Sonoma County is located in the beautiful California Wine Country, tucked just to the west of Napa Valley. The area consists of more than 30 unique towns, each with a unique character and charm. The county is made up of more than 425 wineries, dozens of golf courses, four airports, and many parks and open spaces to explore.
Not only does this beautiful region boast world-renowned vineyards and stunning landscapes, but there is also a range of unique holiday events in Sonoma County happening throughout December. You’re sure to find one nearby that you can enjoy with your family!
Sonoma County Holiday Events
Here’s our list of exciting events in wine country for the holidays:
Sonoma Plaza
When: November 19 – December 31
Where: 453 1st Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 996-2109
Price: Free
The Sonoma Plaza is a national historic monument boasting a glorious 8-acre park. Sonoma Country decks the trees in the plaza with more than a quarter-million-holiday lights from November 19th until the end of the year! Visitors can enjoy music and dance performances and taste local food, wine, hot cider, hot chocolate, and sweet treats. View a complete list of events in the Sonoma Plaza here.
Cirque de Bohème at Cornerstone Sonoma
When: Select dates and times from November 25 through December 25
Where: 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476, (707) 933-3010
Price: $39 for adults, $29 for kids 15 and under
Step into the whimsical world of Cirque de Bohème and experience gravity-defying acrobatics, impressive balancing acts, and entertaining mimes as they weave together stories of holiday magic and adventure in. You’ll be transported to a magical land where anything is possible – perhaps you’ll experience a holiday miracle!
Holidays in Healdsburg: Sip, Savor, and Shop
When: November 25 – December 30, 2022, 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Where: 217 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, CA 95448, (707) 433-6935
Price: $119
Holidays in Healdsburg: Sip, Savor, and Shop offers guided walking tours of cozy and quaint downtown Healdsburg. The walk begins at the Gazebo in the Plaza and includes 4-5 stops for delicious food and, of course, wine! This 4-hour adventure is a festive way to explore the area – perfect for visitors and residents alike!
Holiday Lights at the Ice Skate Rink
When: November 25 – December 31, 2022
Where: 90 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Cost: Free; Ice Skating Starts at $8.50
Don’t miss the Holiday Lights in downtown Santa Rosa’s Courthouse Square! You can catch live music, holiday beverages and snacks, and take photos with Santa. Over on the ice-skating rink, Snoopy hosts skate sessions for kids, Santa Rosa celebrates Pride with Drag on Ice, and there’s a fantastic New Year’s Eve Skating Show to ring in 2023 with a celebration! In addition, Local Roots hosts a special holiday market every Sunday.
There’s no place like home for the holidays and no place on earth like wine country. It’s time to call Sonoma home so that you can celebrate the holiday season in wine country every year!
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