This holiday season, you’re invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with Tudor Rose Events at the picturesque Paradise Ridge Winery! Choose from TWO days–December 21st or 22nd–to enjoy a classic holiday high tea and live entertainment from friends Comfort & Joy Carol Singers.
Still and sparkling wines will be available for purchase from the winery. Dressing up is always encouraged and seating is limited so make your reservations today!
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events › Sonoma County
December 2024
This winter, Cirque de Boheme returns to Sonoma with a joyful, fun and highly musical new show entitled “Disco”, featuring an international troupe of artists including: magician, trapeze artist, flying pole, juggler, aerialist, aerial duo, unicycle acrobat and more! An extraordinary cast in the service of an atypical story, which will take you back to the heart of the 70s, when Disco music was at its best. Disco music and circus acts. This unique cocktail will take you back to the heart of a decade so festive and carefree.
As every year for ten years, it’s once again the Bohemian from Cirque de Bohème who will be guiding you through the corridors of time, right up to the doors of Studio 54 in New York. “Disco” is a new show, which I’m sure will make you dance, sing and forget all your worries! The experience is available from November 29 to December 29, with showings reoccurring every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. An additional showing will be held at 5:00 PM on December 29.
The Wine Garden Holiday Market at Kivelstadt Cellars is a family-friendly, community-focused event that captures the charm of an outdoor European Christmas village, blended with the warmth of a Californian artisan market. This festive market features a variety of local vendors offering unique jewelry, pottery, flowers, crafts, and thoughtful gifts.
Enjoy interactive art projects and discover a diverse selection of specialty foods and beverages, perfect for the holiday season. This December, join Kivelstadt Cellars for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience filled with seasonal cheer and local treasures.
Guests are invited to experience an enchanting Winter Wonderland with the exclusive Holiday Alpine Yurt Dinner at Timber Cove. Nestled under the stars on the scenic Pacific Coast, these beautifully decorated and heated Alpine Yurts provide a cozy, intimate dining setting perfect for a special evening. The menu is carefully curated to highlight seasonal flavors and includes two glasses of Roederer Brut Champagne to set a festive tone.
Ideal for romantic dinners or small festive gatherings, the yurts accommodate groups of 2, 4, or 6 guests. Reservations are required; please contact 707.847.3231 to secure your spot.
Raven Arts Performing Theater will kick off the holiday season with a special performance of Harlem Nutcracker Suite, featuring the timeless music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Artistic Director Marcus Shelby and his orchestra will bring this iconic jazz suite to life, offering a festive blend of holiday spirit and musical mastery. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of the season!
Spike Sikes and His Awesome Hotcakes, crowned “Best Blues Band” in 2021 and 2022 by The Bohemian and Pacific Sun, deliver the perfect blend of soul, swing, R&B, and jazz. Catch their irresistible, dance-worthy performance at the California Theater in Santa Rosa, guaranteed to get both your body and soul moving!
Downtown Santa Rosa is bringing holiday cheer with Winter Lights Skating on the Square, running from November 30 to December 31. Guests can enjoy skating on eco-friendly synthetic ice every Thursday through Sunday, with rentals available for all sizes. The rink offers fun for all ages, including skate helpers for little ones and shoe covers for parents accompanying their children. Private rink buyouts are also available for special events.
Skating hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 4 PM to 8 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM to 8 PM, with special hours on December 24 and 31. The rink will host themed skate nights every Thursday, including Nightmare Before Christmas (12/5), A Groovy Holiday/70s Disco (12/12), Ugly Sweater Night (12/19), and Pajama Party (12/26). It’s a festive, fun-filled way to celebrate the holidays in Santa Rosa!
Gold Ridge Organic Farms is joining Sonoma County Farm Trails to celebrate local artisanship and farm-grown products with their Holidays Along the Farm Trails event. Guests will enjoy spiced organic apple cider made from the farm’s estate apples, along with heirloom apple hand pies from Blooms End. Attendees can browse an array of hand-crafted products and unique gifts made by local makers and friends of the farm.
The festively decorated Farm Shop at Gold Ridge Organic Farms will feature their award-winning olive oils, apple cider vinegars, and locally crafted herbal products for face and body. Also available are specialty salts, spice blends, cookbooks, olive wood kitchenware, and more for the home and kitchen. This free event offers a wonderful opportunity to support local agriculture and artistry, though parking onsite is limited.
Indulge in a luxurious chocolate and wine pairing experience led by Master Chocolatier Chef Sebastian Beline of Paris, renowned for his contemporary-style chocolates of exceptional quality. During this exclusive tasting, discover the perfect balance of flavor and texture that makes Chef Beline’s chocolates truly unparalleled.
This seasonal experience begins with a guided exploration of basic chocolate samples paired with one wine, revealing the cause-and-effect relationship between flavors. As the tasting progresses, you’ll enjoy a flight of specialty chocolates paired with select wines. Finally, treat yourself to elevated chocolate bites, crafted with unique ingredients to dazzle and delight your palate.
The experience is available Fridays through Tuesdays.
Celebrate the holidays at The Village with Santa Sightings! Capture festive memories with Santa this December. Appointments are highly recommended to ensure your spot, as walk-ups cannot be guaranteed. Reserve your 5-minute photo session with a $10 donation, and receive both a printed and digital copy of your photo. Proceeds support the Sonoma County Secret Santa Program.
Make the season extra special with Santa’s vintage ride, courtesy of Retro Foto and their charming 1970 Volkswagen bus, Lola. Plus, enjoy festive fun from Clover Sonoma, including Clo the Cow appearances, eggnog samples, and more during the weekend of December 7-8. Don’t miss this magical opportunity to make memories and spread holiday cheer!
This holiday season, you’re invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with Tudor Rose Events at the picturesque Paradise Ridge Winery! Choose from TWO days–December 21st or 22nd–to enjoy a classic holiday high tea and live entertainment from friends Comfort & Joy Carol Singers.
Still and sparkling wines will be available for purchase from the winery. Dressing up is always encouraged and seating is limited so make your reservations today!
This winter, Cirque de Boheme returns to Sonoma with a joyful, fun and highly musical new show entitled “Disco”, featuring an international troupe of artists including: magician, trapeze artist, flying pole, juggler, aerialist, aerial duo, unicycle acrobat and more! An extraordinary cast in the service of an atypical story, which will take you back to the heart of the 70s, when Disco music was at its best. Disco music and circus acts. This unique cocktail will take you back to the heart of a decade so festive and carefree.
As every year for ten years, it’s once again the Bohemian from Cirque de Bohème who will be guiding you through the corridors of time, right up to the doors of Studio 54 in New York. “Disco” is a new show, which I’m sure will make you dance, sing and forget all your worries! The experience is available from November 29 to December 29, with showings reoccurring every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. An additional showing will be held at 5:00 PM on December 29.