Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Petaluma, CA. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and...
A fun, energetic, and interactive bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Come sing and dance while Mariela plays the guitar. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children,...
SatchVai Band ft. Joe Satriani & Steve Vai live at Fox Theater
Spotlight Sundays invites guests to an in-depth conversation about the future of fire through the lens of Indigenous fire practices. Corrina Gould of Sogorea Te’ Land Trust will lead a conversation with Jordan Reyes and Patty Franklin of Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance. The discussion will...
Alien Flora Painting Plants Beyond Earth Adults 21+ $45, Members get $10 off per ticket Buy Tickets Join us for an astronomically fun evening at Chabot Space & Science Center’s Paint & Sip Series! This instructor-guided painting workshop features a variety of space-themed designs, from mythic...
Beautiful 1941 Art Deco movie theater showing first-run films and hosting the California Independent Film Festival. A community landmark.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art is an art park on 217 acres in Napa Valley with a collection of over 1,600 iconic artworks from Northern California.
Join us for fun electronic music making studio sessions this winter. Ableton Live is a popular, professional level, music creation software. It comes pre-loaded with tons of sounds and digital instruments for you to play with and create your own music. Ableton Push music boards will also be...
Walk-through aquarium with 300-foot transparent tunnels, touch pools, and local Bay wildlife. Sharks, rays, jellyfish, and river otters.
Massive waterfront event space in a restored Ford assembly plant. Hosts concerts, food festivals, art shows, and community events.
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt For Dark Matter 25 minutes Ages 8 and up An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bangto its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints ofits existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who...
Join us for Gallery Chats, an opportunity to chat with and ask questions of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable OMCA Facilitators.
12 minutes, all ages. Telescopes built to detect electromagnetic waves, like visible light, infrared, radio waves, and other forms, give us the ability to see objects and events at great distances in the universe, and far back in time. Today, a new type of instrument, the “gravity wave telescope”,..
Drum and Sing and make some music with Megan Dey-Toth of Little Oak Family Music Join us every Wednesday at 2 p.m. for drop-in programs for kids! Every Wednesday either get creative with arts and crafts or enjoy a spectacular performance or special guest! On fifth Wednesdays there will be a special.
Home of conservationist John Muir with guided tours of the Victorian mansion, orchards, and the 325-acre Mt. Wanda hiking area.
On the last Monday of the month, enjoy stories, crafts, and activities designed for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. This month, hop into summer with hands-on nature and garden crafts. Stamp a polka-dot snail, blow a blooming bubble garden, and fingerpaint a fantastic frog.
"Once Upon a Line" Artist couple Prartho Sereno & Dennis Ludlow explore storytelling through drawings and paintings that don't take themselves too seriously. Their art can be viewed anytime during library hours from April 3 through April 28. Reception & Poetry Reading (in honor of National Poetry...
Save the Date Saturday, April 25, 2026 6:00-10:00PM Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, California Join us for an inspiring evening under the stars to benefit Chabot Space & Science Center. Celebrate 25 years of discovery and innovation on Skyline Boulevard, honor our 2026 Champion of Science,..
Downtown plaza hosting a summer concert series, Thursday farmers market, and seasonal events. Surrounded by restaurants and shops.
The museum is a collection of collections. We have wind up and battery toys, game boards, but also over 100 mechanical banks, patent models, still banks, salesman samples and space toys. We invite you to visit our museum and browse among interesting objects from the past.
The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. The reference library supports the archives and museu
Electric railway museum with vintage streetcar and interurban rides through the Montezuma Hills. Indoor exhibits and restored historic railcars.
UC Berkeley science center with hands-on exhibits, planetarium, outdoor science park, and panoramic Bay views. All ages.
Beautiful community park with playground, picnic areas, bocce courts, and bandshell hosting free summer concerts. Adjacent to the bike trail.
Restored WWII Victory ship open for tours. One of only three Victory ships remaining. Docent-led tours of engine room and bridge.
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a Chinese Brush Painting class and paint flowers and fruits with lucky meanings. Pauline Tsui will lead a small class of adults and seniors in this ancient art form at Claremont Branch Library. Space is limited and registration is...
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?”
The Greek Theatre is an iconic 8,500-seat outdoor amphitheatre on the UC Berkeley campus, hosting major concerts from April through October.
Former federal prison on an island in the Bay. Audio tour of the cellhouse, gardens, and history. Ferry from Pier 33. Book weeks ahead.
Do you work better with some background music? Looking for a space to work or study in community? Join us in the North Branch community meeting room April 23!
The Garden by Tannery Bend Beerworks is an indoor/outdoor beer garden and full-service restaurant with beers on 20 tap and an extensive cocktail list. This classic brick building is an exciting addition to the new life of Downtown Napa’s WEST END district. First Street just got one block longer!...
California's third state capitol building (1853-1854). Restored with period furnishings. Free admission.
Adults 21+ are invited to learn the basics of drawing letters by hand with a fine liner to create two hand-lettered projects of their own while sipping local wine from Longboard Vineyards. Advance registration required.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 70,066-N.S., it is the policy of the City to avoid scheduling meetings of City Legislative Bodies (City Council, Commissions and Boards, Council Policy Committees, Task Forces) on religious holidays that incorporate significant work restrictions. City legislative bodies...
African American Museum & Library At Oakland is a public branch library in Oakland, CA. Open 2,139 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 3,000 square feet.
Preserved 1850s farmstead with historic house tours, Glass House museum, farm animals, and seasonal events. Free admission to grounds.
Home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill. Free guided tours of his house, Tao House, with shuttle from downtown Danville.
