Larkspur-Corte Madera Holiday Event Guide 2021: Christmas & Santa

LARKSPUR-CORTE MADERA, CA — Get out your calendars! Time to start planning as holiday festivities gear up in Larkspur, Corte Madera and throughout the North Bay and San Francisco region.

Christmas this year falls on a Saturday, Dec. 25. Hanukkah 2021 came a bit early, beginning Sunday, Nov. 28 at sundown, and runs through Monday, Dec. 6.

Peruse Patch's annual holiday guide, find nearby events and select the outings that appeal to you and yours. Many events kick off soon, while several require advance bookings, and space may be limited.

Do note: Always confirm with organizers that the listed activities are proceeding as planned when posted.

And to all of our readers, wishing you the happiest of holidays, from Patch!
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AMERICAN CANYON:

DEC. 4: Reindeer Run 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon. Run or walk along Wetlands Edge Trailhead.

DEC. 4: Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade. With holiday marketplace, movie, family activities & more.

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BENICIA:

DEC. 3: Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting. With carolers, entertainment & more.

DEC. 10: A Candlelit Christmas Evening. A 21-&-over holiday party at Benicia Historical Museum.

DEC. 10: Holiday Concert With Diablo Regional Concert Band. Festivities include a sing-along.

DEC. 11: Christmas Parade, Santa & Holiday Market. Market features handcrafted arts, crafts & gourmet foods.
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CALISTOGA:

DEC. 4: Annual Lighted Tractor Parade. A dazzling community tradition returns for 2021.

DEC. 4-FEB. 6: Annual Winter In The Wineries Passport. A deal for visiting 14 regional wineries.

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CORTE MADERA:

DEC. 1-24: Visits & Photos With Santa 2021: The Village at Corte Madera. Visits are free. Photo packages offered for purchase.

DEC. 18: Holiday Drinks Bartending With Dr Inkwell - Virtual. Learn to make beautifully crafted cocktails for your holiday festivities.

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COTATI:

DEC. 3: Tree Lighting, Music & Carriage Rides: La Plaza Park. Includes crafts, story time, entertainment & 'special' guests!
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DAVIS:

NOV. 21: Sign-Up Deadline: Holiday Wreath Workshop. Event set Dec. 2, but registration deadline is Nov. 21.

DEC.: Children's Nutcracker. Canceled.
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DIXON:

DEC. 11: Adult Gingerbread House Workshop. This one's for the grown-ups at Barn & Pantry.
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FAIRFAX:

DEC. 2: Menorah Lighting - Celebrate Hanukkah. Food bank donations welcomed!

DEC. 11: Holiday Craft Faire. Annual event at historic Pavilion.

DEC. 11: Volunteers Holiday Wreath-Making Event. The annual event is back in person this year.
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FAIRFIELD:

DEC. 11: Hawaiian Holiday Shopping Events - Live Music & Hula. Includes Holiday Craft Fair by Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center of Napa.
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GEYSERVILLE:

DEC. 4: Alexander Valley Ladies Aid: 2021 Old-Fashioned Christmas Bazaar. Perfect spot to shop for unique gifts.
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GLEN ELLEN:

DEC. 12: Winter Piano Concert: Jack London State Historic Park. "Favorites played on Charmian London’s 1901 Steinway piano."
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HEALDSBURG:

Through DEC. 18: Fall & Holiday Craft Market: Farmers Market. Artisans on hand each Saturday selling hand-crafted arts & crafts.

DEC. 3: 'Merry Weekend' Tree & Menorah Lightings & Santa. With hot chocolate, music, carolers & more!

DEC. 4: KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble: Wintersongs. "Treasure trove of seasonal music from wide variety of Eastern European ethnic & spiritual traditions."

DEC. 4-5: Mercatini di Natale - Christmas Markets. At Orsi Family Vineyards.

