600 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
  Fee: Free (food and drink to purchase)Time: 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 766.8236

• Friday & Saturday Mornings -- Ravenswood Wine Blending Seminar
  Wine Education: Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. Learn about zin, carignane, petite sirah, and why they are blended together. Each participant creates their own blend and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their wine to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. RSVP with peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $50 per personTime: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.2349 or (707) 933.2332

• Fridays -- Bayer Park and Community Garden
  Family Fun, Garden Education: Experience Santa Rosa's agricultural past - in the middle of the city! The whole family will delight in the barns, hay bales and working garden at Bayer Farm, operated by LandPaths. Kids (and adults!) will enjoy farm activities, crafts, games and active play. Call for information.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 524.9318

• Every Friday and Saturday Night -- Live Jazz
  Live Music: Sit back and relax to the cool sounds of jazz every Friday and Saturday in the Lounge starting at 7:30pm; Live piano every Sunday featuring Ron Cameron. Equus Restaurant, 101 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.0149

• Every Friday at Noon -- Noon Time Meditation
  Recreation: These weekly guided meditation sessions include two meditations, a relaxing breathing meditations and a unique joyful meditation each week. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Every Friday & Saturday Night -- Jazz in the lobby at the Hotel Healdsburg
  Live Music: Come relax and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while listening to some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians in duo, and trio combinations! 25 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2800

• Ongoing Friday Mornings -- Sonoma Valley Friday Farmers' Market
  Markets: Year 'round Farmers' Market at Depot Park - First Street West, Sonoma.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12: p.m. Phone Number: (707) 538.7023

• Every Friday -- Late Night Fridays: Live Music + Wine
  Now open late every Friday. Come enjoy Sebastiani Vineyards' wine while relaxing in our courtyard! Must be 21 years old. 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: FreeTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 888.5532 EXT. 3230

• Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- Michel-Schlumberger Artisan Cheese and Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: Please join us at Michel-Schlumberger every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a tasting of our Reserve quality and current releases carefully paired with local Sonoma County Artisan and Farmstead cheeses. Reservations required. 4155 Wine Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $15Time: 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.7427

• Third Friday of Every Month -- Micro Gallery Art Opening
  Exhibition: Micro Gallery is Sonoma County's premier place for contemporary art. Each third Friday of the month we host an opening event at Ray Modern, 606 Wilson Street at 7th, Railroad Square, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 570.0128

• Every Saturday -- Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Tour
  Tour: Come take a tour of Wildlife Rescue and meet our Education Animals. Mountain lions, foxes, raccoons and so much more! Tours are by appointment only. We look forward to seeing you there! 403 Mecham Road, Petaluma
  Fee: $5 Donation Requested for AdultsTime: 10 a.m., 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 992.0274

• Every Saturday and Sunday -- Larson Family Winery Future's Tour
  Wine Education: Larson Family Winery is happy to announce their new 20 minute tours available every Saturday and Sunday beginning at 11am and 2pm. Tours are $5/person, refundable with bottle purchase and include a future's tasting straight from the spigots of two large stainless steel tanks. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $5/person (refundable w/ wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 938.3031 Ext. 20

• Saturday evenings every other month -- Riverfront Art Gallery Reception & Show
  Reception, Exhbition: An opening reception at Riverfront Art Gallery (132 Petaluma Blvd. N., with food, wine, and live music, hosts feature artists Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Henry White, as well as new work from the 24 member artists. The new show runs from 8/5-9/21, with a downtown Petaluma Art Walk scheduled for 8/8 from 5-8 pm.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 775.4278

• Every Saturday; By-appointment Mon-Fri. -- Public Tastings at MacRostie Winery
  Wine Education: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards will begin opening its Sonoma winemaking facility every Saturday for walk-in tastings starting November 1, 2008. This marks the first time in its history that MacRostie has been open for drop-in public tastings. 21481 8th Street East, Sonoma
  Fee: $10/personTime: Saturday 11a.m. - 4:30 p.m; M-F by appt. Phone Number: (415) 495.1107

• Third Saturday of the Month -- Pacific Coast Air Museum Open House
  Museums & Exhibitions: On the third weekend of each month the cockpit of a featured aircraft will be open for our visitors to view and inspect. At the Pacific Coast Air Museum, 2330 Airport Boulevard, Santa Rosa
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 575.7900

