Free events in Santa Rosa, CA

Enjoy complimentary community yoga on the dock at The Floathouse Petaluma, created to bring people together in the spirit of wellness. Each session features a rotating lineup of local instructors supported by local sponsors. Participation is free, however registration is required because space is limited to 24 participants. Please choose a session only when you are sure you can attend so others have a chance to take part. Yoga instructors interested in leading and local wellness businesses interested in sponsoring a class can reach out at info@thefloathousepetaluma.org. Sponsorships are $50 and go directly to the instructor.

Explore the stories of people who share names with the famous, blending history, irony, and a touch of mistaken identity on a walking tour. Departures take place from the Franklin Gate. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Expect uneven terrain and some slopes. Pre-registration is requested to reserve a spot. To register, call the City at 707-543-3737 or visit the City website and locate the event on the ticketing page, which may be listed under Tours in the Tours and Special Events section.

Angel Foundation teams up with Santa Rosa Barber College to offer a back to school boost for youth ages 6 to 17. Free backpacks with school supplies are available, limited to two children per family while supplies last. Complimentary haircuts are offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is required, and signups are available through the QR code shown on the event flyer. The goal is to help students step into the new school year feeling prepared and confident.

Movie Monday in downtown Santa Rosa features the 1993 comedy So I Married an Axe Murderer with Mike Myers. Parts of the film were shot locally, including scenes at the historic Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, which adds a hometown connection that fits Santa Rosa’s Summer on the Square. Admission is free. Expect activities before the screening, consider dinner at nearby restaurants, and bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfortable seating. This showing is supported by Poppy Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Keysight Technologies, Sutter Health, Dave & Buster’s, Dax Entertainment LLC, Stellar XP, Inc., and Wine Country Radio stations KRSH 95.9, The Drive 95.5, Latino 100.9, Exitos 98.7, and BOB FM 96.7.

An after-hours networking mixer hosted by Kelly's Appliance in partnership with the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce will be held at Kelly's Appliance Center. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be available, admission is free and the gathering is open to all. Attendees can bring a raffle item to promote their business, and there will be a business card drawing. Chamber members are entered in the Chamber Member Pot of Gold drawing, and must be present to win.

Learn or sharpen fly casting skills through hands-on instruction and practice at Galvin Community Park. This free clinic welcomes the public, is dependent on the weather, and casting sessions are not held when it rains. RRFF volunteer instructors cover the fundamentals for newcomers and can field questions about tackle and gear, knot tying, fly selection and tying, and techniques suited to both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Anglers seeking to progress further can receive coaching on advanced skills such as the double haul, working with shooting heads, quick presentations for saltwater species, and spey casting. The teaching approach follows methods from Fly Fishers International and the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club, incorporating the FFI Fly Casting Skills Development program with levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Consistent practice is emphasized to build the feel of the line loading the rod and to improve line control in a variety of fishing situations. The park’s casting pond is open to the public during regular hours for independent practice.