The holidays in Sonoma County are a magical time! Come out to enjoy festive parades; music, theater and dance performances; tree lighting celebrations; Santa sightings; and more! Find dozens of exciting holiday activities below.
Watch for 2025 information coming in November.
Ongoing holiday attractions
Fri-Sun, 11am – 3pm, Nov. 29-Dec. 24
Horse & Carriage Rides in Historic Railroad Square
Enjoy family fun in Historic Railroad Square!
Santa Rosa
Open Daily, Dusk to 9:30pm, Nov. 17, 2024– Jan. 20, 2025
NorthernLights at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
A Free Winter Lights Art Walk. The dazzling self-guided tour features sculptures by local artists and exciting new lighting designs to lead you through tunnels of twinkle lights and to whimsical stops along the paths. Open daily from dusk to 9:30pm
Santa Rosa
Nov-Dec
Holidays Along the Farm Trails
Find farm-fresh food and drink, unique ag-centric gifts and decor, and festive holiday experiences at local farms.
Sonoma County
Nov. 15-Dec. 24, see schedule
Santa Photo Experience at Santa Rosa Plaza
Experience the festive, holiday season with a series of Santa-focused photo opportunities.
Santa Rosa
Thurs-Sun, Nov 30-Dec. 29
Winter Lights Holiday Skate Rink
Winter Lights, presented by Redwood Credit Union, is excited to bring this fun, festive opportunity to Downtown Santa Rosa! Theme Skate Nights every Thursday before Christmas, feat. special music, décor, costumes, and professional skating entertainment and instruction! Hours: Get tickets online.
Downtown Santa Rosa
Daily Dec 5-31
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove
View the spectacular lighting displays throughout the Park and browse the more than 200 trees decorated by local classrooms, service groups, families, and businesses. Listen to holiday music, enjoy nightly “snowfall”, shop and dine at local businesses around the Town Green.
Windsor
Dec. 8-18, nightly, 5:30-8:30pm
Christmas in the Redwoods
A drive-thru holiday lights spectacular.
Occidental.
Dec. 13-Jan. 7
Luma Ice: Outdoor Skating Rink in Petaluma
Real ice rink at the Petaluma Fairgrounds offering daytime and evening skating.
Petaluma.
2024 Holiday Events
Fri, Nov. 15, 3pm
Santa’s Arrival at Santa Rosa Plaza
Cheer on Santa as he arrives at Santa Rosa Plaza!
Santa Rosa
Thu, Nov. 21-Sun, Dec. 22
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: The Musical
“A holiday extravaganza that captures the spirit of the season in every way.” —The New York Times
Santa Rosa
Thu, Nov, 21-Sun, Dec. 1
Cinderella – A Family Holiday Panto! at Raven Performing Arts Theater
Experience a traditional British “Panto” holiday show in all its outrageous glory!
Healdsburg
Fri, Nov. 22-Sun, Dec. 15
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Spreckels Theatre Company presents ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’.
Rohnert Park
Sat, Nov. 23, 5-8:pm
Lighting of the Sonoma Plaza
Celebrate with music, food, wine, beer, and thousands of bright lights!
Sonoma
Fri, Nov. 29, 11am – 2pm
Letters to Santa at Santa Rosa Plaza
Write a letter to Santa!
Santa Rosa
Fri, Nov. 29, 4 – 7pm
Winter Lights Tree Lighting Celebration in Old Courthouse Square
Winter Lights is Sonoma County’s destination for season long fun and it all starts the day after Thanksgiving!
Santa Rosa
Sat, Nov. 30, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Santa’s Riverboat Arrival & Small Business Saturday
Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town on Nov. 30, the Saturday after Thanksgiving!
Petaluma
Sat, Nov. 30, 1 – 10pm
Wild West Holiday Extravaganza
A Community Gathering and Fundraiser in support of the youth and small businesses of Sonoma County!!
Sebastopol $10.00
Sat, Nov. 30, 6-8pm
Geyserville Tractor Parade
Join us for a great time in Geyserville for the annual tractor parade and tree lighting.
Geyserville
Sat, Nov. 30, 6:30pm
2nd Annual Sonoma Lighted Tractor Parade
Decorated tractors adorned with sparkling lights holiday cheer around the Sonoma Plaza.
Sonoma
Sat, Nov. 30, 6pm and Sun, Dec. 1, 2pm
New World Ballet Presents Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker
featuring the Marcus Shelby Orchestra.
Rohnert Park
Sun, Dec. 1, 6:30pm – 8pm
Pet Photos with Santa at Santa Rosa Plaza
Bring your pets to pose with Santa!
