This event is in the past.It took place on May 9, 2026 at Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park.










Step into 1840s Mexican California as costumed volunteers bring history to life with skits, traditional crafts like candle-making and basket weaving, and encounters with vaqueros and tradespeople. A hands-on day where kids can dip candles, churn butter, and earn Junior Ranger badges while exploring a historic adobe ranch house.
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Petaluma Living History Day










Step into 1840s Mexican California as costumed volunteers bring history to life with skits, traditional crafts like candle-making and basket weaving, and encounters with vaqueros and tradespeople. A hands-on day where kids can dip candles, churn butter, and earn Junior Ranger badges while exploring a historic adobe ranch house.
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