Thursday, April 10
Author Talk: Viet Thanh Nguyen with Soleil Ho
Thursday, April 10 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Mill Valley Public Library
The Mill Valley Library is thrilled to present an evening with Viet Thanh Nguyen, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sympathizer (now an HBO series) in honor of his new nonfiction book, To Save and to Destroy in partnership with Book Passage Corte Madera. To Save and to Destroy is an ...
Saturday, April 12
Cancer Support Sonoma’s 10th Anniversary Walkathon Kickoff
Cancer Support Sonoma (CSS) is celebrating a decade of compassion, community, and support with its 10th Anniversary Walkathon. Participants start walking on their own wherever they choose, setting their own pace over the next ten weeks. Whether you choose to walk ten miles a week ...
Community Passover Seder (Petaluma)
Saturday, April 12 – 7:30 pm |
Cost: $36 | Hotel Petaluma
Join us for a warm, interactive Community Passover Seder! Enjoy the holiday of freedom at an inspirational Seder, complete with a gourmet Passover dinner, the original hand-made Shmurah Matzah, and four cups of exquisite Kosher wine.
Journey with us through the Haggadah, with traditional songs, stories, ...
Saturday, April 19
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2025
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...
Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunrise Service (Sonoma)
Celebrate the joy of Easter at Cline Family Cellars. For over 20 years, Fred and Nancy Cline have hosted the sunrise service and once again, welcome all to attend this annual celebration—coffee and pastries to follow. Reservations are recommended.
5:55am service begins. 6:25am sunrise.
Monday, April 21
2025 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight (April 21-22)
Monday, April 21 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids.
Lyrids
Active Period: April 15 – April 29, 2025
Peak: April 22, 2025
Best Viewing: Late evening of April 21 through dawn on April 22
The Lyrids are usually active every year from mid April to the end of April ...
Saturday, April 26
Santa Rosa’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival (2025)
Saturday, April 26 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Old Courthouse Square (Santa Rosa)
Santa Rosa’s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival is taking place on Saturday, April 26th, from 12pm-4pm in Downtown Santa Rosa. This FREE, family-friendly festival brings the community together through fun activities, live performing arts and inspiring exhibits that raise environmental awareness. Don’t miss out on ...
Saturday, May 3
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Sunday, May 4
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025
Sunday, May 4 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:30 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Eta Aquarids will be active between April 19 – May 28, 2025 with its peak expected on the night of May 4 and predawn hours of May 5. Thankfully, for 2025, there should be minimal interference from the moonlight.
Eta Aquarid meteors are known for their ...
Saturday, May 10
Annual May Madness Car Show and Parade (San Rafael)
Saturday, May 10 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Downtown San Rafael
The streets of Downtown San Rafael will rumble to life again as the tradition of “cruising” Fourth Street is remembered in our 35TH Annual San Rafael May Madness Car Show and Parade on May 10, 2025. Join hundreds of fans to check out 200+ incredible ...
Sunday, May 11
Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025)
Sunday, May 11 – All Day |
Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic.
Rose Gardens of the Bay Area
Here’s a list of free rose gardens all over the Bay Area:
Can’t make it on Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025? Don’t ...
Sunday, May 18
“Call of the Wild” Day at Jack London State Historic Park (Glen Ellen)
Sunday, May 18 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jack London State Historic Park
Free admission to the park on Sunday, May 18, for a day filled with family-friendly events:
10 AM – 1 PM – Family & Friends Hike – The guided hike is free, but registration is required. Register at https://jacklondonpark.com/events/family-hike-2025/.
11 AM – 3 PM – Blacksmith Demonstration ...
Saturday, June 7
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Sunday, June 8
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Thursday, June 19
Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods & Yosemite for Juneteenth 2025
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...
Saturday, July 5
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Sunday, July 6
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Tuesday, July 29
Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2025
Tuesday, July 29 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 18 – August 21, 2025, producing its peak rate of meteors around July 30. However, this meteor shower is unique; from late July through early August, you may see meteors.
If you are unable to view ...
Saturday, August 2
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Sunday, August 3
Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2025)
Holders of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, or U. S. Trust cardholders (credit cards and debit cards) get free admission to eight Bay Area museums, two Sacramento museums and to more than 225 cultural institutions nationwide, for the first full weekend each month including the de ...Monthly
Monday, August 4
Free National Parks Day 2025: Muir Woods, Yosemite, Death Valley & More
Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free ...
Sunday, August 10
2025 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year
Sunday, August 10 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by ...
Monday, August 11
2025 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year
Monday, August 11 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by ...
Tuesday, August 12
2025 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year
Tuesday, August 12 – 11:59 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by ...