Santa Rosa
Thu, Dec. 5, 5-8pm
Sebastopol Tree Lighting Celebration
Santa Claus, holiday trivia and cartoons, music, ballet, Peacetown’s Love Choir, hot cocoa and cider!
Sebastopol
Fri-Sun, Dec. 6-8,
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Radical Love
Come experience the transformative power of music in these dark winter months, as we celebrate the many forms of love.
Occidental
Fri-Sun, Dec. 6-8, 3pm – 9pm
A World of Nativites Experience
A Magical Journey of Nativities from Around the World with special Musical Program.
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 6, 5-9pm
Merry Healdsburg – Tree Lighting Celebration
Celebrate the holidays on the Plaza with the annual Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting!
Healdsburg
Fri, Dec. 6, 7:30pm; Sat, Dec. 7, 3pm; Sun. Dec. 8, 3pm
The Petaluma Chorale 2024 Winter Concert Series
Come hear our 60+ sparkling voices singing Songs of a Winter’s Eve to celebrate the season.
Petaluma $20.00
Fri, Dec. 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Tree Lighting Celebration in Petaluma’s Theater Square
5:30p-7:30p Tree Lighting at 6:30p Theater Square Plaza, Second Street
Petaluma
Fri, Dec. 6, 7:30pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Adam Schulman Trio
Shulman and his trio perform all the Peanuts Christmas classics!
Healdsburg
Fri, Dec. 6, 7:30-9:30 pm
One Night in Sonoma: Concert at Cornerstone Sonoma
“One night in Sonoma” is the first concert of a solar-talented artist.
Sonoma
Fri – Sun, Dec. 6-8
The Petaluma Chorale 2024 Winter Concert Series
Come hear our 60+ sparkling voices singing Songs of a Winter’s Eve to celebrate the season.
Petaluma
Sat, Dec. 7, 10am – 4pm
Penngrove Winter Fest
Shop and enjoy the season in Penngrove. St. Nick and Krampus photos.
Penngrove
Sat, Dec. 7, 3 – 7pm
Forestville Holiday Faire
Downtown Holiday Faire with live music, vendors, shops open, and Santa!
Forestville
Sat, Dec. 7, 5 – 8pm
Holiday Lights Celebration at the Rohnert Park Community Center
Kick off the holiday season with a free community event!
Rohnert Park
Sat, Dec. 7, 6 – 8pm
Light Up A Life at Historic Railroad Square
Cherishing Community-Remembering Light-Honoring Life.
Santa Rosa
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Sat, Dec. 7, 6 – 7pm
Lighted Boat Parade
Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River!
Petaluma
Sun, Dec. 8, 3-4pm
Sebastopol Community Sing-Along: The Popular Songs of Christmas
Open community singalong, under the acoustic dome of Sebastopol Methodist Church.
Sebastopol
Sun, Dec. 8, 4-7:30pm
Graton Tree Lighting and Parade
Lighted tractor parade, tree lighting, carols, bonfire, meriment!
Graton
Sun, Dec. 8, 5-7:30pm
Healdsburg Community Band Holiday Concert
The Healdsburg Community Band ushers in the holidays at The Raven.
Healdsburg
Sun, Dec. 8, 6:30 – 8pm
Caring Santa at Santa Rosa Plaza
Sensory-friendly Santa experience!
Santa Rosa
Wed, Dec. 11, 7:30pm
Sarah Brightman A Christmas Symphony at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Sarah Brightman, performs her A Christmas Symphony Tour.
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 13 & Sat, Dec 14
Fabulous Women’s Festival of Trees
Stroll through 50+ beautifully decorated trees, shop at holiday marketplace, enjoy live music.
Petaluma
Fri, Dec. 13, 6:30pm
Rodney Strong Dance Series: Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company 2024
Start off the holiday season with the vibrant dance and music of Calidanza at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts!
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 13 & 14, 6:30-9:15pm
the Imaginists present Overwintering
Overwintering is an immersive, guided, walk-through performance celebrating winter.
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 13, 7:30 -9:30pm
SRJC Orchestra “Sound The Bells”
ft. Handbell Choir from First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 13-Sun, Dec. 15
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Spreckels Theatre Company presents ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914’
Rohnert Park
Sat, Dec. 14, 11am – 2pm
Cinnabon & Cocoa with the Clauses
Mrs. Claus, fresh cinnamon rolls, & hot cocoa!
