Celebrate the season at Ferrari-Carano Winery with the Feast of Seven Fishes, a festive Italian-inspired holiday gathering. This reception-style event spans multiple venues across the estate, each decorated as a cozy holiday haven. Guests can savor bite-sized seafood creations paired with curated wines at elegant tasting stations, while classic Christmas music fills the air.
An interactive culinary experience in the Enoteca allows guests to watch chefs demonstrate pasta-making techniques and even take home some of their creations. With opportunities to explore, mingle, and indulge in seasonal flavors, this event offers a perfect blend of holiday warmth, gourmet cuisine, and festive cheer. Celebrate the holidays in style and experience the magic of Ferrari-Carano Winery.
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FEATURED SONOMA EVENTS
From vineyard concerts and wine festivals to art walks, farmers markets, and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening in Sonoma Wine Country. Whether you're sipping at a winemaker dinner, exploring local crafts, or catching live music under the stars, every event offers a taste of what makes this region special. Check out the full calendar to plan your next adventure!
Upcoming Events › Sonoma County
Discover the art of aged wine at Muscardini Cellars’ Library Vault Opening. Enjoy a guided tasting of rare, winemaker-selected vintages from the private library collection, each showcasing the evolution and complexity that only time can create. Learn about cellaring, aging potential, and storage tips while savoring perfectly paired seasonal bites.
Guests will also have access to exclusive discounts on limited library-release bottles, ideal for collectors or holiday gifts. Members receive complimentary first access. Space is limited—RSVP early to reserve your spot.
Ram’s Gate Winery is celebrating the season with festive weekend experiences beginning Sunday, December 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and continuing every weekend through Sunday, December 21. Inspired by Proprietor Jeff O’Neill’s family traditions, the winery will be transformed into a joyful holiday destination with a rotating lineup of complimentary activities.
Guests can enjoy gingerbread decorating, live music, bottle-wax dipping, culinary demos with Chef Kim, a dog-costume competition, a horse-drawn carriage ride, and more. Each weekend offers something new, creating a warm and welcoming space to gather with friends and family and soak in the magic of the season.
The 50th Annual Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair at Finley Community Complex is a festive shopping experience featuring over 90 local artists. Explore handcrafted holiday décor, jewelry, home goods, bath and body products, gourmet treats, and more. The fair also includes live entertainment, a prize giveaway fundraiser, and food options from local restaurants.
Enjoy a free ride on Rosie the Trolley, which offers transportation between the fair and the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens Holiday Open House. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks Scholarship Fund. Please note that only service animals are allowed at the event. Remember to keep your ticket for re-entry throughout the weekend. Parking is available at the Finley Community Center, with additional spaces nearby. For more details, visit our FAQs or call 707-543-3737.
Step into a winter wonderland at Chalk Hill Estate’s Dreaming of a White Christmas is a festive reception celebrating the warmth and charm of the season. Enjoy estate-inspired canapés by Chef Sam McKenzie, live Christmas music, and their interactive Wishing Tree, where guests can share heartfelt holiday wishes. Each guest will receive a custom ornament to take home as a keepsake of this magical afternoon.
Step back in time this holiday season at the House of Happy Walls Museum, where guests can experience Jack and Charmian London’s world through a hands-on ornament-making workshop. Discover turn-of-the-century holiday traditions, when trees glowed with real candles and homes were decorated with handmade treasures and simple, heartfelt gifts.
Participants will craft their own period-inspired ornaments to take home, surrounded by the warm, festive atmosphere of the museum. All materials are included, and each guest will leave with a couple of handmade ornaments to share or display. Light refreshments will be offered.
Please note: This workshop is designed for adults and is not suitable for young children.
Gather at the River: Songs of Water & Ice comes to the Church of the Incarnation, celebrating winter through music inspired by rain, snow, rivers, and oceans. This December program from Sacred and Profane explores the season’s many moods—quiet, playful, powerful, and reflective.
The concert features beloved works by Brahms, Stanford, Poulenc, Britten, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, showcasing the beauty and depth of choral tradition. You’ll also experience contemporary pieces by Judith Bingham and Swedish composer Staffan Storm, blending modern textures with timeless themes of nature and renewal. The program is rounded out with an uplifting spiritual arranged by Stacey Gibbs, along with folk and pop selections by The Real Group and Evert Taube.
Together, these pieces create a musical journey through winter’s water-shaped world—inviting audiences to listen, breathe, and gather in the shared beauty of song.
Gloria Ferrer welcomes guests to Pour + Explore, a sparkling wine tasting featuring exceptional wines from over 25 Sonoma County wineries, highlighting the unique styles of each winemaker and the region’s distinctive vineyards. The event offers a walk-around tasting of a curated selection of sparkling wines, accompanied by light appetizers.
Guests can also enjoy a beautifully crafted cheese and charcuterie station from the Gloria Ferrer culinary team. The spread includes artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and Spanish-inspired bites such as marinated olives, patatas bravas, and garlic shrimp, complemented by rustic breads, crackers, and sweet and savory accompaniments.
Experience a flavorful culinary journey through Asia at Gloria Ferrer. Estate Chef Jason Naaman presents an exclusive evening of Asian-inspired cuisine, reimagined with a modern twist. Guests will savor vibrant, aromatic dishes thoughtfully paired with Gloria Ferrer’s acclaimed sparkling wines. This Chef Series event offers an immersive exploration of Asian flavors, expertly crafted to complement the elegance and complexity of each wine.
Enjoy a night of bold tastes, creative presentation, and exceptional hospitality in the beautiful setting of the Gloria Ferrer Tasting Room.
Sebastiani invites guests to celebrate the season at Jingle and Mingle in the historic Barrel Room. Don your ugliest holiday sweater for a festive retro party filled with laughter, games, and holiday cheer. A DJ spins 70s and 80s dance hits while interactive holiday trivia keeps the energy lively. Strike a pose in the themed photo booth and compete in the ultimate ugly sweater contest.
Guests can enjoy a delicious antipasti spread perfectly paired with Sebastiani’s signature Cherryblock wines. Each attendee receives a keepsake to remember the day. Jingle and Mingle is a joyous blend of nostalgia, fun, and wine-centered merriment—a perfect holiday celebration for friends, family, and wine lovers alike.
Join Chateau St. Jean for their Parisian Holiday Market, where the charm of France meets the spirit of the season. Wander through their beautifully decorated chateau grounds, transformed into a festive Parisian-style market filled with traditional French fare, artisanal gifts, and holiday cheer.
Savor world-class wines as you browse, shop, and mingle to the sounds of lively entertainment. Guests are encouraged to dress in their coziest European winter attire and enjoy the warmth and elegance of this magical celebration. Each attendee will receive a special keepsake to remember this enchanting afternoon at the chateau.
Experience the wonder of the season at Sonoma Holidazzle at Sonoma Plaza, where festive lights, artisan vendors, and joyful music bring old-world holiday magic to life. This free community celebration offers something for everyone—browse handcrafted gifts, sip mulled cider or hot cocoa, and enjoy cookie decorating, ornament making, and Santa’s North Pole mailbox.
Hosted by Lisa Pidge and featuring music curated by Coyote George, the event showcases performances by Randy Foisy, The Joe & Hattie Craven Band, and Third Rail. Guests can elevate their experience with tickets to The Merry Makers Banquet, an elegant European-style feast by Bash & Blossom Catering, complete with a special bottle from the Library of Wines. A portion of proceeds supports Sonoma Valley High School Girls Athletics & Cheer Team.