Happy Birthday Sparky! When I was a kid, my parents signed me up for ice skating lessons. For years I took lessons at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena. If I was lucky, my dad would get me hot chocolate at Warm Puppy Café. In the corner sat a table with a “Reserved” sign on it... Continue Reading →
Weekend Family Fun, Nov 7th – 8th
Here at SantaRosaMom, I am always on the lookout for fun family events that cost little to nothing to attend. Let’s face it, when you have small children, the costs add up pretty quickly. But it’s also worth every penny to be able to escape the “I’m bored” blues – or worse, trouble that is created due to boredom (hellooooo permanent marker all over couch……). I am all about saving pennies AND having things to do on the weekend. So read on for some fun events going on this Saturday and Sunday.....
Halloween Family Fun 2009!
Halloween is only a day away. Are you spooked because you still don’t know what fun things there are to do with your family on Saturday’s Fright Night? Fear no more, I have compiled a list of the best bets for some ALL DAY Halloween enjoyment! Be sure to also check my list for best... Continue Reading →
Weekend Family Fun Oct 24th – 25th
Halloween at Howarth Park Join Recreation, Parks & Community Services for the 5th annual Fall Festival and Costume Parade at Howarth Park for Kids (Age 12 & Under). Come in costume for the parade and trick-or-treating around the Land of Imagination playground and the park. After the parade, ride the train & carousel with your... Continue Reading →
Weekend Family Fun Oct 17th-18th
Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries is a not-for-profit corporation that sells donated used books and other library-type materials in support of the Santa Rosa Central, Northwest, and Rincon Valley branches as well as the Local History and Genealogy Library. The Book Faire runs Friday through Monday. Phone: 707-545-0831 ext. 541 October 16, 17, 18,... Continue Reading →
Weekend Family Fun, Oct 10th – 11th
There are so many things to choose from for this weekend that it’s easy to ask, where to start? From Apple Festivals to Fleet Week to ARTrails, good luck on making a choice for your family outting this weekend!
Weekend Family Fun 10/3-10/4
Levi’s Kids Only Cross Race! Bummed about missing the registration to take part in Levi’s Gran Fondo Race? Well, it’s not too late for your kids to take part in their own race with Levi Leipheimer! This fun race is for children ages 9 and under and will follow the King Ridge Gran Fondo Ride.... Continue Reading →
Best Bets for the Weekend, 9/26-9/27
This weekend it’s all about the FREE! Lucky for us on a budget, there are several really great events going on around the area for us to choose from. Baby & Child Fair Everything you need in one day from pre-conception to pre-K! Come to the fair and find out about mom & baby health,... Continue Reading →
Best Bets for the Weekend, 9/19 – 9/20
GLENDI Enjoy foods from Middle Eastern, Eritrean, Kenyan, Russian, Greek, Balkan, Romanian, & American cultures, dancing to live Balkan music, and let the kids play in the Children’s Craft & Play Area, complete with a moon bounce and other children's game booths. Proceeds benefit the St. Seraphim Orthodox Christian Church. St. Seraphim Orthodox Christian Church,... Continue Reading →
Best Bets for the Weekend: 9/12-9/13
Best bets for the weekend: Katmandu Fall Festival Saturday Sept 12th, 11 am – 5 pm (Photo courtesy of childrensmedaid.org) Celebrating Nepalese culture, the Katmandu Fall Festival is a benefit for the Children’s Medical Aid Foundation. Enjoy the many cultures of Nepal, India and Tibet with exotic food, world music, and ethnic dance performances. The... Continue Reading →