Best Things to Do in Sonoma County This December

Best Things to Do in Sonoma County 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 Hotel Petaluma.

Drag on Ice

Date tbd

You can’t miss the 2nd annual Drag on Ice performance at Santa Rosa’s Old Courthouse Square. Presented by MILK, the ice skating diva and former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, the show will include Bay Area local queens Princess Panocha and Tia Pila, along with the duo act of Shania and Maria Twampson.

More info: Eventbrite 

Stack of pastries, desserts and cookies in front of pine tree at Hotel Healdsburg's holiday tea spread in Sonoma County, California
Photo courtesy of Hotel Healdsburg, Holiday Tea.

Holiday Tea at Hotel Healdsburg’s Dry Creek Kitchen

Dates tbd

Enjoy tea, wine, and cocktails served with pastries, dainty finger sandwiches, and holiday fare from Dry Creek Kitchen. A non-alcoholic version is available for accompanying kiddos.

More info: drycreekkitchen.com

Spread of food and drink at Sippin' Santa at Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California
Photo courtesy of Flamingo Resort.

Sippin’ Santa at the Flamingo Resort & Spa

Dates tbd

Celebrate the holidays with a tropical twist at the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa. The SippinSanta pop-up bar boasts festive decor, kitchy drinkware, and, of course, Tiki-inspired cocktails. 

More info: flamingoresort.com

Crying children held by Santa Claus at Costeaux French Bakery's Breakfast with Santa Claus event in Sonoma County, California
Photo courtesy of Tenaya Fleckenstein.

Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery

Dates tbd

Grab a photos of the kids (or kids-at-heart) with Santa and pick up some holiday goodies. Feel like you need more time to discuss your Christmas list with Santa? Email him directly at santa@costeaux.com.

More info: costeaux.com

Hand holds a present amid holiday sparkles for Petaluma's Holiday Makers Fair in Sonoma County, California
Photo courtesy of Holiday Maker's Fair.

Petaluma’s Annual Holiday Maker's Fair

Dates tbd

One-stop-shopping for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts created by wine country artists. Organized by the folks from Barber Cellars and Barber Lee Spirits. Admission is free, but timed tickets are required.

More info: barbercellars.com

Classic car parked at the entrance of Rams Gate Winery in Sonoma County, California.
Photo courtesy of Ram’s Gate Winery.

A Night in Monte Carlo at Ram’s Gate Winery

Date tbd

Walk down a red carpet, drink wine, dine on delicious food and play games of chance while listening to big band sounds of Radio Gatsby. Guests who bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Redwood Empire Food Bank will be entered to win a magnum bottle of wine.

More info: ramsgatewinery.com

Gingerbread trailer home at Hotel Petaluma.
Photo courtesy of Hotel Petaluma.

Annual Gingerbread House Showcase & Competition

Dates tbd

The creativity and architectural prowess is smile inducing. Previous year’s events at Hotel Petaluma have attracted more than 100 sugar covered entries.

More info: facebook.com/HotelPetaluma

Event Venues

Looking to see what’s happening right now in Sonoma County? Our comprehensive list of venues across the city below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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