Upcoming Events
Monte Rio Revival
Join us on Friday, October 2nd from 5–9pm for the next Monte Rio Revival - a free, family-friendly celebration of the legacy and future of Monte Rio's unique historic downtown, once home to a bustling train station, an eight-story hotel, and dozens of local businesses.
This free community event will again transform the Park & Ride at the intersection of Moscow Road and Main Street into a vibrant celebration featuring live music, food vendors, and a local art market, including:
Musical duo Soph & Jake (Soph from the Okay Ultras) kicking things off, followed by The Barn Wreckers rocking us into the evening.
A return of “Stories Beneath the Trees” for kids, live painting, and lots of local artists and vendors including a vintage photo booth where you can take home a print from the evening.
Large-scale historic photos will continue to be displayed downtown, and an updated presentation of historic photos and videos from the Russian River Historical Society will be projected after dark. The event also includes open houses at locations like the Historical Society archive and the Monte Rio Fire Station.
This Revival is also a chance to look ahead. We'll share back what we've heard from the community idea walls at the first two events, and have a table for conversations about the future of Monte Rio's downtown corridor — where its boundaries should sit, how we activate and connect it, and how we continue to build a resilient community.
OctoberFest Supper Club
Octoberfest Fundraiser
Join Friends of Monte Rio for a festive Oktoberfest Supper Club fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, at the Monte Rio Community Center. Enjoy a delicious dinner by Chef Larry, beer and wine available for purchase, a raffle, music, and an evening of community.
Proceeds from the event will help support the Supper Club and ensure we can continue offering these community dinners.
Doors open at 5:30 PM, with dinner and festivities continuing until 8:30 PM. Tickets are $15 at the door, first come, first served.
Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos at the Monte Rio Community Center is a free, family-friendly celebration honoring loved ones who have passed. The event features a community ofrenda, traditional music , cultural activities for children, and a shared tamale meal. This year we have added a FREE photo booth, so come in costume! It is a joyful afternoon that celebrates Mexican traditions, remembers those we’ve lost, and brings the Monte Rio community together.
Russian River Pride Parade
🌈 Join Friends of Monte Rio at the Russian River Pride Parade! 🌈
Come celebrate love, community, and our wonderful Russian River! 💕🏳️🌈
We’d love to have you walk with Friends of Monte Rio in the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 19. Bring your rainbow spirit, your friends, and your biggest smile! Text Dee at 707-362-6221 if you would like to join us.
Everyone is welcome! 🌈✨
Film Night
The 1984 documentary The Times of Harvey Milk tells the inspiring and tragic story of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States.
🌈 Come celebrate with Friends of Monte Rio! 🌈
Join us at the Russian River Pride Parade on September 19 as we celebrate love, community, and the spirit of the Russian River!
Come walk with us, cheer us on, and show your support. https://www.russianriverpride.com/parade.php
Supper Club
Join us for a delicious community dinner featuring guest chefs, live music, and great company!
Game Night
Join us for a fun pot luck/game night. Games provided or bring your favorites
Vamos a Nadar
Vamos a Nadar is a bilingual water safety program designed to reduce drownings by teaching children and families how to stay safe around pools, rivers, and lakes. Since 2004, the program has reached thousands of Sonoma County children and adults.
Día de Muertos Celebration
We’re excited for our Día de Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 2, 1–4 PM at the Monte Rio Community Center! This special event brings our community together with music, food, art, and activities for all ages.
To make it happen, we need volunteers for setup, decorations, food service, kids’ activities, and cleanup. Even a couple of hours makes a big difference! Contact Fran if you would like to volunteer fran@friendsofmonterio.org
Estamos emocionados por nuestra Celebración del Día de Muertos el domingo 2 de noviembre, de 1 a 4 PM en el Centro Comunitario de Monte Rio! Este evento especial reúne a nuestra comunidad con música, comida, arte y actividades para todas las edades.
Para hacerlo posible, necesitamos voluntarios para la preparación, decoraciones, servicio de comida, actividades para niños y limpieza. ¡Incluso un par de horas hacen una gran diferencia! Comunícate con Fran si deseas ser voluntario: fran@friendsofmonterio.org
All Programs
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Join us for a joyous celebration of one of Mexico's most important holidays, Día de Muertos, which honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away.
Food! Music! Bring photos, art & mementos to add to the Ofrenda/Altar.
Contact Fran for further information.
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The hugely popular, recurring community dinner is back by popular demand.
The FoMR Supper Club brings guest chefs, local musicians and lower river residents together for an evening of good food, entertainment and community outreach.
Contact Fran for further information.
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5th ANNUAL COMING SUMMER 2025!
Live music, local food and community vendors, kids’ corner, hula hoopers, local characters…our biggest, annual event at the Monte Rio Amphitheater is not to be missed!
Contact Megan for further information.
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Contact Rhian for further information.
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Contact Rhian for further information.
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Contact Amanda for further information.
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Vamos a Nadar-Bilingual Swim Lessons for Kids; Water-Safety Training for Parents at the Rio Nido Pool
Water Safety/Swim Lessons in the Russian River at Monte RIo Beach
