Upcoming events for families
These programs and events are intended for families.
sold out | Tidepool Talk
April 21, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Doran Regional Park
Learn about the diversity of the rocky shoreline in this family friendly, hands-on presentation.
Full Moon Paddle
April 23, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Explore Spring Lake under the full moon!
Ice Plant Removal Workday
April 24, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.
Read-Aloud (Bilingual) at the EDC
April 25, 2024 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Environmental Discovery Center Spring Lake Regional Park
Come enjoy story time at the Environmental Discovery Center in both English and Spanish!
sold out | Parks After Dark: Going Batty!
April 27, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
Engage with the beautiful and often unseen world of parks after dark!
Rainbow Hikes: North Sonoma Mountain
April 27, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
This space is provided for intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, explore the natural world and build community.
RESCHEDULED Volunteer Workday: Andy's Unity Park
April 27, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Andy's Unity Park
Dive into a day of community camaraderie at Andy's Unity Park! Join our vibrant volunteer crew for a fun-filled day enhancing green spaces and fostering unity. Let's make a positiv
Ice Plant Removal Workday
May 1, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.
Little Parkies: Sonoma Valley
May 4, 2024 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Sonoma Valley Regional Park
Eager to enjoy the outdoors with your children? We'll provide a fun and educational morning for children ages 3-11 and their families.
sold out | Nature Walk: Tolay Lake
May 4, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Tolay Lake Regional Park
Nature Walks are guided walks with a park naturalist exploring the plants, animals, and landscapes of different parks.
sold out | Kayak 101
May 8, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Learn the basics of kayaking!
Ice Plant Removal Workday
May 8, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.
Nature Investigators, Four-Day After School Series
May 8 - 29, 2024 | 2:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Calling students ages 9-12 for an after school program to become a Nature Investigator in your local park!
Nuestros Parques: Latino Family Campout: 5/10-11
May 10 - 11, 2024 | 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm | Riverfront Regional Park
Join other Latino/x families for a campout and fogata under the redwood trees!
sold out | Birding by Boat
May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Broaden you birding horizons – from the water!
Creek Restoration Workday: Larson Park
May 11, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Larson Park
Get hands-on at Larson Park! Join the team for a lively creek restoration project. Let's breathe new life into nature, nurture habitats, and plant the seeds of positive change!
sold out | Kayaking with Dragons
May 11, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Meet the "dragons" of Spring Lake!
sold out | Park Preview: Mark West
May 11, 2024 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Mark West Creek Regional Park and Preserve
Explore one of Sonoma County's newest parklands before it opens to the public.
Saturday Walk in the Park: Gualala Point
May 11, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Gualala Point Regional Park
Explore the natural history of this North Coast park and beach.
Ice Plant Removal Workday
May 15, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.
Castles & Kites
May 18, 2024 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Doran Regional Park
Experience the Castles & Kites extravaganza! Build fun and creative sandcastles and let your imagination soar with vibrant kites.
sold out | Feelin' Crabby
May 18, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Spud Point Marina
Are you ready for this crab-tivating experience? Learn about local crustaceans, while trying to catch them along the public pier.
sold out | Park Preview: Calabazas
May 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Calabazas Creek Regional Park and Preserve
Explore one of Sonoma County's newest parklands before it opens to the public.
Introduction to Wilderness First Aid
May 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
Bumps, bruises, and bites: Oh my! Learn the basics of wilderness first aid while exploring beautiful North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve.
Wilderness First Aid Practice Series
May 19, 2024 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve
Bumps, bruises, and bites: Oh my! Learn some advanced wilderness first aid skills while exploring beautiful North Sonoma Mountain Regional Park and Preserve.
sold out | Full Moon Paddle
May 22, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Spring Lake Regional Park
Explore Spring Lake under the full moon!
Ice Plant Removal Workday
May 22, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.
Rainbow Hikes: Foothill
May 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Foothill Regional Park
This space is provided for intergenerational LGBTQIA2S+ people to come together, explore the natural world and build community.
Ice Plant Removal Workday
May 29, 2024 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Doran Regional Park
Join the California Native Plant Society for a rewarding volunteer workday at Doran Park! Help us remove invasive ice plant, preserving the natural habitat.