Marin Holiday Guide 2021

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Looking for things to do this holiday season?

There’s a lot going on in Marin and surrounding areas, and we’ve compiled a list of some of events we think our readers will find useful.

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

2021 Marin County holiday events:

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.

SAN RAFAEL:

NOV. 18: Cedars Holiday Craft Fair at Textile Arts Collaborative. "Craft sale featuring goods made by Cedars artists."
NOV. 20: Ceramic Artists Winter Fair. At Falkirk Cultural Center.
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. 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.

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

MILL VALLEY:

NOV. 18-DEC. 19: Marin Theatre's 'Christmas At Pemberley'- In the final installment, it's Christmastime at Pemberley.
NOV. 19-21: West California Pottery Annual Sale. Start your holiday shopping!
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.

SAN ANSELMO:

DEC.: Breakfast with Santa. Canceled.
DEC. 4: Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa Imagination Park. Celebrate the season!

FAIRFAX:

DEC. 11: Holiday Craft Faire. Annual event at historic Pavilion.
DEC. 12: Volunteers Holiday Wreath-Making Event. The annual event at Women's Club is back in person this year.

For a list of events throughout the Bay Area visit here.