Winters, California, invites visitors to experience small-town holiday magic with its annual tree lighting, tractor parade, holiday home tours, festive shopping, wine experiences, and seasonal farm dinners. Discover the perfect holiday getaway filled with hometown charm, local flavors, and festive traditions.
WINTERS, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greeting card holiday experiences are within reach this holiday season in the charming Northern California town of Winters. Downtown transforms into a festive, small-town wonderland complete with holiday home tours, hometown tree lighting, tractor parade, ugly sweater mingle and jingle, holiday farm dinner concert series and more. The walkable downtown offers many opportunities to celebrate the season while supporting local shops and restaurants.
"There is nothing quite like the holidays in Winters," said Guysell Geter, President of Visit Yolo and General Manager of Hotel Winters and Carboni's Ristorante Bar and Market. "From festive downtown events and holiday shopping to farm dinners, historic home tours, the tree lighting and our beloved tractor parade, Winters provides a hometown celebration that stays with you. We invite everyone to come stay, shop and savor the season with us."
Winters Holiday Events include:
- Seasonal Wreath Workshops I Nov. 14 & Dec. 5, 2026 | Park Winters Old Barn, Winters - Sip tea and craft a one-of-a-kind holiday/winter wreath in the cozy setting of the Old Flower Barn at Park Winters using fresh, seasonal materials. For tickets visit parkwinters.com/workshops-and-classes. The flower farm also hosts weekend pick your own bouquet and dried floral experiences.
- Holiday Sipping & Pairing Class with Sylvia & Chef Wong I Nov. 14, 2026, 6 – 8:30 p.m. I Turkovich Family Wines, 304 Railroad Avenue, Winters - "What wines pair with my holiday meals?" This class is designed to help answer that question. We will pair an appetizer, a turkey dish and a dessert with appropriate wines. Space is limited; reservations are required. Buy your ticket here.
- Winters Holiday Home Tour | November 20, 4 – 7 p.m. & November 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Get into the holiday spirit as you step inside historic homes in downtown Winters beautifully adorned for the holiday season. Festive decorations and timeless architecture details make this annual tour a holiday favorite. For tickets visit winterscollective.com/collections/home-decor
- Ugly Sweater Mingle & Jingle | Nov. 28, 2026, 4 – 10 p.m. | Downtown Winters - Get ready to mingle, jingle, and stroll through Downtown Winters. Throw on your ugliest holiday sweater, gather your friends, and enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, seasonal sips, and plenty of fun! Make your way through downtown and stop by our participating locations for a holiday libation. The uglier the sweater, the merrier the night!
- Small Business Saturday | Saturday, Nov. 28 | Downtown Winters - Kick off the season by shopping small in downtown Winters. Local boutiques, tasting rooms, and specialty shops invite visitors to stay and savor the holidays with unique, locally made gifts and seasonal treats.
- The Holiday Pop Up Shoppe I November – December 2026 I 10 Main St., Winters - This seasonal pop up in partnership with the Winters Collective sells a curated selection of holiday-themed items. Open Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 4 – 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- Winters Tree Lighting Ceremony, Holiday Vendor Market | Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, 4 - 9 p.m. | Downtown Winters lights up with the town's annual Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Enjoy the Holiday Vendor Market from 4-9 p.m., hot cocoa crawl from 4:30 - 7 p.m. and photo opportunities with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus at the Rotary Park Gazebo.
- Winters Tractor Parade and Festival – 11th Annual | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, 1 - 9 p.m. I Rotary Park and Main Street, Winters - Winters' signature holiday tradition returns for its 11th year. The Holiday Market runs from 2 to 9 p.m. at Rotary Park and along Main Street, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus 4-5:30 p.m. followed by the nostalgic Tractor Parade at 6 p.m., rolling from Main Street and 4th Street to Morgan and Main Street.
- Park Winters - Holiday Farm Dinner Concert Series I Weekends November – December 2026 - Enjoy the debut of Park Winters' farm dinner concert series which runs all season long. These exclusive evenings bring nationally and regionally recognized performers to Park Winters for an intimate show paired with a thoughtfully prepared, multi-course Farm Dinner with exceptional hospitality. For tickets visit parkwinters.com/concerts
- Stay and Savor Winters Holiday Charm - Make it a full holiday getaway with a weekend stay. Winters offers many lodging options convenient to the historic downtown whether you are looking to dine, shop, wine taste, enjoy live music, relax with a spa treatment or simply get into the holiday spirit.
For the full calendar of holiday events, itineraries, and planning resources across Yolo County, visit visityolo.com/events.
About Visit Yolo
Visit Yolo is the official destination marketing organization for Yolo County, California, serving as the trusted guide for visitors planning trips to Davis, Winters, Woodland, West Sacramento, and the Yolo Countryside. Visit Yolo connects travelers with authentic agritourism, farm-to-table dining, boutique wineries, arts and entertainment, and year-round community events, offering curated itineraries, a destination podcast, self-guided audio tours, and an active events calendar. For more information about Yolo County visit visityolo.com or follow us on Instagram @visityolo or Facebook.
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