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Nov 29 ~ Guerneville Merchant Open House and Tree lighting Ceremony begins with the downtown Merchant Open House starting at 4pm followed by the Tree Lighting at 5pm on the Guerneville Plaza. INFO: Downtown Guerneville on Main Street. INFO. 707-869-9000 or russianriver.com
Nov 30 -Dec 1 ~ The Fabulous Women Festival of Trees BENEFIT. Bid on magical trees decorated by local businesses, live music, raffle, holiday market place, sweet shop, and take photos with Santa. Nov 30th 6-9 & Dec 1st 3-9pm at Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma. INFO: thefabulouswomen@gmail.com or thefabulouswomen.com
Dec 1 ~ LandPaths’ Annual Holiday Gathering ~ Enjoy a walk and tour along Mark West Creek, followed by music, hot cider, wreath-making, & other holiday crafting. Bring a potluck dish to share. Pre-registration is required. FREE. Bring: clippers, for wreath-making. 12p - 4pm, Rancho Mark West, 7125 St. Helena Road, Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-544-7284 or info@landpaths
Dec 1 ~ Guerneville Annual Holiday Parade of Lights ~ Colorful, creative and brightly lit floats, marching contingents, horses, and other holiday themed entries. 7pm Downtown Guerneville on Main Street. INFO. 707-869-9000 or russianriver.com
Dec 1 ~ Petaluma Annual Merchant’s Holiday Open House. All day long, shopping deals, festive holiday treats, Santa, performances, horse & carriage rides, balloon art, face painting & so much more. We hope to see you there! Free. INFO. 707-762- 9348 or petalumadowntown.com
Dec 1 ~ Annual Lighting of the Snowmen Festival ~ features music, kids’ crafts, wine + beer tasting, warm drinks, delicious food, Santa and more! 4-8pm at Cornerstone Sonoma, 23667 Highway 121, Sonoma. INFO: 707-933-3010 or publicevents@ cornerstonesonoma.com
Dec 1 ~ Red Umbrella Holiday Open House ~ holiday shopping, in-store sales, refreshments and cheer! 3-5pm at Red Umbrella Consignment, 120 A Kentucky St. Free. INFO: 707-778-3499 www.redumbrellaconsignment.com
Dec 1 ~ D & G Equity Management Annual Holiday Party & Social ~ Hors D’oeuvres Hot Chocolate, Spiced Apple Cider. Monetary donations for the Russian River Community Food Pantry are welcome! We contribute 100% of the proceeds. 6:30pm at D & G Equity Management, 14080 Mill Street, corner of 4th & Mill St., Guerneville, 707-869-0623, dandgequity.com,
Dec 1-2 ~ Larson Family Winery Holiday Open House ~ Family or pet photos with Santa, gourmet food items, and delicious wine! Bring your own photo- taking device. Mail a letter to Santa and check out our Gingerbread house. Come see Santa anytime between 12 and 3pm Saturday or Sunday. Larson Family Winery, 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma. INFO: 707-938-3031
Dec 1-2 ~ SMART Holiday Express Kick-Off Celebrations ~ two events at stations to kick off the toy drive. Bring your unwrapped toys and gift cards to our Petaluma and Novato San Marin stations and enjoy free music, holiday treats, and SMART giveaways. Petaluma Downtown Station: Dec. 1st from 10am-2pm and San Marin Station: Dec. 2nd from 10am-2pm
Dec 1-2 ~ 39th Annual Holiday Luther Burbank Gardens Open House. Tour the home decked out in old- fashioned holiday finery. FREE parking and rides on “Rosie the Trolley” to and from the Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Center. 10- 4pm at Luther Burbank Gardens, 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa. INFO: 707- 524-5445 or lutherburbank.org
Dec 1-2 ~ Festival of Christmas ~ music performed by the PVBC choirs, Casa Grande High School jazz band & Petaluma Junior High choir and jazz band; children’s crafts, Living Nativity, Tea Room, food court and more. 4-8pm at 580 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy. Petaluma. Free. Info. 707-763- 2277 or www.petalumabaptist.org
Dec 6 ~ Sebastopol Grange Holiday Networking Party ~ Food, wine, hot cider and music by New Grange Jam Band. Donation: $30 includes dinner and one drink! RSVPs requested but not required. 5-8pm, Sebastopol Grange, 6000 Sebastopol Ave, On Hwy 12, Sebastopol. INFO: 707- 544-4582, Wendy Krupnick, www. envirocentersoco.org, wlk@sonic.net
~ Wagon and train rides, holiday arts and crafts, gingerbread cookie decorating, live entertainment, and photos with Santa. 5-8pm at Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Drive, Windsor, 707-838-1000 or 707-838-5942
Toscano Kitchen. “Yuletide at the Blue Wing Inn” living history, crafts, and refreshments. 4-8pm at Sonoma State Historic Park, Downtown Sonoma. INFO. Emily Walski 707-938-9560.
