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Santa's Riverboat Arrival at Turning Basin and River Plaza Shopping Center Photography courtesy of Visit Petaluma
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Santa's Riverboat Arrival

Santa and Mrs. Claus ride a Lind Marine tugboat into Petaluma's Turning Basin to open the holiday season, with carols from the Pacific Empire Chorus before they arrive and photos at River Plaza after.

Date
Saturday, November 28
Time
From 11:30 am; photos from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Price
FreeFree community event, per Visit Petaluma's holiday calendar.
Venue
Turning Basin and River Plaza Shopping CenterRiver Plaza Shopping Center, Petaluma, CA 94952Get directions
Tickets
Event detailsvia the official ticket page
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About this event

Santa and Mrs. Claus ride a Lind Marine tugboat into Petaluma's Turning Basin to open the holiday season, with carols from the Pacific Empire Chorus before they arrive and photos at River Plaza after.

Details change; the organizer's page is the source of truth for tickets, timing, and availability.

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