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Tree Lighting Ceremonies:

Santa Rosa Tree Lighting Ceremony 
19 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa CA
Sunday November 27, 2011
5:00pm (tree lighting around 6:00pm)

The fun starts at 5:00pm with free children's activities in Courthouse Square including pictures with Santa (until 6:00). The Sutter VNA & Hospice "Lights of Life" Tree Lighting Program begins at 6:00 with more kids crafts, story time, a visit from Santa, refreshments, live music, and of course, the magical and memorable candle lighting and tree lighting ceremony.

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Healdsburg Tree Lighting Ceremony
Healdsburg Plaza Park, Healdsburg CA
Sunday November 27, 2011
5:00pm

Get in the holiday spirit with the VNA Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony at Healdsburg Plaza Park. It begins at 5:00pm but come out early to enjoy merchant open house from 3-5pm.

Phone: (707) 535.5680

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Windsor Holiday Celebration on the Green
701 McClelland Drive, Windsor CA
Thursday December 1, 2011
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Celebrate the opening of the holiday season under the glow of old lamplights at the Windsor Town Green Holiday Celebration. Fun for the whole family!

5 - 7 pm  Holiday Musical Concert by Windsor School Children
7:15 pm  HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING WITH MR. & MRS. SANTA
5 - 8 pm   Elves' Craft Workshop for Children
               Holly Trolley Tours of Old Downtown
               Strolling Carolers
               Children's Polar Express Train Rides ($1)
               Jingle Bell Horse-drawn Carriage Rides ($1)
               Photos with Santa ($9) -- Proceeds benefit Windsor Youth Action Team

Phone: (707) 838.1252

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Sebastopol Holiday Tree Lighting
Downtown Plaza, Sebastopol CA
Thursday December 1, 2011
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Tree lighting around 6:30pm)

VNA Hospice “Lights of Life” and Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce presents Sebastopol’s Holiday Tree Lighting in the Plaza. Enjoy complimentary hot beverages and treats, children’s crafts and cookie decorating, live entertainment, Santa’s arrival and many other surprises. Rain or shine, dress accordingly.

Phone: (707) 823.3032

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Guerneville Holiday Tree Lighting
Downtown Plaza, Guerneville CA
Thursday December 1, 2011
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Enjoy great hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, great shopping, and joyful caroling all along Main Street. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus! Gather at the Town Plaza for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:30pm.

Phone: (707) 869.9000    

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Cloverdale Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Plaza, Cloverdale CA
Friday December 2, 2011
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cloverdale will be hosting it's 45th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday December 2nd between 5:00-7:00pm. Come out and enjoy the holiday festivities.

Phone: (707) 894.4470

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Petaluma Light Up A Life Tree Lighting Ceremony
21 Petaluma Blvd, Petaluma CA
Friday December 2, 2011
7:00pm

Hospice of Petaluma hosts this annual community celebration of remembrance. In a short tree lighting ceremony, the three evergreen trees in center park are illuminated by thousands of lights to symbolize the lives of loved ones. For a $10 donation, a light can be dedicated in the memory of someone you love.

Phone: (877) 273.8258

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Redwood Empire Ice Arena Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
1667 West Steele Lane, Santa Rosa CA
Friday December 2, 2011
6:00pm

Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Woodstock and skaters from the Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club for a mini ice show and marvel at the spectacle of their 25-foot Christmas tree at center ice. Two additional matinee shows have been added on Saturday and Sunday. Meet Snoopy and friends after each show. Public skating session follows the ceremonies.

Phone: (707) 546.7147

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Rohnert Park Holiday Lights Celebration
City Center Plaza, Rohnert Park CA
Saturday December 3, 2011
5:00pm - 7:00pm (tree lighting at 6:00)

Join Rohnert Park for the 29th annual Holiday Lights Celebration. They wll be lighting up the Redwood trees that line Rohnert Park Expressway and the City Center Plaza. Come have your picture taken with Santa, enjoy treats and activities, and of course the lighting of the tree. This is the most cherished and longest running event in the city of Rohnert Park.  

Phone: (707) 584.1415

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Sonoma Holiday Tree Lighting
Southwest corner of Sonoma Plaza - 1st Street East, Sonoma CA
Sunday December 4, 2011
6:00pm

The tree lighting ceremony is a treasured 26-year-old tradition. All ages are invited to attend this community gathering to honor loved ones who have been lights in their lives. The program includes a sharing of inspiring messages, music and reflection before the Hospice Tree is lit by a local family.

