Día de Los Muertos con Cascada de Flores
Nov
4
9:30 AM09:30

Día de Los Muertos con Cascada de Flores

Build a musical ofrenda with us! Join us for a bilingual and participatory concert that explores the meaning of Day of the Dead (Día de muertos) with songs, dance, tradition, personal stories and a large variety of musical instruments.

¡Construye una ofrenda musical con nosotros! Acompañanos a un concierto bilingüe y participativo que explora el significado del día de muertos con canciones, danza, tradición, historias personales y una gran variedad de instrumentos musicales!

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First Saturday: Hello to Huru! | Primer Sábado: ¡Saluda a Huru!
Oct
7
9:30 AM09:30

First Saturday: Hello to Huru! | Primer Sábado: ¡Saluda a Huru!

Come out and say “hello” to Huru, the newest sculpture in Petaluma! Thanks to generous community support, we have the great fortune to place this world-class sculpture at the Petaluma River Park for all to enjoy.

¡Sal y saluda a Huru, la escultura más nueva de Petaluma! Gracias al generoso apoyo de la comunidad, tenemos la gran fortuna de colocar esta escultura de clase mundial en Petaluma River Park para que todos la disfruten.

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Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas
Oct
3
to Oct 31

Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas

Older adults, join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.5 mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting.

¡Adultos mayores, acompáñenos a una caminata semanal todos los martes por la mañana para disfrutar del circuito de ida y vuelta de 1.5 millas en el Parque del Río Petaluma. Lo acompañarán otras personas que buscan sumergirse en la belleza del parque en un entorno grupal.

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Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas
Sep
5
to Sep 26

Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas

Older adults! Beginning September 5th, join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.5 mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting.

¡Adultos mayores! A partir del 5 de septiembre, únase a una caminata semanal todos los martes por la mañana para disfrutar del circuito de ida y vuelta de 1.5 millas en el Parque del Río Petaluma. Lo acompañarán otras personas que buscan sumergirse en la belleza del parque en un entorno grupal.

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First Saturday: Juju the Talking Drum | Primer Sábado: Juju el Tambor Hablante
Sep
2
9:30 AM09:30

First Saturday: Juju the Talking Drum | Primer Sábado: Juju el Tambor Hablante

On this first Saturday of every month, learn about the history and art form of the Talking Drum and let your imagination soar with African textile making! We invite you to stick around after the program to talk with PRPF team members about the River Park project and to share your ideas for the Park.

Este primer sábado de cada mes lo(a) aprende sobre la historia y el arte del Tambor Hablante y deje su imaginación volar haciendo textil africana. ¡ Tú estás más que invitado(a) a quedarte después de la caminata para hablar con los miembros del equipo de “Petaluma River Park Foundation” sobre el proyecto de River Park y compartir sus ideas para el parque.

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First Saturday: Sing in the Sunset with Allan Wachs | Primer Sábado: Cantemos durante la Puesta del Sol con Allan Wachs (Special Time/Horario Especial)
Aug
5
6:30 PM18:30

First Saturday: Sing in the Sunset with Allan Wachs | Primer Sábado: Cantemos durante la Puesta del Sol con Allan Wachs (Special Time/Horario Especial)

Our Walk & Talk at the River Park for the month of August will be a special nighttime event. Allan Wachs will serenade us with his music as we star gaze and enjoy the night. Don’t forget your flashlight and a light jacket!

Nuestro “Walk & Talk” (Caminata y Charla) en el River Park del mes de agosto sera un evento especial durante el atardecer. Allan Wachs nos tocara música mientras miramos las estrellas y disfrutamos de la noche. No se te olvide tu linterna y una chamarra ligera.

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Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas
Aug
1
to Aug 29

Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas

Older adults! Beginning August 1st, join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.5 mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting.

¡Adultos mayores! A partir del 1 de agosto, únase a una caminata semanal todos los martes por la mañana para disfrutar del circuito de ida y vuelta de 1.5 millas en el Parque del Río Petaluma. Lo acompañarán otras personas que buscan sumergirse en la belleza del parque en un entorno grupal.

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Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas
Jul
11
to Jul 25

Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas

Older adults! Beginning July 11th, join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.5 mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting.

¡Adultos mayores! A partir del 11 de julio, únase a una caminata semanal todos los martes por la mañana para disfrutar del circuito de ida y vuelta de 1.5 millas en el Parque del Río Petaluma. Lo acompañarán otras personas que buscan sumergirse en la belleza del parque en un entorno grupal.

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla
Jul
1
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla

This month we’re excited to give you an update on the progress of the project with River Park Foundation leaders. If you are new to the project, this is a great way for you to learn all about Petaluma’s new “central park.” Or, if you’re a long-time friend of the River Park, please come hear an update on our progress and enjoy the beautiful bounty of the River Park in spring!

Este mes nos complace brindarle una actualización sobre el progreso del proyecto con los líderes de la Fundación River Park. Si usted es nuevo en el proyecto, esta es una excelente manera de aprender todo sobre el nuevo "parque central" de Petaluma.

