Sausalito Winterfest
Note: The information below is from 2024 and many of these events are annual. We’ll update with specifics for 2025 when information becomes available.
Winterfest is the centerpiece of Sausalito’s small-town Holiday traditions, combining both long-time local activities like the Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks with more recent additions like a 5K run. You can enjoy much of the fun for free, or attend an after-party that benefits local charities. There are many other Holiday events surrounding Winterfest this year as well.
Here’s a day-by-day rundown of the Sausalito Winterfest activities this year. Special thanks to the organizers, Sausalito on the Waterfront, for all the work they do for our community.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Sausalito Winterfest kicks off with the 32nd Annual Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks along the Sausalito waterfront. Please click here for our dedicated page about the event, with links for buying tickets to the VIP seating and after-party.
You can also visit the Winterfest website here.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
The Sausalito Winterfest Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run, Kids’ Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast follows a route down the Sausalito Waterfront with its unmatched views. Registration is onsite only. We don’t have this year’s prices but last year it was $40 for adults, $25 for kids, and includes a free pancake breakfast. The proceeds benefit local charities. You can buy tickets here by scrolling to the bottom of the window on the screen. Another site that sells tickets can be reached by clicking here.
7:00 AM — Volunteers check in
7:30 AM — On-site runner registration starts
8:30 AM — The Run (or Walk, as the case may be) starts. The start is at 50 Humboldt Ave. in Sausalito (see map below), with the finish line is at The Spinnaker.
9:15 AM — Kids Fun Run, starting from the same starting line as the adults. Price includes bib and medal for every runner. You can buy tickets here by scrolling to the bottom of the window on the screen.
9:45 AM — After the event there will be a Pancake Breakfast for runners at The Spinnaker.
Monies raised by Sausalito Winterfest go to support the Dipsea Kidz program and the Waterfront Foundation Youth Education Fund.