• Every Saturday Afternoon -- Winemaker Wine Tasting
  Wine Education: Please join us for an informal and intimate wine tasting with the winemaker. We feature a different outstanding winery every week. Call ahead for details and reservations. We carry small release premium wines from all wine regions. Come join the fun! The Wine Emporium, Inc., 125 North Main Street, Sebastopol, CA
  Fee: Prices VaryTime: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.2500 or (877) 349.2285

• Every Saturday and Sunday by appointment -- Olive Hill Estate Cheese & Wine Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: This exciting tasting experience offers flights of four flagship wines paired with four specially chosen Sonoma County artisan cheeses to complement. Sessions are limited to 8 and appointments are required. B.R. Cohn Winery, & Olive Hill Estate, is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen.
  Fee: $25, $20 for B.R. Cohn wine club membersTime: 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. by appt. Phone Number: (707) 931.7924 x 123

• First Weekend of Each Month -- Alexander Valley's First Weekend
  Wine Education: A free series of special events for wine lovers. Different wineries and different themes previewed each month. Call for specific locations.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays Phone Number: (888) 289.4637

• Saturdays, by appointment only -- Tasting of Keller Estate Wines
  Wine Education: Keller Estate is open on Saturdays, by appointment only, to welcome you for a personalized tour of the spectacular facility and a tasting of the most memorable wines in the Petaluma Gap Region. 5875 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members Free Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.2117

• Saturday Afternoons -- General Meditaiton Program
  Recreation: Drop-In Classes are part of our meditation series. Each class helps us understand how we can have a beautiful experience of life. Learn how meditation can help you. Call for more information. Held at 120 North St., Healdsburg, CA
  Fee: $10Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.8096

• Saturdays, May through November -- Healdsburg Certified Farmers' Market
  Market: Saturday Market held at North and Vine Streets, One block west of the Plaza, Healdsburg, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.1956

• First weekend of the month -- Ride the Miniature Train at Youth Park
  Family Fun: Redwood Empire Live Steamer's Interactive Railroad Museum Presents new portable track at Youth Community Park! Come ride with us the first weekend of each month May through October Donations accepted. 100% of all proceeds will further fund development of museum.
  Fee: $1 per RideTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., weather permitting Phone Number: (707) 543.3282

• First Monday of Every Month -- Learn to Salsa w/ "JAS"
  Recreation, Instruction: Beginner Salsa dance lesson! "JAS" has been teaching, choreographing & performing in Sonoma County since 2000. All classes are held at Jasdance Academy, 515 Fifth Street, 3rd floor, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $45 for 4-week Series, $75 For CouplesTime: 7:10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 293.4292

• First Friday after first Tuesday/monthly -- Art Opening
  Museums & Exhibitions, Reception: The Arts Guild of Sonoma, a non-profit organization, located at 140 E Napa Street in downtown Sonoma holds monthly art openings featuring local artist members. Everyone is invited, snacks and drinks provided by the artists. Please come and enjoy the fun. Our hours are: Mon, Wed, Thurs 11-5pm, Fri 11-9pm. Sat 10-9pm, Sun 10-6pm. Closed Tuesdays.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3115

• First Thursday evening of each month -- ARTwalk
  Museums & Exhibitions: Downtown Sebastopol's monthly strolling tour of art displays in galleries, restaurants, cafes and businesses. Self-guided beginning at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 6780 Depot St., Sebastopol. Viewing time at each location is currently limited to time each individual location is open to the public. Time varies, but mostly is 5 PM to 7 PM.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.3032

• TBA -- Mermaidfest 2009
  Festival, Benefit: Featuring: Vira, the CaliforniaMermaid, All-Day Concerts, Face Painting, Drumming Circle, Fresh-grilled Local Seafood and Sonoma County Wines. Benefiting Community Clean Water Institute. Monte Rio Amphitheater, Monte Rio
  Fee: $5 donation, under 12 freeTime: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 484.8767

• TBA -- Petaluma Downtown Trick or Treat Trail
  Family Fun: Parents, be sure to gather your little ghosts & goblins, and join the participating downtown merchants for the annual "Trick or Treat Trail" (follow the orange & black balloons) Merchants will be handing out candy to costumed children. Call for more information.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.9348

• TBA -- Big Oktoberfest Bash
  Come and join the Sonoma Count Museum at this year's annual Big Oktober Bash. Mirco-brew tasting, Live Music, Delectable Treats & Eats, Raffle Prizes. 21+ please. Buy tickets by July 15 and Save $5! This event has been sponsored by the Lagunitas Brewing Company.
  Fee: $30/35Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.1500 x 13

