Dec 1–Dec 31, 2026
Napa Valley in December 2026
37 events are on the Napa Valley calendar for December 2026, 1 of them free, from wine dinners and tastings to concerts and holiday markets. The busiest weekend is Dec 4–6, with 18 events. Highlights include Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (Sat, Dec 5), Holiday Market at Robert Mondavi Winery (Sat, Dec 12) and Salty Residency New Year's Eve (Thu, Dec 31).
List rebuilt from the calendar Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Events are updated weekly; links are checked daily. Hotel links are affiliate links (how we're paid).
Thursday, December 3
Friday, December 4
Jim G from Silicon Valley, CA, USA / CC BY 2.0Fri, Dec 4Holiday Open HouseHess Persson Estates · NapaHoliday open house with wine tastings paired with holiday treats, December 4.
Stay nearby: Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines, Napa · Check rates for that night →
star5112 / CC BY-SA 2.0Fri, Dec 4Cooking with Cakebread: Cassoulet and CabernetCakebread Cellars · RutherfordCook a traditional cassoulet of white beans, duck, sausage and pork, paired with Cakebread estate Cabernets.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Grendelkhan / CC BY-SA 4.0Fri, Dec 4Holiday CellarMaster DinnerChateau Montelena · CalistogaChateau Montelena in Calistoga hosts a Holiday CellarMaster Dinner on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Stay nearby: Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, Calistoga · Check rates for that night →
Daderot (public domain, CC0)Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PMYou Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee GeesNapa Music Hall · NapaYou Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee Gees (live music) at Napa Music Hall in Napa on Friday, December 4, 2026.
Stay nearby: Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines, Napa · Check rates for that night →
Saturday, December 5
Emw / CC BY-SA 3.0Sat, Dec 5Winter in the Wineries PassportCalistoga wineries · CalistogaCalistoga winter wine passport program running December 5 through February 7.
Stay nearby: Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, Calistoga · Check rates for that night →
WineCountry Media / CC BY 2.0Sat, Dec 5Gary AllanUptown Theatre Napa · NapaGary Allan (live music) at Uptown Theatre Napa in Napa on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Stay nearby: Archer Hotel Napa, Napa · Check rates for that night →
Jim G from Silicon Valley, CA, USA / CC BY 2.0Sat, Dec 5Holiday Bottle EngravingRutherford Hill Winery · RutherfordJulie Bellew of Wildflower Lettering joins Rutherford Hill for live bottle engraving, so you can personalize a bottle for gifting.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Sanfranman59 / CC BY-SA 3.0Sat, Dec 5Winter, Wonder & Wine: Holiday Sip & ShopFar Niente · OakvilleFar Niente in Oakville hosts Winter, Wonder & Wine: Holiday Sip & Shop on Saturday, Dec 5, a holiday-themed wine and shopping event.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Courtesy of Cliff Lede VineyardsSat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PMHoliday Open HouseCliff Lede Vineyards · YountvilleWine by the glass, light bites and holiday shopping at Cliff Lede, with a Toys for Tots donation.
Stay nearby: Hotel Villagio at The Estate Yountville, Yountville · Check rates for that night →
jamesonf / CC BY 2.0Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PMHoliday Craft and Wine TastingFrank Family Vineyards · CalistogaHoliday craft and wine tasting at Frank Family Vineyards on December 5, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Stay nearby: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Calistoga · Check rates for that night →
Sunday, December 6
WineCountry Media / CC BY 2.0Sun, Dec 6Pablo CruiseUptown Theatre Napa · NapaPablo Cruise (live music) at Uptown Theatre Napa in Napa on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Stay nearby: Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines, Napa · Check rates for that night →
Courtesy of PEJU WinerySun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AMHappy Everything at PejuPeju · Rutherford · $100 per ticket | $50 Club | Club Members 2+ Years: Complimentary (max 2 tickets)Peju's annual holiday open house, with an ugly-sweater dress code, small bites paired with wines, and gift shopping.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Courtesy of PEJU WinerySun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AMHappy Everything Holiday Open HousePeju · RutherfordPeju's annual ugly-sweater holiday open house, with small bites, seasonal wines and gift shopping, on Sunday December 6.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Bob McClenahan / Alpha OmegaSun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AMSeason of Giving Toy DriveAlpha Omega · Rutherford · $50 per person plus one unwrapped toy per guestAlpha Omega's 10th annual toy drive pairs wines and culinary bites with a gift of an unwrapped toy.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Joe Shlabotnik / CC BY 2.0Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AMSip & Swirl Somm Series: Get Sip Savvy: Blind Tasting BasicsSt. Supery Estate · Rutherford · $25-$50A one-hour sommelier-led introduction to blind tasting, Sunday December 6 at 11 AM.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Jim G from Silicon Valley, CA, USA / CC BY 2.0Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PMAnnual Holiday FaireBlack Stallion Estate Winery · Napa · $65 General Admission, $35 Wine Club MembersHoliday shopping, seasonal bites and a mini makers market with local artisans at Black Stallion, Sunday December 6.
