It's time to #GatherInSonoma
It's December and Sonoma County's hospitality businesses are providing guests with a world-class welcome and unforgettable experiences this holiday season.

Visitors can't help but get in the mood for the holidays with our cozy tasting rooms and gorgeous décor. Lambert Ridge, Red Car Wine, and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards are decked out in holiday cheer. The winter lights are shining in the Sonoma Plaza; the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove is thriving on the Windsor Town Green; and a massive Christmas tree beckons guests to visit, shop, and play in Santa Rosa's Old Courthouse Square.

We encourage everyone to continue to support Sonoma County by sipping and gifting Sonoma County wines this holiday season. #SipSonoma

And if wine isn't your thing, there are plenty of one-of-a-kind gifts to discover from Sonoma County's artisans and makers.  Choose from pottery; artwork; clothing; hand-crafted spirits, ciders, beer, cheeses, and other food items; or even take a class to learn how to make it yourself.

Calendar highlights for the next couple months are listed below, and you can view the complete calendar at sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events.

Many thanks for sharing the Sonoma County you know and love with our visitors, and encouraging everyone to #GatherInSonoma during this special time.

Cheers,
Tina Luster
Sonoma County Tourism
tluster@sonomacounty.com
Holidays Along the Farm Trails
Through December
The perfect outing for friends and family to shop farm stands for the ingredients for holiday meals, find the perfect Christmas tree, make gifts at DIY workshops, and so much more.
Various Locations, Sebastopol | farmtrails.org
 
Holidays in Healdsburg Tour
Through December
Sip, Savor & Shop on the daily Holidays in Healdsburg tour. Stop at boutique wineries and food venues. Tours can be designed to be family friendly.
Healdsburg Plaza Gazebo, Healdsburg | winecountrywalkingtours.com
 
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove
Through December
Open through New Year's Day with more than 200 decorated trees, holiday music, rainbow icicle lights, and snowfall at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Kick off is Thursday, Dec. 5 at the annual Town of Windsor Holiday Celebration.
Windsor Town Green, Windsor | people4parkswindsor.org
 
Transcendence's Broadway Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 6-8
A seasonal celebration for all ages with holiday favorites, dance numbers, Broadway show tunes, and modern twists on some of the world's most uplifting and cherished songs.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa | transcendencetheatre.org
 
Korbel Holiday Shopping Spree
Dec. 6-8
Get your holiday shopping done with great discounts throughout the Korbel wine shop. Holiday cheer will be in full swing with carolers singing and complimentary cider and cookies.
Korbel Winery, Guerneville |   korbel.com
 
Lighting of the Snowmen
Dec. 7
Hundreds of vintage snowmen are arranged into a creative scene each year. Enjoy live music, kid's activities, and wine, beer, and spirits tasting.
Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma | cornerstonesonoma.com
 
Cotati Shop & Stroll 2019
Dec. 7
Take a carriage ride, see Santa, and shop from artisan vendors for the holidays. Live music on the main stage; food, beer, wine, and mimosas available for purchase.
Downtown Cotati, Cotati |   cotati.org
 
Native Art Holiday Celebration
Dec. 7
Local Native artists will be showcasing their works of art and beadwork. The museum store will be open and featuring a fabulous holiday sale.
California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, Santa Rosa | cimcc.org
 
Guerneville Holiday Parade of Lights
Dec. 7
Join in small town holiday fun on the Russian River, with festively lit cars, trucks, tractors, and floats parading down Main Street.
Downtown Guerneville, Guerneville |   russianriver.com
 
Dec. 8
Make an edible dreidel, a sun catcher, or a Chanukah candle, and enjoy stories and a live performance by Diana Shmiana. For families with young children, ages preschool-2nd grade.
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa | jewishfed.org
 
Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair
Dec. 7-8
This festive shopping experience features quality, hand-crafted holiday decor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, and more. Ride Rosie the Trolley for free to and from the Luther Burbank Gardens Holiday Open House!
Finley Community Center, Santa Rosa | srcity.org/2176/Handmade-Holiday-Crafts-Fair
 
Luther Burbank Gardens Holiday Open House
Dec. 7-8
The historic home and gardens of Luther Burbank are decked out in old-fashioned holiday finery. Visit with Santa; enjoy music, refreshments, and cookies; and browse in the shop.
Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Santa Rosa | lutherburbank.org
 
Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire
Dec. 7-8
More than 35 local and regional artists are featured and there are foods and baked goods to enjoy. Santa Claus will pay a visit and carols will be sung.
Occidental Community Center, Occidental | occidental-ca.org
 
Dickens Dinners
Dec. 7-22
Celebrate the holidays in festive Victorian style. Carolers dressed in period clothing wander the dining rooms, singing. Enjoy a five-course celebration of holiday traditions, paired with wines.
Madrona Manor, Healdsburg | madronamanor.com
 
Santa Fly-In
Dec. 14
Santa Claus will fly in on a helicopter to visit with kids! Children can enjoy lots of fun activities and everyone gets a chance to get up close to selected aircraft and peek inside.
Pacific Coast Air Museum, Santa Rosa | pacificcoastairmuseum.org
 
Clucktown Collective Holiday Market
Dec. 14
A collection of vendors that showcase local, unique, vintage, and one-of-a-kind products. Goods range from heirloom spun cotton ornaments to botanical body care.
The Bank Hub, Petaluma | clucktowncollective.com
 
Cazadero Holiday Parade
Dec. 14
Celebrate the holidays in Cazadero, shaded by towering redwoods. The holiday parade starts at noon, Santa will visit, and the Russian River Historical Society will give a presentation.
Cazadero General Store, Cazadero | russianriverhistory.org
 
Holiday Market at Chimera
Dec. 14
Chimera is hosting a Holiday Market featuring art, jewelry, crafts, and handmade goods by local artists. Enjoy some holiday treats and fun activities.
Chimera Arts and Maker Space, Sebastopol | chimeraarts.org
 
Holidays on the Northern Frontier
Dec. 14
Sonoma State Historic Park's festive, traditional holiday event has family-friendly activities throughout the historic park in downtown Sonoma. The gift store is stocked with holiday merchandise.
Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma | sonomaparks.org
 
Holly Jolly Pops
Dec. 15
Singing Santas, dancing elves, parading toy soldiers, the Santa Rosa Symphony Symphonic Chorus, Roustabout Theater, and vocalists Clairdee and Ned Rifken.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa | lutherburbankcenter.org
 
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
Dec. 15
Together with special guests and live musicians, more than 150 men of the Chorus will sing and dance their way into your hearts with some zany holiday antics and traditional carols.
Green Music Center, Rohnert Park | gmc.sonoma.edu
 
Penngrove Holiday Light Parade
Dec. 15
Watch tractors, trucks, big rigs, and little rigs light up the town. Local merchants will serve soup, pizza, hot cider, and street food to keep you warm.
Holiday Light Parade, Penngrove | penngrovesocialfiremen.org
 
Winter Solstice Kayak & Hike Tour
Dec. 21
Join this outdoor celebration of the Winter Solstice, featuring nature based meditation, discussion of the history of the area, sightings of harbor seals, and a Goat Rock beach walk.
Water Treks EcoTours, Jenner | watertreks.com
 
Chanukah Festival
Dec. 22
Celebrate Chanukah with live music, latkes, kosher concessions, dreidels, and more!
Montgomery Village Shopping Center, Santa Rosa | mvshops.com
 
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Dec. 23
Ring in the holidays with world-class artists, over 200 dazzling costumes, stunning sets, towering puppets, and soaring birds, at this acclaimed Christmas extravaganza.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa | lutherburbankcenter.org
 
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year with hands-on crafts for kids, Santa Rosa's only Up-Down and Baby Balloon Drops at noon, and a celebratory toast with root beer at noon and 3:00 p.m.
Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa | schulzmuseum.org
 
Santa Rosa's Countdown Downtown
Dec. 31
Join Santa Rosa out in middle of everything - Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa - for the biggest New Year's Eve Celebration in Sonoma County, featuring two coast countdowns.
Downtown, Santa Rosa | SantaRosaCountdown.com
 
New Year's Eve on Broadway
Dec. 31
Cinnabar Theater presents a special performance of "The World Goes 'Round" with desserts and champagne. Enjoy razzle-dazzle, famous melodies, hilarious lyrics, and all that jazz.
Cinnabar Theater, Petaluma | cinnabartheater.com/
 
Santa Rosa Symphony: Shadows and Sunshine
Jan. 11-13
Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong presents American composer Missy Mazzoli's Sinfonia and Brahms' Symphony No. 2. Violinist Simone Porter will play Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D minor.
Green Music Center, Rohnert Park | srsymphony.org
 