• TBA -- Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest Weigh-Off
  Celebration: Calling all giant pumpkin growers! Start your pumpkins now! Heaviest pumpkin wins $1 per pound. Cash prizes awarded to Top 15 pumpkins. Food vendors, bounce house, free face painting, and coloring contest. Ukiah Safeway Parking Lot
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6231

• TBA -- MacRostie Winery and Vineyards Luncheon
  Celebration: MacRostie Winery and Vineyards hosts its Annual Harvest Luncheon at Wildcat Mountain Vineyard. The event will feature a delicious catered luncheon, highlighting seasonally-inspired culinary creations paired with a selection of MacRostie's sought-after new release and library wines. Limited availability, please call for reservations. 21481 8th St E, Sonoma
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.4480

• TBA -- Sonoma County Harvest Fair
  Festival: Come join us at the 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair for premier wine-tasting, food-tasting, art show and sale, pumpkin carving, hay rides, Haunted Room, jazz stage, and many more events and fun activities for the whole family. Don't miss our renowned World Championship Grape Stomp competition! Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $6Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday Wine Tasting, 10am-7pm Sat and Sun exhibits & fair Phone Number: (707) 545.4203

• TBA -- Carneros Harvest Passport Experience
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for our first Harvest Passport, a unique wine trail through the highways and back roads of Carneros featuring many CWA wineries never before open for a public passport event. 20 Carneros Wine Alliance Wineries, many pouring publicly for the first time!
  Fee: $49 in advance, $59 at the doorTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253./2678

• TBA -- Grandma's Pumpkin Patch!
  Family Fun: Located on the North end of Healdsburg Avenue, near Lytton Springs Road. Halloween is right around the corner and Grandma's Pumpkin Patch is ready to go! Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, other classic decorations and lot's of Scary stuff!
  Fee: Per pumpkinTime: Open daily from 9 am - Dark. Phone Number: (707) 433.7562

• TBA -- "Rock for River"
  Benefit, Live Music: The new Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary presents the 2nd annual "Rock for River", a benefit for River Montessori Charter School's music program. Several of Sonoma County's favorite bands, The Pulsators, Levi Lloyd and The 501 Band, and more return to the stage at Lagunitas Brewing Co., 1280 McDowell Blvd. in Petaluma.
  Fee: $10Time: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 778.8776

• TBA -- 2009 Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration
  Celebration, Wine Education: Come taste some of the finest hand-crafted artisan wines from over 30 home wineries and enjoy local cuisine at the 2009 Sonoma Home Winemakers Celebration. Test your palate in Bottle Shock, a blind tasting of our wines versus 90+ Napa wines, bid on wines & hospitality items in the silent auction.
  Fee: $35 Adv, $40 DoorTime: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.1313

• TBA -- Pellegrini Harvest Halloween Party
  Celebration: Come celebrate a bountiful harvest and enjoy some ghoulish fun. Trick or treat for Halloween fare, and taste some of our award-winning wines. Costumes are strongly encouraged and prizes will be given for the best costume and best group costume. A costume prize ceremony will take place at 2:30p.m. Reservations required by October 19. 4055 West Olivet Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: Free/Reservations requiredTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 891.0244 ext. 4

• TBA -- Sprites Night at Woodland Star Charter School
  Family Fun: Woodland Star Charter School is hosting its annual Sprites Night. Great family fun and seasonal fun. Bring the family and enjoy. Woodland Star Charter School, 17811 Arnold Drive, Sonoma
  Fee: $3 per personTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 996.3849

• TBA -- Celebrate the Vintage at Lambert Bridge
  Celebration: Join us for our fifth annual harvest party! Known as the Festiva Della Vendemmia, we have selected this to be our signature event because it embodies the spirit of pure enjoyment which we strive to impart everyday – great wines paired with great food shared by great friends! 4085 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
  Fee: $150Time: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.9600 x13

• TBA -- Howl-O-Ween Pet Party
  Celebration, Benefit: Join the Humane Society of Sonoma County for our Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Party. Spend the afternoon with your pooch (on leash) browsing pet-related booths and enjoying howloween treats & games. All proceeds benefit our shelter animals. Located At: 5345 Hwy 12 West, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $10 donation per dog, people are Free!Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 542.0882