Stay nearby: Archer Hotel Napa, Napa · Check rates for that night →
Wednesday, December 9
Friday, December 11
obvio171 / CC BY-SA 2.0Fri, Dec 11Holiday Winemaker DinnerSequoia Grove · RutherfordSave-the-date winemaker dinner with Jesse Fox pairing wines with a chef-curated menu, Friday December 11.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Saturday, December 12
Edominguez6257 / CC BY-SA 3.0Sat, Dec 12Holiday Market at Robert Mondavi WineryRobert Mondavi Winery · Oakville · Free with donation (canned food or new, unwrapped toy)A Christmas-market style celebration with local artisans and wine on Saturday December 12; time to be announced.
Stay nearby: Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford · Check rates for that night →
Sanfranman59 / CC BY-SA 3.0Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AMHoliday Open HouseOakville Grocery · OakvilleMorning holiday open house with Santa, the Grinch, treats and kids' activities at Oakville Grocery.
Stay nearby: Bardessono Hotel & Spa, Yountville · Check rates for that night →
Dale Cruse / CC BY 2.0Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PMPaint & Sip at Grgich Hills EstateGrgich Hills Estate · St. Helena · $100 per person, $75 for membersAn afternoon of painting and wine at Grgich Hills Estate on December 12, no experience needed.
Stay nearby: Harvest Inn, St. Helena · Check rates for that night →
E. Wolfinger / Freemark AbbeySat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PMFreemark Abbey 140th Anniversary CelebrationFreemark Abbey · St. HelenaMulti-room anniversary party with rare pours from different decades, music and food, December 12, 1 to 4 PM.
Stay nearby: Alila Napa Valley, St. Helena · Check rates for that night →
Sunday, December 13
WineCountry Media / CC BY 2.0Sun, Dec 13 · 10:30 AMCookie Decorating + BrunchFarmstead at Long Meadow Ranch · St. Helena · Adults $85, children 12 and under $45Holiday brunch and cookie decorating with Santa at Farmstead; listed as sold out with a waitlist.
Stay nearby: Harvest Inn, St. Helena · Check rates for that night →
Tuesday, December 15
Friday, December 18
Saturday, December 19
Sunday, December 20
WineCountry Media / CC BY 2.0Sun, Dec 20A John Prine Christmas with The Jenner Fox BandUptown Theatre Napa · NapaA John Prine Christmas with The Jenner Fox Band (live music) at Uptown Theatre Napa in Napa on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Stay nearby: Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines, Napa · Check rates for that night →
Thursday, December 31
Where to stay, Dec 4–6
Rates for Saturday, December 5 on the booking site. Most events are in Napa.
Questions and answers
What's on in Napa Valley, Dec 1–Dec 31, 2026?
37 events so far, starting with Hannibal Buress (Thu, Dec 3). The full list is below, by date.
What's the busiest weekend?
Dec 4–6, with 18 events on the calendar. Book a room early for that weekend.
Are there free events?
Yes: Holiday Market at Robert Mondavi Winery (Sat, Dec 12). Some ask for a donation or an RSVP; check the organizer's page.
Where should I stay?
Each event below has a hotel nearby with rates for that night. Napa town is the most central base; Yountville and St. Helena put you closer to the wineries. Every hotel we list is on the napa.guide stay page.
How current are these dates?
The calendar is updated weekly from venue, winery and ticketing pages, and every event link is checked daily. This page rebuilds from the calendar every hour. Details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.