Parades, light displays, craft and gift fairs, festivals, farm visits, and so many more things to do while visiting Sonoma County this holiday season! Sonoma County residents and visitors embrace a wide range of holidays and celebrations, so it's no surprise there's a wide variety of events, types of music and shows, gift shopping opportunities, and ways to enjoy our communities. Families of all shapes, sizes, types, and blends are welcome along with friends and individuals. It's a collection of inclusive communities! Follow links for more information and to make sure nothing has changed since posting!
Parades:
Sat Dec. 6, 2025; 4-7pm: Graton Holiday Lights and Tractor Parade
Lighted tractor parade, tree lighting, carols, bonfire, merriment!
Graton
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 7pm: Guerneville Parade of Lights
See downtown Guerneville’s Main Street lined with holiday cheer and “A Peanuts Parade of Lights” celebration. Arrive early to get a good spot!
Guerneville
Shopping: Craft Fairs, Maker’s Markets, Gift Boutiques, Open Houses, and Unique Gift Opportunities
Saturdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 20, 2025; 8:30am-12pm: Healdsburg Farmers Market Craft Fair
West Plaza Parking lot (one block off the Plaza) - On Saturday mornings from October through December, the Healdsburg Farmers Market expands to include the works of dozens of additional fine artists and craftspeople. These artisans will be selling handcrafted work that ranges from ceramics to jewelry, wearables, fiber arts, wood work, and more.
Fri, Dec. 5, 2025; 5-8pm: Ring the Bells First Friday Open Studios at art galleries on South A District
20 studios open their doors and ring in the holidays with art and a cozy atmosphere!
Santa Rosa
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 10am-3pm: Korbel Holiday Market
Shop local vendors and enjoy Korbel California Champagnes.
Guerneville
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 10am-4pm: 15th Annual Holiday Boutique – Healdsburg
Bring friends & family for a FUN day of shopping with over 20+ local vendors!
Healdsburg
Sat & Sun, Dec. 6 & 7, 10am-5pm: Bijoux 16th Annual Holiday Sale and Open House
Don’t miss local artists and designers as they set up shop in Sebastopol for this annual event.
Sebastopol
Saturday, December 6, 10am–1pm: Holiday Sale at Shone Farm
Join us at Shone Farm for our annual Holiday Sale — your one-stop shop for local holiday gifts! Sip on warm homemade apple cider, enjoy festive activities, and explore the amazing value-added goods created by our talented students. Shone Farm Dutton Pavilion, 7450 Steve Olson Road, shonefarm.santarosa.edu.
Forestville
Saturday, December 6, 10am–4pm: Penngrove Winter Fest
Join Deep Roots Farm, Penngrove Market, Soap Cauldron, and others at the 3rd annual Winter Fest in downtown Penngrove. Santa and Krampus will be there. Bring your family for shopping, cupcake decorating, snow globe creation, gingerbread cookie decorating, soap felting, and more. 11800 Main Street.
Penngrove
Sat, December 6, 2025; 11am-5pm: Holiday Artisan Gift Faire
Handcrafted, painted and homespun works from local guest and Collective artisans.
Sebastopol
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 11am-5pm: Cotati Shop and Stroll
Local food and artisans, live music, and the chance to do some holiday shopping!
Cotati
Sat Dec. 6, 2025; 2-6pm: Clayfolk Holiday Pottery Sale
Join us for our 4th annual Holiday Pottery Sale inside Clayfolk studio and the Altamont General Store. Everything for sale has been made right here.
Occidental
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 3-7pm: Forestville Holiday Faire
Downtown Holiday Faire with live music, vendors, shops open, and Santa! Vendors of unique gifts and food await you, as do brass bands playing holiday music!
Forestville
Sat, Dec. 6 & Sun. Dec. 7, 2025; 10am-5pm: Art Barn Holiday Boutique
Bring your friends and shop for holiday gifts and decorations while enjoying holiday music, a cozy fire, cider and yummy treats.