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Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas
Jun
20
to Jun 27

Slow Stroll Tuesdays at the River Park | Martes de Caminatas Lentas

Older adults! Beginning June 6th, join a weekly walk every Tuesday morning to enjoy the 1.5 mile round-trip loop at the Petaluma River Park. You’ll be accompanied by others looking to soak in the beauty of the Park in a group setting.

¡Adultos mayores! A partir del 6 de junio, únase a una caminata semanal todos los martes por la mañana para disfrutar del circuito de ida y vuelta de 1.5 millas en el Parque del Río Petaluma. Lo acompañarán otras personas que buscan sumergirse en la belleza del parque en un entorno grupal.

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Ride to Pride!
Jun
3
9:30 AM09:30

Ride to Pride!

Are you planning to go to the Sonoma County Pride Parade and Festival this year? Join Petaluma River Park and other P-town friends on the SMART Train as we RIDE TO PRIDE!

Lo(a) invitamos a representar juntos nuestro compromiso con un transporte amigable con el clima Y con nuestra comunidad Queer viajando en tren de Petaluma a Santa Rosa para la celebración y desfile anual del orgullo del condado de Sonoma.

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla
Jun
3
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla

This month we’re excited to give you an update on the progress of the project with River Park Foundation leaders. If you are new to the project, this is a great way for you to learn all about Petaluma’s new “central park.” Or, if you’re a long-time friend of the River Park, please come hear an update on our progress and enjoy the beautiful bounty of the River Park in spring!

Este mes nos complace brindarle una actualización sobre el progreso del proyecto con los líderes de la Fundación River Park. Si usted es nuevo en el proyecto, esta es una excelente manera de aprender todo sobre el nuevo "parque central" de Petaluma.

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - River Clean Up!
May
6
9:00 AM09:00

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - River Clean Up!

On May 6, instead of our usual First Saturday Walk & Talk event, we are joining up with Friends of the Petaluma River for their annual Spring Clean Up Day for the Petaluma River. This year they are targeting 15(!) different locations along the river and its tributaries, including Steamer Landing and Petaluma River Park.

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Walk & Talk: Family Day | Caminata Y Charla: Día Familiar
Apr
1
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk: Family Day | Caminata Y Charla: Día Familiar

¡Súmese a nosotros para el programa especial y extendido del “First Saturday” (Primer Sábado), donde habrá diversión para toda la familia! ¡El evento será de 9:30 am a 12:00 pm y allí podrá disfrutar de una mañana repleta de ARTE + NATURALEZA + DIVERSIÓN en River Park!

Join us for a special, extended First Saturday program designed for family fun! Join us from 9:30am -12:00pm for a full morning of ART + NATURE + FUN at the River Park!

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Petaluma River Watershed
Mar
4
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Petaluma River Watershed

For this month’s Walk & Talk program we celebrate one of our most precious local resources: The Petaluma Watershed. Special guests from Petaluma Wetlands Alliance and Friends of the Petaluma River will share information and host hands-on activities designed to teach humans of all ages about the broader Petaluma River ecosystem and all of the plants and animals that call it home.

On the first Saturday of every month we invite you to join us for a guided group Walk & Talk at the River Park. Each month we’ll have a different theme with special guest speakers, activities, or treats.

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Día de Los Reyes
Jan
7
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Día de Los Reyes

On January 7, join us in celebration of Día de Los Reyes, or Three Kings Day. We’ll enjoy some Rosca de Reyes and Mexican hot chocolate. Helps us ring in the new year with this cherished Mexican tradition!

El 7 de enero, lo(a) invitamos a celebrar junto a nosotros el Día de los Reyes, o Día de los Reyes Magos. Compartiremos juntos la Rosca de Reyes y chocolate caliente mexicano. ¡Ayúdenos a recibir el año nuevo con esta preciada tradición mexicana!

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Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Donation Drive, Coffee, & Hot Cocao
Dec
3
9:30 AM09:30

Walk & Talk | Caminata Y Charla - Donation Drive, Coffee, & Hot Cocao

The first Saturday of each month, Petaluma River Park team members will lead a walk and talk around the Park property.

On Saturday December 3, we will be collecting items for donation to our partners at Downtown Streets Team—a local nonprofit working to end homelessness through the dignity of work. See the list of requested items below. We will also be serving complimentary coffee and hot cocao provided by Grand Central Petaluma.

El primer sábado de cada mes, los miembros del equipo de Petaluma River Park dirigirán una caminata y charla en las propiedades del Parque.

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NorthernLights Art Walk
Dec
1
to Jan 1

NorthernLights Art Walk

  • Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Head up to Santa Rosa for the inaugural NorthernLights event, open daily from dusk to 9:30 pm, beginning December 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. The LBC’s current exhibition, Thousand Ways a work in progress by Petaluma River Park in the sculpture garden will be illuminated, plus–added festive elements you will not want to miss.

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Scything | Guadaña
Oct
1
11:00 AM11:00

Scything | Guadaña

Join us for a scything demonstration and try your hand with this ancient tool! Come hear from Scythe enthusiasts about how they are resurrecting the use of scythes and other hand tools to mow grass and keep fuel loads down in sensitive habitats—like the River Park!

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