Page 68 - Sonoma County Gazette Oct. 2019

Oct 5 ~ Fort Ross Harvest Festival or Luncheon ~ Apple and pear picking in the historic orchard, making apple juice, pumpkin carving, wooden apple painting, kids’ games, interpretive talks, and more. 10a-3p at Fort Ross State Historic Park, 19005 Coast Highway One, Jenner. www.fortross. org or 707-847-3437
Oct 5 ~ Chili Cook-Off ~ Prove your skills. Wine and Beer Garden, Chili. A benefit for Gold Ridge Fire. 1-4p at Sebastopol Veterans Memorial Building, 282 S High St, Sebastopol
Oct 5 ~ The Bodega Volunteer Fire Department’s delicious fundraiser ~ Polenta and Beef Stew Dinner. Tickets at the door. Soda, water, beer and wine sold separately. 5-8p at McCaughey Hall, downtown Bodega
Oct 6 ~ Cornerstone Heirloom pumpkin patch Festival and Oktoberfest ~ Live miss, Food, Boor, Seasonal Treats, Pumpkins, Games, Crafts and more. 10a- 5p at 23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, www. cornerstonesonoma.com, 707-933-3010
Oct 11-Nov 29 Murder Mystery Dinner theater ~ Solve the Crime while you dine! Three-course dinner. 7pm at Charlie’s at the Windsor Golf Club, 1340 19th Hole Dr. Windsor. www. getaclueproductions.com, 707-837-0019
Oct 25 ~ ROCK-O-WEEN ~ Spooky decorations! Costume contest, with three great tribute bands! 8p-1a at Flamingo Resort, 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, flamingoresort.com
Oct 25 ~ Meet the Makers - Halloween Carnival ~ Music, food and drinks, games, a raffle, costume and pumpkin carving contests. 5-8p at 180 Studios, 150 Todd Rd. Suite #100, Santa Rosa. sara@180studios.org, 707-843-4363
Oct 26 ~ Dog Costume Walk ~ Dress up your dog(s), yourself, and your kids. Lots of contests. Silent auction to help research for Huntington’s disease. 9a at Shollenberger Park, 1400 Cader Lane, Petaluma, 707 449- 9119, dcone@hdsa.org
Oct 26 ~ Dinucci’s Annual Halloween CostumeParty~ Livemusicby“Train WreckJunction.” Foodvendor,cocktails, beer & wine, costume contest and more! Join your neighbors for the local holiday fun. 8:30 at Dinucci’s, 14485 Valley Ford Rd, Valley Ford. 707-876-3260 or www. dinuccisrestaurant.com
~ Games, crafts, food and fun. Face painting, pumpkin decorating, “goody” bags, games, Pumpkin Golf, and Tennis Ball Bounce! Free popcorn and apple juice. 2-5p at 6550 Covey Rd in Forestville. 707-887-2020
Oct 26 ~ Healdsburg Farmers’ Market 35th annual Pumpkin Festival! Carving skills, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin “car” racing, costume contest kids’ activities and a Dia de los Muertos display. 8:30a-12p. www. healdsburgfarmersmarket.org or 707 824-8717
Oct 26 ~ Rohnert Park Community Services Halloween Carnival ~ LIVE animals from Safari Encounters, a kid-friendly haunted maze, magician, costume parade, carnival games, crafts, DJ, beer/wine, food. 12-5p at 5401 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, 707-588- 3456 or bit.ly.RPHalloween2019
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Oct 18-20 & 25-27 ~ Camp-O-Ween at Casini Ranch ~ Games, bon fire, costume parade, trick or treating, pumpkin painting, raffles, contests, monster mash and more. 22855 Moscow Rd, Duncans Mills, 800-451-8400
Oct 26 ~ Bill Soberanes Halloween Festival and Trick or Treating ~ Come in costume, bring a treat bag. 11a-1p at The plaza north shopping center, Petaluma, 707-762-2234
Oct 26 ~ KBBF Annual Trunk or Treat ~ Trick or treat from the trunks of decorated low riders and show off your costumes. KBBF will be selling food, beer and wine. 4-8p at KBBF Headquarters, 1700 Corby Ave. Santa Rosa, 707-545-8833
Oct 26 ~ Tricks & Treats at Montgomery Village ~ Games & Activities, Costume Contest, Treats, 11a-2p at Hwy 12, Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, MVSHOPS.com
Oct 26 ~ Halloween at Howarth Park ~ Trick or Treat Trail. Come in your best costume. Fun Zone with face painting, photo booth, sensory play, art & crafts and more! 11:30a-3p at 630 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, howarthpark@srcity.org
