It’s time to get out and enjoy the holiday season! There is so much going on in Sonoma County and this is just small selection of fun events. I hope to see you out and about during this wonderful time of year! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to one and all!

Cheers,
Sue

Thru December 23rd

A Christmas Carol – Santa Rosa
This riveting, serious, funny & ultimately joyous new stage version of the story builds on Dickens’ original story’s beauty, durability & blazing theatricality. Show runs through 12/23.
6th Street Playhouse
52 West 6th St., Santa Rosa
(707) 523-4185 x101
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Friday, Saturday Sunday Friday, Saturday, Sunday December 16-18

Petaluma’s 1st Annual Gingerbread House
Showcase & Competition. Join us for Petaluma’s newest holiday tradition! Help award the People’s Choice award by voting for your favorite gingerbread house. Open house viewing Friday & Saturday 10am-8pm. A holiday bash with live music & refreshments closes out the festivities on Sunday, December 18th from 1-5pm.
Free to enter. Free to attend.
Schedule:
December 16 10am-8pm Open House
December 17 10am-8pm Open House
December 18 1pm-5pm Holiday Party/Winners Announced.
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Friday December 16

Donny & Marie – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Celebrate the spirit of the season with them in true Osmond fashion. Show: 8pm.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Person Theater
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
(707) 546-3600
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday December 16-18

25th Anniversary – The Nutcracker – Sebastopol
12/16 – Opening Night – 7pm,
12/17 – 11am & 4pm,
12/18 – 2pm.
Complimentary Pre-Matinee Sugar Plum Parties.
Tickets: $12-$22
Analy Theatre
(707) 824-8006
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Saturday December 17

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade – Petaluma
A magical parade of beautifully decorated boats stream into the Petaluma River Turning Basin in the heart of historic downtown from 6:30-8:30pm.
Free to attend.
The Petaluma River Turning Basin
10 C St., Petaluma
(707) 762-9348

Saturday December 17

Annual Holiday Event – Petaluma
Join us, from 5-9pm, for an elegant evening at Adobe Road Winery’s Inaugural Holiday Party & Charity Fundraiser benefiting the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation (a no-kill shelter).
Our guests will have a special vantage point for this spectacular event, held during the town’s annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. Our waterfront deck on the Great Petaluma Mill building is the best spot on the Petaluma River to watch the parade, until our new Adobe Road facility is built that is.

Appetizers & a fully catered Dinner will be served with our award winning, small-lot, handcrafted Adobe Road Wines. Enjoy Live Jazz, cozy up in our heated tent & take in the fantastic view while enjoying the fun & festive Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade. Winery owner Kevin Buckler will be in attendance to pour our top award winners to this exclusive crowd.
Cost: $175/Per Person, $325/Per Couple.
Proceeds will be donated to the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation, a nonprofit with an emphasis on no-kill, high outcome animal sheltering.
20% discount to Adobe Road Wine Club Members

Great Petaluma Mill (Waterfront Deck)
6 Petaluma Blvd N.
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(707) 287-8693

Saturday December 17

Jingle Bells – Healdsburg
9am – For the Kids FUN RUN (Healdsburg Running Company), hosted by Tiffany Bellize – Start & Finish HRC to Badger Park.
Healdsburg Running Company
333 Center St., Healdsburg
(707) 395-0372
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Saturday December 17

Aaron Neville – A Christmas Celebration – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Ringing in the season with soulful holiday cheer, Grammy Award-winner Aaron Neville brings his angelic falsetto to Christmas carols, R&B favorites & some classic pop tunes, as well as songs from his latest recording, “My True Story.”
Show: 8pm.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Person Theater
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
(707) 546-3600
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Saturday December 17

Santa’s Landing at the Pacific Coast Air Museum
Kids both Young & Old are Welcome!
10:30am – Kids Activities, Food & Drink Vendors,
20% off assorted items in the Gift Shop. All kids under 14 years of age will receive gifts from Santa.
Pacific Coast Air Museum
1 Air Museum Way, Santa Rosa
(707) 575-7900
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Saturday December 17

Breakfast with Santa – Healdsburg
Visit with Santa on the following Dates:
Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9-11am.
Costeaux French Bakery
417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
(707) 433-1913
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Sunday December 18

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker – Luthter Burbank Center for the Arts
Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing Christmas tree & spectacular Russian-made costumes & sets. A must-see event, witness the world’s best dancers on stage in your city! Shows: 3pm & 7pm.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa
(707) 546-3600
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Sunday December 18

Salsa Dance Red & White Holiday Party – Santa Rosa
Dress in festive Red & White to celebrate the Holidays! Special Dance Performances by Sabor Latino AND Lexi & Jorge!
Lessons every Sunday w/ Dr. Antonio Moran, O.D. Learn the basic steps plus a simple combination, then stay for social dancing.
Salsa Lesson 7-8pm, Bachata Lesson 8:15-9:15pm.
No partner or experience necessary!
Open Dancing 9:15pm-12/pm w/ DJ Antonio playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha & Merengue.
$10/Cover Charge includes Lessons & Dancing.
Pay at the door. 21+ with I.D.
Mention Santa Rosa Salsa in the Bar & Restaurant & receive 10% on food order before 9pm. (Valid Sundays only). Experience the Joy & Connection at Sensual Salchata Nights!
Flamingo Resort Hotel
2777 4th St., Santa Rosa
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(707) 484-6086