• TBA -- KRCB Televised Wine & Epicurean Auction
  Auction: Televised auction to benefit PBS in the North Bay. Be the high bidder on cases, magnums, verticals, limited production wines, library wines, special lots created by wineries just for KRCB. Wines from boutique wineries & internationally acclaimed producers. Online bidding begins 10/2 at www.krcb.org. Then watch live beginning 10/9 on channel 22.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6:30 p.m.-11p.m. nightly, plus online Phone Number: (707) 584.2014

• TBA -- Harvest Brew Tasting
  Sonoma County's Annual Harvest Fair has expanded its popular tasting of locally brewed ales and lagers to seven local breweries. The second annual Harvest Brew Tasting will take place one day only on Saturday, October 3, from 1 – 5 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $15 souvenir glass and five tastesTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.4203

• TBA -- ARTrails Open Studios
  Exhbition: A program of the Arts Council of Sonoma County, ARTrails is an annual fall tradition and Sonoma County's largest and most visible arts event. Celebrating its 24th year and voted "Sonoma County's Best Outdoor Art Event", ARTrails provides a rare opportunity for the public to meet local artists in their studios and learn about their diverse creative processes and techniques.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 579.2787

• TBA -- Festa Italiana
  Festival: Bring the family for a fun-filled day of good food, opera and folk music, classic auto show, silent auction, face-painting, travel education programs, mercato shopping, cooking demonstrations, bocce ball for adults and children and much more. The 18th Annual Festival is sponsored by the North Bay Italian Cultural Foundation.
  Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 591.9696

• TBA -- Harvest Celebration Dinner at Gloria Ferrer
  Celebration: If you like suckling pig, Paella and Pinot you won't want to miss this special event. Enjoy a winery tour lead by VP, David Brown, A Paella cooking demonstration by Jose Castanada of Sonoma's Castaneda's marketplace. Plus Pinot Noir Education from our Winemaker, Steve Urberg and an authentic Perron drinking demonstration by our resident Spanish expert EVP, Eva Bertran. 23555 Carneros Highway (121), Sonoma
  Fee: $85, $68 for wine club membersTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 933.1999

• TBA -- Community Harvest Celebration
  Festival, Live Music: Please join us for a festive day of food, fun & entertainment. Children's activities, farmers market, wine tasting, carved pumpkin contest, pie-baking contest, face painting, and more. Guerneville Community Church, 14520 Armstrong Woods Road, Guerneville
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 869.4105

• TBA -- Wine Country Memory Walk
  Benefit: Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Nearly 600 people from the North Bay are expected to participate in the Wine Country Memory Walk–sign up now to join with them in making the 2.5 mile loop around Shollenberger Park to make a difference.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m./Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 573.1210

• TBA -- Autumn Faire & Market
  Celebration, Live Music: Food vendors, kids activities, and lots of creative artisan vendors with everything from one of a kind clothing and jewelry, to photographs, alter rocks, kitchen items and African baskets and beads. Presented by the Monte Rio Recreation & Park District.
  Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 865.9956

• TBA -- Petaluma Farmers' Market
  Market: Admission is free every Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit more than 50 booths selling farm fresh produce (much of it organic), fresh cut flowers, vegetable starts, live oysters, olive oil, fresh cheeses, fresh baked goods, hot foods, a jumping house, pony rides, face painting and hand made crafts. Walnut Park, Petaluma Boulevard South and "D" Streets.
  Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 762.0344

• TBA -- Friends of SR Libraries Book Faire
  Benefit: Biggest/Best used book sale north of San Francisco. 1000s of donated books selling for bargain prices. Among them are choice art books & cookbooks as well as exceptional bargains in children's books, collector's editions & computer books with CD-ROMs. A large variety of movies on VHS & DVD, books on tape & CD, and music tapes & CDs.
  Fee: $5 Friday; Free Admission Sat - MonTime: Fri 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mon, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.0831 x 541

• TBA -- Wine Country Marathon & Half Marathon
  Recreation: Start and finish Downtown Healdsburg. Run past miles of vineyards and dozens of award winning wineries.
  Fee: $60 - $90Time: 7 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 888.6256

• TBA -- Tolay Fall Festival
  Family Fun: During two long weekends in October, Sonoma County Regional Parks will host the Annual Tolay Fall Festival. Come be part of a new Sonoma County tradition! The Festival features hayrides, fall games, outdoor education, performing arts and of course, Pumpkins! Tolay Regional Park, 5869 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma
  Fee: Free AdmissionTime: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thurs - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat & Sun Phone Number: (707) 769.0429

