Family events in Petaluma, CA

Put on your cowboy hat and get ready for a fun, old-West themed weekend with classic camp activities and entertainment. The schedule includes family-friendly events like tie-dye shirts, a petting farm, face painting, specialty arts and crafts, hay wagon rides, and an outdoor movie night, plus more Western-style fun like a roping rodeo time and a hoedown vibe. There is also a wine and paint night for adults 21 and up, along with a kids paint night.

A board game gathering hosted by the Petaluma Board Games group on Meetup, held at Round Table Pizza. Participants come together to play board games and share time around the table.

Concert on the Green welcomes Big Blu Soul Quartet to the Civic Green, delivering a lively blend of soul, rhythm and blues, and funk. There is no charge to attend. Bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs for comfortable lawn seating. Outside food and beverages are allowed, and downtown Novato offers nearby spots to grab something to eat. For this event, please leave pets at home.

Young golfers ages 7 to 13 can start their journey with a beginner clinic at Foxtail Golf Club. Instruction follows the Pathway Program from the US Kids Coaches Institute, guiding participants step by step in a way that keeps learning enjoyable and builds confidence. Sessions are taught by US Kids Golf Certified Coaches, providing a strong foundation and skills that encourage a lasting connection to the game. Please note that an additional processing fee of up to 5 percent will be added.

Foxtail Golf Club is hosting a Beginner Junior Clinic for kids ages 7 to 14. The program follows the US Kids Player Pathway, starting at Level 1 with a hat, accomplishment pins, and a training booklet, then progressing through additional levels as kids move forward. Lessons are taught by US Kids Golf Certified Coaches, and the focus is on learning golf fundamentals while having fun.

This Sonoma Valley back to school health fair focuses on helping students from PK or TK through 12th grade get ready for the year with health resources and preparation support. Backpacks with school supplies will be available, and students must be present to receive one. To arrange accessibility accommodations for students with special needs, please contact the organizers. For questions, call 707-939-6070 ext. 212 or email events@svchc.org.

Join a guided kayak tour on the Petaluma River, exploring its past, present, and future. The experience highlights the historic “saltwater highway” that shaped Petaluma and continues to connect wetlands and city life. Gear and an experienced guide are included, and you’ll also get post-paddle perks at local businesses.

Hop on a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard and explore the Petaluma River through Friends’ Boating at the Barn program. Life jackets are available for toddlers through adults, so families can get out and enjoy the river together. The program runs as an all-volunteer operation and welcomes donations, with volunteers also needed on Sundays.

The Cruisin’ Hooters series returns in 2026, presented by Cruisin’ North Car Club, Inc. Classic vehicles from 1986 and earlier, all makes, are the focus of this monthly cruise-in that runs from June through November. At each gathering except the December edition, Hooters selects a Best of Show. Please avoid parking in front of nearby businesses such as Mattress Firm. Hooters offers a meal deal reserved for participants showing a vehicle and for those who purchase raffle tickets. Options include a half pound bacon cheeseburger, eight boneless wings, a chicken sandwich, three tenders, eight fried shrimp, or a garden chicken salad, with curly fries included except with the salad. Menu items and pricing may change. December features a Toys for Tots collection, and attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy. If rain is in the forecast, donations can be dropped off using a daily driver, and there is no raffle in December.

Enjoy a live outdoor music performance featuring Marty O'Reilly at Ragle Ranch Park. The show starts at 12:30 PM on Sunday during the Aug 9 events.

Music in Place and the City of Sonoma present a summer Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza concert at the Sonoma Plaza Grinstead Amphitheater. The program features Tim Weed, a Grammy-nominated concert musician, composer, producer, recording engineer, and recording artist known for expressive 5-string banjo work, strong songwriting, and soaring vocals, alongside The Dorian Mode. This Petaluma-based acoustic quartet, led by vocalist and bassist Dorian Bartley with Robby Elfman on piano and clarinet, Peter Graves on sax, and Tony Blake on drums, celebrates the Great American Songbook with vintage jazz, up-tempo R&B, and soulful ballads that evoke 1920s speakeasies, 1930s big-band swing, 1940s jump blues, and the lively R&B associated with Ruth Brown. The series is free and open to everyone thanks to support from the Sonoma Community Center, The Dawn Redwoods Trust, and the McNeely Family Foundation.

Enjoy tabletop gaming at the downtown Round Table Pizza in Petaluma, located next to Goblin Bros Petaluma. The setting is generally quiet, which makes it an inviting place to play. A broad selection spans approachable games for all ages as well as more advanced strategy titles, so there is always something engaging on the table. Participants are happy to teach rules and help anyone explore something new. Compared with the Friday game nights, this meetup allows for longer play sessions and the chance to dive into Euro style games.

A summer kayaking clinic introduces campers to the core skills of this Olympic sport. Participants work on balance, practice basic paddling strokes, and learn water safety while building teamwork. Instruction takes place in a supportive and fun setting with plenty of individual attention.

Stop by the Sonoma County Library BiblioBus when it pulls up to the Petaluma Senior Center. It is a mobile library where you can sign up for a library card, use free Wi-Fi, and check out books in English and Spanish for all ages.

The international sensation comes to Sonoma for the first time. On a sunlit Greek island, a bride-to-be searches for the father she has never known, which draws three unexpected men from her mother's past back into their lives. The story unfolds to ABBA hits including "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and "The Winner Takes It All," and celebrates family, friendship, love, and second chances, a mix that has delighted audiences worldwide. Featuring a large cast, dynamic dance numbers, steady humor, and a crowd-pleasing score, it is promoted as one of the biggest and most memorable Transcendence productions to date. Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.

Simmer Claw Bar turns karaoke into a showcase, with singers performing for the whole dining area. The atmosphere is lively, welcoming, and suitable for all ages, so both kids and adults can take part. There is food and an emphasis on performance. Participants can take the mic or watch from the audience, and everyone becomes part of the experience.