Christmas
GUIDE in Marin
DECEMBER EVENTS
ZAMIRA KNOWS MARIN
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BUCKET LIST Christmas
San Anselmo Holiday Tree
Lighting Festival
Tiburon Holiday Festival
Sausalito Gingerbread House Tour + Competition
Ross Winterfest
Drop off a toy at the Ross Valley Fire Department Toy Drive
San Anselmo Breakfast with Santa
Ross Holiday Magic in the Garden
Elf Hunt
Fairfax Winter Market
Larkspur Winter Wonderland
Corte Madera Pet Photos with Santa
Downtown San Rafael
San Anselmo Winter Walk
CHRISTMAS TREE GUIDE
Sausalito Farms Christmas Trees
Sausalito
Monday-Friday, 12-7pm
Saturday, 9am-9pm
Sunday, 9am-7pm
Pronzini Trees & Greens
San Rafael & Greenbrae
Sunday & Monday, 9am-8pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-9pm
Cousin’s Christmas Trees
Novato
Sunday-Thursday, 10am-8pm
Friday & Saturday, 10am-9pm
Larsen’s Christmas Tree Farm
Petaluma
Friday - Sunday, 9am-5pm
Monday - Thursday, 2pm-5pm
Little Hills Christmas Tree Farm
Petaluma
Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9am-5pm
Mickelson Christmas Trees
Petaluma
Monday-Sunday, 10am-8pm
Pronzini Ranch U-Cut
Petaluma
Daily, 9am-7pm
MARIN FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATION GIFT DRIVE
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE GIFTS FOR THE TEENS
I’m so excited to partner once again with the Marin Foster Care Association to bring holiday magic to foster teens in our community! ��✨ For the past 3 years, thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to fulfill every gift on their wish list, and this year, we ’ re aiming to do it again!
To make giving back easy and meaningful, the teens have created a personalized Amazon Wish List with gifts they’ve chosen themselves. Simply pick what you would like to buy, and the rest will be taken care of. It’s such a simple way to spread joy this holiday season. Be sure to select the “Marin Foster Care Association’s Gift Registry Address” at checkout to ensure your gift gets delivered to the right place ��
Let’s come together to make this season special for these incredible teens. Your kindness can make a world of difference, and I hope you’ll join me in spreading some holiday cheer!
THANK YOU!✨
WHERE TO VOLUNTEER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
SF-Marin Food Bank
Drop off non-perishable food donations or volunteer at the San Rafael warehouse.
North Marin Community Services
Make holiday magic for over 300 children at the 53rd annual Holiday Toy Drive. Volunteer opportunities available.
Sparkle Holiday Gift Drive
Volunteers needed at all Sparkle locations to help wrap, sort, and deliver gifts December 12–13
Ross Holiday Toy Drive
Bring unwrapped toys to any of the Ross Valley Fire Department Stations in Fairfax, Sleepy Hollow or San Anselmo
Ritter Center Food Pantry
Help clients fill up a grocery bag with nutritious food and essential items. Sign-up in advance
CHRISTMASINMARIN
SausalitoSleighbells
Sausalito Holiday By The Bay
December 1 - 31 st st
Twinkling lights & waterfront magic
Holiday Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 3 , 5pm rd
Waterfront tree celebration for families
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 6, 8:30 & 10:30am
Pancake breakfast, crafts & photo ops
Gingerbread House Tour + Competition
Monday, December 8 - 31
Vote for your favorite gingerbread houses
Winterfest Sausalito
Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks
Saturday, December 13, 6pm
Magical evening at Gabrielson Park
Captain’s After Party (winterfest)
Saturday, December 13, 5 – 10:30pm
Jingle Bell 5K Kid’s Reindeer Dash
New: Jingle Paws and Brunch
December, 14, 12pm
Artist Open Studios & Holiday Markets
December, select weekends
Shop unique handcrafted gifts
Mill Valley Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 10am
Handmade treasures from local makers
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Sunday, December 7, 11am & 1:30pm
Creative gingerbread fun for families
Mill Valley Winterfest
Sunday, December 7, 2pm
Electric train, Santa & tree lighting
Mill Valley Lumber Yard Holiday Faire
Thurs-Sun, December 11-14
Four-day boutique market & gifts
TwinklesinTiburon
Tiburon Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 6, 2pm
Santa, crafts, toddler train, face painting
Landmarks Holiday Arts & Crafts Sale
Saturday, December 6, 10am
Handmade artisan gifts & baked goods
LoveinLarkspur
Santa Photos at the Mart
Saturday, December 6, 13, & 20
Classic Santa portraits in a cozy setting
Winter Wonderland
Sunday, December 7, 3pm
