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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.