Calendar of Events

October Calendar of Events

Tap into Great Pumpkin Magic

Watching the Peanuts 1966 animated television special It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a Halloween ritual for many families. And the Charles M. Schulz Museum adds to the Great Pumpkin magic with art classes that teach kids how to draw some of the show’s main characters: Charlie Brown in his bed-sheet ghost costume, Lucy in her witch’s hat and mask, and Snoopy as the WW1 Flying Ace. For more than 15 years, class instructor Robert Pope has specialized in bringing many characters to the comic book page, including Scooby-Doo, Bugs Bunny, Batman, and others; and he has contributed to several of the new Peanuts comic books. The How to Draw Peanuts Halloween event will meet via Zoom on October 29, 4–5 p.m., and costs $15. Register at tinyurl.com/y3cfwuhr or by calling 284-1272. ¶

Thursday 1

6th Street Playhouse School of

Drama Classes. Radio Drama: A Christmas Carol. Ages 8–15. Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays. Oct. 6–12. 3:30–5 p.m. $280. Writing for the Virtual Stage (kids create & star in their own shows). Ages 8–14. Mondays. Oct. 5–Dec. 7 plus Dec. 11. 3:30–5 p.m. $225. Storytelling for Fun. Ages 6–10. Wednesdays. Oct. 7–Dec. 16. 4–5 p.m. $150. Storytelling for Adventure. Ages 10–14. Tuesdays. Oct. 6–Dec. 15. 4–5:30 p.m. $225. Storytelling with a Purpose. Ages 14–18. Thursdays. Oct. 8–Dec. 17. 4–5:30 p.m. $225. Classes meet via Zoom. Space limited. Registration required. 6thstreetplayhouse.com/ school-of-drama/teen-programs.

Foggy River Pumpkin Patch.

COVID protocols include pre-reserved timeslots & socially distanced field layout. $20 (applied toward participants’ pumpkin purchases). Thursdays–Sundays. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 8291 Eastside Rd., Healdsburg. Reservations required: foggyriverpumpkins.square.site.

Petaluma Pumpkin Patch &

Amazing Corn Maze. Annual event adapted to COVID safety regulations. Admission to the Corn Maze closes 30 minutes prior to closing. Most vendors only take cash. $7–$10. Sundays–Thursdays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. 450 Stony Pt. Rd., Petaluma (located alongside Hwy. 101 south). petalumapumpkinpatch.com.

Pronzini Pumpkin Patch. Pumpkin picking, animals, shaded picnic tables. BBQ items for purchase. COVID-19 safety guidelines followed. Mondays–Thursdays: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Halloween (Oct. 31): 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 3795 Adobe Rd., Petaluma. pronzinifarms.com/pumpkin-patch.

Fall Online Art Classes for

Kids. Classes in manga, fine art & cartooning led by professional instructors. Classes once a week or a 6-week series for advanced students. Ages 7 & older. $10–$15/class. Classes meet via Zoom. Advance registration required: schulzmuseum.org/ classes-camps.

FREE Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment

Sales Event. The largest of its kind in Northern CA. Clothes, toys, games, shoes, baby gear, strollers,

furniture & more. Bring large bags. Masks required. Free except for 10 a.m. on Oct. 1, when early-bird tickets are $5. Oct. 1 public sale: 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (High-risk shoppers: 9 a.m. Early bird, $5: 10 a.m.) Oct. 2 public sale: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (High risk: 9 a.m.) Oct. 3 public sale: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 4* public sale: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. *50% off items. Sonoma County Fairgrounds. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. Tickets (required): northbay.jbfsale.com.

Friday 2

The Lady With All the Answers.

One-woman play about Ann Landers. Presented by Cinnabar Theater & starring Laura Jorgenson. Single access: $20. Family access (multiple viewers): $40. Streaming Oct. 2–4. 2 & 7:30 p.m. showtix4u.com/ event-details/39309.

Sunday 4

Skunk Train Pumpkin Express. Ride Skunk Train to a pumpkin patch & pick a pumpkin. $10.95–$52.95. Departing from Fort Bragg & Willits. Masks & social distancing mandatory. Sundays thru Oct. 25. 100 W. Laurel

St., Fort Bragg. 299 E. Commercial St., Willits. skunktrain.com.

Online Auction Fundraiser

Forestville Youth Park. Great prizes, donated by local businesses. Starts Oct. 4, noon. Ends Oct. 11, 6 p.m. forestvilleyouthpark.org/auctions.

