Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petaluma, CA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Petaluma, California, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, History Museums, Specialty Shops and Hiking Trails.
  • From Helen Putnam Park to Shollenberger Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petaluma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bodega Bay, Novato, San Rafael and Vallejo.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
7.6 Miles
62% 21 votes
Music Venue Sonoma State University, 1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Green Music Center is a world-class performing arts complex located on the campus of Sonoma State University. The Center consists of multiple performance venues, a music education wing, sprawling outdoor spaces and an on-site restaurant.
7.7 Miles
86% 14 votes
Music Venue 1801 E Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Also known as the Green Music Center, Weill Hall at Sonoma State University is a music performance venue that hosts a wide array of musical and cultural events, ranging from pop music concerts to film series.
8.0 Miles
100% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 885 Sutro Avenue, Novato, CA 94947 MoreLess Info
At Morning Star Farm, visitors can learn how to ride horses in both English and Western riding styles. The farm hosts several horseback riding camps, including summer camps, jumping camps, and Western camps.
8.1 Miles
83% 18 votes
Disc Golf 3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 MoreLess Info
The Stafford Lake Disc Golf Course is a professional disc golf course that doesn't allow dogs. Wildlife that can be seen at the park include deer, geese, ground squirrels, wild turkey, vultures, and hawks.
8.1 Miles
79% 14 votes
Parks Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Covering 139 acres, Stafford Lake County Park offers fishing, picnicking, playground, disc golf, volleyball and horseshoe courts. This lakeside park is also home to large-scale events such as musical performances and festivals.
8.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hobby Shops 305 Southwest Blvd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
The Slot Car Raceway is a 4000-sqft shop that contains the Tesstarossa scale track that was created by Gary Gerding. The shop also features two restrooms and a pit space for viewers to watch races.
8.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Binford Road, Novato, CA 94945 MoreLess Info
Located on 522 scenic acres, Rush Creek is a nature preserve filled with a variety of unique plants and animals. Visitors to the preserve commonly enjoy bird watching, hiking, or horseback riding through the preserve's nature trails.
8.2 Miles
83% 18 votes
Scenic Drives 5000 Pressley Road, Rohnert Park, CA MoreLess Info
There are tall stands of oaks and rolling grasslands with Crane Creek flowing right through the middle of the 128 acres of Crane Creek Regional Park. The park features a disc golf course and hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
8.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 2200 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947 MoreLess Info
Located on a former village of a Miwok tribe, Miwok Museum depicts the culture and history of the tribe with artifacts like baskets, instruments, and tools. The museum hosts workshops and demonstrations for Native American crafts.
8.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks 5301 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 MoreLess Info
Sunrise Park is a nine acre park featuring lighted soccer and baseball fields. The park also offers a lighted basketball court, tennis courts, picnic areas, a playground, and public restrooms.
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