Seasonal & Holidays
Santa Claus Is Coming To San Rafael! Here’s Where To See The Jolly Man In Red
Santa season is here! Find out when and where to meet St. Nick before he heads back to the North Pole.

You better watch out, you better not pout — Santa Claus is coming to town! St. Nick is heading our way this season and he’s ready to wave, visit and snap photos with local families. Get those wish lists ready, stay on the nice list and check out where you can see the jolly man in red in and around San Rafael.
Please note: Event dates and details are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to check with each venue in advance, as tickets or reservations may be required.
Photos With Santa
📅 When: Now–Dec. 23 | Hours vary, see website for details.
📍 Where: The Village at Corte Madera | 1618 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA
🔗 More info.
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Santa On The Plaza
📅 When: Friday, Dec. 5 | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Sonoma Plaza | 1453 1st St. E., Sonoma, CA
🔗 More info.
Santa Cop — The Christmas Village
📅 When: Saturday, Dec. 6 | 1–3 p.m.
📍 Where: West End Nursery | 1938 5th Ave., San Rafael, CA
🔗 More info.
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Santa Weekend (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6–7 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Where: Larson Family Winery | 23355 Millerick Rd., Sonoma, CA
🔗 More info.
Winterfest & Mill Valley Holiday Tree Lighting
📅 When: Sunday, Dec. 7 | 2–6 p.m.
📍 Where: Depot Plaza | 85 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley, CA
🔗 More info.
Breakfast With Santa (Tickets Required)
📅 When: Saturday, Dec. 13 | Two seatings: 9–10:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 Where: Tam Valley Community Center | 203 Marin Ave., Mill Valley, CA
🔗 More info.
Free Photos With Santa
📅 When: Saturday, Dec. 13 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Where: Town Center Corte Madera | 100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, CA
🔗 More info.
Happy holidays — and may all your Santa sightings be merry and magical.
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