Hello Santa Rosa! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Downtown entertainment zone, lavender bloom fest, and The secret garden the musical + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Downtown revival takes shape: Sommelier Morgan Gray’s wine bar, Frenchie's, will open in downtown Santa Rosa as officials consider an entertainment zone to allow outdoor drinks and draw more people downtown despite parking concerns -- see what leaders are planning.
A fragrant summer outing: At peak bloom, Santa Rosa’s Bees N Blooms lavender labyrinth showcases seven varieties. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday night visits start at end of June -- see the lavender labyrinth.
Community voices and support: Sonoma County's first Human Rights Summit and immigration consumer resource fair will be held Friday, June 26 at Sonoma County Administration Building in Santa Rosa, featuring keynote Dr. Nas Mohamed -- check summit details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Arcade vibes, delivered: Whether it's a backyard birthday, block party, or just an excuse to challenge your friends, LEVEL UP MOBILE ARCADE rolls a retro gaming trailer to you with classic titles ready to mash. Santa Rosa get-togethers level up fast when the arcade literally parks outside.
Local reset button: Lace up for lakeside loops, then cool off at the swimming lagoon or grab a kayak... all without leaving town. Spring Lake Regional Park connects with Annadel and Howarth, so a quick breather can easily turn into an all-afternoon wander.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🃏 Taylor Trades Card & Memorabilia Show @ Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Friday night, Santa Rosa’s Veterans Building is filling up with 90-plus tables of Pokemon, One Piece, sports cards, and the nostalgia you swore you were done collecting. Think vintage toys, jerseys, and friendly haggling, plus food, drinks, $5 admission, and free parking.
💜 Lavender Bloom Fest @ Bees N Blooms | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re there for the blooming Lavender Labyrinth, Friday sunset evenings, or jazz on the farm, Bees N Blooms delivers peak Sonoma calm with feathered greeters. Snip your own lavender late June to mid July, picnic, breathe, repeat.
🎭 The Secret Garden The Musical @ Sonoma State University (Rohnert Park) | Friday (6/26) at 7:30 PM – Craving some nostalgia that actually pays off? Cinnabar brings The Secret Garden, the musical, to Sonoma State’s Warren Theater, with a lush score, blooming hearts, and not a screen in sight. It is family friendly, beautifully staged, and, yes, tissues beat pruning shears.
🐶 K9Wave USA June Jump @ Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Trade your lawn chores for a splashy good time at K9Wave’s June Jump, where dogs launch into pools, humans pretend they meant to stand in the splash zone, and personal bests come with belly rubs. Warm weather, happy pups, a keepsake to mark the glory.
🎭 Legally Blonde, Jr. @ The California | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Legally Blonde, Jr. is sashaying onto the stage with a pint-sized Elle Woods, big vocals, and enough pink to make Harvard blush. Expect witty songs, sharp choreography, and local talent proving books, looks, and ambition coexist, with seating from close-up glam to thrifty back row.
⛳ Foxtail Family & Friends Golf Day @ Foxtail Golf Club (Rohnert Park) | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Foxtail is serving up a two-person scramble that is more backyard hangout than Masters, with closest to the pin, best dressed, and bragging rights for a Fun Day Champion. Bring your spouse, kids, or favorite ringer, then expect easy swings, laughs, and shameless matching outfits.
🐴 Pony Party @ Bale of Fun Farm (Petaluma) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Break out the kids’ boots for a 2.5-hour pony party at Bale of Fun Farm, currently waitlisted. Expect a sweet petting farm and led rides on a miniature horse, $20 per child, siblings under 1 free, waivers signed ahead, 80-pound limit, guaranteed post-ride nap.
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07 — The Santa Rosa report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 52°F — Precip: 0%
Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 0 to 7 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 0 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 0%
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