New Museum exhibit
“Our Favorite Toys” features toys and photos of the children who loved them. Museum visitors will delight in seeing Barbies, Teddy bears, games, stuffed animals, toy trucks and more, as well as making paper ornaments, taking a ride on a wooden rocking elephant and more. Wayne Padd’s incredible Lionel model railroad, with running trains, Healdsburg train depot and village, returns again this year. Open 11am to 4pm from Wednesday-Sunday. 221 Matheson St., healdsburgmuseum.org.
Windsor Town Holiday
The 24th annual Town of Windsor Holiday Celebration will be held on Thursday Dec. 4. Cookie decorations and other children’s activities, live music, a Menorah dedication and tree lighting with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. From 5-8pm at the Windsor Town Green.
Holiday art exhibit
Come celebrate the season featuring new and archived works from 45 artists represented by the Paul Mahder Gallery. Opening reception on Friday Dec. 5, 5-7pm at 222 Healdsburg Ave., paulmahdergallery.com.
‘Merry Healdsburg’
The City’s annual seasonal celebration, which includes the Lighting of the Tree and a night market at the Plaza, begins at 5pm. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, dance to live holiday music, cheer for Santa’s grand arrival (he usually throws the switch to light the tree) and shop at the nighttime holiday market, from 5-9pm on Friday Dec. 5.
Breakfast with Santa
The seasonal Saturday “Breakfast with Santa” takes place on Saturdays until Dec. 20 at Costeaux French Bakery, with its suitable holiday offerings. From 9-11am, kids can meet the Man in Red and get a digital photo as a souvenir. Costeaux French Bakery, 417 Healdsburg Ave., costeaux.com.
Senior Appreciation Dinner
Annual holiday dinner sponsored by the city and volunteers to thank seniors for their contributions to the community, to be held Sunday Dec. 7, 1:30pm at Villa Chanticleer. It is free, open to Healdsburg Senior Center members 60 and over. Attendees must register in person at the Senior Center with a vaccination card and ID, 133 Matheson St.
Crafts Fair
Bacchus Landing will hold its seasonal Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, from 11am to 5pm. Shop for handcrafted gifts and holiday decor, enjoy seasonal treats and experience wine tastings from Bacchus Landing’s collection of wineries. bacchuslanding.com
Crab Feast
The 46th annual benefit for the Rotary Club of Healdsburg Sunrise, the Crab Feast and Auction will be held at Villa Chanticleer on Saturday Dec. 6. Starting at 5:30pm, enjoy “all the crab you can eat” plus salad, pasta, desert and wine, and live and silent auctions. Some tickets still available at the Rotary Club of Healdsburg website.
Holiday Concert
Gary Johnson will conduct the 40-plus-member Healdsburg Community Band through a holiday program that includes “Suite from The Nutcracker,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “O Holy Night,“ and other traditional and contemporary holiday pieces. Admission is free, donations welcome. Starts 5pm on Sunday Dec. 7 at the Raven Theater, 115 North St., raventheater.org.
Farmer’s Market
Final month: From 8:30am till 12:30pm, the Healdsburg Certified Farmers’ Market is held at the West Plaza parking lot. The Saturday weekly produce and crafts market continues only until Dec. 20.
Music & More
First Thursday
Monthly Art Night in downtown Healdsburg, Dec. 4, with over 20 galleries participating, from 5-7pm. Surprises await as shops may offer treats, delights or a bit of magic. Information at creativesonoma.org/event/art-nite-in-healdsburg.
‘Dad Country’
Weekly free concerts on Thursdays in the upstairs hall at Little Saint return on Thursday Dec. 4 when the Wolf Jett band brings their rhythmic positivity to the stage; no cover. Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm, at Little Saint, 25 North St., littlesainthealdsburg.com.
A kind of blues
New showcase for Mimi Pirard’s vocal talents with Slightly Blue, covering a variety of her blues favorites from Bonnie Raitt to Tom Waits. With Jan Martinelli and Emily Froberg at Furthermore Wines, Saturday Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30pm at 328-a Healdsburg Ave.
Bobby Hutcherson Tribute
Barry Hutcherson, son of the late jazz legend, will bring a sextet of musicians to The 222 on Saturday Dec. 6, in tribute to his father’s musical legacy while adding his own signature. Performance starts at 7pm; tickets $35-$85 plus fees, under 18 free. Purchase at the222.org.
Happy Joyous Hanukkah
Welcome back the Klezmatics with their vibrant exploration of the traditional and the folk roots of seasonal music. See story online. One concert only, Tuesday Dec. 9, starting at 7:30pm; Raven Theater, 115 North St.; tickets $35-55 with fees. raventheater.org
Christmas Chorus
Hear the Healdsburg Chorus for an enchanting musical experience; the melodies of the season fill hearts with joy and warmth. Get ready to be swept away by the harmonious voices of our talented chorus, now in its 37th year. Two shows, Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 13-14, 3pm at Raven Performing Arts Theater, 115 North St.
For additional events, visit healdsburgtribune.com/calendar.
