Rally the corgi has wandered into Sonoma County for the Christmas events for kids in Rohnert Park for 2026. Thanksgiving weekend brings the Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire with its Little Elves’ Workshop, and on December 5 Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls lights the tree with Santa and Mrs. Claus. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Rohnert Park
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Rohnert Park, both free
- Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire: November 27 and 28, 10 am to 4 pm, with the Little Elves’ Workshop
- Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls: Saturday, December 5, 5 to 7:30 pm
- Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Every date checked on the City of Rohnert Park site on Nov 11
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Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire with Little Elves' Workshop
- When: Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm
- Where: Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission
- Ages: All ages; workshop for kids 12 and under
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Rohnert Park’s 47th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire fills the Community Center over Thanksgiving weekend with local artists, handmade gifts and seasonal decor.
The part kids care about is the Little Elves’ Workshop, where trained staff help children write letters to Santa and make holiday crafts to take home. Kids 5 to 12 can join on their own while parents shop, and children 4 and under need an adult with them.
Parent tip: Drop school-age kids at the Little Elves’ Workshop first, then browse the booths while they craft.
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- City of Rohnert Park Community Services (opens in a new tab)
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- Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (opens in maps)
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Tree lightingFree
Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 pm to 7:30 pm, tree lighting at 7 pm
- Where: Community Center Complex and Callinan Sports and Fitness Center, 5401 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; free parking
- Ages: All ages
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Rohnert Park Community Services and the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce team up for an evening of lights that ends with the tree lighting at 7 pm.
Families get free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids’ crafts and games, holiday treats and live performances outside. Inside the Callinan Sports and Fitness Center there is cookie decorating, letters to Santa and more holiday games.
Parent tip: Do Santa photos and cookie decorating early, then head outside before 7 pm for the lighting. Overflow parking is at Rancho Cotate High School.
- Host
- City of Rohnert Park Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Community Center Complex and Callinan Sports and Fitness Center, 5401 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Rohnert Park Christmas event for kids happens
Both events are at the Community Center on Snyder Lane. Shop the faire on Thanksgiving weekend while kids craft, then come back on December 5 for Santa and the tree lighting.
- Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire with Little Elves' WorkshopRohnert Park · Nov 27 to Nov 28
- Holiday Lights and Rec the HallsRohnert Park · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Santa Rosa, Napa, American Canyon and Vacaville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Rohnert Park Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Rohnert Park this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Rohnert Park for 2026: the Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire with the Little Elves’ Workshop and Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls.
When is the Rohnert Park tree lighting in 2026?
Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at 5401 Snyder Lane, with the tree lighting at 7 pm.
Are Santa photos free in Rohnert Park?
Yes. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are free at Holiday Lights and Rec the Halls on December 5.
What is the Little Elves’ Workshop?
A kids’ area at the Holiday Arts and Crafts Faire on November 27 and 28 where staff help children write letters to Santa and make crafts. Ages 5 to 12 may join unsupervised.
Who do I contact about Rohnert Park holiday events?
City of Rohnert Park Community Services at communityservices@rpcity.org or (707) 588-3456.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Rohnert Park on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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