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Toscano Tea Coming Soon
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Toscano Kitchen & Dining Room - Join us for a cup of tea and a slice of history! Read more.
Docent Organization Quarterly Meeting – March 14, 2026
Next Docent Quarterly meeting will be March 14, 2026, at 10 am in the Barracks A/V room. Read more.
Volunteer Profile: “The Many Guises of Jerry Pozo”
This Member Profile written by Jenna Dolcini and Marie McNaughton, and published in the Sonoma Historian newsletter of the Sonoma County Historical Society, beautifully spotlights one of SPParks' most enthusiastic volunteer docents. Read more.
A Magical Evening at Holiday on the Northern Frontier
The staff at Sonoma State Historic Park (SHP) were thrilled to welcome our local community to Holiday on the Northern Frontier on a clear, cold evening in Sonoma on Dec. 13, 2025. More than 600 guests joined us throughout the night, with hundreds exploring our festively decorated historic buildings. Read more.
Victorian Crafts Workshop Brings Joy to Sonoma – Again!
Thank you once again to the hard working “elves” for volunteering at this very special event - one Sonoma Petaluma Parks, Inc. (SPParks) conducts as a gift to our community rather than a fundraiser. Read more.
Dia de los Muertos Movie Night Dazzles Sonoma
The Sonoma State Historic Park Barracks hosted another fabulous Día de los Muertos movie night Friday, October 24th, 2025 with our wonderful community partner, the La Luz Center. Luckily the weather cooperated, and 190 guests enjoyed watching the movie, The Book of Life, under the stars in the courtyard. Read more.
SPParks hosts Special “Adventure” Tour with Care Partners Initiative
On October 16, 2025, Special Tours coordinator Suzanne Berube gathered several docents and SPParks volunteers to host a group of Sonoma Valley residents with dementia and their caregivers at the Sonoma Barracks. The Care Partners Initiative organizes local community “Adventures” for its members each month. Read more.
Visitor’s Bureau is Newest Occupant of Toscano Hotel
The Sonoma Valley Visitor’s Bureau (SVVB) has moved into the Toscano Hotel at Sonoma State Historic Park, as part of a “Joint Powers Agreement” (JPA) between the City of Sonoma and CA Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Bay Area District. The first floor was professionally cleaned and the cages have been removed. ADA accessible thresholds were installed at the entrances facing Spain Street. Read more.
Fandango Dances Celebrate Autumn in Petaluma
The spirit of a rancho celebration was once again alive at the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park on a warm Saturday, September 20, 2025. This year’s festive FANDANGO, featuring Baile... Read more.
Nature & Community Fair Sparkles in the Casa Grande Plaza
California State Parks once again offered a wide array of fascinating exhibits in the annual Nature & Community Event on a steamy Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Local environmental and civic organizations, as well as State Parks and SPParks invited participation in environmental conservation, restoration, preservation and education. Thanks to Dave Duplantier and Sonoma SHP staff for hosting another successful community event. Read more.