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December 6 – 12
December 13 – 19
December 20 – 31
- Every Weekend in December :
Free Horse and Carriage Rides
11 am to 4 pm; Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa. (707) 577-8674 - December 1 - 2 :
28th Annual Luther Burbank Holiday Open House
Enjoy festivities, beautifully decorated Victorian home, fresh baked cookies and spiced tea, unique Museum & Gift Shop, craft activity for children.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Free; Santa Rosa Ave. at Sonoma Ave. in downtown Santa Rosa. (707) 524-5445 - December 1-2:
A Dickens of A Holiday Crafts Fair
Over 60 booths of handcrafted items sold by the artists who make them. Entertainment, fantastic prize giveaway, supports Rec & Parks scholarship fund.
Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $2 adults, kids free. Finley Community Center, 2060 W. College, Santa Rosa; (707) 543-3737Tip: Ride Rosie the Trolley for free from the Dickens Crafts Fair to the free Luther Burbank Home and Gardens open house and back.
- December 1:
Merchant Open House
Catch the Holiday Spirit at the day long Open House with refreshments in all the shops, music in the street, roving carolers, special sales and the Trad Jass Jammers and their Dixieland music. Free carriage rides. Historic Railroad Square, Santa Rosa; (707) 577-8674 - December 1:
Petaluma Downtown Holiday Open House
Petaluma's Downtown Merchants host the Annual Holiday Open House throughout all of downtown. Participating merchants will be serving tea, cider, wine, snacks. Come bring the children, Santa will be there too!
11 a.m. - 5 p.m; Free; 6 Petaluma Blvd. North, Suite B-6 • Petaluma; (707) 762-9348
Then... - December 1:
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
In a dramatic evening spectacle, a flotilla of decorated lighted vessels glide into the Historic Downtown harbor at about 6:30 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus make another appearance. The lighted boats remain throughout the night. Afterwards, enjoy some dinner, coffee or browsing at the nearby restaurants, cafes and shops in downtown Petaluma.
6 p.m.; Free; 210 Lakeville St./Hwy 116, Petaluma; (707) 769-0429 - December 1:
Holiday Parade of Lights
Parade of Lights featuring more than 100 entries of floats, horses, marching bands, antique cars, trucks and more all decorated with Christmas lights. Local merchants, religious organizations, service groups, and individuals create colorful and brightly lit floats and vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
7 p.m; Free; Plaza. Downtown Guerneville; (707) 869.9000 - December 1:
Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments.
10 a.m.; Free; East Spain and First St. East, Sonoma Plaza; (707) 996-1090
Then... - December 1: Olive Harvest Tasting at the Sonoma Barracks
Featuring local olives, oils, wines, cheeses, and bread
11 am - 3 pm.; The historic Sonoma Barracks, 20 East Spain St., Sonoma. (707) 996-1090 - December 1 & 2; 8 & 9; 15 & 16:
Stocking Stuffer Guided Walking Tour of Healdsburg
Come explore "hidden" Healdsburg with a hometown guide who will take you to all of those fantastic out-of-the-way places where wonderful gift items await you.
11 a.m.; $30 per person; (707) 484-6249 - December 1: Santa's Red Ribbon Foot Parade
Santa's arrival in his red fire truck, a parade around the Plaza, hot chocolate, and a holiday sing-along
9a.m.-11a.m.; Call for Information; Healdsburg Plaza Park ,217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg; (707) 433-6935. - December 1:
Zen Fest Holiday Sale
Distinctive art, handcrafted gifts, garden buddhas. Silent auction, Japanese lunch. Decorate prayer flags for peace. All proceeds benefit Stone Creek Zen Center.
9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Free admission; Masonic Center, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol(707) 887-1514 - December 1:
Antique Evaluation Faire
Have you ever wondered what your favorite antique or family heirloom was worth? Come to an antique evaluation faire and consult with experts! Participants may bring 1-3 items, $5 per item. Please no furniture or modern collectibles. Bonham & Butterfields Appraisal Workshop.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 per item; The Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St., Santa Rosa; (707) 579-1500 - December 1 - 2:
The Night Before Christmas
Teresa Lubarsky's Healdsburg Ballet presents this holiday favorite at the Raven Theater. Watch as Christmas Eve comes to life while dancers perform ballet, jazz, and hip-hop to classical and contemporary music.
Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m; $15 Adults $10 Seniors and Children; 115 North Street, Healdsburg; (707) 431.7617 - December 1:
Occidental Community Choir Winter Concert
Holiday music, both reverent and irreverent, ridiculous and sublime, including many original compositions by chorus members, will be performed by the 38-voice choir.
8 p.m.; adults $15, seniors & students $12, kids under 14 free; Community Church of Sebastopol, 1000 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol.; (707) 547-0204 - November 30 - December 2 :
The Gift and The Gift of the Magi
Enjoy two one act plays: “The Gift” and “The Gift of the Magi.” The show begins at 7 pm and holiday music begins at 6:30 with Melissa Mullen, age 12, on harp and The Valley Girls singing a cappella carols.
6.30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 kids; Nicholson Ranch, 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma; (707) 938-8822 - December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-24:
The 12 Days of Ledson
For 12 days throughout December, Ledson will offer different selections of tempting holiday dishes paired with award-winning wines. The $25 admission fee includes the chance to win prizes by spinning the 'Ledson Wheel of Fortune'.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $25, $10 for Wine Club Members; 7335 Sonoma Highway; (707) 537-3810 - December 1:
Holiday Open House & Toy Drive at GunBun
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the 11th Annual Holiday Toy Drive, and enjoy delicious holiday treats and Gundlach Bundschu Wines. Special cave tasting featuring rare library wines will be offered each hour and music will be enjoyed throughout the day.
Noon - 4 p.m. (4:30 - 7 p.m. for Wine Club Only); Free to all with donation of new toy; 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma; (707) 939-3019