• TBA -- Oktoberfest in Cloverdale
  Festival: 6th Annual Oktoberfest - Cloverdale Downtown Plaza. German food (bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, apple crisp), wine and beer tasting, live music, silent auction, raffles, street vendors, children's activities, and more! A seasonal tradition that's fun for the entire family.
  Fee: event free; meal $15 in advanceTime: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 894.2039

• TBA -- Annual Sonoma Mountain Art & Wine Festival
  Festival, Benefit: This Festival provides a showcase for the best in local arts, crafts, food, wines, brews, beverages, and green businesses along with a children's play area and live entertainment. Funds raised from the event will be utilized by the Education Foundation in support of the Rohnert Park/Cotati Unified Schools. DoubleTree Plaza, 101 Golf Course, Rohnert Park
  Fee: $5 Admisson, $15 Tasting and GlassTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 584.1415

• TBA -- Sunce Winery Crush party
  Celebration, Live Music: Help us celebrate our 18th harvest! New Releases, Free Glass, Live Music, Grape Stomping Fun, Barrel Tasting, Mystery Wine Contest, Le Chef at the Grill, Winemaker in The Dunk Tank, Kids Free. 1839 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: $35 door or $30 in advanceTime: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 526.9463

• TBA -- Tuesdays in the Plaza: Market, Music and Town Picnic
  Market, Live Music: Local event featuring the Healdsburg Farmers Market from 4 pm - 6:30 pm, and a Town Picnic with Live Music from 6 pm - 8 pm. Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg
  Fee: FreeTime: See Description Phone Number: (707) 433.6935

• TBA -- Healdsburg Crush Festival
  Celebration: Wine & food tasting from 35 wineries, raffle, silent auction, live entertainment. Sponsored by St. John Catholic School, Healdsburg
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 433.2758

• TBA -- Oktoberfest
  Celebration: Join the celebration from 2 to 8 p.m. and enjoy German folk dance performances, German food and dancing to the music of a live band. Petaluma Lodge #26, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma
  Fee: $15Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 664.0375

• TBA -- 23rd Annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival & Golf Tournament
  Benefit, Auction: Beginning Friday night from 6pm-10pm is the Charity Auction Dinner. Participating Chefs include Thomas Keller, Bradley Ogden and Carlo Cavallo. Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4 is the Fall Music Festival with performers including The Doobie Brothers, Little Feat, Jackie Green and Special Guests TBA. The Celebrity Golf Classic is Monday, October 5. The B.R.Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen. Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club Valley of the Moon, Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, Bread and Roses, and the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Level II Trauma Center.
  Fee: Call for information Time: Call for Information Phone Number: (800) 330.4064

• TBA -- Annual Fort Ross Harvest Festival
  Festival, Historic: During the morning, we will gather the harvest in our historic Fort Ross orchard. In the afternoon, within the walls of the fort, join us where we will be juicing, baking, and the "Russian House Kedry" will share traditional Russian song and dance! Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway 1, Jenner
  Fee: $7.00 per car; $6.00 seniorTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 847.4777

• TBA -- Christopher Creek's Fall For Zin
  Wine Education: Join us for our 6th Annual Fall event, celebrating our gold medal winning Zinfandels. We will taste and offer for sale several vintages of our dueling Zins, the Russian River versus the Dry Creek, as well as hearty fall fare. 641 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.8243

• TBA -- 6th Annual Harvest Festival at Robledo Family Winery
  Celebration: Celebrate Harvest with the blessing of the Grapes and Olives, live Mariachi music, Aztec dancers and a grape stomp. Reservations only. 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma
  Fee: $65/$55 Wine Club MembersTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 939.6903

• TBA -- Pink Party at Graton Ridge Cellars!
  Celebration: Please join us in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Receive a pink boa with each wine purchase and Graton Ridge will donate a portion of wine sales to the Sutter North Bay Women's Health Center. Send us the name and/or photo of your loved one you'd like to honor and we'll post it on our "Pretty in Pink" Wall of Fame! 3561 Gravenstein Hwy North, Sebastopol
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (open house style) Phone Number: (707) 823.3040

• TBA -- Calabash - Celebrate Garden, Gourd and Art
  Auction, Benefit: Local food bank grows organic gourds, distributes them to over 100 local artists who turn the gourd into art. A ticket allows participation in the auction as well as enjoy the bounty of our gardens, local chefs and restaurants and wine. Held outdoors at the store front of Food For Thought in Forestville, 6550 Railroad Avenue.
  Fee: $35 pre paid, $40 at the doorTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 887.1647

