A Fun Family Day in Sonoma County
Do you have kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews? Or maybe you are just trying to reconnect with your inner child? Well, today we have compiled a list of kid-friendly activities to do in Sonoma country. From amusement parks to Redwoods and musical engagement, there is a lot to do with your family!
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Train town, Sonoma CA
California has a rich railroad history, so it should come to no surprise that Sooma county has its very own train amusement park. TrainTown was founded by Stanley L. Frank in 1958 and was first a table top train park; “TrainTown can best be thought of as a 10-acre elaborate table top railroad, which is outdoors and rideable; where sense of direction is lost, and best appreciated by the under sophisticated and over sophisticated.”
TrainTown is a model-accurate railroad; in addition to trains it also includes a beautiful carousel, a mine train roller coaster, and an airplane ride and even a petting zoo.
The cost for TrainTown– General admission to the park is free. For the rides, it is $9.75 per person, per ride
For more information visit their website! https://www.traintown.com
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Scandia, Rohnert Park CA
Mini golf, batting cages, race track, arcade and more? They really have it all. Scandia is a multi attraction play-center with much to offer. The location is almost completely outdoors, except for the arcade and dining area. Some fun family time with their 18-hole mini golf course, or you can cool down with their Blaster Boats, sure to get the whole family drenched and cooled off.
Once you’re ready for a break from the fun you can enjoy carnival style food including, pizza, hotdogs, nachos and funnel cake!
The cost for Scandia– Cost varies depending on the activity.
For more information visit their website! http://scandiafunland.com/index.php
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Snoopy Ice Rink and Museum, Santa Rosa CA.
If you have ever read the comics section of the newspaper, then you would know the most famous beagle and owner duo; Snoopy and Charlie Brown, of the Peanuts! The writer Charles Schultz was born in 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and moved to Sebastopol CA in 1958, and then Santa Rosa in 1969. The Peanuts were published in 2,600 papers in 75 countries. Schulz drew over 17,000 published Peanuts strips.
The playful beagle Snoopy is a household name. And he even has his own skating rink in Santa Rosa, Snoopy’s Home Ice. The rink offers lessons on how to skate and play ice hockey, but is also open to the public for open skate times.
The Charles M. Schulz museum is also a gem, holding memorabilia from his drawing table, to a garden and even original Peanuts comic strips! This plethora of information is interesting and fun for those of all ages.
The cost for general admission for Snoopy’s Home Ice–
Weekend & Holiday Schedule Sessions (3 hours)
Admission: $14.00
Child admission (11 & under) $12.00
Skate Rental $4.00Night Sessions (1.5 hours)
Admission: $10
Skate Rental: $2
Weekday Sessions (1.5 hours)
Admission: $8
Skate Rental: $2
For more information visit their website! https://www.snoopyshomeice.com
The cost for the Charles M. Schulz Museum–
Members: Free
Adults: $12
Seniors (age 65+ with ID) : $8
Students (valid student ID): $5
Youth (age 4-18): $5
Children (3 and under): Free
EBT Cardholders (with card; up to 4 people): $2
Military: $1 off admission
For more information visit their website! https://schulzmuseum.org/about-schulz/
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, Guerneville CA
If your family is more of a hiking outdoorsy type? Or if you’re trying to reconnect with nature, Armstrong Redwoods State Park is for you. This state park holds coastal redwoods that can stand over 200 feet tall and like 500-1,000 years old! The park does not allow camping but does offer self guided trails and locations to have a nice family picnic. Trails range from beginner and easy to more advanced, so there is something for all families!
The cost for Armstrong Redwoods–
Per vehicle: $10
Vehicles with a passenger aged 65+: $9
For more information visit their website! https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450
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Family Day at the Green Music Center, Rohnert Park CA
Music is for all ages, and that is why Family day at the Green Music Center is always a perfect day to spend with family. With food trucks, workshops, and performances with family friendly groups, you are sure to have a great time with your loved ones.
Play Marimba! is a non profit that brings the joy of music and the marimba to students. Weill hall will be performing and hosting a workshop for new and young music lovers. Their performances show the small yet mighty instrument and all it has to offer musically.
123 Andrés is one group that will be playing at this event. The duo is best known for their Grammy® Award-winning interactive shows. Their original music blends Spanish and English together to create an educational and fun experience that will have you dancing along.
The Cost for Family Day at the Green Music Center-
Free (ticket required)
For more information visit our website! https://gmc.sonoma.edu/free-family-day/
No matter what your family looks like, Sonoma County has a variety of fun things to do. So get out, explore and have fun!
Written by Liza Schoen
Liza Schoen is a 2024 graduate from Sonoma State University, with a B.A in Communications and Media studies with a minor in philosophy. She currently served as the Green Music Center Marketing Student Assistant (2024), as well as an usher (2022-2024) for Green Music Center shows and concerts.
