Santa Rosa Snoopy Holiday

Peanuts comics, skating at Snoopy's own rink and a safari drive past giraffes. A big win for a short drive.

1.25 hrs drive · 1–2 days · Best for babies to big kids · Nov–Jan

Day 1: Snoopy day

Snoopy's Home Ice is cold even though it's indoors. Several parents and reviewers say to bundle kids up like you're going outside. Marin Mommies
Beginners can borrow free buckets to push during public skate. For very small kids, Parent & Puppy Practice has chairs and a group lesson with rentals included. Toddlers on Ice (18 months to 4 years) runs on Wednesdays. Marin Mommies
Part of the rink is a beginner area marked with colored dots. Weekend sessions get loud and crowded. Weekday and evening sessions are cheaper ($8-10 plus $2 rental, vs $12-14 plus $4 on weekends). KQED
The Warm Puppy Café has a fireplace and windows over the ice, so non-skaters can watch with a Peanuts-named hot chocolate. Schulz's corner table is still kept reserved for him. It gets crowded at peak times. KQED
Staff skate the ice and help nervous first-timers. Reviewers say to check the public session schedule online first, since weekend admission is sold in person only. Wanderlog reviews
You can skip driving: take the SMART train to Santa Rosa North station. The rink is about a 10-minute walk from there. Marin Mommies

Museum is closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Museum: $15 adults, $7 ages 4–18, 3 and under free
The rink puts on holiday ice shows in December; 2026 dates aren't posted yet
Check Safari West's age rules when you book
Snoopy's Gallery & Gift Shop is closed on Tuesdays
Veterans Day (Wed Nov 11): the Schulz Museum is open 11–5 and free for veterans. Safari West tours run at 9, 10, 1 and 2 with reservations; kids must be 4 or older.