Sonoma County is never at a loss for inspiring happenings, but the holiday season kicks it into overdrive with events, performances, and fairs to fuel the holiday spirit. Here is a sampling that caught our eye.
Sonoma County Beekeepers Association Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 22 | 10am-4pm
Many local vendors and crafters. The perfect event to jump start holiday shopping. There will be a raffle with the proceeds benefitting Sonoma County Beekeepers Association education and pollinator programs and programs sponsored by the Santa Rosa Druids.
Santa Rosa Druids Hall | 1011 College Ave., Santa Rosa
Sonoma Moose Lodge Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday & Sunday, November 22-23 | 10am–3pm
Enjoy raffle prizes, bake sale goodies and concessions, and local crafters and vendors. For a small donation take a selfie with Santa and kids can write a letter to Santa.All donations will support 2026 Sonoma Valley High School Grad Night.
Sonoma Moose Lodge | 20580 Broadway, Sonoma
Holiday Celebration + Marketplace at Dry Creek Vineyard
Saturday, November 29 | 12pm-4pm
Kick off the most wonderful time of the year with a decades-long tradition. Taste favorite wines, shop the local artisan marketplace, enjoy carolers, Santa, and small bites by Chef Austin Perkins.
3770 Lambert Bridge Rd., Healdsburg | $50
Cirque de Boheme at Cornerstone Sonoma
November 29–December 28
Back for its 12th season, Cirque de Bohème will guide audiences on a timeless journey. Expect to be transported by a dazzling mix of artistry: magicians, aerialists, contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and even a unicyclist.
23570 Arnold Dr., Sonoma | $40
Flamingo Resort Holiday Boutique
Sunday, November 30 | 10am-4 pm
Over 30 crafters and a selection of raffle tables with all proceeds going to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
2777 4th Street, Santa Rosa | Free admission
Rincon Valley Holiday Craft Fair & Charity Bake Sale
Saturday, December 6 | 9am-2pm
Explore, shop, and get your holiday spirit started. You’ll find quilts, purses, wine bags, jewelry, crocheted and knitted item, crafts, ornaments, and so much more. Proceeds from the bake sale to Redwood Empire Food Bank.
Clubhouse at Rincon Valley Mobile Estates
4671 Circle Dr., Santa Rosa | FREE admission & hot cocoa
Showstoppers Artist Collective Holiday Artisan Gift Faire
Saturday, December 6 | 11am-5pm
A wonderful selection of local guest and Collective artisans. Handcrafted, painted and homespun works will be featured along with holiday arts and crafts, tasty treats, fun and frivolity! Families welcome.
186 N. Main Street, Suite 110, Sebastopol | Free admission
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Scrooge! The Musical by Sonoma Arts Live
December 5-21 | 7:30pm-10:00pm
Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from curmudgeon to kind soul is brought to life in music, with a cast ranging in ages from 7 to 70s. The familiar story is all there, with Ghosts of Past, Present and Future guiding him in song on his journey of self-discovery.
Thursday–Saturday at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm
Tickets: 707-484-4874
276 E. Napa St., Sonoma
The Holiday Songbook presented by Cinnabar Theater
December 19–21 | Fri: 7:30PM Sat: 2PM & 7:30PM Sun: 2PM
A high-energy, interactive holiday show featuring timeless seasonal hits, sing-alongs, and storytelling magic. Created by Broadway and recording veterans, James A. Rocco, and Albert Evans. Fun for the whole family!
Warren Theater, Ives Hall, Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park | $23-$75
Classical Christmas Candlelit Concert with Oscar Yao & Jonah Kim Quartet
Saturday, December 20 | 4pm-6pm
This festive program will feature a delightful mix of cello and piano duos, piano solos, and classical favorites—woven together with holiday gems and beloved movie themes. Elegant, heartwarming, and filled with seasonal cheer, it’s the perfect way to close out the year.
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma | $45 & $75
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Jason Beard’s Bring Joy Annual Holiday Show
Saturday, December 20 | 7pm–10pm
Jason Beard is the founding member, lead guitarist, and songwriter for Northern California’s bluegrass jam band Poor Man’s Whiskey. Bring Joy is a fusion of bluegrass, Americana, blues, and jam. An upbeat show with originals and fun covers with a bluegrass twist. Enjoy a high-energy atmosphere with lots of dancing and singing!
HopMonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol | $30
RAIN–A Beatles Christmas Tribute
December 22 | 7:30pm
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.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa | From $65
Petaluma Downtown Holiday Shopping Stroll
December 6 | 11:30am-4:30pm
Wander through festively decorated streets, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy holiday treats, libations, live music and extended store hours.
Panoramic Preserve
Enjoy the 5-mile stretch of trails available in the new
Estero Americano Coast Preserve.
New public spaces should always be celebrated. The Estero Americano Coast Preserve is a new and significant 547-acre conservation area near Bodega Bay that is now open to the public. It protects a critical stretch of coastal landscape, encompassing coastal prairie, grasslands, and blufftop terraces that overlook the Pacific Ocean and the mouth of the impressive Estero Americano estuary. The estuary is home to numerous species, including the Central California Coast steelhead, tidewater goby, and California red-legged frog.
Now open with approximately five miles of hiking trails, the preserve features panoramic views and access to the beach and a kayak pull-out along the estuary.
The property, historically known as the Bottarini Ranch, was purchased in 2015 by The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC), a nonprofit land conservancy. TWC is dedicated to preserving the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and providing free public access and outdoor education. By developing facilities like trails, signage, and restrooms, TWC has transformed a formerly private ranch into a valuable coastal recreation and education resource, connecting people with this beautiful and ecologically rich part of the Sonoma Coast.
Free Admission: Fri–Sun | 8am-5pm