There’s nothing like spending an afternoon at a carnival, especially if you’re attending it for a good cause. Remember how much fun you’d have at school fundraising carnivals when you were a kid? Now you can recreate that feeling at the Carnival for the Carousel Fund on Sept.19. There are plenty of Petaluma families in […]
Do you enjoy art? If your answer is "yes," you won't want to miss the 58th annual Art in the Park event in Petaluma. It's being held in Walnut Park, just a few minutes' drive from Capri Creek, making it a convenient spot to spend a few hours. Art in the Park is a free […]
If you love to cook, you probably have a pretty extensive spice collection. The right spice can truly make a meal, so it's important to have a variety of options on hand at all times. No matter where you buy your spices, it's safe to say you won't find a more comprehensive inventory of spices […]
How well do you think you know the bars, wineries, and restaurants in Petaluma? You may have a few favorite hot spots, but it can be hard to know about every eatery in a city that’s known for its culinary attractions. If you want to dig into the city’s culinary scene, you’ll have your chance […]
Maybe you like to unwind after a long day at work with a glass of wine, and you may even have a few choice bottles saved away in case you have a few guests over. If you'd like to learn more about wine, you're living in the perfect spot to delve deeply into wine culture, […]
2015 marks the eighth year that the Petaluma Music Festival has taken over the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, which are only about a 10-minute drive from Capri Creek. Like years past, this summer it brings both local and nationally renowned musicians to the festival stage, beginning with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday. Saturday is when most […]
For the last 29 years, Historic Downtown Petaluma transforms into a festive and fun shopping destination when the Great Summer Sidewalk Sale unfolds. This year it'll take place Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. More than 30 merchants will be offering as much as 80 percent off merchandise as well as coupons and free […]
McNear's Mystic Theatre first popped up on the Petaluma drama scene back in 1911, known then simply as The Mystic Theater. At the time, it played host to mostly Vaudeville shows. However, over the ensuing century, a lot has changed. For one thing, the theater underwent a major overhaul in the early '90s that expanded […]
A member of Petaluma’s historic downtown retail scene since 2008, Paperwhite specializes in elegant custom stationery and paper goods, but regular shoppers will tell you it's much more than that: it's also a one-stop gift shop catering to an array of recipients, from baby to hostess. A lap through the quaint and charming boutique reveals […]
Relying on milk and cream from Sonoma County dairy farms, Petaluma Creamery creates and serves natural, organic cheeses and made-from-scratch ice creams. If it's your first visit to this cheese shop-meets-cafe, locals will likely point to toward the cheese curds, available in 8-ounce or 5-pound packages, or the ice cream, always a favorite here. The […]