River Plaza

Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus cruise into town on a Lind Marine tugboat Saturday, November 28, for photos and festivities. Arrive at 11:30 am with your family and friends to enjoy live entertainment from the Pacific Empire Chorus while waiting for Santa and Mrs. Claus to arrive! By noon, the couple will disembark at the Turning Basin. Young Nutcracker-costumed dancers from Petaluma School of Ballet will escort the couple to their special holiday tent adjacent to Taps on the River for photos with eager children. The jolly pair will leave at 1:30 pm for their next stop on their holiday tour. 
November 28 is also Shop Small Saturday. As you queue up for photos, grab a Shop Small bag filled with items from local merchants, while supply lasts. Bring your holiday shopping lists and support local! Historic downtown, filled with boutiques from chic to quirky and fortifying farm-to-table dining and tasting rooms, is just a couple blocks away. The kids will love spotting Holiday Hen Hunt chickens in shop windows to fill their bingo cards for a chance to win prizes! 
If you’re coming from out of town, the festivities are just three blocks from the Petaluma Downtown Smart Station, so you can skip the parking and the traffic, while doing a solid for the planet.

Local Event: Santa's Riverboat Arrival & Small Business Saturday

Sonoma County

Petaluma

California

Santa's Riverboat Arrival & Small Business...

Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus cruise into town on a Lind Marine tugboat Saturday, November 28, for photos and festivities. Arrive...

Santa's Riverboat Arrival & Small Business Saturday

Historic Downtown Petaluma

Celebrate the season in Downtown Petaluma! Wander through festively decorated streets, discover one-of-a-kind gifts in local shops, and enjoy holiday treats, cheerful libations, live music, and extended store hours. All activities will take place inside participating businesses. Whether you’re hunting hens, shopping for loved ones, or simply soaking in the holiday spirit, there’s something fun on every corner.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Photos with Santa &amp; Mrs. Claus 
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: FREE Balloon Animals by Miss Daisy 
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Apple Tree Morris Dancers 
Pacific Empire Chorus 
THROUGHOUT THE DAY YOU CAN ENJOY:
Special holiday promotions &amp; in-store activities
Festive bites and drinks
Live local music
Holiday décor &amp; photo ops
2nd Annual Holiday Hen Hunt (details at petalumadowntown.com)
And much more!
See list of participating businesses offering special holiday activities and treats on the website.

Local Event: Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll

Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll

Celebrate the season in Downtown Petaluma! Wander through festively decorated streets, discover one-of-a-kind gifts in local...

Turning Basin

Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Watch beautifully decorated boats of all types and sizes cruise the Petaluma River, ushering in the holiday season! This free event, produced by the Petaluma Yacht Club, features everything from stand-up paddleboards to power and sail boats. Several thousand holiday-lovers line the shore to for the spectacle, so come early to ensure the best view! 
Free to attend, no reservation

Local Event: Petaluma’s Lighted Boat Parade

Petaluma’s Lighted Boat Parade

Holiday Fun on the Petaluma River! Watch beautifully decorated boats of all types and sizes cruise the Petaluma River, ushering...

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Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building

Six local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs will jointly host the Santa Rosa Veterans Tribute 2026, a luncheon honoring America’s veterans, on Friday, November 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa.
The hosting collaboration includes the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, Rotary Club of Santa Rosa East/West, Rotary Club of Santa Rosa Sunrise, Rotary Club of Valley of the Moon, Kiwanis Club of Santa Rosa and Kiwanis Club of Oakmont. 
The program will feature keynote speaker Brigadier General Michael Warmack, U.S. Army (retired), and performances by the CCLA Marching Band and the Elsie Allen High School Marching Band &amp; Drumline.Tickets are $20 each, with no cost to veterans. Rotary and Kiwanis members are encouraged to host a veteran and should contact their club representative for tickets. Veterans may contact any Santa Rosa Rotary or Kiwanis club to obtain tickets, or call or text Dan Lambert at 707-484-5808.

Local Event: Santa Rosa Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to Host Veterans Tribute  Luncheon November 13

Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to Host...

Six local Rotary and Kiwanis clubs will jointly host the Santa Rosa Veterans Tribute 2026, a luncheon honoring America’s...

Santa Rosa Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to Host Veterans Tribute  Luncheon November 13

Nativity Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 Highland Dr, Novato, CA, 94949

Kick off your holiday season at the Nativity's Annual Holiday Market &amp; Greek Cuisine. This year's event features a diverse range of vendors from across the North Bay, offering everything you need to start your holiday shopping early. Join us not just for unique gifts but also to savor our renowned gyros, homemade Greek cuisine, and pastries.

Local Event: Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

Kick off your holiday season at the Nativity's Annual Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine. This year's event features a diverse...

Sonoma Valley Moose #2048

The Sonoma Moose Lodge is looking forward to their 2026 Holiday Craft Fair. This festive community event brings together local artisans, families, and supporters for a weekend of handcrafted goods, seasonal cheer, and meaningful fundraising. This year, we are raising funds to support the Sonoma Valley High Schools 2027 Grad Night, and part of our efforts include raffling off a variety of artisan gifts, donated bottles of wine, a wine tasting and some donated gift cards from local restaurants.&nbsp; We will also have our annual Bake Sale.

Local Event: Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair

Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair

The Sonoma Moose Lodge is looking forward to their 2026 Holiday Craft Fair.  This festive community event brings together local...

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Santa's Riverboat Arrival & Small Business Saturday

NOV

28

11:00 AM

River Plaza, 10 E Washington St, Petaluma, CA

Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll

DEC

5

11:00 AM

Historic Downtown Petaluma, 100 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA

Petaluma’s Lighted Boat Parade

DEC

12

6:00 PM

Turning Basin, 12 C St, Petaluma, CA

Santa Rosa Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs to Host Veterans Tribute Luncheon November 13

Holiday Market & Greek Cuisine

Sonoma Moose Lodge Holiday Craft Fair