Best Things to Do in Napa Wine Country This December

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

Ice rink and Christmas tree at Meritage in napa
Photo courtesy of The Meritage Collection.

Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Rink

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

More info: meritagecollection.com

Christmas tree and lighted stars for holidays in Yountville.
Photo courtesy of Yountville Chamber of Commerce.

Holidays in Yountville

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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.

More info: yountville.com

Tow truck covered in Christmas lights for Napa's Tractor Parade.
Photo courtesy of Tim Carl Photography.

Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade

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

More info: visitcalistoga.com

Santa and a giant teddy bear waves from Napa Valley Wine Train.
Photo courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train.

Santa Train Jolly Journeys

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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.

More info: winetrain.com

Latkes Throw Down at Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Photo courtesy of Dana Rebmann.

Latkes Throw Down at Bardessono Hotel & Spa

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Who makes the best latkes in Yountville? Head to Bardessono Hotel & Spa to find out. Watch the now annual friendly competition, then taste the delicious creations. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit, ParentsCAN.

More info: parentscan.org

The Nutcracker

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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.

More info: festivalnapavalley.org

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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