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November 18, 2024

Fun Things to Do in Santa Rosa with Kids During the Holiday Season

In this guide, we spotlight some of our favorite annual holiday events for kids and families in Santa Rosa!

May 7, 2024

COMPOST HUB: Zero Waste Sonoma

The Children's Museum is excited to partner with Zero Waste Sonoma as a free Compost Hub for the community. Compost is usually delivered in bulk, and residents are asked to…

A group of children in Halloween costumes sitting at a kitchen table doing arts and crafts activities for kids

October 10, 2023

Fun Halloween Arts and Crafts Activities for Kids

This spooky season, we’ve compiled a list of fun Halloween-themed arts and crafts activities for kids! These spooktacular projects are sure to add a touch of magic to your Halloween…

Latin American dancers performing at the annual Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County.

September 14, 2023

Fun Kids Activities and Facts to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

In this blog post, we list some fun kids' activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month that you can do at home! We will also highlight the history of Hispanic Heritage…

A child playing at a Sensory Friendly Events in Santa Rosa at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County

June 21, 2023

What Are Sensory Friendly Events at the Children’s Museum?

At the Children's Museum, we offer sensory friendly events designed to provide greater accessibility to our guests and ensure every child has the opportunity to experience the wonders of learning…

A young child wearing a conductor's hat admiring a model train display at the Great Train Days event at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County

June 30, 2022

All Aboard For the Children’s Museum Two Day Event

The Great Train Days takes place July 9th and 10th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County. Hitch a ride on the full-scale Live Steamer’s…

A little girl smiling and playing with soap bubbles outside with grass and trees in the background

June 14, 2022

Amazing Bubble Science Facts for Kids of all Ages

Bubbles aren’t just tons of fun to play with, they also provide children of all ages an opportunity to learn about a variety of scientific concepts. Read on to learn…

May 28, 2022

LISTEN: Children’s Museum CEO Speaks on KZST Radio Show

CEO and founder of the Children's Museum of Sonoma County, Collette Michaud, was a recent guest on KZST's 'Sonoma County's Talking' radio show.

A family of hikers, three adults and one child on a man's shoulders reading a map hiking through the forest

May 25, 2022

8 Outdoor Activities in Sonoma County for Families

If you’re looking for some fun places to enjoy a day outdoors with your family, this guide is for you! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to…

S.T.E.A.M Room

Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.

S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.

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