Guerneville
Sat, Dec. 6 & Sun, Dec. 7, 11am-4pm: Holiday Show at the Weaving Studio
A holiday sale of handwoven clothing and home decor, pottery, jewelry in a cozy setting on Sebastopol’s “sculpture street.”
Sebastopol
Sat & Sun, Dec. 6 & 7, 2025, 11am-7pm: Goddess Crafts Faire at The Sebastopol Cultural Community Center
29th Annual Crafts Faire with Handmade Crafts, Fabulous Entertainment and Yummy Food!
Sebastopol
Sat & Sun, Dec. 6 & 7, 2025; 10am-4pm: Luther Burbank Home & Gardens 45th Annual Holiday Open House
Tour the historic home decorated for the holidays in Victorian style. Refreshments, Exhibits, Specialty Gifts, Rosie the Trolly.
Santa Rosa
Sun, Dec. 7, 2025; 11am-4pm: Holiday Art and Makers Market
30+ hand-picked vendors with art, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts and more!
Sebastopol
Sun, Dec. 7, 2025; 2pm-6pm; Local...ish Holiday Market
Join Local...ish on December 7tth for their Holiday Market! They have 11 artists who will be joining, including but not limited to: candles, soap, painting, wood working, vintage clothing, spices, and Turovs. They will have someone live painting at their booth during the event as well. Hot chocolate, hot cider, and hot coffee will be available.
12060 CA-116, Guerneville
Sat, Dec. 13, 2025; 3-7pm: Holiday Market @ CUVER
This free & family-friendly outdoor market will feature live music, a myriad of hot & cold food options, gift shopping (with fellow Farm Trails members participating), craft beers for 21+ adults, and more. 7704A Bell Road, Windsor, cuverbrewing.com
Windsor
Saturday, December 13, 11am–5pm: Holiday Shopping Pop-up at Ethic Cider
Enjoy tastings of our ciders and brandies, sip on holiday cocktails made with our newly released Eau de Vie, and browse unique gifts from local vendors. 8490 Occidental Road, ethicciders.com.
Sebastopol
Saturday, December 13th, 2025, 11am on: Celebrating 25 years of a “White Christmas” in Cazadero
Join us in downtown Cazadero for a day of holiday cheer! The annual Cazadero Christmas Festival begins at 11:00 a.m. and features local crafts, festive food, live music, and family-friendly fun throughout the day. Come celebrate the season with neighbors and friends in the heart of our community.
Cazadero
Music & Shows:
Fri, Dec. 5, 7pm; Sat, Dec. 6, 3pm; Sun, Dec. 7, 3pm: Occidental Community Choir: Light in the Darkness
A concert series filled with music that carries hope through struggle, warmth through winter, and light through the longest night.
Occidental.
Dec. 5-7: See Snoopy on Ice:
For a larger indoor rink, head to Snoopy’s Home Ice. Morning, midday and evening public skating sessions are available and there will be outdoor holiday variety shows with professional figure skaters, dancers and a special appearance from Snoopy from Dec. 5-7. 1667 W Steele Lane, 707-546-7147, snoopyshomeice.com
Santa Rosa
Sat, Dec. 6, 2025; 8-10pm: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Forestville Club
Dig out your ugliest Christmas sweater and come jam to classic rock anthems!
Forestville
Sun, Dec. 7, 2025; 3-4pm: Sebastopol Community SingAlong: The Traditional Carols of Christmas
Get on early start on the holidays with song: A community sing along in Sebastopol of the traditional carols of Christmas,
Sebastopol
Sun, Dec. 7, 2025; 5-7:30pm: Healdsburg Community Band Holiday Concert
Popular holiday concert at the Raven Performing Arts Theater.
Healdsburg
Sun, Dec. 9, 2025; 7:30-9:30pm: The Klezmatics Happy Joyous Hanukkah
The world’s most celebrated klezmer band honors Jewish tradition with a spirited concert!
