Sonoma Ecology Center’s annual Harvest Festival is a joyful, family-friendly gathering that brings the community together in one of Sonoma’s most beloved green spaces. The Harvest Festival is held at Sonoma Garden Park, a community garden and public oasis just a few minutes from downtown Sonoma, stewarded by Sonoma Ecology Center. The festival features a full day of local music, hands-on workshops, kid-friendly activities and farm games, delicious local food and beverages, a pickle-making competition, and immersive nature experiences for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at 19996 7th St. E, Sonoma, the event is free. Find the full schedule of events and register for activities as necessary at sonomaecologycenter.org/events.