DEC. 4-19: Holiday Tea: Dry Creek Kitchen, Hotel Healdsburg. A local tradition with tasty fare!
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INVERNESS:

DEC. 17: "O Antiphons" An Advent Day of Reflection. "Day of Silence, Song and Reflection."
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KENWOOD:

DEC. 3-12: Broadway Holiday Spectacular: Transcendence Theatre Co. "With music, dancing & holiday cheer in show suitable for all ages."
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LARKSPUR:

NOV. 27-DEC. 24: Pronzini's Christmas Tree Lot. With fragrant Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, gifts & more.

DEC. 1: Dreidels and Lights. Free Hanukkah celebration at Bon Air.

DEC. 2: Holiday Mixer and Tree Lighting. Featuring treats, merchant parties, carolers & dancers from Marin Dance Theatre.

DEC. 4, 11 & 18: Saturdays With Santa. Little ones receive free Bon Air Santa Letter Kit.
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MILL VALLEY:

NOV. 18-DEC. 19: Marin Theatre's 'Christmas At Pemberley'- In the final installment, it's Christmastime at Pemberley.

DEC. 1: Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration. With latkes, doughnuts, craft for kids & music.

DEC. 4: Holiday Craft Fair. Admission is free.

DEC. 5: Chanukah at Winterfest. Don't miss lighting of ice menorah.

DEC. 5: Winterfest & Tree Lighting: Downtown Plaza. Fun includes singers, dancers, musicians, children’s games and activities, 'snow ball' toss & giant Connect4 game.

DEC. 11: Makers Market In the Yard. With festive theme.
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NAPA:

NOV. 12 - JAN. 2, 2022: Holiday Ice Rink: Vista Collina Resort. Part of the “Merry Meritage”season.

DEC. 3: Queen of the Valley Medical Center Celebrates “A Virtual Christmas to Remember.” Join in online.

DEC. 3: Sen. Bill Dodd's Holiday Fundraiser For Firewise Foundation. "Silent & live auctions will feature large-format wines and rare finds, vacation packages & many other unique experiences."

DEC. 5: Charles Dickens Christmas with Santa. At Ackerman Heritage House.

DEC. 11: Santa Is Coming to Town. Festivities at Bel Aire Plaza.

DEC. 15: Santa Paws Yappy Hour: ALBA at River Terrace Inn. Four-legged friends are welcome!
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NOVATO:

DEC. 1: Community Chanukah Party. With music, dinner, latkes & donuts, plus reservations required.

DEC. 3-4: Annual Holiday Crafts Faire. More than 55 artisans & admission is free.

DEC. 4: Holiday Tree Lighting Fest & Santa: Downtown. A town tradition since 1928.

DEC. 4: The Christmas Marketplace. At Our Lady of Loretto School.

DEC. 4-5, 11-12: Novato Music Association's “Holidays in Harmony.” Featuring Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, along with holiday songs & familiar sing-alongs.

DEC. 5: Grand Chanukah Celebration & Drone Menorah: City Hall. "Featuring first-ever drone menorah."

DEC. 11: Morning With Santa. Save your spot soon!

DEC. 12: ELM Winter Concert. Featuring 7-12th grade youth orchestra.

DEC. 31: Bouncy Ball New Year: Downtown. Community tradition as small bouncy balls are dropped to celebrate the New Year.
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PENNGROVE:

DEC. 19: Holiday Lights Parade. Community tradition with glammed-up tractors & more, plus tasty food!
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PETALUMA:

DEC.: Annual Holiday Crafterino. Canceled.

DEC. 4: Winter Craft Faire. Enjoy homemade hot chocolate or glass of wine as you browse!

DEC. 4: Holiday Open House / Holiday Kentucky Street Market. "If your timing is right you may even see Santa."

DEC. 11: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade. "A family-favorite holiday event for decades."

DEC. 31: Petaluma Elks Lodge New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Party. With party favors, balloon drop, Champagne toast, dinner & more.
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ROHNERT PARK:

NOV. 19-DEC. 12: The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. A charming holiday tale on stage at Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

DEC. 11: The Polar Express. A family favorite screens at Reading Cinemas.