Healdsburg
Fri, Dec. 12, 2025; 6:30pm: 19th Annual Posada Navideña by Calidanza Dance Company
Enjoy music and dance from around the world as you’re transported to different regions of Mexico!
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 12, 2025; 7:30-9:30pm: Forbidden Kiss Presents: Santa’s Workshop – Toys After Dark (18+)
Music, burlesque, and comedy for adults in celebration of the holidays!
Santa Rosa
Fri, Dec. 12, 2025; 7:30-9:30pm: SCCC Presents: RAINBOW GIRLS and Friends Holiday Show!
Indie folk icons bring their Americana edge to the winter season!
Sebastopol
Sat, Dec. 13, 2025; 3-5pm: Healdsburg Chorus Winter Concerts
Talented local musicians to bring you a heartwarming and festive musical experience.
Healdsburg
Sat, Dec. 13, 7pm; Sun, Dec 14, 3pm: Occidental Community Choir: Light in the Darkness
A concert series filled with music that carries hope through struggle, warmth through winter, and light through the longest night.
Santa Rosa
Wed, Dec. 17, 2025; 6-8:30pm: Mr. Music’s Holiday Singalong
Sing along with Mr. Music and his Love Choir to songs celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, and the winter itself!
Sebastopol
Fri, Dec. 19, 2025; 7:30-10pm: The Hot Licks with The Christmas Jug Band
Celebrate the holidays with a folk-swing musical experience unlike any other!
Healdsburg
Sat, Dec. 20, 2025; 2-4:15pm: SCCC Presents: Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas
Traditional Irish music meets holiday music with a world-class ensemble of musicians, singers, and dancers!
Sebastopol
Sat Dec. 20, 2025; 3pm & 6pm: Duke Ellington Nutcracker — Presented by New World Ballet
Experience a fresh and swinging take on a holiday classic. This vibrant production fuses classical ballet with the iconic jazz compositions
Santa Rosa
Sat., Dec. 20, 2025; 4:30-5:30pm: Santa’s Workshop presented by Windsor Dance Academy
Lively dances, colorful costumes, and holiday music for the whole family!
Forestville
Sat., Dec. 20, 2025; 7-9pm: The Harlem Nutcracker Suite, performed by the Marcus Shelby Orchestra
At the Raven Performing Arts Theater.
Healdsburg
Sat, Dec. 20, 2025; 7-9pm: Barbara Higbie & Friends Winter Solstice Concert at OCA!
Celebrate the season with Barbara Higbie and her musical friends!
Occidental
Sat, Dec. 20, 2025, 7-10pm: Jason Beard’s Bring Joy Annual Holiday Show
A night of bluegrass jammin’ with both originals and fun covers!
Sebastopol
Sun, Dec. 21, 2025; 5pm: San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Spectacular 2025
Musical excellence with a cavalcade of favorites across multiple genres and cultures!
Rohnert Park
Mon. Dec. 22, 2025; 7:30pm: RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
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.
Santa Rosa
Ongoing Attractions:
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.
Throughout Sonoma County
Thurs, Nov. 20-Mon, Jan. 19; 4:30-9:30pm: Northern Lights: A winter lights art walk through the Luther Burban Center Sculpture Garden
A self-guided tour along lighted paths, magically illuminated sculptures, trees full of twinkling color, dazzling holiday displays. Designed for all ages and ideal for festive photo ops!
Santa Rosa
Weekends, Nov. 28-Dec. 24, 2025; 11am-3pm: Horse and Carriage Rides in Historic Railroad Square
Free horse and carriage rides around the Historic Railroad Square, plus live music!
Santa Rosa
Daily Dec 5-31: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove
View the spectacular lighting displays throughout the Windsor Town Green, 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 nearby businesses.
Windsor
More websites with events and recommendations:
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! https://www.sonomacounty.com/holidays/
GO Local’s Listing of Holiday Craft Fairs: https://golocal.coop/holiday-craft-fairs-in-sonoma-county/
Experience Holidays along Farm Trails: https://www.farmtrails.org/experience/holidays-along-the-farm-trails/