Best Things to Do in Napa Wine Country This December

Looking to fill a couple hours of your day while in Wine Country? With so many offerings in the area, we’ve curated the top events this month including holiday lights, spirited sips, and Santa! Less researching and more having fun. (And getting into the holiday spirit!) Enjoy!

Featured Photo: Courtesy of Visit Calistoga

Festive outdoor ice skating rink at night, surrounded by holiday lights and decorations, including a large Christmas tree. Skaters of all ages glide on the ice, while spectators watch from the sides. Stalls and tents border the rink, adding to the lively atmosphere—one of the best things to do in Napa Valley this January.
Photo courtesy of The Meritage Collection.

Through January 11

Skate your way through the holiday season at a seasonal ice rink on the lawn at Grand Reserve at the Meritage in Napa.

A large Christmas tree adorned with sparkling yellow lights stands in the foreground, illuminated against the night sky. In the background is a building decorated with star-shaped light displays and string lights, creating a festive atmosphere — one of the best things to do in Wine Country this November 2021.
Photo courtesy of Yountville Chamber of Commerce.

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Festivities kick off with a tree lighting, but you’ll want to come back to Yountville again and again. Stretching over six weeks, along with tens of thousands of twinkling lights, there will be wine tasting, shopping, Santa and more.

A decorated truck adorned with colorful lights, balloons, and festive decorations drives down a street during a nighttime parade. The flatbed is filled with people in costumes, and American flags are displayed prominently. Spectators line the street, enjoying one of December's best events in Napa Wine Country.
Photo courtesy of Tim Carl Photography.

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This Napa Valley holiday favorite has been going strong for more than a quarter of a century.

Santa Claus, dressed in his traditional red suit and white gloves, waves from the window of a vintage train. In the background, a person in a large bear costume also waves, creating a festive atmosphere that makes for one of the best things to do in Napa Wine Country this December.
Photo courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train.

2025 Dates TBD

Roll through Napa Valley on the Wine Train with the jolly guy himself. Sip cocoa, eat cookies, or sit down to a three-course meal.

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This will be the Napa Regional Dance Company’s 22nd annual performance of the beloved holiday classic. Thanks to a collaboration with Festival Napa Valley, all four performances will be accompanied by a live symphony orchestra.

Guests sit at table for Inspire Napa Valley gala.
Photo: Courtesy of Art & Clarity

2025 Dates TBD

The three-day wine country event raises funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. The event is organized by Kerrin Laz, founder of K. Laz Wine Collection. Since its inception, Inspire Napa Valley has raised over $6 million to support the Alzheimer’s Association.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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