Santa Rosa
Sat, Dec. 14, 11am – 5pm
Downtown Holiday Market & Shopping Stroll
Gather your friends and family, and head to Downtown Petaluma to celebrate the holiday season!
Petaluma
Sat, Dec. 14, 1-3:30pm
Sing-Along Handel’s “Messiah” 1741 Oratorio: Thirtieth Performance in Sebastopol
With Musical and Vocal Accompaniment, Conductor John Maas.
Sebastopol
Sat & Sun, Dec. 14 & 15
Contessi Ballet School presents “Clara’s Enchanted Dream; The Land of Sweets” Winter Ballet
2pm & 7pm. Come enjoy this shorter, more family friendly version of The Nutcracker!
Rohnert Park
Sat, Dec. 14, 3-5pm
A Holiday Radio Show Concert
Holiday Concert
Rohnert Park
Sat & Sun, Dec. 14 & 15, 3-5pm
Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concerts at Raven Performing Arts
Healdsburg Chorus Holiday Concerts “Joy Shall Be Yours.”
Healdsburg
Sat, Dec. 14, 3pm & 7:30pm
Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Show
Come see a world-class ensemble of musicians, dancers & singers in Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas!
Sebastopol
Sat, Dec. 14, 5-8pm
Holiday on the Northern Frontier
Celebrate the holidays at Sonoma State Historic Park!
Sonoma
Sat, Dec. 14, 7-9:pm
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Radical Love
Come experience the transformative power of music in these dark winter months, as we celebrate the many forms of love!
Occidental
Sat, Dec. 14, 7:30-9:pm
Adonis Rose & the NOJO7: A Crescent City Christmas at Green Music Center
Bring the family for a night of your favorite holiday songs alongside some NOLA classics.
Rohnert Park
Sat, Dec. 14, 7-8:30pm
Comedy in the Cave!
Comedy in the Cave – Holiday Laughs!
Kenwood
Dec. 15, 3pm
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Radical Love
Come experience the transformative power of music in these dark winter months, as we celebrate the many forms of love.
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concerts: Radical Love
Santa Rosa
Sun, Dec. 15, 3-4:pm
Angels & Minstrels: The Old World Carolers in Concert
Medieval and Renaissance midwinter carols from Old Europe, with singalong at end.
Sebastopol
Sun, Dec. 15, 3pm
Symphony Pops: Holiday Pops
Join Santa Rosa Symphony Pops Conductor Emeritus Michael Berkowitz on his thrilling return to the LBC stage
Santa Rosa
Sun, Dec. 15, 5-6:30pm
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus: Holiday Spectacular 2024 at Green Music Centerr
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus is back at the Green Music Center co-hosting their Holiday Spectacular 2024.
Rohnert Park
Sun, Dec. 15, 6pm
Penngrove Holiday Lights Parade
See with glammed-up tractors, farm vehicles and trucks. Food and cheer! Penngrove Social Firemen present!
Penngrove
Thurs-Sat, Dec. 19-21, 6:30-9:15pm
the Imaginists present Overwintering
Overwintering is an immersive, guided, walk-through performance celebrating winter.
Santa Rosa
Thu, Dec. 19, 7:30-9:pm
Kings Return: Holiday Show! at Green Music Center
Vocal group Kings Return have earned a loyal following for their dynamic and utterly smooth a cappella sound!
Rohnert Park
Fri, Dec. 20, 7-9pm
Barbara Higbie and Friends Winter Solstice Concertt
Mega-talented musician and entertainer Barbara Higbie returns with a stellar ensemble for the annual winter concert !
Occidental
Sat & Sun Dec. 21 & 22, 12 – 2pm
Christmas High Tea at Paradise Ridge Winery
This holiday season, you’re invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with Tudor Rose Events!
Santa Rosa $100.00
Sat, Dec. 21, 7 – 8:30pm
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite at Raven Performing Arts Theater
Celebrate the holidays with a performance of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Harlem Nutcracker.
Healdsburg $50.00
Sat, Dec. 21, 8-10:pm
Live Music – The Last Christmas w/ Sweet Leaf (Ozzy/Sabbath) & Devolution
Get ready to rock out this holiday season with Sweet Leaf (Ozzy/Sabbath Tribute) & Devolution. Win gear prizes!
Santa Rosa
Sun, Dec. 22, 4pm
A Festival of Lessons and Carols
A beloved holiday service of beauty, serenity, and joy with readings, choir anthems, and carols for all.
Santa Rosa
Mon, Dec. 30, 4- 6pm
Light Up The Night: Chanukah Festival
Celebrate Chanukah at The Village!
Santa Rosa