Here’s a list of Halloween-themed things on tap in Sonoma ?County.
SANTA ROSA, OCT. 29
Haunted library: The 20,600-square-foot “closed stacks” beneath Santa Rosa’s Central Library will be opened 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday for free public “Haunted Library Tours,” a revival of the scarier, cheesier haunted tours held in the 1990s. Tour guide Wade Wellman will maximize the spooky nature of the subterranean room while also providing good information, leaving every 15 minutes from the reference desk. Sign up at the library, 211 E St., or call 545-0831.
GUERNEVILLE, OCT. 31
Costume party: The River Theater’s annual Halloween bash is a full-on costume party with prizes, party favors, live music and laser light shows on the River 8 p.m. Friday at the theater, 16135 Main St. $30. 869-9022.
PENNGROVE, OCT. 31
Trainwreck Junction: Local band Trainwreck Junction performs for a Halloween party that includes a costume contest and prizes 8-11 p.m. at Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Highway. $8. 795-5118.
PETALUMA, OCT. 31
Salsa and ball: POST Wellness hosts an all-ages costume ball including a salsa dance lesson 7:30 p.m. Friday at 224A Weller St. $8-15. 292-8796. steppinoutdance.net.
PETALUMA, OCT. 31
Candy time: Trick-or-Treat Trail guides costumed kids ages 12 and under 3-5:30 p.m. Friday through downtown Petaluma. petalumadowntown.com.
RIO NIDO, OCT. 31
Dgiin performs: Celebrate Halloween with prizes for the best costumes and live music by local band Dgiin 6-10 p.m. Friday at Rio Nido Roadhouse, 14540 Canyon Two Road. $10. 869-0821.
ROHNERT PARK, OCT. 31
Dinner and music: The annual Halloween Party features drink specials, a costume contest a Cajun buffet dinner 6-8:30 p.m and live music by The Rotten Tomatoes 8 p.m. Friday at Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive. The dinner costs $15. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Blind Scream House is next door. 655-9472.
WINDSOR, OCT. 31
Halloween potluck: Bring your favorite dish to the Halloween potluck from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Windsor Senior Center, 9231 Foxwood Drive. Beverages provided; costumes welcome. Reservations at 838-1250.
WINDSOR, OCT. 31
Lions Club parade: Windsor Lions Club’s Halloween Parade begins 6 p.m. Friday in the Raley’s parking lot, 8852 Lakewood Drive. 838-4531. SONOMA, NOV. 1
Seasonal crafts: Día de Los Muertos provides face painting, sugar-skull decorating and tissue-paper crafts from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mission San Francisco Solano, 114 E. Spain St. $3, $2 ages 6-17, free 5 and under. Entry includes special altar display in the mission chapel and same-day admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to Sonoma Barracks, Toscano Hotel and General Vallejo’s home. 938-9560. parks.ca.gov.
SONOMA, NOV. 1
Bring photos of loved ones to the free public Dia de los Muertos celebration 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the Maloney Family Garden at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., and leave them on the 12-foot altar celebrating the lives of 75 Sonoma Valley people. 938-4626. sonomacommunitycenter.org.
WINDSOR, NOV. 1
Party and procession: La Fiesta para los Muertos features calavera face painting, Latin American food and refreshments, Aztec dancers, Windsor Bloco drum and dance, giant stick puppets and a candlelight procession from sunset to 10 p.m. Saturday on the Town Green, McClelland Drive and Market Street. Free. 217-1325. windsormuertos.org.
HEALDSBURG, NOV. 1-2
Honoring ancestors: The annual “El Día de los Muertos” presents altars, ceramics and visual artwork from Healdsburg High School’s MAYO Club and includes bilingual audio tours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Healdsburg Museum, 221 Matheson St. Free. The exhibit runs through Nov. 9; the museum is open Wednesday-Sunday. healdsburgmuseum.org.
SANTA ROSA, NOV. 1-2
Remembering loved ones: Observe Día de los Muertos, the traditional Mexican holiday to commemorate loved ones who have died, Saturday and Sunday in Old Courthouse Square. Free. All ages welcome; no alcohol permitted. santarosadiadelosmuertos.org.
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