Thursday 8

Zoom In: Short Plays for a Long

Pandemic. A collection of six short plays written specifically for these times of forced separation. Featuring the Raven Players company. Titles: Boredom; Fear & Wine; Forget-Me-Not; Ditto; Lockdown; The Dream; Glamping. Oct. 8–10: 7:30 p.m. Streaming: showtix4u.com/events/17219. Friday 9

Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch.

Games, swing set, trike races, mazes. COVID-19 safety guidelines followed. A la carte activities: $4–$12. Wristbands: $2–$21. Mondays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Fridays–Saturdays: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. 5157 Stony Pt. Rd., Santa Rosa. santarosapumpkinpatch.com.

Rebel Junk Vintage Market. Wood signs, jewelry, candles, garden art, antiques, farmhouse decor & more. Admission: $5–$8. Ages 12 & younger: free. Parking: $10. Oct. 9: 5:30–9 p.m. Oct. 10: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sonoma County Fairgrounds Event Center. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa. No tickets sold at door; advance tickets required: tickettailor.com/all-tickets/ rebeljunkmarket/ref/website_widget.

Saturday 10

FREE California Coastal Cleanup.

All volunteers must wear a mask & comply with social distancing guidelines. Litter grabbers, garbage bags, buckets & gloves will be provided. 10–11:30 a.m. Maxwell Farms Regional Park. 100 Verano Ave., Sonoma. Space limited. Advance registration required: tinyurl.com/ y59bmhtb.

FREE Family Cycling Workshops.

Virtual classes teach parents tips, tricks & tools for bicycling safely with kids. Level 1: Intro to Family Bicycling, Oct. 10, 11 a.m. Level 2: Street Skills for Parents, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. Registration required: bikesonoma.org/ family-bike-workshops.

Friday 16

Young Actors Studio: The

Thanksgiving Play. A satire by Larissa Fasthorse. A troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambles to create a pageant that somehow celebrates both Turkey Day & Native American Heritage Month. Live stream: $10–$30. Oct. 18 & 25: 2 p.m. Oct. 22: 7 p.m. Oct. 16–17, 23–24 & 30–31: 8 p.m. Purchase tickets: leftedgetheatre.com/tickets.

Saturday 24

FREE Hoot ‘n Howl: Night Critters of

the Laguna. Virtual trivia & crafting family fun. Materials will be provided & available via curbside pick-up appointments on Oct. 23. Sponsored by the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation. Live Zoom Oct. 24: 5–5:45 p.m. Registration required: eventbrite. com/e/hoot-n-howl-night-critters-ofthe-laguna-registration-120120065349. Friday 30

FREE Halloween Weekend

Drive-In Movies. Family-friendly. Oct. 30: Paranorman. Oct. 31: Casper. Kids provided with treat bag & Halloween-themed craft project to do in the car. Presented by the City of Rohnert Park. Parking lot opens at 6 p.m. Movie begins at dark. SOMO Village (parking lot). 1400 Valley House Dr., Rohnert Park. Reservations required: rpcity.org/ halloween.

Saturday 31

FREE Healdsburg Community

Church Trunk-or-Treat. Safe, socially distanced Halloween. Cars spaced out in parking lot. Masks & hand sanitizing mandatory. Reservations required. 4–7 p.m. Healdsburg Community Church. 1100 University Ave., Healdsburg. Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/ healdsburg-community-church-trunkor-treat-registration-122180919419?.

Healdsburg Farmers’ Market

Pumpkin Festival. Carve, decorate & race a pumpkin. Compete to win prizes. COVID safety protocols followed. 8:30–noon. West Plaza Parking Lot. North & Vine Streets, Healdsburg. healdsburgfarmers market.org.

FREE Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat.

Participants must be masked to go to drive-thru. 4–7 p.m. Citrus Fairgrounds. 1 Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale. (Enter on N. Washington St.) Check other Halloween events & contests: cloverdalechamber.com/ halloween-sign-up.

FREE Halloween Fun & Family

Farm Photos. Pumpkin-head bowling, costumes, photos & other socially distanced, safe activities. Limited access. A volunteer will guide 1 group at a time thru the activities. 3–6 p.m. Veronda-Falletti Ranch. 175 W. Sierra Ave., Cotati. Tickets: farmster.org.