B.R. Cohn Sonoma Extra Virgin Festival
Nov. 3
Spend the day enjoying live music, delicious food, your favorite B.R. Cohn wines, along with cooking demonstrations, olive harvest, and more.
Salmon Creek ArtWalk Open Studios
Nov. 3-4
Wander the picturesque village of Salmon Creek by the beach, where local artists will be exhibiting work in open studios.
Wine and Food Affair
Nov. 3-4
Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County's annual premier event is a full weekend of wine and food pairings in the Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River Valleys.
Veterans Day Parade and Flyover
Nov. 11
The largest Veteran's Day Parade north of the Golden Gate. Huey helicopters, tanks, and more than 100 entries fill the parade with plenty of pomp and circumstance.
Year of the Dog and Thanksgiving Feast with Snoopy
Nov. 17
Enjoy and help prepare a re-creation of Snoopy's Thanksgiving meal of toast, popcorn, and jelly beans, along with hands-on crafts, and more.
Lighting of Historic Sonoma Plaza
Nov. 17
Lights fill the historic Sonoma Plaza and visitors can enjoy music, holiday treats, and a Broadway holiday tribute by the acclaimed Transcendence Theatre Company.
Winterblast!
Nov. 17
The SOFA art district's largest open studio event of the year features the SOFA PARADE, street performers, live music, fire dancers, and more.
Giving Thanks at the Homestead
Nov. 18
Give thanks with a repast, libations, music, a planting experience, and more at the 5th annual gathering and guided grounds tour of a 1915 homestead.
Healdsburg Turkey Trot
Nov. 22
Round up the family and head to downtown Healdsburg on Thanksgiving morning for a 5K run/walk through Healdsburg Open Space Preserve.
Winter Lights
Nov. 23
Downtown Santa Rosa's annual tree lighting event brings the community together to celebrate the holidays with activities for all ages.
Thanksgiving Day in Bodega Bay
Nov. 22
Chef Luca's Happy Thanksgiving is a generous cornucopia of delicious abundance from the land and sea. Thanksgiving Dinner is served from 1 p.m. to 8 pm.
Thanksgiving on the Sonoma Serengeti
Nov. 22
Dine among the giraffes, cheetas, and lemurs, and other animals! Join Safari West for a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast served with a touch of Africa.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Nov. 23
Be transported to the golden age of entertainment by jaw-dropping magic, breathtaking circus acts, and the most angelic voices singing your favorite Christmas carols.
Alexander Valley Black Friday Open House
Nov. 23
Six wineries in the renowned Alexander Valley open their doors for a day of wine tasting, food pairings, and sales on your favorite wines and unique wine country gifts.
Cirque de Boheme - A Winter Circus for the Holidays
Nov. 23-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16.
Based on the French tradition of a 1920s Circus, Cirque de Boheme transports audiences back in time for an hour of mystery and entertainment in their charming old-fashioned tent.
Scandinavian Christmas
Nov. 23-25
West Wines tasting room is bedecked in Swedish holiday decorations. Celebrate with traditional Glogg (a warm, spiced wine), cookies, special gift options, and great wine.
Gualala Arts Festival of Trees
Nov. 23-24
A cozy, cheerful event for the whole family. Keep an eye out for Santa while perusing a fantastic variety of goods by artists and food artisans, ornate Christmas trees, and much more.
Geyserville Tree Lighting and Tractor Parade
Nov. 24
Enjoy caroling, warm winter fare, and a visit from Santa along with a tree lighting. The parade will begin at about 6:30 p.m.
Santa's Riverboat Arrival
Nov. 24
When Santa comes to Petaluma, he leaves his sleigh at home. Instead, he and Mrs. Claus sail up the Petaluma River on a tugboat to the cheers of hundreds of excited children.
Transcendence's Broadway Holiday Spectacular
Nov. 30-Dec. 2
A holiday celebration for all ages, with Broadway performers singing showstoppers, holiday favorites, and modern twists on some of the worlds most uplifting and cherished songs.
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Holiday Open House
Dec. 1-2
Experience a charming reminder of bygone days. Burbank's home is decked out in Victorian holiday finery. See the latest exhibit, enjoy music and refreshments, and shop for unique items.
Free rides on Rosie the Trolley to and from the Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center.
Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair
Dec. 1-2
This festive shopping experience features over 80 local artists. Shop for quality, hand-crafted holiday decor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, and more. Free rides on Rosie the Trolley to and from Luther Burbank Home and Gardens.
Lighting of the Snowmen
Dec. 1
See what the snowmen are up to this year! Live music and entertainment, photos with Santa, and the lighting of the snowmen. The display will be on view through December.
Petaluma Downtown Holiday Open House
Dec. 1
Join merchants in the walkable historic district for fun and festivities including carolers, horse and carriage rides, face painting, hot cider, and much more!
Monte Rio Holiday Wonderland Craft Faire
Dec. 1-2
Shop for locally made gifts and enjoy comfort food and a festive atmosphere along the Russian River. You'll find jewelry, home decor, candles, art of all mediums, and more!
Monte Rio Community Center,
Monte Rio |
mrrpd.org
Chanukah Festival
Dec. 2
Join in the fun of this Chanukah celebration with live music, the grand menorah lighting, hot latkes, gelt, and dreidels.
Windsor Holiday Celebration
Dec. 6
Enjoy a tree lighting, wagon rides, train rides, holiday crafts, cookie decorating, live entertainment, photos with Santa, and the opening of the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove.
Cotati Tree Lighting
Dec. 7
Celebrate the season with the Cotati community at their annual tree lighting event. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and keep an eye out for special guests who the kids can visit with.
Korbel Holiday Shopping Spree Weekend
Dec. 7-9
Do some early Christmas shopping and stock up on bubbly for the holidays! Christmas Carolers will be ringing in the season and Santa Claus will be stopping by.
Korbel Champagne Cellars,
Guerneville |
korbel.com
Christmas at the Mission
Dec. 8
Las Posadas pageants take place in the chapel of the Mission San Francisco de Solano in Sonoma, and the park's historic buildings will feature living history demonstrations, refreshments, crafts, and Santa Claus.
Occidental Holiday Crafts Faire
Dec. 8-9
Over 35 local and regional artists will be highlighted and there will be chances to win special gift packages including art, wine, jewelry, and other handmade crafts throughout the weekend.
Santa Claus Helicopter Fly-In
Dec. 15
Don't miss Santa Claus flying in to the Pacific Coast Air Museum in a shiny turbo-powered "sleigh!" Check out the museum's vintage aircraft and enjoy the festivities.
Holiday Crafterino
Dec. 16
Find something for everyone on your holiday gift list! Browse the best in local handmade crafts and gifts and enjoy cheer and goodwill.
Winter Solstice Meditative Walk
Dec. 21
Share a moment of quiet, reflective gratitude on the evening of the solstice. SHED's upstairs grange will be set up with a spiral walk. Enjoy hot cider as candles illuminate the grange.
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!
Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year with Snoopy, hands-on crafts for kids, and Santa Rosa's only Up-Down and Baby Balloon Drops at noon, and root beer toasts at noon and 3:00 p.m.!
Of course, this is just a short summary of a few highlights of the more than 350
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.