Santa, hot cocoa & artisan pop-ups
Santa Sing-A-Long
Sunday, December 20, 9:30am
Enjoy the season at the Farmers Market
Twinkle at the Mart
Every Thursday in December
Shops open late, live music, kids crafts
RossRadiance
Holiday Magic in the Garden
Saturday, December 5–7 & 12–14
Seasonal crafts, workshops & shows
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Saturday, December 6–31
A cheery holiday tea service experience
Ross Winterfest
Saturday, December 6, 2:30pm
Santa, igloo dance party, holiday music
Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 3, 7pm
Community band playing holiday music
Santa Photos at The Village
December 6–20, various times
Visit Santa’s winter wonderland in Marin
Pet Photos with Santa
Monday, December 1 & 8, 4pm
Take your pup to get photos with Santa
Tree Lighting at The Village
Friday, December 5, 5pm
Glittering lights, music, and family magic
Town Center Holiday Events
December 13 & 14, 18-24, 11am
Photos with Santa & free gift wrapping
GreenbraeGlitter
Santa Saturdays at Bon Air
FairfaxFestivities
Fairfax Winter Market
Friday, December 13, 5pm
Local makers, cozy lights, festive shopping
Saturday, December 6, 13 & 20, 12pm
Santa comes to visit on a fire truck
Latkes & Lights
Wednesday, December 17, 6pm
Ceremonial lighting of the menorah
SanAnselmoStarlight
Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Saturday, December 6, 5pm
Holiday lights, carols, train rides & music
Winter Walk
Saturday, December 13, 5pm
Strolling street fair with lights and music
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 13, 8am & 10am
A morning filled with holiday cheer
San Anselmo Chanukah Festival
Sunday, December 14, 3:30 pm
Hanukkah lights with songs and joy
C H R I
Fairfax Craft Faire & Wreathmaking
Sunday, December 14, 10am
Handmade gifts and wreath workshops
Chanukah Celebration
Thursday, December 18, 4:30pm
Music, crafts, menorah lights, and joy
WestMarinWishes
Dance Palace Craft & Holiday Fair
December 5-7, various times
Beloved artisan fair in Point Reyes
Town Hall Cheer
Saturday, December 6, 5pm
Holiday party & potluck in Tomales
Muir Beach Holiday Arts Fair
December 6-7, 10am
Local arts, crafts, and coastal charm
Santa’s Annual Visit to Nick's Cove
Sunday, December 7, 1pm
Visit Santa at the newly rebuilt boat shack
SanRafaelSparkle
Downtown Elf Hunt
Through January 5, 2026
Annual elf hunt through local businesses
Holiday Choral by Candlelight
Saturday-Sunday, December 6–7
The Marin Symphony in a magical setting
Jingle Bell Jazz!
Friday, December 12, 5pm
Swinging holiday vibes with live jazz
Deck the Houses & Holiday Fun
Saturday, December 13, 12:30pm
Decorate your own gingerbread house
San Rafael Lighted Boat Parade
Saturday, December 13, 6pm
Parade of twinkling boats on the water
The French Market
Sunday, December 14, 9am
Big holiday show antique market
Giant Menorah Lighting & Gelt Drop
Sunday, December 21, 5pm
Music, dancing & Menorah lighting
Holiday Light Spectacular
Through January 4, 2026
A spectacular walk-through light show
West End Christmas House
Open daily, 9am
A nursery transformed for the holidays
NorthPoleinNovato
Holiday Crafts Faire
December 5-6, various times
Indoor market filled with handmade gifts
Novato Tree Lighting Festival
Saturday, December 6, 4pm
Enjoy live music, art & craft activities
Gingerbread Build
Saturday, December 13, 9:30am & 11am
Build a gingerbread house for the holidays
Marin Ballet’s Nutcracker
December 6-7, various times
Timeless holiday ballet with local dancers
Pup-Approved Holidays
Pet Photos with Santa, Corte Madera
Best Friends Pet Supplies, Sausalito
Brownie’s Pet Boutique, Larkspur
Dogville, San Anselmo
For Paws, Fairfax
Woodlands Pet Food & Treats, Multiple Locations
Marin Humane Pet Care & Retail Store, Novato
WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS
Winter Wreath Class
December 5, 5:30-7pm
A hands-on course teaching the art of holiday wreath making | San Anselmo
Holiday Wreath Making
December 5, 6, 7 11am or 2pm
Create with seasonal elements from the Ranch like Bay & Lavender | Petaluma
Holiday Wreaths
December 8–19, T-F, 10am & 2pm
A one-of-a-kind wreath-making experience set in the heart of the holidays | Woodside
Winter Wreath Workshop
December 12, 3pm & Dec 13, 10am
Making a seasonal wreath using nature’s fruits, berries, and greens | Tiburon
Succulent Wreath Workshop
December 13, 1-2pm
Create a wreath with succulents and greens that’s perfect for your holiday decor | Kentfield
Wreathmaking
December 14, 2-4pm
Materials are provided for the creation of a fetive holiday wreath | Fairfax
