Local Town Makes List of Best Christmas Main Streets

This local main street is pure magic during the festive season.

The Charlie Brown Tree Grove has 184 holiday trees on display at the Windsor Town Green. Crista Jeremiason

The Charlie Brown Tree Grove has 184 holiday trees on display at the Windsor Town Green. Crista Jeremiason
The Charlie Brown Tree Grove in Windsor, listed among best Christmastime main streets in Northern California. (Photo by Crista Jeremiason)

The nationwide “Only in Your State” network, covering the best things to do and see in all 50 states, has ranked the 7 best Christmastime main streets in Northern California – and the town of Windsor made the cut!

The Only in Your State list, titled “Seven Main Streets in Northern California that are Pure Magic During Christmastime,” highlighted cities in Northern California that make the holiday season an especially wonderful time of the year by decorating their main streets and hosting holiday community events.

catches "snow" at the Charlie Brown Tree Grove in the Windsor Town Green, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. One hundred eighty four decorated holiday trees are on display. Rancho Cotate vs. Willits Basketball Crista Jeremiason
Children catching “snow” at the Charlie Brown Tree Grove in the Windsor Town Green. (Photo by Crista Jeremiason)

In the article, Windsor was recognized for the annual Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove sponsored by People4Parks: “in Windsor, businesses, individuals, students and groups decorate a Charlie Brown tree and display them all on the Windsor Town Green for the community to enjoy.”

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The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove in Windsor. (Photo by Cristopher Chung)

This year’s Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove includes a total of 210 decorated trees, a dazzling Christmas light display, nightly snowfall at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and “Family Fridays in the Tree Grove” with visits from Santa, live music, crafts for kids, hot cider and treats from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. For a more detailed schedule, visit the people4parkswindsor.org.

Patrick James, 3, stands with his Dr. Seuss themed tree at the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove in Windsor on Sunday, December 1, 2013. (Conner Jay/The Press Democrat) Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove Conner Jay Publication Date: December 2, 2013
Patrick James, 3, stands with his Dr. Seuss themed tree at the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove in Windsor, December 1, 2013. (Photo by Conner Jay)