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

Healdsburg Holiday Shopping Trail Map

Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

Discover one-of-a-kind holiday treasures on the ArtNite Healdsburg Holiday Shopping Trail, a curated self-guided experience through some of Healdsburg...

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

This holiday season, join Spreckels Theatre Company for a nostalgic journey to the golden age of radio with It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio P...

2025 Northern Lights

Nov 23, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

Our 4th annual Northern Lights is a walk-through wonderland! Here, artistic expression illuminates and transforms the winter night in the LBC Sculptur...

Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery

Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Children near and far are invited to meet Santa Claus during the Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg. Every Saturday before C...

Horse & Carriage Rides in Historic Railroad Square

Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

Join us for this annual holiday tradition in Historic Railroad Square! Free Horse & Carriage Rides, live music, and special guests every Saturday...

Christmas in the Redwoods

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

On the Bohemian Corridor of beautiful Sonoma County, you’ll find the place where the majesty of the Redwoods meets the magic of the holidays, pro...

Breakfast with Santa at Bacchus Restaurant

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa at Bacchus Restaurant and Wine Bar! Every Saturday morning in December breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. -11 a.m. a...

Bricoleur Vineyards Holiday Markets

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Sip, shop, and celebrate the season - festive fun for the whole family!Step into the holiday spirit at our annual Holiday Market, where the estate tra...

Gardens Aglow Twilight Wonderland

Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

This holiday season, the Garden becomes a twilight wonderland for three weekends in December where twinkling paths set the stage for Gardens Aglow, a...

Holiday Activations at Ram’s Gate Winery

Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Every weekend beginning Sunday, December, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and continuing through Sunday, December 21, Ram’s Gate Winery will host a...

City of Lights Driving Tour

Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

Petaluma Visitors Program announces its 2025 Holiday City of Lights Driving Tour Map. This community-building tradition has been a popular family acti...

Petaluma Holiday Hen Hunt

Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

Discover hidden “Holiday Hens” across participating downtown businesses! Each hen is dressed in a festive holiday attire. Pick up your offic...

LUMA Ice Petaluma’s Ice Skating Rink

Dec 10, 2025 - Jan 6, 2026

LUMA Ice is Petaluma’s beloved holiday ice rink, located at the Petaluma Fairgrounds. Glide across the ice and embrace the festive spirit with sp...

The Nutcracker’s Holiday Feast at Costeaux French Bakery

Dec 10, 2025

Experience the wonder of the holidays at The Nutcracker Feast on Wednesday, December 10th! Join Costeaux for a special evening the Healdsburg bakery &...

Holiday Wreath Making

Dec 11, 2025

'Tis the season to deck the halls, and what better way to kick off the holidays than by handcrafting a beautiful wreath? Under the expert guidance of...

19th Annual Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company

Dec 12, 2025

Celebrate Christmastime and community as Calidanza dancers and musicians transport you to different regions of Mexico and their unique holiday festivi...

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025

Returning for a second year, Spreckels Theatre Company proudly presents a deeply moving holiday event with All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914. T...

Cosmico’s Winter Escape Dinner at The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

Dec 12, 2025

Join us for an intimate wine tasting + prix fixe dinner, followed by a late-night dance party with incredible DJs.

Organ by Candlelight

Dec 12, 2025

Join us for a magical holiday evening at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards as Organist John Partridge performs festive and inspiring music on our beautifully r...

Holiday Cheer at Lasseter Family Winery

Dec 13, 2025

A Lasseter Gathering you won't want to miss! Enjoy the festivities and shop for everyone on your list. Take 15% off everything for the day!Enjoy a sel...

Holiday Lights and Parisian Nights

Dec 13, 2025

Experience the glow of Paris at wintertime in Holiday Lights & Parisian Nights — an evening blending festive cheer, French elegance, and the...

Holiday Market at CUVER Belgian Brewers

Dec 13, 2025

Experience a traditional European holiday market right in the heart of Sonoma County. This free and family friendly event showcases local craftsmen, a...

Landmark Vineyards Annual Holiday Party

Dec 13, 2025

Ring in the holidays at Landmark Vineyards in Sonoma! Enjoy live music and delicious light festive bites, and of course a glass or two of your favorit...

Petaluma’s Lighted Boat Parade

Dec 13, 2025

Join us at the Petaluma Basin and enjoy the Lighted Boat parade hosted by the Petaluma Yacht Club. Watch the beautiful boats go down the Petaluma Rive...

Sonoma Holidazzle & The Merry Makers Banquet

Dec 13, 2025

Step into a world of twinkling lights and timeless cheer as Sonoma Plaza’s Southeast Section transforms into a festive winter market for Sonoma H...

