Downtown San Rafael’s
43rd Annual
Holiday of Lights
& Winter Wonderland
Shop Small Saturday
November 30th, 2024
11 am to 6 pm
Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm
City Plaza
Join us for this free, unforgettable experience at the historic San Rafael Holiday Event where the spirit of the season comes alive in the heart of Downtown San Rafael. Discover a vibrant array of festive activities, local artisans, and delicious seasonal treats that will warm your heart and delight your senses.
Whether you’re shopping for unique gifts or enjoying live entertainment, there’s something for everyone to cherish. Please celebrate with us and create lasting memories in a community that shines bright during the holidays.
The Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District and The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend the Annual Holiday of Lights and Winter Wonderland on Shop Small Saturday, November 30th, 2024, from 11 am – 6 pm!
This year’s event will feature a variety of Holiday Exhibitors, Food Trucks, Local Merchants, Non-Profits, Kids Rides and Games, Inflatables, Hands-on art activities, Santa and Friends, and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting and heartwarming performances that celebrate local talent, and much more!
Starting at Noon, DJ Mark Powers, will begin playing our favorite Holiday tunes in the City Plaza and at 5:30 pm we will LIGHT THE HOLIDAY TREE!
Throughout Downtown San Rafael during the holidays there will be an amazing Elf Hunt and Window Decorating Contest!
The City of San Rafael offers a wide variety of hotel destinations to make your visit an enjoyable experience, not just a stopover. For more information on where to stay in
San Rafael, please click on VisitMarin.org
Bus Reroute: The westbound and eastbound buses will be rerouted between Heatherton Street and A Street and operate on 5th Avenue. The westbound and eastbound Fourth Street and Court Street stops will be closed for the event. For more information, please visit MarinTransit.org
Parking Information: Please visit the Downtown San Rafael Business Improvement District’s
Parking Page
Happy Holidays!
Presented By:
Sponsored By:
More Holiday Happenings:
Event Includes:
Holiday Music
Annual Tree Lighting
Elf Hunt
Kids Activities
Santa & Friends
Food Trucks
2024 Participants
& ActivitiesÂ
2024 Exhibitors
Angela’s Jewelry |
Anne Pennypacker’s RYPE Ideas |
ARTT |
Bart Bridge |
Bismillah Boutique |
Bodywise Massage, Inc |
Curltology |
Embrace Medical Spa |
Embrace Yoga |
Fusing Fun Art by Nikki Contini |
Hime Kawaii Deco |
Hudson Blue Jewelry |
Ink N Thread |
LeafFilter Gutter Protection |
Light it Up Toys |
Lorin Panknin |
Marin Society Of Artists |
MJ4Meds |
Modern Avenida |
Native Roots |
New Beginnings Law Center |
Peritik |
Pixels Arcade Taproom |
Sacred Tibet |
San Rafael High School Junior Class |
Simplyhandpicked Co |
Sura Botanicals |
Susan Searway Art & Design |
The Baby Blanket Store |
Tibet Collection |
Tibetan Culture House |
Youth in Arts |
2024 Food & Beverages
Entertainment
Roaming Entertainment
Santa’s Elves with Candy Canes
Fourth Street @
Lincoln Avenue
Fun & Game Rentals Incredible Inflatables
Fourth Street @
A Street
Fun & Game Rentals Mechanical Rides
City Plaza at
1000 Fourth Street
DJ Mark Powers Spinning all the Holiday Classics:
Noon to 6 pm
Santa, Mrs. Clause and
their friends: 1 pm to 5 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony:
5:30 pm
Don’t Miss the ALL-DAY ongoing Fun!
Shop Small Saturday Merchant Deals & Activities
Youth in Arts
Hands-On Art Activities
Holiday Street Painting
by Lori Mikuls
Face Painting by Glamazon
and Much More!
Check back as we will be adding more!