Holiday Book Sale: Dec. 5-7 by Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries
2026-05-04 12:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Central Santa Rosa Library, 211 E Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Great holiday shopping at affordable prices, presented by non-profit Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries. Thousands of gently used BOOKS DVDs CDs PUZZLES GAMES and more. Most books, DVDs, CDs $2, most children’s books $1. Plus special-priced boxed sets, collectible and gift books, journals, puzzles, games and sheet music. RESTOCKED DAILY and SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
DATES/HOURS:
– Friday December 5 Members-only Preview ($10 membership available at the door) 10 am – noon, Open to the Public noon – 5:30pm
– Saturday December 6 10am – 5:30pm
– Sunday December 7 1pm -4:30pm. Note: Free parking on Sunday at all Santa Rosa City meters, parking lots, Fifth Street Garage and D Street Garage.
PAYMENT: Credit, debit, cash, check and Apple, Google, Samsung Pay
HOSTED by Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries. All proceeds benefit Santa Rosa Libraries. See our ad in BOOKSALEFINDER.COM and Like us on Facebook (Friends of the Santa Rosa Libraries).

Taco Tuesday Bike Ride
2026-05-05 17:30 | SRJC parking lot, 550 Silva Ave, Santa Rosa, CA
A fun community bike ride through the heart of Santa Rosa.
Come join us this Tuesday!
We roll through the JC and McDonald Ave neighborhood, stop in Courthouse Square, then on to the taco trucks at Mitote Food Park in Roseland for dinner!
We depart Mitote at 8:15pm, ride back through Courthouse Square, then on to Yogurt Farms for dessert.
This ride is 8 miles round trip and rides all year long.
Rides canceled for rain and holidays.
All riders welcome. Bring the whole family!
Meet at SRJC parking lot at 550 Silva Ave. We are renting the use of this parking lot every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 9:30 pm. Taco Tuesday riders can park in the lot during that time frame for free.
Please park cars along the back wall on the east side. And stage in the row on the northern side of the lot (closest to Silva Ave).
Meet at 5:30pm; pedals up at 6pm.

First Thursdays Art Walk Sonoma
2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Arts Guild of Sonoma, 140 E. Napa Street, Sonoma, CA
Arts Guild Sonoma hosts FIRST THURSDAYS ARTWALK! Come to downtown Sonoma and enjoy the many storefronts, tasting rooms, and Art Galleries presenting all kinds of art mediums. Spend some time on the square afterwards, bring a picnic, or grab a bite at one of our delicious restaurants. With the temperature just about perfect, you’ll enjoy the vibe of this quaint town.

Live Music Happy Hour Fridays - Eric "T-Bone" Titus - Downtown Santa Rosa
2026-05-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Barrel Proof Lounge, 501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA
Friday Happy Hour w/ Eric “T-Bone” Titus — live roots-rock & Americana @ Barrel Proof Lounge, Downtown Santa Rosa. Our comedy show hits at 8
Every Friday, roll into the weekend at Barrel Proof Lounge with Happy Hour sounds from Eric “T-Bone” Titus. This Santa Rosa singer-guitarist blends soulful Americana, folk-rock, and classic tunes that pair perfectly with a cold drink and an exhale after the workweek.
Sip $6 beers and enjoy $2 off wine and soju cocktails while T-Bone sets the tone for the night in Downtown Santa Rosa. Then stick around for our signature Friday stand-up comedy show at 8pm, featuring rotating comics from across the Bay Area and beyond.
Make Fridays at Barrel Proof Lounge your weekly ritual for live music, laughs, and laid-back vibes in Downtown Santa Rosa.
Check out www.BarrelProofLounge.com for all sorts of good times ahead!

Science Saturday for kids at Spring Lake Regional Park
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Environmental Discovery Center, Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
Bring your junior scientists over to the Environmental Discovery Center to enjoy a kids-only, interactive science hour. Set your inner engineer loose by using a variety of random items to build a mini boat. Test your vessel’s success by placing it in water, adding “passengers” and seeing how well it floats! Adults can head out into Spring Lake Park to enjoy rejuvenating, kid-free time in nature! Activities are ideal for kids ages 6-12. The cost is $10 for in-county residents and $12 for out-of-county attendees. For more information, contact Kalen Roloff Geck at ParkPrograms@sonoma-county.org. Registration required.

Please bring your own water and snacks. We recommend participants dress in layers and bring a hat and sunscreen. Most programs will happen rain or shine, but may be canceled during heavy rains, heavy smoke, or extreme temperatures. Accommodations will be made for visitors with disabilities upon advance request. Parking is $7 or free with a Regional Parks membership pass.

Redwood Empire Bonsai Society (REBS) Annual Bonsai Show
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA
Headliner – Sam Tan, professional bonsai artist and instructor
Studied under Ryan Neil of Bonsai Mirai. He represented Nor Cal in the Joshua Roth Rising Stars Competition at
GSBF Bonsai Rendezvous 2023
* See quality bonsai displays
* Demonstrations & Raffles, both days at 1 PM
* Large bonsai vendor area
* Large bargain sales
* Exciting silent auctions
* Trees in Training displays
* Free admission & parking
