11 am
Santa’s Riverboat Arrival. Santa and Mrs. Claus’s tugboat chugs into Historic Downtown Turning Basin Petaluma on Saturday, November 27 about noon. Performers will be on hand starting around 11 am to entertain the crowd as they await the arrival of the tugboat Petaluma. After Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way from the boat dock to the shopping center, they will greet the children and hand out candy canes.
11:30- 4 pm
Holiday Celebration at Dry Creek Vineyard. Live holiday music. Savory and sweet tidbits paired with wine. Accepting canned goods to help the Healdsburg Food Pantry. Admission free.
4 pm to 8 pm
Cornerstone Gardens Lighting of the Snowmen. Expect holiday treats, live jazz music, hot cider, a kid’s holiday movie and children’s activities, in addition to the Lighting of the Snowmen ceremony. Admission is free.
6pm- 8 pm
Christmas Tree Lightening Ceremony in downtown Geyserville. The celebration will include the lighting of a 20 ft tree on the Geyserville Visitor Plaza/Park & Ride. Santa will be there, as will the Geyserville Community Church singers caroling. Refreshments will be served. There will be collection barrel for depositing gifts for needy children and teenagers.
11 am- 5 pmPetaluma Holiday Craft Fair (benefits COTS). In the historic Petaluma Hotel in downtown Petaluma. The first 50 guests will get swag bags. 205 Kentucky St ( st Washington), Petaluma.
2:30 pm.
Once Upon a Gingerbread House. Create your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Materials are provided. For children ages 4-10 with their parent or caregiver. Free. Cloverdale Library.
5 pm to 8 pm
Holiday Celebration in Old Downtown Windsor. Holiday Musical Classics; Holly Trolley Tours of Old Downtown; Elves’ Craft Workshop for Children; Strolling Carolers; Holiday Tree Lighting; Children’s Polar Express Train Rides ($1); Jingle Bell Carriage Rides ($1); Photos with Santa ($9). Rain or shine. 9455 Bell Road, Windsor. For more info: (707) 838-1260.
6:30 pm
Light up a Life” tree-lighting at the Lodge at Paulin Creek. Light up a Life” is a time to honor and remember those we love. Thousands of bright, clear lights are used to symbolize the lives, hopes and dreams of our community. With a $10 donation, a light can be dedicated in memory or honor of a loved one
5 pm
Lighting of City Hall with Santa on the Plaza. Every year Santa Claus rides on a vintage fire truck to the Sonoma Plaza, lights up the Christmas tree and City Hall and passes out candy canes to tots.
7 pm
Light up a Life. Petaluma. Hospice of Petaluma invites the community to join together in Center Park for an evening of music, inspiration and remembrance. Thousands of clear, bright lights will shine to symbolize the lives, hopes and dreams. With a $10 donation light can be dedicated in memory of honor of a loved one. Free.
9 am to 5 pm
Dickens Holiday Craft Fair. Over 60 booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Free entertainment. Refreshments available for purchase. Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa . $2 Adults/18 & Under Free. (707) 543-3737
9 am to 11 am
Annual Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery. 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Free with the cost of breakfast. (707) 433-1913
10 am to 4 pm
Luther Burbank Home Holiday Open House Return in time to the Victorian era. See the Burbank Home decorated in traditional turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gifts. Enjoy tea and cookies in the historic Burbank Greenhouse. Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Free. (707) 524.5445
10 am to 4:30 pm
The Petaluma Down Town Merchants Open House. Horse and Carriage Rides. Free rickshaw rides by Rick Shaw Rudy (tips appreciated) from noon to 8 pm (Flag him down or call him at 838-9922). PHS Choir will be roaming 11-2pm, Petaluma Pete will play his piano. Fairy Dust Face Paint at noon and Budderball the Clown Balloon Animals in Putnam Plaza from 2;30-4;30. Carolers. Costumed Casa Theatre Students handing out candy canes, Get your photo with Santa and Mrs Claus at Haus Fortuna (111 2nd Street) 10 am-2 pm and at Gallery One (209 Western Ave) 2-4 pm.
