Celebrating the Holidays in Sonoma County

'Tis the magical holiday season in Sonoma County

It may not snow in Sonoma County, but the region becomes its own special winter wonderland as the holidays approach. Don’t miss the magic. And make sure to share it with others!

Give the gift of Sonoma County with a wine (or beer, spirits, or cheese) club membership. Buy a restaurant gift certificate. Book a future hotel stay. Or, get a taste of Sonoma County by purchasing any number of locally made products like honey, lavender, candles, soap, and more.

Explore more below, and discover what makes the holiday season bright in Sonoma County, where Life Opens Up.

Holiday Events

Santa Sightings

Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

Celebrate the holidays and join us at The Village for photos with Santa happening on weekends from Saturday, November 30th to Sunday, December 22th, 1...

Winter Lights Skating on the Santa Rosa Plaza

Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024

Add some sparkle to your holiday season with an outdoor skating experience in Downtown Santa Rosa! From Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, glide into the holiday spi...

Christmas in the Redwoods

Dec 8, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024

Join us for Christmas in the Redwoods, a holiday drive-thru experience. On the Bohemian Corridor of beautiful Sonoma County, you’ll find the plac...

Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker & More

Dec 11, 2024

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sonoma. Get your...

Sarah Brightman A Christmas Symphony

Dec 11, 2024

Now an annual tradition and in celebration of the most wonderful time of year, the world’s biggest-selling soprano, Sarah Brightman, performs her...

Cloverdale Winter Festival

Dec 13, 2024

An annual holiday event featuring the official tree lighting in the downtown plaza, and downtown streets decorated and full of holiday cheer, artisans...

Holiday Happy Hour

Dec 13, 2024

Embrace the holiday spirit in good company as you enjoy wine and seasonal delights. Walk-ins are welcome, though we encourage you to make a reservati...

Adonis Rose & the NOJO7 A Crescent City Christmas

Dec 14, 2024

The celebrated New Orleans Jazz Orchestra’s NOJO7 presents A Crescent City Christmas -holiday music done with New Orleans style. Bring the family...

Calabi Gallery Holiday Celebration

Dec 14, 2024

Please join Calabi Gallery for a festive holiday celebration! To go along with the Italian theme of the current show, the fantastic Duo Pizzicato will...

Downtown Petaluma Holiday Market

Dec 14, 2024

Gather your friends and family, and head to Downtown Petaluma to celebrate the holiday season! Start off your day in downtown Petaluma with breakfast...

Gingerbread Doghouse Workshops

Dec 14, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024

Assemble and decorate Snoopy’s doghouse out of gingerbread, complete with a marshmallow Snoopy on top! Registration required.Multiple Workshops A...

Holiday Comedy Fun!

Dec 14, 2024

The Laugh Cellar presents: All-star holiday comedy fun! Danielle Arceis a stand-up comedian and actress who has performed all over the US and overseas...

Holiday Cookie Workshop & Wine Social With Pastry Chef Marina Medan

Dec 14, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024

Deck the halls (and your cookies)! Join us in sprinkling joy and unleashing your creativity at our cookie-decorating workshop with Pastry Chef Marina...

Holiday Market at CUVER Brewing

Dec 14, 2024

Celebrating local artisans. Hot Food, Music, Gift shopping & Craft Beer. This is a family friendly & pet friendly event. The Spot and Cia's Ki...

Landmark Vineyards Annual Holiday Celebration

Dec 14, 2024

Get ready to ring in the holidays at Landmark Vineyards! We invite all to embrace the season through live holiday music and delightful nibbles. Take a...

Merry Marketplace

Dec 14, 2024

Wrap up the year with our final market of the season! Pick up last-minute holiday gifts, indulge in wintertime goodies, and connect with local makers.

OFSC Holiday Gift & Craft Fair

Dec 14, 2024

Wear your warm Christmas sweaters and bring your family to shop for the holidays while supporting over 25 local small vendors and artisans. Bring a ne...