Phone: (415) 526.5500

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Check out these neighborhood Christmas light displays:

Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 1728 Capella Court

This house is one that's not to be missed! A beautiful display of lights and decorations. The garage is even decorated to look like the interior of a house, complete with a fireplace. 

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 91 Wilmington Drive

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 1201 San Juan Way

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 103 Lassen Place

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 1532 Joan Drive

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 1792 Northstar Drive

Nice display with "Chick-a-Luma" pulling a buckboard wagon. Lights are on between 5 pm to 10 pm.

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 390 Albert Way

This house won first place last year in the Petaluma Tour of Lights. Touching story to go with this elaborate light display.

Click here to see pictures and read this heartwarming story. 

Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 4695 Old Adobe Road

Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 601 Eight Street

A cape cod style house decorated with lights, a 60 foot lit holly tree, many lit topiaries, a sleigh and reindeer adorn the roof, but best of all is the giant bear peering out the window. The owners have been decorating this house for 40 years and call the theme "Corgieville Takes Flight." 

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 917 Claret Court

Lots of cute cutout decorations featuring Disney characters, Candy Cane Lane, even KISS snowmen wishing you a Merry KISSmas!

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Petaluma Christmas Lights Display: 1907 Winchester Lane

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Rohnert Park Christmas Lights Display: 1190 Cielo Circle
Weaver's Winter Wonderland

For over 15 years, Scott Weaver has transformed his Rohnert Park home into a castle with almost 300 handcrafted characters, 40,000 lights, a waterfall, a tower, a train and a bubble machine. Weaver also decorates his neighbors houses making this a truly remarkable neighborhood full of Christmas lights. 

Lights are on from 5:30pm - 9:30pm from December 1st through December 31st.

Rohnert Park Christmas Lights Display: 4412 Hamlet Court

With help from their neighbors, these homeowners spend several weekends setting up all the lights and decorations. Each year several new decorations and strings of lights are added to the house. It is a work in progress and will grow bigger and brighter, year after year.

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Rohnert Park Christmas Lights Display: 959 Emily Avenue

This house has 252 sets of lights totalling 28,000 bulbs and LED lights on the roof. Santa is out nightly from Dec 9th to Dec 23rd handing out tiny toys and candy canes.

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Rohnert Park Christmas Lights Display: 1531 Maria Place

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Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: 1416 Berwick Court

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Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: Snowman Lane on Walnut Street

Walnut Street, also known as Snowman Lane, is a must see! The entire cul-de-sac gets into the spirit and the whole street is lit up. Most people get out of their cars and walk up and down the street enjoying the lights and sound displays. It is truly something. 

Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: 200 Arboleda Drive

This display has been a work in progress for over 35 years and includes many animated elves, snowmen, animals, a Santa Claus with his reindeer, and a miniature railroad. The characters are all home made and are brought to life using 12 volt windshield-wiper motors. Thousands of lights outline the house and yard, music plays, and occasionally "snow" will fall. Be sure to take a close look around, as there several items hidden (or not so hidden) in this display; including pop-culture nods, a REAL 1.5 foot snowman, and more!

Lights are on from 5:30pm - 9:00pm week nights, 5:30pm - 10:00pm on weekends, and 5:30 - Midnight on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve (the last night).

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Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: 2440 Valley West Road

Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: 309 Michael Drive

This house has almost 36,000 lights with a mixture of LED and Incandesant lights as well as over 100 yard cutouts that the homeowers make themselves. Window displays, christmas music, and animated light silhouettes complete this light display. 

Lights are on every night from 5:30pm - 10pm through Christmas day.

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Santa Rosa Christmas Lights Display: 571 Graymont Drive

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Windsor Christmas Lights Display: 150 Melva Court

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Windsor Christmas Lights Display: 355 Pollard Way

Another heartwarming story behind this beautiful display of lights. After being "dark" last year, the homeowner despite financial hardship has once again decorated to keep tradition alive. 

Lights will be on M-Th from 6pm -10pm and F-Su 6pm - 11pm.

Click here to see pictures and read this touching story.

Petaluma City of Lights Driving Tour

Petaluma's holiday spirit shines brightly in The City of Lights Driving Tour. Numerous homes and dozens of businesses glow with thousands of lights and decorations in this annual event that has become a tradition that families look forward to every year. The map and addresses can be downloaded by clicking the website link below or stop by the Petaluma Visitors Center in the historic depot building at 210 Lakeville Street. They're open every day from 10am to 4pm.

Lights are on December 3rd - 27th.

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