10 am
Blessing of the Olives at the Mission. This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments. East Spain and First St. East, Sonoma Plaza. Free. (707) 996-1090
10 am to 4:30 pm
Korbel Open House. Christmas carolers from 1 to 3 pm. Special appearance by Santa Claus from 2:30 to 4 pm. Korbel Champagne Cellars, 13250 River Road, Guerneville. (707) 824-7316.
11 am- 3 pm Gundlach-Bundschu Holiday-Palooza & Toy Drive. Bring an unwrapped, new toy and receive a complimentary tasting of six wines and a chance to win prizes including magnums and merchandise. Enjoy a pairing of pinot noir with warm wild mushroom soup. All toys and tasting fees collected will be donated to local Sonoma Youth programs. (The tasting room closes to public at 3 pm). Gundlach Bundschu Winery, 2000 Denmark Street, Sonoma, 707-938-5277.
11 amOnce Upon a Gingerbread House. Create your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Materials are provided. For children ages 4-10 with their parent or caregiver. Free. Healdsburg Library
6 pm
Light up a Life” tree-lighting at the Depot in Historic Railroad Square.Light up a Life” is a time to honor and remember those we love. Thousands of bright, clear lights are used to symbolize the lives, hopes and dreams of our community. With a $10 donation, a light can be dedicated in memory or honor of a loved one.
7 pm
Holiday Parade of Lights. Bring the family out for a good old fashioned parade featuring more than 100 entries of floats, horses, marching bands, antique cars, trucks and more all decorated with Christmas lights.Hot drinks and snacks will be available. Downtown Guerneville. Free. (707) 869-9000
10 am -4:30 pmKorbel Open House. Christmas carolers from 1 to 3 pm. Special appearance by Santa Claus from 2:30 to 4 pm. Korbel Champagne Cellars, 13250 River Road, Guerneville. (707) 824-7316.
10 am to 4 pm
Dickens Holiday Craft Fair. Over 60 booths with handcrafted items created and sold by the artists. Free entertainment. Refreshments available for purchase. Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa .$2 Adults/18 & Under Free. (707) 543-3737
10 am to 4 pm
Luther Burbank Home Holiday Open House Return in time to the Victorian era. See the Burbank Home decorated in traditional turn-of-the-century style. Shop for unique gifts. Enjoy tea and cookies in the historic Burbank Greenhouse. Santa Rosa Avenue at Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Free. (707) 524.5445
11 am to 2 pm
Annual Open House & Craft Bazaar. The Hanna Boys Center campus is open for tours, a craft bazaar, photos with Santa and more. Visit Hanna and learn about the program that has helped to change the lives of thousands of boys and their families. Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive in Sonoma. Free. (877) 994-2662.
2:30-4:30 pm
Elf on the Shelf Book Signing. The author of the beloved holiday book,
Elf on the Shelf, will be on hand to personalize books. Haus Fortuna, 111 2nd St. at C St., Petaluma.
6:00 pm
Light up a Life” tree-lighting Oakmont. Light up a Life” is a time to honor and remember those we love. Thousands of bright, clear lights are used to symbolize the lives, hopes and dreams of our community. With a $10 donation, a light can be dedicated in memory or honor of a loved one. At the Star of the Valley Church.
10 am – 5 pmHoliday Open House and Food Drive. Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen.800) 330-4064.
6 pm
Children’s Holiday Program: a festive holiday program with special readings by Roar of a Snore author, Marsha Diane Arnold and local poet Gail Larrick. Stories, songs, and hot chocolate. Healdsburg Library.
10 am – 5 pmHoliday Open House and Food Drive. Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen. (800) 330-4064.
10 am – 5 pmHoliday Open House and Food Drive. Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen.800) 330-4064.
11:30 am
Winter Holiday Storytime at the Windsor Library (ages 2-5 yrs).
10 am – 5 pm
Holiday Open House and Food Drive . Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen. (800) 330-4064.
10 am – 5 pm
Holiday Open House and Food Drive. Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen. (800) 330-4064.
9 am to 11 amAnnual Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery . 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Free with the cost of breakfast. (707) 433-1913
11 am
Santaarchy. Anyone in Santa Costume (of any kind) can converge at Flippers Burger in Petaluma for Santaarchy. Toys and Games will be collected, after which the Santas can go on a pub crawl.