DEC. 18: San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 'Holigays Are Here… Again!' - "We’ll all be singing and dancing for joy when we see you in the audience again."

DEC. 19: Holiday Classic: Handel’s Messiah American Bach Soloists & Choir Concert. "The American Bach Soloists ... perform perennial holiday classic—Handel’s Messiah."
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ROSS:

DEC. 4 & 11: Holidays at The Marin Art & Garden Center. Crown & Crumpet Holiday Tea Extravaganza!
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SAINT HELENA:

DEC. 4-FEB. 6: Annual Winter In The Wineries Passport. A deal for visiting 14 regional wineries.
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SAN ANSELMO:

DEC.: Breakfast with Santa. Canceled.

DEC. 4: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa Imagination Park. Celebrate the season!
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SAN FRANCISCO:

NOV. 3-JAN. 17, 2022: Safeway Holiday Ice Rink: Union Square. Fun includes "Learn to Skate," "Flashback Fridays," "Polar Bear Skate" and "Drag Queens on Ice."

NOV.-JAN.: Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Embarcadero. Canceled.

NOV. 19-JAN. 1: Macy's Annual Great Tree: Union Square. No tree-lighting ceremony this year.

DEC. 1: Holiday Tree Lighting, Food & Entertainment: Westfield San Francisco Centre. The 50-foot, chandelier-like tree is covered in crystals.

DEC. 1-31: World Premiere of 'The Magic Lamp' Panto for Holidays. "With humor, audience participation, dance, magic& hope for the whole family."

DEC. 2: Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents ‘Hallelujah’ Epic Singalong: Jewish Community Center. "Equal parts singing, comedy & community-building."

DEC. 2: Warriors' Thrive City Winter Wonderland: Lighting Ceremony: Chase Center. With entertainment & special guests.

DEC. 3-12: 'Let's Glow SF': Downtown San Francisco. Four buildings will transform nightly into winter wonderland display.

DEC. 4-5: Caltrain Holiday Train & Toy Drive. Community tradition returns for 2021!

DEC. 4-19: Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets. Designed for families with young children & features live, nine-piece chamber orchestra.

DEC. 5: Glowing Hanukkah Party Pop-Up At Ghirardelli Square. Free with crafts, games & music.

DEC. 5: Young Women’s Choral Projects ' Carols by Candlelight' Livestream. Online is option, as in-person is sold out.

DEC. 7: Holiday Heroes Returns to Oracle Park for Magical Night. Raises funds for children & families in crisis.

DEC. 10-11, 17-18: Kat Robichaud's A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret. "Here to bring the holiday cheer."

DEC. 10-11: 'Holigays Are Here...Again' Concert: SF Gay Men's Chorus. "A joyous, hilarious, and celebratory evening with something for everyone."

DEC. 11: 'Angelic Voices' Young Women’s Choral Holiday Concert. "Hear the sounds of angels this holiday season."

DEC. 11-12: Patchwork Show Makers Market: Westfield San Francisco Centre. Also features DIY craft stations!

DEC. 12: Oh, What Fun! Holiday concert with Santa, music of Vince Guaraldi & vocalist Olivia Chindamo.

DEC. 15: Holiday 'Science Under The Sea Stars': California Academy of Sciences. With holiday-themed crafts, shows & cookie decorating.

DEC. 18: SweaterCon: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl. "Throw on your best ugly Christmas Sweater, Hanukkah-inspired gear or whatever tickles your fancy."

DEC. 18: Warriors Thrive City Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular & Santa: Chase Center. Fun is free, but RSVPs required.

DEC. 18-19: Dollie + Me Holiday Tea at Westin St. Francis Hotel, Union Square. Each child receives a goodie bag.

DEC. 19: Holiday Concertos: Bach, Corelli & More. "Voices of Music returns to the stage with our signature holiday program."

DEC. 31: NYE Yacht Party San Francisco. Tickets on sale.

