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 world's most uplifting and cherished songs.
Cirque de Boheme - A Winter Circus for the Holidays
Through Dec. 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. Saturdays and Sundays
Historic Railroad Square Holiday Horse and Carriage Rides
Through Dec. 24
Take a cozy little jaunt with your loved ones while sipping hot apple cider.
Petaluma City of Lights Driving Tour
Through Dec. 31
Take a self-guided tour of beautifully decorated homes and businesses throughout Petaluma. Download the map on the Visit Petaluma website and look for the little red bells.
Holidays Along the Farm Trails
Through Jan. 1
Local farmers will open their barn doors and celebrate the holidays with visitors. Look for special treats and activities.
Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Holiday Open House
Dec. 1-2
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.
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.
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
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.
The Bay Area Made Holiday Market at The Barlow
Dec. 1
Discover locally made goods and meet the craftspeople that make them. Shop for apparel, accessories, jewelry, home goods, artisan food and drink, stationery, apothecary, and more.
Railroad Square Merchant Open House
Dec. 1
Spend the day in Railroad Square and enjoy old fashioned hospitality and good cheer in all the shops and delicious food and wine in one of the many popular restaurants.
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.
Guerneville Parade of Lights
Dec. 1
Holiday cheer abounds in Guerneville for this spirited event featuring colorful, creative, and brightly lit floats, marching contingents, horses, and other holiday themed entries.
Chanukah at the River and the Great Chanukah Gelt Drop
Dec. 2
Grand Menorah Lighting at the Petaluma River! Enjoy latkes, donuts, and chocolate "gelt," as well as crafts, face painting, music, and photos with a Life-Sized Dreidel.
Chanukah Festival
Dec. 2
Join in the fun of this Chanukah celebration with live music, the grand menorah lighting, hot latkes, gelt, and dreidels.
Hands-On Chanukah
Dec. 2
Celebrate Chanukah with dreidel spinning contests, marshmallow-dreidel decorating, menorah crafting, free gift raffle, and more. Get in free when you say Hands-On Chanukah!
Festival of Lights Holiday Event
Dec. 6
Osmosis presents gourmet hors d'oeuvres, fine wine, chocolates, unique holiday gifts, and live music. Peruse the self-care boutique and receive complimentary treatments.
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
The Tides Wharf Crab Feed
Dec. 7, 14
Enjoy chilled Dungeness crab with cocktail sauce, drawn butter, Tides mustard sauce, clam chowder, pasta, green salad, and french bread.
Christmas at the Mission
Dec. 8
The historic buildings 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. 8
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.
Santa Rosa Santa Run
Dec. 8
The Santa Rosa Santa Run brings a day of fun for the whole family with a 5k Run/Walk (timed) and Merry Mile (not timed), and a festive finish in Santa Rosa with cookies, milk, and music.
Blues, Jazz, S'mores and More
Dec. 15
Enjoy s'mores around the fire, live music, craft beer, and local wine, and view closeups of the moon and stars with oversized telescope (weather permitting)!
Making Merry
Dec. 15
Join SHED in holiday merriment with demonstrations, tastings, and classes throughout the day.
Happy Howl-idays!
Dec. 15
Celebrate the culmination of the Museum's Year of the Dog events by making a Peanuts-themed ornament just in time for the "howl-idays."
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.
Winter Solstice Sound Healing Ceremony
Dec. 21
A special team of healers and musicians are gathering on the Winter Solstice. Reserve ahead for an opportunity to have a deeper healing experience with sound therapy in an Enzyme Footbath.
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.!
New Year's Eve with Mrs. Cole Porter
Dec. 31
Join Cinnabar for a special performance of "Love, Linda: The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter." Enjoy Parisian desserts, specialty cocktails, and wine, and toast the New Year with champagne.
First Day Hike
Jan. 1
Start the new year off on the right foot with an eight mile hike. Designed for all fitness levels; guides can help you return to the park at any time. Enjoy the views at the top of the mountain.
The Wedding Expo
Jan. 19
Sonoma County's largest bridal show has over 150 local vendors. From food trucks to photo booths, find everything you need to make your wedding the day of your dreams.
Winter WINEland
Jan. 19-20
Celebrate the 27th Annual Winter WINEland for two glorious days along Wine Road - Northern Sonoma County. Meet winemakers and taste limited production wines.
Annual Chowder Day
Jan. 26
Enjoy a fun day in the Bodega Bay area sampling chowder at the numerous restaurants! Vote for the Best Chowder on the Sonoma Coast. This event sells out in advance.
