The holidays are officially here! What better way to celebrate than exploring the festive lights? Check out some of the best places to view the lights in Sonoma County, CA.

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove | Dec. 1 through Jan. 1; Daily
View the spectacular lighting displays throughout the Park and browse the more than 200 trees decorated by local classrooms, service groups, families, and businesses. Listen to holiday music, enjoy nightly “snowfall”, shop and dine at local businesses around the Town Green.
701 McClelland Dr, Windsor, CA 95492

NorthernLights at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | Dec. 1 – Jan. 1
A Free Winter Lights Art Walk featuring a festive illumination of the current sculpture garden exhibit, dramatic lighted sculptures by student artists from Santa Rosa Junior College, and whimsically colorful scenes bedecked in twinkle lights. Open daily from dusk to 9:30pm.
50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Sebastopol’s Annual Tree Lighting | Thurs, Dec. 1, 5-8pm
Tree lighting with candles; Santa arrives by Fire Truck. Performances by Sebastopol Ballet, Love Choir, and Peacetown Children’s Choir.
Downtown Sebastopol - On the Plaza

Windsor’s 21st Annual Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting | Thurs, Dec. 1, 5-8pm
Bring the whole family to the tree lighting and visit the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove. Festivities include kids activities, letters to Santa, food and craft vendors and much more!
Windsor Town Green

Cotati Holiday Tree Lighting | Fri, Dec. 2, 4pm-8pm
Carriage rides, children’s activities, food and craft vendors, and more!
La Plaza St, Cotati, CA 94931

Cloverdale Winter Festival & Tree Lighting | Fri, Dec. 2, 4:30-8:30pm
Holiday tree lighting, Santa, artisans, music, food and holiday cheer! Ballet Folklorico, foods, music and flavors of Mexico, Central and South America. “Arthur Christmas” will be screened outdoors.
126 N. Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425

Merry Healdsburg | Fri, Dec. 2, 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Celebrate the holidays on the Plaza with the 2nd Annual Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting!
Healdsburg Ave & Matheson St

Snowman Tree Lighting + Toy Drive at Cornerstone-Sonoma | Sat, Dec.3, 5- 8pm
Santa himself lights up the famous Cornerstone Snowman Tree!
23570 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476

Theater Square Tree Lighting Celebration | Sat, Dec. 3, 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for a special evening of live music and our Annual Tree Lighting.
Theater Square Plaza

40th Annual Holiday Lights Celebration in Rohnert Park | Sat, Dec. 3, 6-8pm
Free Family Holiday Event – Holiday Refreshments, Santa & Holiday Performances!
5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Guernville Parade of Lights | Sat, Dec. 3, 7pm
Parade of Lights on Main Street in Downtown Guerneville. Small town holiday fun on the Russian River, with festively lit cars, trucks, tractors, and floats in a Fairy Christmas theme!
Downtown Guerneville

Sebastopol Holiday Home Tour & Artisan Boutique | Fri, Sat & Sun, Dec. 9 – 11
Tour five decorated homes & historic school in and around scenic Sebastopol.
1782 Pleasant Hill Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472

Petaluma Lighted Boat Parade | Sat, Dec. 10, 6-7:30pm
Bundle up and bring the family to watch the boats parade down the Petaluma River, decorated in holiday lights and decor while they steer into the turning basin where they will dock their festive boats.
10 C St #3025, Petaluma, CA 94952