Bricoleur Vineyards Holiday Market

Dec 15, 2024

Get into the Holiday spirit at Bricoleur Vineyards!We will be putting on a Holiday Market that will highlight local vendors. Shop with us as you enjoy...

North Pole Express

Dec 15, 2024

All aboard Cline's Polar Express, a wine-derful holiday event that's sure to get you in the spirit! Get cozy on an old train car decked out with festi...

Penngrove Holiday Parade of Lights

Dec 15, 2024

Bundle up and come down to Main Street for the Ninth Annual Penngrove Holiday Parade of Lights on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Penngro...

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Spectacular

Dec 15, 2024

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus is back at the Green Music Center with Holiday Spectacular 2025. As SFGMC launches their 47th season dedicated to b...

Symphony Pops: Holiday Pops

Dec 15, 2024

Join Santa Rosa Symphony Pops Conductor Emeritus Michael Berkowitz on his thrilling return to the LBC stage, accompanied by Santa Rosa favorites LC Po...

The Klezmatics – Toward the Light Hanukkah Tour

Dec 17, 2024

The Klezmatics erupted out of New York City’s East Village in 1986. They revitalized klezmer for the new century with music that is steeped in Ea...

Broadway Holiday Performance

Dec 18, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024

Sparkle and Shine This Holiday Season! Broadway Holiday is back in an all-new production, adding sparkle and shine to the most wonderful time of the y...

Tres Souls – Boleros de Navidad

Dec 18, 2024

The Raven is excited to present Tres Souls, Boleros de Navidad! Tres Souls has been capturing the hearts of Los Angelenos, one bolero ballad at a time...

Kings Return Holiday Show!

Dec 19, 2024

Vocal group Kings Return have earned a loyal following for their dynamic and utterly smooth a cappella sound that has earned comparisons to iconic act...

Ugly Sweater Happy Hour

Dec 20, 2024

Unwind and celebrate the Holiday Season with an Ugly Sweater Friday Happy Hour at Leo Steen Wines! Join us for a flight or a special discounted by the...

Christmas High Tea

Dec 21, 2024 - Dec 22, 2024

This holiday season, you’re invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with Tudor Rose Events at the picturesque Paradise Ridge Winery! Choose f...

Duke Ellington’s Harlem Nutcracker Suite

Dec 21, 2024

Healdsburg Jazz will celebrate the holidays with a performance of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Harlem Nutcracker Suite by artistic direct...

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Dec 22, 2024

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Sonoma. Get your...

Christmas Eve Dinner at The Sea Ranch

Dec 24, 2024

Come enjoy a festive Christmas Eve meal at The Sea Ranch Lodge! Featuring a celebratory prix-fixe menu for the whole family.Reservations required. $12...

Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner

Dec 24, 2024

Join us for our exquisite Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner at the Flamingo Resort & Spa. Enjoy a culinary journey like no other, where every bite is...

Spoonbar Presents Feast of the Seven Fishes

Dec 24, 2024

On Christmas Eve, celebrate the Italian-American tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes at Spoonbar. This festive culinary journey honors family a...

Christmas Dinner at Santé

Dec 25, 2024

Join us for a decadent Christmas dinner at Santé. Indulge in a delicious seafood platter along with a delightful 3-course menu, served with all of you...

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

Dec 31, 2024

Celebrate the New Year with the Peanuts gang! Enjoy fun crafts for kids, make a balloon Snoopy, and watch Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! on the big sc...

New Year’s Eve Party at Brewsters

Dec 31, 2024

From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., come party into the new year with music by DJ Lionize! This 21+ ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket, late-night app...

New Years Eve Dinner At The Sea Ranch Lodge

Dec 31, 2024

Ring in 2025 at The Lodge! Join us in The Dining Room for a prix-fixe dinner menu. Reservations required. $145 per person and $45 per child ages 12 an...

New Years’ Eve at Fairmont Sonoma

Dec 31, 2024

Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the New Year with Fairmont Sonoma! Gather around our table for a late-night dinner in Santé, the head to the lobby for...