Holiday Happenings in Napa Oh What Fun!
Mark your calendar for California
Looking to spend the holidays in Napa Valley? Cheers to that. With fewer crowds, often-lower prices and twinkling lights around every corner, winter in wine country is pure magic. From parades and light shows to wreath-making and wine dinners, there’s no shortage of ways to toast the season — all within easy reach of Archer Hotel Napa.
So grab your calendar and a glass of cab — here’s what’s on Archer’s nice list this season.
Exclusive Holiday Fun
for Archer Hotel guestsMake your Napa holiday getaway even more memorable with an exclusive Archer guest perk — 20% off custom wine tours with Beau Wine Tours. Simply mention the promo code “Cheers” when you book.
Whether you’re exploring the valley’s hidden gems or revisiting your favorite estates, Beau’s private transportation and local expertise make it all effortless. Prefer to let someone else do the driving to or from the airport? Enjoy 10% off airport transfers, too.
Offer Details
- Available exclusively to Archer Hotel Napa guests
- Must book and stay within the promotional timeframe
- 20% off 6-hour (or longer) wine tours
- 10% off airport transfers
- Blackout dates: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Raise a glass to the finer details — and to the road ahead.
Not-to-miss Holiday Events
Miracle at Napa Yard
Nov 24 | 2 – 9 PM
A holiday pop-up with serious cheer. Think twinkle lights, creative cocktails and festive food in the heart of downtown.
Cuvaison “Bright Nights”
Fridays & Saturdays, Nov 28 – Jan 4 | Reservations start at 5 PM
A luminous evening tasting under the stars — a sparkling way to celebrate the season.
Clif Lede Vineyards Wreath Making + Wine Tasting
Dec 6
Craft your own holiday wreath while sipping fine wine and soaking in vineyard views.
Vintners Collective “One of a Kind” Holiday Tasting
Dec 6 | 2 – 4 PM
Meet the vintners, sip special pours and toast to a one-of-a-kind holiday gathering.
Raymond Vineyards Holiday Open House
Dec 7
Dazzling décor, wine tasting and plenty of seasonal sparkle — this is holiday magic, Napa style.
Makers Market at First Street Napa
Dec 7 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Shop local and handmade (and meet Santa, too). Stroll First Street Napa’s open-air market for artisan gifts, live music and good cheer.
Napa Yard Tree Lighting
Dec 8 | 3:30 PM
Gather ‘round for the annual tree lighting and photos with Santa — a local favorite that marks the official start of the season.
Downtown Napa SantaCon Pub Crawl
Dec 9 | 6:30 PM – late
The jolliest bar crawl of the year. Don your red suit, grab your friends and take part in the merriest crawl in town.
Chandon Winter Sip & Shop Soirée
Dec 11
Shop local makers, sip sparkling wines and soak in the festive atmosphere at Chandon’s annual Winter Soirée — where holiday cheer meets effortless chic.
Mark Herold Wines Holiday Movie Night
Dec 12
Cozy up with wine, popcorn and a festive film at Herold Holidays Movie Night.
Merryvale Holiday Wine Dinner
Dec 13 | 6 – 10 PM
A festive, multicourse feast paired with beloved Merryvale wines.
Inglenook Open House + Holiday Concert
Dec 14
A timeless setting, holiday harmonies and fine wines — it doesn’t get more Napa.
Napa Sip + Stroll
Dec 15 | 1 – 4 PM
Sip, shop and stroll through downtown Napa’s best boutiques and tasting rooms — festive glass in hand.
Wine Train “Midnight in Paris” New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31 | 10:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Ring in the new year aboard the iconic Napa Valley Wine Train — with bubbles, bites and French flair.
Napa Lighted Art Festival
Jan 17 – Feb 15
Art — but make it luminous. This annual festival transforms downtown Napa into a glowing open-air gallery, best viewed on a crisp evening walk from Archer.
Twinkle Lights + Holiday Nights
What’s more festive than thousands of sparkling lights? Napa shines bright all season long.
- Napa’s Christmas Parade — Santa himself takes up residence at Archer Hotel on First Street as the illuminated floats roll by.
- Paradise Drive Christmas Lights — A neighborhood tradition turned local legend; every home in this cul-de-sac glows with holiday spirit.
- Napa Valley Wine Trolley Holiday Lights Tour — Charter a private trolley for up to 24 guests and tour the valley’s best light displays — holiday playlist included.
- Santa Train Jolly Journeys — Old Saint Nick leads this merry ride through the valley aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Holiday Spirits + Seasonal Eats
Toasting and roasting are holiday staples. These Napa eateries and sweeteries offer ample opportunities to do both — deliciously:
- Angèle — Holiday in Napa or in the French countryside? For memorable moments over a simply beautiful meal, you can do both simultaneously.
- Oxbow Public Market — A one-stop restaurant shop sometimes doesn’t fit the holiday bill. Enter Oxbow Public Market (or preorder) and everyone’s happy. Don’t forget a few bags of Oprah’s favorite Model Bakery English muffins.
- Scala Osteria & Bar — Italian comfort food meets modern Napa style.
- Annette’s Chocolates — Handmade confections for stockings (and secret stashes).
- Winston’s Café & Bakery — Cozy mornings, buttery pastries and locally roasted coffee.
Nifty Local Gifting
Archer Hotel’s First Street Napa collective is a walkable, shoppable, one-of-a-kind valley experience — and a great place to find unique holiday gifts (and gift cards) for the ones you love. Here’s just a sampling:
Clothing + Accessories
Anthropologie • Free People • Kalifornia Jean Bar • Lululemon • Overland • State & First • Tay & Grace • The Perfect Provenance • Honey Whiskey
Home + Garden
Camino • Habituate Lifestyle + Interiors • Riza Plants • Hestan • Farmhouse Napa Valley • Napastäk
Wines + Spirits + Such
Brown Downtown Napa • California Brandy House • Compline • John Anthony Family of Wines • Mayacamas Downtown • Vineyard 29
Et Cetera
Archer Hotel Napa • Copperfield’s Books • Inti • Makers Market • Milo & Friends • Blue Diamond Jeweler • Pera Rug • The Bennington Napa Valley
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