Oct 26 ~ Safe Trick or Treat ~ Trick or Treat at all the Downtown Novato Businesses! 11a at Grant Ave, Novato
Oct 26-27 ~ Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing ~ trick or treating at a new level. 10a- 4p at Meadowcroft Wines, 23574 Arnold Dr. Sonoma, info@meadowcroftwines.com
ct 29-30 ~ Farmers market Halloween ~ Trick or Treating and raffle. Oct 29 ~ Petaluma ~ 10a-1:30p 320 N McDowell Blvd. Oct. 30th ~ Santa Rosa ~ 9a -1p 1351 Maple Ave. info@communityfarmersmarkets.com
Oct 31 ~ Petaluma Halloween Trick or Treat Trail ~ over 60 merchants participating for a fun and safe Halloween. Treats for little ones 12-1p, 3-5:30p at Downtown Petaluma, www.petalumadowntown.com, 707-762-9348
Oct 31 ~ Spooktacular Sonoma at Sonoma State Historic Park ~ Trick or treat at the Sonoma Mission and meet characters of the past. Kids 10 and under. 2-5p at 453 First St East, Sonoma. 707-938-9547 or parks.ca.gov
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips:
Plan a route in advance, Use the buddy system, Stay on the sidewalk, Wear comfy shoes, Stay well-lit, Make sure costumes are short, Use flexible props, Check your child’s candy!
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Oct 19 ~ Annual Pumpkins and Pints
Oct 6 ~ Petaluma Bounty Harvest Party
Oct 12 ~ SRJC Shone Farm Fall Festival
~ Apple juice making, music, tomato tasting, face painting, a farm tour, three legged races, and other surprises! 2-4p at 55 Shasta Ave, Petaluma
~ U-Pick pumpkins and veggies, wine and olive oil tasting, plenty of fun for the whole family. 10a-3p at 7450 Steve Olson Ln, Forestville, shonefarm@ santarosa.edu
Oct 10- Nov 3 ~ Pumpkin Nights ~ Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden Pumpkin City, a pirate’s cove, over 3,000 hand-carved synthetic and real pumpkins. 5:30-9:30p at Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Rd. Santa Rosa, 707-545-4200, info@pumpkinnights.com
Oct. 12-13 & 19-20 ~ Tolay Fall Festival ~ Take a hay ride to a giant pumpkin patch and explore a barn full of live snakes, spiders, birds of prey, and tide pool animals. Straw maze, farm crafts. Native American cultural demonstrations. Pumpkin seed spitting contest and old- fashion lawn games. Foods from local vendors. $5 for adults and $3 for kids. 11a-5p at Tolay Lake Regional Park- 5869 Cannon Lane, Petaluma, parks. sonomacounty.ca.gov
~ Family activities, Haunted House, Carnival Games & Prizes, Jumpy House, Gift Basket Raffle, Costume Parade, Bakery Bootique, Face Painting Crafts, Food, Music, & More. Sonoma County YMCA, 4-7p at 1111 College Ave, Santa Rosa, scfymca.org
Oct 19 ~ YMCA Halloween Carnival
~ Carve pumpkins, and enjoy some special treats! Please RSVP. 1-5p at 14540 Canyon 2 Rd, Rio Nido, 707-869-0821, Raena@rionidoroadhouse.com
Oct 19-Nov 2 ~ 15th Annual Scarecrow Days Windsor ~ Design and decorate your known Scarecrow then put it on display at the Town Green. 707-328-9719 or sums@pacbell.net
Oct 19 ~ Creepy Creatures ~ We explore unique habitats and stop to touch, discover, play games, and learn about the many amazing plants and animals we find. RSVP req’d. 10a-12p at 2130 Pepperwood Preserve Rd
Oct 19 ~ Food Truck Cinema: Hocus Pocus ~ Live concert. Beer Garden & Wine Bar. BEST local food trucks Costume contest before the movie! 5-11p at Bennett Valley Golf Course, 3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa
Oct 25 ~ The GREAT pumpkin float at YMCA ~ Jump in and pick out your pumpkin from our pool! Reg Req’d. 6-8:30p at 1111 College Ave, Santa Rosa, scfymca.org
~ Come if you dare to our Halloween Spook-Tacular and Costume Contest! Enjoy tunes from DJ Dennis Anderson. 6:30-9:30p at Roth Estate, 10309 Chalk Hill Rd, Healdsburg, foleyfamilywines. com
Oct 26 ~ Fall Festival Debuts at FUMC
Oct 25 ~ Roth Halloween Spooktacular