Dec 6 ~ Windsor Holiday Celebration
Dec 15 ~ KBBF La Fiesta de la Posada
Dec 7, 14, 21,28 ~ Friday Night Flurries
Dec 16 ~ 30th Annual Winter Solstice ritual with Starhawk. At the darkest time of the year we support each other and the world around us. $10 to $20. Doors 6:30pm, ritual 7-9:30pm at Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris S, Sebastopol, INFO: 707-824- 1155 or phoenix@phoenixlefae.com
Dec 18 ~ Christmas sing-a-long and auction. $8.00 Dessert included. 1pm at Hotel La Rose, 308 Wilson Dr. Santa Rosa. INFO. Linda 707-1678 for reservations
Dec 23 ~ Community Carol Sing in Walnut Park ~ Gathering for the entire community to join in singing favorite Christmas Carols. Free. 7:30-8:30pm at Walnut Park, 4th and D St. Petaluma. INFO: 707- 762-8269 orpetalumafirst. com
Dec 23 ~ Santa Rosa Salsa Holiday Party & Toy Drive! Bring an unwrapped toy. $10 cover charge includes lessons and dancing. 21+ with I.D. Dress to impress, Full Bar. 7-12pm at Flamingo Resort 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. INFO: SantaRosaSalsa.com
Dec 31 ~ Pre- New Year’s Eve Party Santa Rosa Salsa ~ $10 cover charge includes lessons and dancing. 21+ with I.D. Dress to impress, Full Bar. 7-12pm at Flamingo Resort 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. INFO: SantaRosaSalsa.com
~ Hotel Petaluma to enjoy the magic of snow! Each Friday in December. 5pm at Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma. INFO. 707-559-3393
Dec 8 ~ San Miguel’s Elves’ Workshop
~ Celebrate the gift of creating and crafting, music & hot cocoa! 9am-12pm at San Miguel Elementary 5350 Faught Rd, Santa Rosa. INFO: Carrie Barnes at sanmiguelsitepto@gmail.com
Dec 9 ~ Saint Lucia Festival ~ Linnea Lodge #504 celebrates with a smorgasbord dinner and traditional Santa Lucia procession with visit from Santa! Price: $10 - $28 Members $25. Non Members $28. Children 6-14 $10. 5 and under FREE. 4- 7pm, Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma. INFO: 415- 990-3882 or linnealodge@gmail.com
Dec 13 ~ Boards & Bottle Ugly Sweater Party ~ DIY Sign Painting Party! FREE glass of wine, beer, or well-drink with ticket purchase. Ugliest Sweater wins $25 6-8pm at Maguire’s Irish Pub 145 Kentucky St, Petaluma. INFO. Kristen@boardsandbottle.com
~ Music, Treats, Santa, Free food and drinks. Santa will be giving presents to kids. 3-6pm at 1700 Corby Ave, Suite B Santa Rosa. INFO: 707-545-8833
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Dec 7-9 ~ 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition ~ Three-day community event featuring gingerbread houses on display and holiday cheer in the historic ballroom of the Hotel Petaluma, 205 Kentucky St. Petaluma. Free. INFO: 707-559-3393 or www.hotelpetaluma.com
Dec 7-9 ~ Korbel Holiday Shopping Spree Weekend ~ Christmas carolers 1-3pm, Santa Claus from 2:30-4pm 10am-4pm Korbel Champagne Cellars, 13250 River Rd, Guerneville. INFO: 707-824-7316 or korbel.com
Dec 7-9 ~ Annual Sebastopol Holiday Home Tour & Artisan Boutique! Self-guided tour with map. Tickets sebastopolholidayhometour.weebly. com, 707-829-3722, 707-829-1729
Dec 8 ~ Holidays on the Northern Frontier ~ Family-friendly activities. Most activities are FREE! “Christmas at the Mission” sing-along in the Mission Chapel (ticketed). Gift Shop open 10a-8p. “Allegro Toscana” Pickle Creek String Band performs in the Toscano Hotel and docents provide tours of the