Transcendence Theatre Company Broadway Holiday Show

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Our beloved holiday tradition is back — with performances at Sonoma Country Day School in Santa Rosa (Dec 13–14) and a highly anticipated re...

Festival of Roses

Dec 14, 2025

Celebrate the season with the Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Singers in a luminous holiday program where the rose takes center stage. From it...

Holiday Cookie Workshop & Wine Social

Dec 14, 2025

Celebrate the magic of the season with a festive afternoon of holiday cheer at St. Francis Winery in Sonoma Wine Country! This unique holiday event co...

Notes of the Season

Dec 14, 2025

Bring friends and loved ones for a magical afternoon of piano music at the House of Happy Walls. Talented members of the Jack London Piano Club will f...

Notes of the Season Piano Concert

Dec 14, 2025

Bring your friends and loved ones and join us for a magical afternoon of piano music at the House of Happy Walls. Members of the beloved Jack London P...

Old World Carolers Concert and Sing-Along

Dec 14, 2025

The Old World Carolers have compiled a library of archived music from throughout Europe, going back to medieval periods through the Renaissance and in...

Penngrove Holiday Parade of Lights

Dec 14, 2025

Bundle up and come down to Main St. for the 10th annual Penngrove Holiday Parade of Lights on Sunday, December 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Penngro...

Milk & Cookies at Costeaux French Bakery

Dec 18, 2025

Gather the family and get cozy at Costeaux French Bakery for a special Milk & Cookies Hour on Wednesday, December 18th, from 3 to 6 p.. We’re...

The Nutcracker Christmas Ballet

Dec 18, 2025

Give the gift of the Nutcracker with the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international cast that unites wo...

Pedal to the North Pole

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Climb aboard your very own holiday railbike and pedal through the enchanted redwoods as we transform the Russian River corridor into a magical winter...

The Holiday Songbook

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Join Cinnabar Theater for a high-energy, interactive holiday show featuring timeless seasonal hits, sing-alongs, and storytelling magic. Created by Br...

The Hot Licks with The Christmas Jug Band

Dec 19, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with The Hot Licks and The Christmas Jug Band for a rollicking good show! The Hot Licks, original members of Dan Hicks’ ba...

The Nutcracker at Spreckels Performing Arts Center

Dec 19, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Experience the timeless magic of The Nutcracker, a classical ballet presented by Dance Evolution Studios, formerly Santa Rosa Dance Theater!This belov...

Celebrating 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas

Dec 20, 2025

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the classic animated special, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," with special guests including Jason Mendelson of Lee Mend...

Harlem Nutcracker Suite

Dec 20, 2025

The Marcus Shelby Orchestra will perform the magical “Harlem Nutcracker Suite” by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, which is a masterpiece...

Scandinavian Wood Ornament Workshop

Dec 20, 2025

Celebrate the holiday season and create your own Scandinavian wood ornament with Don Jereb of the Sonoma County Woodworkers. In this workshop visitors...

RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute

Dec 22, 2025

Join us for a nostalgic evening of love, joy, and timeless music as RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute brings the spirit of the season to life.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Songbird Parlour

Dec 24, 2025

Gather your loved ones for a magical early dinner Christmas Eve featuring soul-warming comfort foods that celebrate the season. Think slow-braised mea...

Christmas Dinner at Santé

Dec 25, 2025

Celebrate the magic of the season with Santé’s Christmas Dinner. Gather with loved ones and indulge in a lavish holiday feast, thoughtfully craft...

Charlie Brown New Year’s Celebration

Dec 31, 2025

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...

Miami Vice Decades of Dance NYE Party

Dec 31, 2025

Step into the neon glow of a Miami Vice–inspired New Year’s Eve celebration as The Flamingo Resort transforms into a high-energy paradise of...

Miracle Christmas Pop-Up at Waterhawk Lake Club

Dec 31, 2025

The venue is transformed into an over-the-top, kitschy, and nostalgic Christmas wonderland. Think: endless tinsel, vintage ornaments, blinking lights,...

New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Lodge at Dawn Ranch

Dec 31, 2025

New Year’s Eve at The Lodge at Dawn Ranch Ring in the new year with an intimate six-course tasting menu crafted by Chefs Ignacio Zuzulich and Jul...

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Songbird Parlour

Dec 31, 2025

Sort of like France, but a lot closer! Celebrate New Years Eve in French fashion at Songbird Parlour, in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Indulge in...

New Year’s Eve Pajama Party

Dec 31, 2025

Join us for an epic NYE pajama party! Wear your snazziest jammies & dance the night away to the best throw back jams spun by San Francisco’s...

New Year’s Eve Party at Brewsters Beer Garden

Dec 31, 2025

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a festive themed evening featuring live music, a lively atmosphere, seasonal décor, and exclusive touches to make t...