Community Corner
Grab and Go Kids Planner: March 2-6
Whale watching, rock climbing and a Spring hike— pick and choose from this week's array of events.
You're time-pressed and busy, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ grab and go planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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Where/When: Museum, 270 First Street West, Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
Why: Exhibits from Sonoma’s Bear Flag Revolution, artifacts of Miwok Indians and complete rooms furnished in the pioneer period. For kids of all ages fascinated by trains, there’s a ticket counter, telegraph keys, a brakeman’s lantern and other railroad objects (plus a caboose and railroad cars outside). "All aboard!"
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Price: Free
WHALE WATCHING ON SONOMA COAST
Where/When: Bodega Head, Bodega Bay, late February to March daylight hours. It's a pleasant hour-long drive from Sonoma.
Why: The northern migration of Gray wales makes them easy to spot this time of year. They come closer to shore during their journey, making it easier to see them as they surface, blow and dive. On weekends, docents are available to answer questions.
Price: Free
PARENT-CHILD INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING WORKSHOP
Where/When: 20872 Broadway, Sunday, March 6. First session: 1-2:30 p.m.; second session: 2:30-4 p.m.
Why: A great way to challenge kids and check out a new sport. The Presentation School partners with Professional Climbers International to provide this open rock climbing workshop. Climbing coach Patrick Smithson will instruct. Open to children ages 3-7, accompanied by a parent.
Price: $25 includes child and parent. Limited to 10 pairs per session. Reserve online.
TAKE A SPRING HIKE
Where/When: . Drive North on Highway 12, about 6.5 miles to the park entrance on the left side of the road; park is open every day, during daylight hours.
Why: An easy hike of 1.6 miles round trip: spring flowers, blue oaks sprawl over the hillside and a pond to sit by. There's even picnic tables for lunch. Good walking weather now, but it'll be hot by the summer.
Price: Free
FOR AFTER THE HIKE—WINE COUNTRY CHOCOLATES
Where/When: 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen. Open daily, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Why: A chocolate tasting room! Different chocolates and truffles to try. You deserve a treat after that hike.
Price: Free
Reminder for Parents of Older Kids: College night for high school juniors and parents: March 2, 6 p.m. at Sonoma Valley High School. Important information on college deadlines and entrance exams.
