| Dec 2, 2025 | The North Pole Review @ Roseland Branch Library | Family-friendly winter show with ice skaters, acrobatic penguins and puppetry — great for kids. (Fratello Marionettes) |
| Dec 5–7, 2025 (weekend) | Christmas in the Redwoods | Holiday lights and festive experience set among redwoods; fun for families. (Sonoma County Tourism) |
| Dec 6–7, 2025 | Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair @ Finley Community Center | 50th annual craft fair with 90+ local artists — ideal for holiday shopping and gifts. (Santa Rosa) |
| Dec 6–24, 2025 (weekends) | Horse & Carriage Rides in Historic Railroad Square | Enjoy free holiday-themed carriage rides + live music — nice seasonal outing. (GO LOCAL) |
| Dec 13, 2025 | 5th Annual French Winter Market – Marché de Noël (Downtown Old Courthouse Square) | Artisanal market featuring local products, a good spot for gifts & local vendors. (Visit Santa Rosa) |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Holiday Pops (2025) by Santa Rosa Symphony @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | Holiday-themed symphony concert — festive music and a classy night out. (Santa Rosa Symphony) |
| Dec 13–14, 2025 | The SoCo Market (holiday edition) | Local market/fair — good for artisan shopping, food & holiday treats. (Visit Santa Rosa) |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Celebrating 60 Years of A Charlie Brown Christmas @ Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center | Special event celebrating the classic holiday special — good for families & fans. (Charles M. Schulz Museum) |
| Dec 2025 (all season) | Public skating & holiday events at Snoopy’s Home Ice | Indoor rink offering skating sessions, holiday-themed public skating and winter-season fun. (Snoopy’s Home Ice) |
| Anytime (seasonal) | Visit Pacific Coast Air Museum | Explore historic aircraft — a solid indoor activity for a rainy or cold day. (Wikipedia) |
| Anytime (winter) | Walk or relax in Doyle Community Park | Local urban park — good for a stroll, dogs, picnic or low-key outdoor time. (Wikipedia) |
| Anytime | Explore Downtown Santa Rosa shops, cafés, galleries | Downtown offers boutique shopping, eateries, local vibe — nice for a relaxed day out. (Downtown Santa Rosa) |
| Dec 2025 (holiday season) | Holiday-themed shopping & light displays across Sonoma County | Seasonal events, markets, decorations and wine-country holiday charm nearby. (Sonoma.com – Explore Sonoma County) |
| Dec 5–24, 2025 (Fri–Sun, some weekends) | Holiday-themed outings at local farms / wineries (per county holiday events) | Great for wine-country holiday vibes, locally made gifts, festive ambiance. (GO LOCAL) |
| Dec 2025 (soft-weather days) | Hiking or walking in nearby trails/parks around Santa Rosa (weather permitting) | Good outdoorsy alternative if skies are clear — fresh air + views without leaving town. |
| December evenings | Local restaurants/pubs + casual nightlife | Santa Rosa’s local dining & small-venue music scene gives options for warm cozy nights. |
| Anytime | Visit local museums, galleries, and art spaces around Santa Rosa / Sonoma County | Especially useful on cold/rainy days — cultural and indoor entertainment options. |
| During the month | Holiday shopping in local artisan & craft markets | Many small holiday markets across Santa Rosa / Sonoma County — good for unique gifts. |
| Winter weekends | “Staycation-style”: mix indoor activities (ice rink, museums) + relaxed downtown strolls | A flexible way to enjoy Santa Rosa in winter, especially with unpredictable weather. |
| Anytime with kids | Family-friendly indoor events & outings (shows, skating, museums, library events) | Many options in December for families — good mix for kids & adults alike. |
