Where To See Santa In Healdsburg This Holiday Season

HEALDSBURG, CA — Visits and pictures with Santa Claus are treasured traditions for many Healdsburg families.

In Healdsburg, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.

Here are the details:

• Friday, Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m.: Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting Celebration at Healdsburg Plaza. In addition to complementary photos with Santa, this winter wonderland features horse-drawn carriage rides, performances by The Healdsburg Chorus, holiday crafts for all ages, a holiday night market and more at Matheson Street and Healdsburg Avenue.

• Saturdays through Dec. 20, 9-11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at Costeaux French Bakery in Healdsburg. Children can confess if they have been naughty or nice and share their Christmas wish list with Santa. A complimentary digital photo will capture the moment and be shared to be cherished for years to come.

• Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-4 p.m.: Santa at Convene, Healdsburg. As is tradition, Santa Claus himself will be stationed at the tasting lounge for photos with the family. Snap a selfie with Santa, sample and purchase holiday bottles (they make great gifts!). Convene will be donating toys to children in need for the holidays. To participate, please place your generous contribution under the Convene Christmas Tree. All ages are welcome.

Santa is also holding court at several shopping malls and plazas in the local area, including:

• Sunday, Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: A Special Visit With Caring Santa. Sensory-friendly experience exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Reservations are required for this private event at Santa Rosa Plaza.
• Daily through Dec. 24: Photo Time with Santa at Santa Rosa Plaza. Santa Claus is making a list and checking it twice, so reserve your photos with Santa today! He'll be here every day through Christmas Eve. Walk-ups are welcome; multiple families are scheduled for each 15-minute time slot.
• Weekends through Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Photos with Santa at Montgomery Village. Reservation recommended. $10 donation suggested. See more information here.
• Daily through Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sundays: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.): Photos with Santa are available at Coddingtown Mall through Christmas Eve.
• Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 -11:00 a.m.: Pancakes and Cheer With Santa and Mrs. Claus. Harmony Salmon Creek Education Foundation's inaugural Breakfast with Santa. $10 per child/$15 per adult.
• Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m-4 p.m..: Photos with Santa or with Krampus, as well as Tarot Card Readings with Kay, Create a Snow Globe with California Brick Chicks, are among the activities for children and their grown-ups at the Penngrove Winter Fest (check the website for specific times).
• Friday, Dec. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: The Cloverdale winter festival and tree lighting celebration, including visits and photos with Santa, candlelit holiday shopping stroll, music and food, hot cocoa and holiday treats, and local non-profit and vendor stalls.
• Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Cloverdale’s Claus for a Cause, an evening of photos with Santa, hot cocoa, candy canes, elves, and festive fun. A $5 suggested donation helps support Cloverdale’s Annual Christmas Gift Program and brings holiday cheer to local youth.
• Thursday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m.: Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration featuring Santa Claus, holiday trivia and cartoons on the big screen; music, ballet, Peacetown's Love Choir, hot cocoa and cider, a goat petting station, and more.