In the Spotlight

Baker’s Square
Looking for a preschooler friendly restaurant with a "kid's eat free" night? Check out this review of Baker's Square.

ToddLearn Play School
A new "hot spot" for preschoolers in Rohnert Park offering parent participation play classes.

Mrs. Grossman's Paper Company
A wonderful sticker factory tour for sticker loving preschoolers!

Low Cost/Free Preschooler Activities in Santa Rosa

Baby on a Swing at a PlaygroundIf you are looking for low cost or free activities to do with your preschooler in or around Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, you've come to the right place. You should have no problem finding preschooler-friendly activities that won't leave your pockets empty. Listening to stories, discovering animals, learning about nature -- all of these free activities will inspire and excite your preschooler and keep their young minds active and curious. 


Featured Preschool Activities

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Have you always wanted to take your preschooler to the movies but have been worried about disturbing other movie goers or wasting your money if they can’t sit through the whole show? Well, North American Cinemas (3rd Street Cinemas, Airport Cinemas) is once again offering a Kid’s Summer Movie Series that allows you to share the fun and excitement of going to the movies without all the worry. Offering age appropriate movies at $3 per ticket makes it a great deal for a “test run.”

Fishing at Lake Ralphine
Lake Ralphine in Santa Rosa is a wonderful place to teach your preschooler how to fish. It is conveniently located and is stocked with trout, bluegill, catfish and bass. You can fish off the shore, various docks, the dam or even from a boat! Just don’t forget, all California Department of Fish and Game regulations apply.

Bennett Valley Golf Course – Santa Rosa
Normally you wouldn’t think of taking a preschooler to a golf course. But, Bennett Valley, being a public course, allows you the opportunity to enjoy a little time on the green with your preschooler – for FREE. You could bill it as a “daddy’s day out” and do a little putting, lunching and playing at the park.

More Featured Preschool Activities

Parents and Puppy Practice – Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Santa Rosa
Mommy and Me Mondays - Charles M. Schulz Museum
Tiny Tot Skate at Cal Skate – Rohnert Park
Lake Sonoma Visitor’s Center and Fish Hatchery
Visiting the Pacific Coast Air Museum
Camping at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa
The True Meaning of the Holidays in Santa Rosa
Sonoma Coast
Eldridge Farm - Sonoma Developmental Center
Preschool Story Time at the Library
Armstrong Woods State Reserve
Kidgits Kids Club at Coddingtown Mall

Featured Preschool Product

Deluxe Kid's Gardening Tool Set
Preschoolers love to play outside and they are curious about everything! Why not help them to explore the wonders of gardening with child size tools. These tools are very sturdy and will provide your preschooler with hours of gardening fun. Just add a little dirt and let the learning begin!

Around PreschoolRock.com

Eight Steps to a Preschool Yard Adventure
Plan an outdoor adventure to celebrate spring with your preschooler. A first swing on the swing for the season or a chance to play with neighborhood friends is just what a preschooler needs after being inside for the winter.

Preschool Indoor Adventure - Plan a Picnic
Is your preschooler ready for spring and restless with staying indoors? Plan an imaginative outing. Pack your preschooler's favoraite take along foods, and enjoy an indoor picnic! This make-believe adventure is sure to become a family tradition.

Seven Tips for Making Grocery Shopping Fun
Grocery shopping with your preschooler doesn't have to be a nightmare. You can actually have fun grocery shopping together. Don't go on one more grocery shopping trip until you've read these tips. You can enjoy grocery shopping with your preschooler. Read these seven tips for turning this household chore into quality time with your preschooler.