| Nov 29 – Jan 4, 2026 |
Holiday Hen Hunt |
Festive downtown scavenger hunt: find 30 “holiday hens” hidden in shops and restaurants, complete your map, and enter to win prizes including a $200 Shop Petaluma gift card. |
| Dec 1 – 31, 2025 |
City of Lights Driving Tour |
Self-guided driving tour of homes and businesses decked out with holiday lights. Map available online and at the Petaluma Visitors Center. |
| Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2025 |
Pronzini U-Cut & Pre-Cut Christmas Trees |
Cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and a small gift shop at Pronzini Ranch on Adobe Road. |
| Mon, Dec 1, 2025 |
Singer/Songwriters Open Mic – The Big Easy |
Original music open-mic night at The Big Easy underground venue in downtown Petaluma. |
| Thu, Dec 4, 2025 |
Petaluma Winter Wine Stroll |
Downtown wine stroll hosted from Montagne Russe Winery & Record Lounge with tastings at multiple wineries and shops, 5:00–8:00 PM. |
| Fri, Dec 5, 2025 |
“Light Up a Life” Tree Lighting – Walnut Park |
Community remembrance tree-lighting ceremony in Walnut Park, 6:00–7:00 PM, honoring loved ones with symbolic lights. |
| Fri, Dec 5, 2025 |
“Light Up the Square” Tree Lighting – Theatre Square |
Theatre Square tree lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus, live music, laser light show and performances, 6:00–8:00 PM (tree lighting at 7:00 PM). |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Downtown Holiday Shopping Stroll |
Kentucky Street and downtown merchants host a holiday shopping stroll with live music, dancers, kids’ activities, and in-store specials, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Winter Slothfest – Petaluma Wildlife Museum |
Winter celebration featuring special guest “Dash” the two-toed sloth, animal encounters, photos and hot cocoa, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Petaluma Museum Holiday Celebration |
Holiday event at Petaluma Historical Library & Museum highlighting the “Vintage Toys” exhibit, with festive activities, 4:00–6:00 PM. |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Upstream High Tide Paddle – The Floathouse Petaluma |
Special “December Tide Ride” paddle on the Petaluma River during an 8.1-foot high tide, 12:30–2:30 PM. All gear provided, guided outing. |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Colors of Spanish – Storytime at Petaluma Regional Library |
Spanish-language/focused kids’ storytime at Petaluma Regional Library on Fairgrounds Drive, starting at 10:00 AM. |
| Sat, Dec 6, 2025 |
Under One Roof Holiday Market |
Indoor winter market at The Watershed featuring artisan vendors, vintage goods, florists, food and local coffee, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. |
| Sun, Dec 7, 2025 |
Sebastopol English Country Dance – Gratitude Dance |
English country dance event at St. John’s Episcopal Church Hall (530 C Street), 2:00–4:30 PM, with live music and caller. |
| Dec 10, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 |
LUMA Ice – Holiday Ice Rink at Petaluma Fairgrounds |
Indoor real-ice rink at the Fairgrounds Expo Hall with themed skate sessions, lights, music and family-friendly holiday atmosphere. |
| Dec 12 – 14, 2025 |
The Nutcracker – Petaluma School of Ballet & North Coast Ballet |
Full-length Nutcracker ballet at Sonoma State University’s Person Theater: Friday 7:30 PM; Saturday 1:30 & 6:30 PM; Sunday 1:30 PM. |
| Dec 13 – 14, 2025 |
Festival of Christmas – Petaluma Valley Baptist Church |
Free community festival with music from school bands and choirs, living nativity, tea room, kids’ activities and more, 4:00–8:00 PM. |
| Sat, Dec 13, 2025 |
Lighted Boat Parade – Petaluma River |
Boats decorated with holiday lights travel from the Marina (cast-off ~5:30 PM) to the Turning Basin (~6:00 PM); best viewed along the riverfront downtown. |
| Sun, Dec 14, 2025 |
Holiday Gift Fair – Hotel Petaluma |
Holiday makers fair at Hotel Petaluma featuring local artisans, handmade gifts, art and festive shopping, 2:00–6:00 PM. |
| Dec 19 – 21, 2025 |
Mrs. Dickens’ Christmas Dinner – Mercury Theater |
Holiday play with dinner-party setting at Mercury Theater (Petaluma Readers Theatre). Shows Dec 19–20 at 7:00 PM and Dec 21 at 2:00 PM. |
| Any day in December |
Visit Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum |
Hands-on wildlife and natural science museum (separate from Winter Slothfest). A good family-friendly indoor attraction during the winter season. |