Dec.11, 2010 10 am Flipper’s Burgers, 54 East Washington Street
Petaluma. (707) 773-3200
10 am – 5 pm
Holiday Open House and Food Drive . Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen. (800) 330-4064.
10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Once Upon a Gingerbread House. Create your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Materials are provided. For kids K-6th grade with their parent or caregiver. Free. Rincon Library.
11 am- 1 pmOnce Upon a Gingerbread House. Create your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Materials are provided. For children ages 4-10 with their parent or caregiver. Free. Central Santa Rosa Library.
11 am
“Hurrah for the Holidays!” Stories, songs, and a craft, with storyteller Pam Brown. For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Rohnert Park/Cotati Library. Free.
1 pm to 4 pmGet your
photo with Santa at
Larson Family Winery. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. 707-938-3031.
5 pm
Christmas at the Mission. Christmas at the Mission, an annual Sonoma tradition, combines the holiday spirit with community history. It takes place at the Barracks and the Mission San Francisco Solano on Spain Street on the Plaza. Free, but tickets are required. Call (707) 938-1519
6 pmHoliday Lighted Boat Parade. View a flotilla of decorated boats along the Petaluma River and at the downtown Turning Basin. Boats leave the Petaluma Marina at 5:30 p.m. and arrive downtown at approximately 6:30 p.m. Viewing best at Petaluma Mill or Golden Eagle Shopping Center. Free. (707) 765-9725
10 am – 5 pmHoliday Open House and Food Drive. Bring a food donation to the winery and you’ll get complementary tasting. B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Highway 12, Glen Ellen.800) 330-4064.
1 pm to 4 pmGet your
photo with Santa at
Larson Family Winery. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. 707-938-3031.
2 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
2 pm to 5 pm
Victorian Inns Tour of Healdsburg. Step Back in Time and visit some of Healdsburg’s Classic Victorian Inns; Experience the Charm of Local Victorian Homes at No Charge, View Lovely Holiday Decorations, Light Refreshments will be served. Participating Inns include: Calderwood Inn, Camellia Inn, Grape Leaf Inn, Haydon Street Inn, Irish Rose Inn, and Raford Inn.
(707) 433-5228.
2:15 pm. – 4 pmTeen Gingerbread House Decorating. Grades 7-12. Materials provided. Rincon Valley Library.
4 pm
Once Upon a Gingerbread House. Create your own one-of-a-kind gingerbread house. Materials are provided. For children ages 4-10 with their parent or caregiver. Free. Windsor Library
7 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children (707) 284-3808
9 am to 11 amAnnual Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery . 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. Free with the cost of breakfast. (707) 433-1913.
11 am
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
1 pm to 4 pmGet your
photo with Santa at
Larson Family Winery. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. 707-938-3031.
2 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
7 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
7:30 pm
Sing-Along Messiah in Santa Rosa. Sing-Along Messiah with Santa Rosa Symphonic Chorus, SR Junior College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers and SR Chamber Orchestra, SR High School, 1235 Mendocino Ave. Presented by SR Symphony League to benefit music education for Sonoma County students. $15 Advance/$20 At the Door. (707) 546.8742
1 pm to 4 pmGet your
photo with Santa at
Larson Family Winery. 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. 707-938-3031.
2 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
4 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
11 am
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
2 pmA Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg
$10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
11 am
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
2 pm
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail. Join Winnie the Pooh and all his friends at the 100 acre woods, Raven Youth Theatre, 115 North St., Healdsburg $10 adults, $5 children.(707) 284-3808
Santa’s Riverboat Arrival. Santa and Mrs. Claus’s tugboat chugs into Historic Downtown Turning Basin Petaluma on Saturday, November 27 about noon. Performers will be on hand starting around 11 am to entertain the crowd as they await the arrival of the tugboat Petaluma. After Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way from the boat dock to the shopping center, they will greet the children and hand out candy canes.
11 am to 4 pm
Holiday Celebration in Old Downtown Windsor. Holiday Musical Classics; Holly Trolley Tours of Old Downtown; Elves’ Craft Workshop for Children; Strolling Carolers; Holiday Tree Lighting; Children’s Polar Express Train Rides ($1); Jingle Bell Carriage Rides ($1); Photos with Santa ($9). Rain or shine. 9455 Bell Road, Windsor. For more info: (707) 838-1260.
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