• TBA -- Harvest Festival
  Festival: Join the wineries of Old Roma Station on Front Street in Healdsburg (on the river, 5 blocks from the Downtown Plaza) for their 1st annual Harvest Festival. Enjoy complementary wine tasting at all 13 participating wineries.
  Fee: $10Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 433.3096

• TBA -- 7th Annual Barbara Bull Memorial Cemetery Walk
  Historical: Includes soup 'n salad supper, guided cemetery tour, 6 all-new historical, dramatic vignettes based upon the lives of cemetery residents and homemade dessert at historic Luther Burbank Farm Cottage. This is a sell-out event each year, so buy your tickets early to assure preferred seating! 500 Robinson Road, Sebastopol
  Fee: $25 Advance OnlyTime: Seatings at 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m., & 7:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 823.1757

• TBA -- Syrah and Rhone Varietal Tasting
  Wine Education: Join Vine and Barrel and 25 of the greatest and best producers of all the Rhone varietals. We will explore everything from french and California Viognier to Chateaunuef du Pape to Shiraz from down under and all the great grenaches of the world. Vine and Barrel, LLC, 143 Kentucky Street, Petaluma
  Fee: $30Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 765.1112

• TBA -- Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest: "Pumpkinfest goes Hollywood"
  Festival, Family Fun: The Country Pumpkinfest blends a Harvest and Music Festival into the Halloween holiday in this annual two-day event. Enjoy haunted house, beer and wine tasting, arts & crafts, free children's activities, 3-on-3 hoop tourney, Scout-O'-Rama, pet costume contest, Scarecrow City and pumpkin pie bake-off. Downtown Ukiah. Parade at 10 a.m. on Sat. starting at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds.
  Fee: FreeTime: Parade starts at 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 463.6231

• TBA -- Pinot Festival "Pinot On The River"
  Wine Education: Are you passionate about Pinot Noir? Join us at the Russian River Vineyards Wine Center in Forestville for the Annual 'Pinot On The River' Festival, a weekend of great food, tastings and seminars focused on Western Pinot Noir.
  Fee: VariesTime: call for schedule of events & locations Phone Number: (707) 922.1096

• TBA -- 31st Annual YMCA Harvest Fair Fun Run
  Recreation, Benefit: The 31st Annual YMCA Harvest Fair 3K/10K Family Fun Run benefits the 'Kids to Camp' program provided by the Sonoma County Family YMCA. Walk, Jog, or Race your way along the beautiful city streets of Bennett Valley! All ages are welcome - even babies in stollers! Great Family Fun!
  Fee: $25 pre reg., $12 youth, $60 FamilyTime: Race start at 8 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 545.9622

• TBA -- Bill Soberanes Annual Whiskerino Contest
  Celebration: The Petaluma Farmers' Market will sponsor the annual Bill Soberanes Whiskerino Contest in Walnut Park, the judging will take place at 3:00pm in the Gazebo. All categories welcome; show off your facial hair to one and all - Full beards, goatees, moustaches, sideburns and peach fuzz. There will be live music by The Wayward Angels.
  Fee: FreeTime: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707)762.0344

• TBA -- Railroad Scare!
  Family Fun: Railroad Scare! takes place in Santa Rosa's historic Railroad Square with 30+ Scarecrow creations on display all day! Magic Show, Snoopy & Pals will lead costumed children at the Peanuts Parade, costumed Scare-dy Dog Parade, Face Painting, Children's Museum activities, live music & Trick-or-Treats in shops for kids and pooches. Adults must accompany children.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 578.8478

• TBA -- Occidental Harvest Market Festival
  Festival: Hosted by the Occidental Bohemian Farmers Market. Festival attractions include pumpkin painting, Dia de los Muertos activities, gourmet food, artisan crafts, live music and performances, and much more.
  Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - dusk Phone Number: (707) 793.2159

• TBA -- Dutcher Crossing Winery's Third Annual Octoberfest
  Celebration: Dutcher Crossing's Octoberfest combines traditional Midwest foods with our incredible wines and hand-crafted lagers. We fly in homemade bratwursts and sauerkraut from Debra's home town of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The Dutcher Crossing family brews some exceptional seasonal beers for your enjoyment. Dance the day away while listening to authentic German music or join in the yodeling. 8533 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville
  Fee: $25Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 431.2700