Winter Wineland
Jan. 18-19
Meet winemakers, taste limited production wines, new releases, or library wines. Tickets include wine tasting at all participating wineries for the weekend.
Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County, Healdsburg | wineroad.com
 
Bodega Bay Chowder Day
Jan. 25
Local restaurants cook up their best chowder. Ticket holders receive a map in advance to plan their tasting tour. Two tasting times: 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Various Bodega Bay Locations, Bodega Bay | visitbodegabayca.com
 
Peter and the Wolf Santa Rosa Symphony Family Concert
Jan. 26
The irresistible music of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf captures the imagination of young and old as Peter and his friends -- the bird, the duck and the cat -- are confronted by the wolf.
Green Music Center, Rohnert Park | srsymphony.org 

Of course, these are just a few highlights of the hundreds of  events scheduled in Sonoma County in the next two months. For the full list, please go to sonomacounty.com/events. Check back, as it is updated daily by the wonderful Jen. 
Bodega Bay Area Chamber
 
Bohemian Connection
707-874-9407
 
Cloverdale Chamber & Visitors Center 
707-894-4470
126 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale
 
Cotati Chamber and Visitors Center
www.cotati.org
707-795-5508
216 E. School St., Cotati
 
Forestville Chamber
www.forestvillechamber.org
707-887-1111
6652 Front St., Forestville
 
Fort Ross State Historic Park Visitors Center and Museum
fortross.org
707-847-3437
19005 Highway 1, Jenner
 
Geyserville Chamber
www.geyservillecc.com
707-276-6067
Geyserville
 
Healdsburg Chamber
& Visitors Bureau
www.healdsburg.com
707-433-6935
217 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
 
Hispanic Chamber
www.hcc-sc.org
707-575-3648
3033 Cleveland Ave., Ste. 306, Santa Rosa
 
Jenner Visitors Center
www.stewardscr.org
707-865-9757
10439 Highway 1, Jenner
 
Lake Sonoma Visitors Center & Fish Hatchery
www.spn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/LakeSonoma.aspx
3333 Skaggs Springs Road, Geyserville
 
Mark West Area Chamber
& Visitors Center
www.markwest.org
707-578-7975
office@markwest.org 
4787 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa
 
Monte Rio Chamber
www.monterio.org
707-865-1533
20406 Church St., Monte Rio
 
North Bay Black Chamber
www.nbbcc.org
707-838-7608
Santa Rosa
 
Petaluma Area Chamber
www.petalumachamber.com
707-762-2785
6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite B-11, Petaluma
 
Petaluma Visitors Program
www.visitpetaluma.com
707-769-0429
210 Lakeville St./Hwy. 116, Petaluma
 
Redwood Coast Chamber & CVB
www.redwoodcoastchamber.com
707-884-1080
39150 South Highway 1, Unit 4
Gualala
 
Rohnert Park Chamber
www.rohnertparkchamber.org
707-584-1415
info@rohnertparkchamber.org
101 Golf Course Drive, Ste. C7, Rohnert Park

Russian River Chamber & Visitor Center
707-869-9000
877-644-9001
16209 1st St., Guerneville
 
Russian River Visitor Center at Korbel
707-869-4096
13250 River Road, Guerneville
 
Santa Rosa Metro Chamber
www.santarosametrochamber.com
707-545-1414
50 Old Courthouse Square, Ste. 110, Santa Rosa
 
Visit Santa Rosa & California Welcome Center
www.visitsantarosa.com
707-577-8674
9 4th St., Santa Rosa
 
Sebastopol Area Chamber & Visitors Center
www.sebastopol.org
707-823-3032
chamber@sebastopol.org
265 S. Main St., Sebastopol
 
Sonoma Coast Visitors Center
www.visitbodegabayca.com
707-377-4459
913 Coast Highway 1, Bodega Bay
 
Sonoma Valley Chamber
www.sonomachamber.org 
707-996-1033
651 Broadway, #A, Sonoma
 
Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
www.sonomavalley.com
707-996-1090
453 1st St. E., Sonoma
 
Windsor Chamber & Visitors Center
www.windsorchamber.com
707-838-7285
info@windsorchamber.com
9001 Windsor Road,  Windsor