DEC. 31: 'Dinner Detective' New Year's Eve Show: Le Meridien Hotel. "Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner."
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SAN RAFAEL:

DEC. 4-5: Holiday Choral Concerts. With the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus.

DEC. 4-5, 11-12: Novato Music Association's “Holidays in Harmony.” Featuring Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, along with holiday songs & familiar sing-alongs.

DEC. 5: Hannukah Inside Out: Osher Marin JCC. Full fest with music, donuts, dance story-telling & more. Free, but registration required.

DEC. 5: Alternative Gift Market at First Presbyterian Church. Supports charities that make the world a better place.

DEC. 10: Sparkle & Cheer: Downtown. Businesses will provide free cocoa & cider, while shoppers enjoy discounts, deals and demos.

DEC. 11-12: Marin Ballet's Nutcracker. Welcome back for a lovely, holiday experience!

DEC. 14: Holiday Pops. Festive music with Marin Symphony Orchestra.
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SANTA ROSA:

DEC. 4-5: Annual Holiday Open House: Luther Burbank Home. "Experience a charming reminder of bygone days."

DEC. 4-5: Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair. A festive, shopping experience.

DEC. 7: LBC Presents Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes. Always an audience favorite!

DEC. 10: Rodney Strong Vineyards Dance Series: Posada Navideña. "Calidanza Dance Company welcomes the community back to celebrate Christmas."

DEC. 12: Symphony Pops: Holly Jolly Pops. Special holiday tribute to Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.

DEC. 18: Comedy Country Christmas. With Oliver Graves & Pete Stringfellow.

DEC. 22: Dave Koz Christmas Tour. "Join Dave Koz and Friends for a special holiday treat!"

DEC. 31: 'Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!': Charles M. Schulz Museum. With balloon drops & Snoopy.
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SAUSALITO:

DEC. 1-31: Gingerbread House Competition & Tour. Take a stroll & check out the sweet creations!

DEC. 5: Holiday Tree Lighting Festival. Sold out.

DEC. 11: Winterfest: Holiday Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks. Free to all, but VIP tickets available.

DEC. 12: Annual Jingle Bell Run & 5k & Children's Run. Fun & festive along the waterfront.
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SEBASTOPOL:

DEC.: Holiday Home Tour & Artisan Boutique. Canceled.
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SONOMA:

DEC. 2-4: Sonoma Valley's Winter Art Market. With holiday-themed crafts for little ones.

DEC. 4: Christmas Craft Fair. With "gifts, home goods, jewelry and décor, handmade by local crafters, artisans & bakers."

DEC. 4: Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree & Snowmen at Cornerstone Sonoma. With Santa, too!

DEC. 18-19: 'Snow Maiden' Holiday Ballet: Sebastiani Theatre. Treat for all ages by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance.
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SUISUN CITY:

DEC. 4: Christmas On Waterfront, Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks. Plus Santa, ice skating, Music & more.

DEC. 18: Rodriguez High School Entertainment Unit Fundraiser ELVIS "That's the Way It Is" Dinner Show. Fun event & tickets on sale!
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TIBURON:

DEC. 24: Carols & Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve. All are welcome!

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VACAVILLE:

DEC. 5: Solano Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Celebration. Includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker & more.

DEC. 10-12: Vacaville Ballet Co. 'Nutcracker': Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre. A holiday tradition!
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VALLEJO:

NOV 26- JAN. 2: Annual Holiday In The Park: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. With Santa, twinkling lights, shows & festive treats.

DEC. 4: Mad Hatter Holiday Parade, Festival & Tree Lighting. Lighted boat parade caps off the festivities.

DEC. 12: Grand Victorian Homes Holiday Tour & After Party. Reception at USA World Classic Car Museum, too.
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YOUNTVILLE:

DEC. 10: Wags N Wine Holiday Celebration. Supporting animals with auctions, raffles & photos with Santa.
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SEE ENTIRE SF BAY AREA EVENT GUIDE: SF Bay Area Holiday Guide 2021: Christmas Parades & Santa Stops & More

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