Our family day programs are created specifically for families with children 12 and under. Young explorers will discover the wonders of our solar system through hands-on activities, interactive learning, and plenty of outdoor excitement! Advanced tickets are required. Purchase tickets at rfo.simpletix.com. There must be at least one adult chaperone per family. Adults $12.00, youth $8.00.
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Guided forest bathing walk at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park’s White Barn, led by ANFT practitioners, offers sensory immersion and stress‑relief techniques; $20, free with qualifying Park Rx.
Los Colores de Octubre at Jack London State Historic Park offers paper picado, Mexican food, Day of the Dead crafts, wildlife displays, and costume‑based candy giveaways, all ages.
Volunteer‑led tour explores Asian and California native sections of Sonoma Botanical Garden (Quarryhill), free for members and included with admission for non‑members.
Astronomers narrate eerie nebulae and vampire stars while telescopes reveal the Moon, planets and distant galaxies at Robert Ferguson Observatory, costumes and treats included, all ages.
Young Astronomers Virtual Meeting (Robert Ferguson Observatory) — Virtual gathering for ages 9–15 exploring space topics, connecting with peers; contact youngastronomers@rfo.org for details.
Open telescopes at dusk with presentations, docents available, at Robert Ferguson Observatory; tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth 6–12, free under 5, for ages 12‑under and 18+.
Fine wine tasting from Landmark Vineyards and guided telescope viewing of planets, star clusters, and galaxies at Robert Ferguson Observatory, with astronomy talks, 21+.
Solar Observing (East Wing of the Robert Ferguson Observatory, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park) — View the Sun through neutral‑density, hydrogen‑alpha, and calcium‑K filters with volunteer guides; free, donations appreciated.
High school volunteers guide tweens through visual presentations on atmospheric layers and rocket design, then lead hands‑on art‑and‑science activities at Morgan Hill Library, ages 8–12.
