December in Sonoma County is a season of light, music, winter walks, sparkling plazas, cozy wine nights, and festive community traditions. Whether you’re planning family outings, cozy date nights, or holiday gatherings with friends, this curated roundup highlights the best celebrations happening throughout the month.
Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting & Night Market — December 5, 2025 (6–9 p.m.)
Healdsburg Plaza
Healdsburg’s signature holiday night features the annual tree lighting, artisan night market, warm drinks, live music, festive treats, and late-night shopping around the Plaza.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: stayhealdsburg.com/events/merry-healdsburg-tree-lighting/
Santa Rosa Winter Lights: Tree Lighting Ceremony — December 6, 2025
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
A festive evening with live music, ice sculpting, kids’ activities, warm drinks, and the official lighting of Santa Rosa’s downtown tree.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: srcity.org/2907/Winter-Lights
Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove — December 6–27, 2025
Windsor Town Green
A beloved Sonoma County tradition featuring more than 200 decorated trees created by local families, schools, and community groups. Stroll the illuminated grove and enjoy whimsical, Peanuts-inspired displays.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: townofwindsor.com/347/Holiday-Celebration
Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade — December 13, 2025 (6–8 p.m.)
Petaluma River Turning Basin
Watch dozens of boats decked out in holiday lights glide along the Petaluma River. Best viewing along Water Street and the Turning Basin.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: petalumadowntown.com/lighted-boat-parade
Santa Rosa Symphony: Holiday Pops Concert — December 7, 2025
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
A festive holiday tradition featuring the Santa Rosa Symphony with classic carols, orchestral arrangements, and lively seasonal favorites.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: srsymphony.org/event/holiday-pops-3/
Transcendence Theatre’s Broadway Holiday Show — December 12–22, 2025
Sonoma Valley (venue TBA)
A high-energy blend of Broadway hits and holiday songs, complete with showstopping performances and plenty of seasonal cheer.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: transcendencetheatre.org
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Spectacular — December 21, 2025 (5:00 p.m.)
Green Music Center (Weill Hall), Rohnert Park
A dazzling, joy-filled holiday show featuring bold choral arrangements and the signature humor of the SF Gay Men’s Chorus.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: gmc.sonoma.edu/sfgmc-2025
Winter Lights Ice Rink — November 22, 2025–January 5, 2026
Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa
Skate under downtown lights at this festive open-air rink. Cocoa and holiday treats nearby.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: srcity.org
Winter Wildlife Walks — Select Dates in December
Laguna de Santa Rosa, Sebastopol
Docent-led explorations of winter wetlands, bird migrations, and seasonal ecology along the Laguna.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: lagunafoundation.org
Petaluma Snowfest & Outdoor Ice Rink — December 6–14, 2025
Lucchesi Park, Petaluma
Seasonal celebration with an outdoor rink, themed skating sessions, kids’ activities, and winter treats.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Ticketed
More info: https://lumaice.com/
Parks After Dark: Wetland Awakening — December 6, 2025 (4:30–6:30 p.m.)
Laguna de Santa Rosa Wetlands, Santa Rosa
A guided evening program exploring the sights and sounds of the wetlands at dusk. Learn about local wildlife, seasonal shifts, and the unique ecology of the Laguna as it transitions from day to night.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free (parking fees apply unless you have a Regional Parks pass)
More info: sonomacountyparks.org/registration/parks-after-dark-wetland-awakeningW25/
Parks After Dark: Solstice Celebration — December 20, 2025 (4:30–7:00 p.m.)
Riverfront Regional Park, Windsor
An evening solstice celebration featuring guided sunset walks, seasonal storytelling, warm drinks, and family-friendly nature activities along the lakes and redwood groves.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free (parking fees apply unless you have a Regional Parks pass)
More info: sonomacountyparks.org/registration/parks-after-dark-solstice-celebration-25
Northern Lights Art Walk — December 1, 2025–January 1, 2026
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa
An immersive outdoor illuminated art walk with large-scale sculptures and glowing pathways across the LBC campus.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: lutherburbankcenter.org/northernlights/
12 Days of Champagne at The Bubble Bar — December 1–12, 2025
Healdsburg
A sparkling holiday series featuring a different curated Champagne or sparkling flight each day, paired with seasonal bites. Reservations encouraged.
Family-friendly: No | Admission: Ticketed
More info: stayhealdsburg.com/view/12-days-of-champagne-at-the-healdsburg-bubble-bar/
Holiday at Brewster’s — Various Dates in December
Petaluma
Seasonal menus, heated outdoor seating, live music, and rotating holiday-themed evenings. Reservations recommended.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free with food/drink purchase
More info: brewstersbeergarden.com
Miracle Christmas Pop-Up at WaterHawk Lake Club — Throughout December
Rohnert Park
Cozy riverfront evenings with wine flights, seasonal bites, and festive touches.
Family-friendly: No | Admission: Free with wine purchase
More info: waterhawkwines.com
Sonoma Holiday Market & Music Series — Weekends in December
Sonoma Valley
Local makers, live music, seasonal treats, and rotating festive events around Sonoma’s plazas and wineries.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: sonomavalley.com
Cotati Shop & Stroll — December 6, 2025 (11 a.m.–2 p.m.)
Downtown Cotati
A charming afternoon with artisan vendors, music, food booths, kids’ activities, and a festive passport program.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: patch.com/rohnertpark-cotati
Healdsburg Holiday Sip & Shop — December 6, 2025 (4–7 p.m.)
Downtown Healdsburg
Seasonal shopping paired with sips from local tasting rooms and boutiques around the Plaza.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free (purchases optional)
More info: stayhealdsburg.com/events/holiday-sip-shop/
So Ho Ho Holiday Market — December 21, 2025 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
The #1 destination for holiday gift shopping returns with 150+ small businesses, sweet treats, food vendors, DJ C-Los, and a Santa appearance.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
Parking: $10 (fairgrounds)
More info: thesocomarket.com/events-2/so-ho-ho-holiday-market-1
Merry Healdsburg: Season to Sparkle Makers Market — November 15–December 31, 2025
Downtown Healdsburg
Rotating artisan markets, extended shopping hours, seasonal food, and festive entertainment as part of Healdsburg’s Season to Sparkle.
Family-friendly: Yes | Admission: Free
More info: stayhealdsburg.com/a-season-to-sparkle/
December in Sonoma County is rich with celebration — from illuminated art walks and ice rinks to concerts, parades, markets, and winter hikes. Whether you’re exploring with kids, catching up with friends, or carving out time to slow down, there’s something magical to discover every week.
Living at SOMO Village means having all of this just minutes away — a modern, walkable community surrounded by trails, parks, culture, and some of the best food and wine in the region. If you’re dreaming of a home base that keeps you close to both nature and everything happening across Sonoma County, SOMO Village is where the seasons truly come to life.