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Holidays in Napa Valley

Celebrate the 2025-2026 Holiday Season in Napa Valley

We’re celebrating the holidays in true Napa Valley style this season, and our five towns are aglow with twinkling lights and a wealth of good cheer.

See What's Open on Christmas & New Years!

This year, let’s raise our glasses to the simple joy of gathering with family and friends to enjoy a taste of the good life. From festive family-friendly events and outdoor activities to intimate wine experiences perfectly punctuated with hearty seasonal fare, Napa Valley is filled to the brim with holiday spirit and there’s never been a better time to visit.

Come join us for holiday lights and seasonal celebrations in Napa Valley’s five towns and find the full list of holiday events.

 
 
 
 

What's Happening
in the Towns

Calistoga

Bring the whole family to experience the cheerful town of Calistoga this holiday season. Festivities throughout the month of December include joyful holiday decorations, the annual Lighted Tractor Parade, and Calistoga's Merry & Bright Night with a tree lighting at Brannan Center - visit with Santa, make a gingerbread house, enjoy food trucks, holiday treats, and more! 

St. Helena

Napa Valley's #1 holiday tree lighting ceremony is here! On Wednesday, November 26th, experience the magic of twinkling lights, enjoy festive bites, and snap a photo with the legendary 36 ft Beringer Holiday Wine Barrel Tree. Enjoy live music, a winter farm with twenty animals, food by Charlie’s Napa Valley, Gillwoods Café, Ray Ray’s Tacos and complimentary cookies, cocoa and hot cider by Brasswood Winery Estate + much more. Help Santa light the tree and enjoy live snowfall to get you into the perfect holiday spirit.

Stop by St. Helena Chamber of Commerce for their world-famous Hot toddies and Beringer Vineyards wine! Explore the Historic Shopping District and kick off the merriest moments in St. Helena.

Yountville

The “Brightest Town in Napa Valley” is pulling out all the stops with their annual Holidays in Yountville celebration. The town will be all aglow throughout the holidays (don't miss the Town & Tree Lighting!). During the holiday season, enjoy 12 Days of Yountville Cheer - special discounts at retailers - plus special wine tastings, make and take crafting, winter wonderlands, cooking classes, open houses, opportunities to give back, New Year’s Eve happenings, and much more.

Napa

Holiday revelry abounds in the city of Napa. Kick the season into gear with the annual tree lighting, visit the Merry Meritage Holiday Ice Skating Rink, and delight in Downtown Napa’s annual Christmas Parade featuring Santa Claus as the guest of honor. Downtown Napa is the place to shop for the holidays – be sure to visit Oxbow Public Market and First Street Napa, with dozens of shops and tasting rooms.

American Canyon

Enjoy the Magic of the Season in American Canyon this year. Gather with family and friends to watch the tree lighting ceremony and other family fun activities. Check other family events happening throughout the season – snowman sightings, scavenger hunt, cocoa & carols, and donuts with Santa. Lace up your running shoes for the return of the annual Reindeer Run through Wetlands Edge Park.