Visit the Town of Occidental as a part of Christmas in the Redwoods!
Where to Go and What to See for Occidental Holidays!
This year for Christmas in the Redwoods, Santa and Bigfoot will be hosted in the charming town of Occidental, just five minutes down the road from Alliance Redwoods. We are partnering with the Occidental Community Council and many other business partners to go all out decorating the town, and we’d like to bring the participating businesses and what they’re offering to your attention as an additional festive option for you and your family!
See below for the Schedule of Santa and Bigfoot!
Friday, December 5th — Lake Imagery Gallery and Studio
Saturday, December 6th — Lake Imagery Gallery and Studio
Sunday, December 7th — Galleria Occidental
Thursday, December 11th — Altamont General Store
Friday, December 12th — Altamont General Store
Saturday, December 13th — Altamont General Store
Sunday, December 14th — Howard’s Cafe (Day) Negri’s Italian Dinners (Evening)
Thursday, December 18th — Galleria Occidental
Friday, December 19th — Inn at Occidental
Saturday, December 20th — Inn at Occidental
Sunday, December 21st — Inn at Occidental
Occidental Community Council
The Occidental Community Council is an all-volunteer, non-profit corporation with federal and state tax-exempt status. Their purpose is to meet the unmet needs of people living in and around Occidental, California. They have been excellent partners in organizing this year’s collaboration between Christmas in the Redwoods and Occidental’s Holiday Lights Celebration!
Please check out the Occidental Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday December 13th and 14th at the Occidental Community Center from 10am to 5pm (Sat) and 4pm (Sun). The Occidental Community Choir will be having their holiday concerts at the Occidental Center for the Arts on December 5th, 6th, and 7th, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.occidentalchoir.org/.
The Inn at Occidental
Lodging and Wine Bar
Christmas at the Inn at Occidental
December 18–21 5:30-8:30pm
Join us for a magical Christmas celebration in the heart of Sonoma County’s redwoods! Each evening, Santa will be at the Inn to greet children—alongside Bigfoot, an Occidental holiday tradition. Enjoy local wines at our cozy wine bar, sing along to Christmas carols around the piano, and warm up by the courtyard fire pits while kids enjoy free hot chocolate and christmas cookies. Our restaurant will be serving festive fare, and just up the road, you can experience the dazzling Christmas in the Redwoods drive-through light show at Alliance Redwoods before continuing the celebration back at the Inn.
Altamont General Store
Coffee Bar, Restaurant, Wine Shop, Retail Market Space
Lake Imagery Gallery and Studio
Original paintings, prints, and cards
by Laura L. Lake.
Galleria Occidental
Eclectic Gift Shop
