Windsor Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Windsor and surrounding areas
Windsor unveils the Christmas season with twinkling Christmas lights, lively Christmas markets and Santa visits centered on the Town Green and local vineyards. Seasonal highlights like the Town of Windsor Holiday Celebration and Christmas in the Redwoods bring community cheer. Enjoy festive tours, holiday attractions and family activities that showcase Windsor’s picturesque setting and local holiday traditions.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsChristmas tree sales benefiting Bay Area youth since 1947.
Christmas Lights
18 eventsMagical holiday train journey with Santa
Christmas Parties
14 eventsVintage train New Year's Eve celebration with gourmet dining.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsBroadway stars in a holiday theatrical spectacular
Christmas Activities
34 eventsTown glowing with thousands of holiday lights
Editor's Picks (6)
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Santa Train Jolly Journeys
(Napa)
Magical holiday train journey with Santa
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Merry Healdsburg Tree Lighting Celebration
(Healdsburg)
Annual tree lighting with Santa, market, and carriage rides
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Transcendence Theatre Company's Broadway Holiday
(Sonoma)
Broadway stars in a holiday theatrical spectacular
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Midnight In Paris: A Legacy NYE Celebration
(Napa)
Vintage train New Year's Eve celebration with gourmet dining.
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Celebrate the Holidays in Yountville
(Yountville)
Town glowing with thousands of holiday lights
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Dazzling Holiday Lights
(Berkeley)
Sparkling holiday lights and festive entertainment.
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Windsor Christmas Events Map
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Windsor Christmas FAQ
Bright Lights Windsor at Jackson Park is the largest annual Christmas event, featuring extensive light displays, live entertainment, and a holiday market. The River Lights Winter Festival is another notable event near Windsor with festive light displays.
Windsor celebrates with community-focused events like Bright Lights Windsor, which combines light displays with local artisan markets and live performances, fostering a strong sense of local holiday spirit.
Several residential neighborhoods in Windsor are known for their festive displays, offering charming and walkable neighborhood displays that are popular with locals and visitors alike.
Jackson Park hosts the W.E. Made It: Holiday Market during Bright Lights Windsor, showcasing local makers and artisans. Additional markets and craft fairs can be found throughout Windsor’s community centers and business districts.
Visiting neighborhood light displays and attending Bright Lights Windsor’s free nightly light show are great budget-friendly options. Many markets also offer free admission and affordable food and drink options.
Families can enjoy the interactive light displays at Bright Lights Windsor, visits with Santa, the Holiday Train, and kid-friendly activities at local markets and festivals throughout the season.