Events
Holiday Events
Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
11/21/2025 - 12/23/2025 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
1225 E. Sunset Dr.
Make your shopping matter this holiday season at the Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts! For over 40 years, they’ve connected the community with local artists and makers.
The Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts is open every day from November 21st through December 24th from 10am-6pm … EXCEPT THANKSGIVING DAY! NOTE: They’ll close at 3pm on December 24th. It’s located at 1225 E. Sunset Drive in Bellingham! (The old Rite-Aid space in Sunset Square, near Safeway)
This year’s market features 130 local artists with everything from hand-crafted jewelry, original paintings, ceramics, quilts, gourmet foods, clothing, and more.
Your purchases directly supports the artists that call our community home!
In addition to the shopping, there’s LIVE music from local musicians, artist demos, kids’ art & activities.
2025 Night Market and Luminary Walk
11/28/2025 - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Blaine Public Library
610 3rd St.
The Blaine Harbor Music Festival hosts the 2025 Night Market & Luminary Walk on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th from 4:00pm-9:30pm at the Blaine Public Library
Gather with friends, neighbors, and loved ones for two evenings full of holiday cheer! In the middle of a busy season, this is a chance to slow down, breathe, and celebrate what makes Blaine so special.
Wander through twinkling lights and the scent of fresh pine. You’ll find fresh-cut Christmas trees (ready to take home), a Yule Garden with mulled wine & beer, crackling fires and s’mores under the winter sky, handmade treasures from local artisans and food vendors, cookie making & crafts, and LIVE holiday music from local musicians.
At the end of the evening, there’s a glowing Luminary Walk, lighting the way with warmth and wonder.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-17, FREE for kids 5 and under.
This event supports the Blaine Harbor Music Festival!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
“A Christmas Carol” at The Firehouse
11/28/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Firehouse Performing Arts Center
1314 Harris Avenue
Kickoff the season with a presentation of “A Christmas Carol” featuring renowned actor Allen Fitzpatrick on Friday, November 28th at 7pm at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Fairhaven!
See the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge as he faces his own choices to find the magic of Christmas within.
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
37th Annual Festival of Trees
11/29/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at St. Joseph Center
215 N. 15th Street
The Skagit Regional Health Foundation invites you to celebrate the holiday spirit over Thanksgiving weekend at the 37th Annual Festival of Family Trees at St. Joseph Center in Mount Vernon!
Explore the incredible display of 25 ornately decorated Christmas trees that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. There will also be LIVE, local musicians performing while you view the trees. You can also vote for your favorite Gingerbread Houses during the Gingerbread House contest, too!
Admission is $5.
Bellingham Riding Club Holiday Craft Show
11/29/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Bellingham Riding Club
1869 Mount Baker Highway
The Bellingham Riding Club hosts a Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, November 29th from 10am-4pm in Bellingham.
Approximately 40 vendors will be set up with shopping galore – from sourdough bread to beef tallow products, western jewelry to clothing, wreaths to Mary Kay makeup! Plus, Santa will be there for photos by donation from 11am-2pm!
Jansen Art Center Holiday Pop-Up Shop
11/29/2025 - 12/23/2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Jansen Art Center
321 Front Street
Celebrate the holidays at the Jansen Art Center Holiday Pop-Up Shop every Friday & Saturday (and December 23rd) from 10am-5pm in Lynden.
They’ll have a curated selection of hand-crafted gifts to explore – ceramics, textiles, jewelry, find art, and more…all created by regional artisans.
With the inventory constantly being refreshed, there will be something new every time you stop and shop.
Blaine Holiday Harbor Lights
11/29/2025 - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm at Downtown Blaine
G & H Street Plazas & Peace Portal Drive
Get ready for a full day of activities at Blaine’s Holiday Harbor Lights on Saturday, November 29th!
There’s a TON happening throughout Blaine to celebrate:
-Holiday Craft Bazaar by the Sea from 11am-4:30pm at CTK Church
-LIVE Music on G Street Plaza from 11am-3:30pm
-Caroling with the Blaine Choir & Band from 3:30pm-4:30pm on G Street Plaza
-The Tree Lighting on G Street Plaza at 4:45pm
-Visit with Santa from 5pm-7pm at the Welcome Center
-FREE Horse-drawn carriage and mini-train rides from G Street from 5pm-7pm
And, don’t forget about the Night Market and Luminary Walk at the Blaine Public Library from 4:30pm-9:30pm.
Fairhaven Winterfest Kickoff
11/29/2025 - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Fairhaven
11th and McKenzie
The holiday season kicks off in Fairhaven on Saturday, November 29th for Winterfest – a monthlong celebration of the holiday season and the community warmth that comes with it.
Highlights include:
• Santa Claus & Elves for photos / noon – 3pm
• Horse drawn carriage rides through the Village / noon – 3pm
• Holiday Pop-up Market at Firehouse Arts and Event Center / 1pm – 6pm
• Winterfest Art Walk / 4pm – 7pm Light the Village celebration on the Village Green / 4pm – 7pm
• Live holiday music / 4pm
• Fire dancing by Pyro Dancers LLC / 5pm
• Winterfest Warm-up in the Village Books Reading Gallery / 5:30pm – 7pm
Enjoy some hot cocoa and cider while you mingle with the performers and sponsors; don’t forget to grab your monthlong schedule and Shop Local Card!
Upcycled Arts Holiday Market
11/29/2025 - 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Structures Brewing
601 W. Holly St.
Creativity and sustainability help you celebrate the holidays at the Upcycled Arts Holiday Market at Structures Brewing in Bellingham on Small Shop Saturday…November 29th from 2pm-7pm!
You’ll be able to find one-of-a-king gifts, created by local artists from reclaimed, recycled, and repurposed materials. They’re turning “waste” into wonder!
Not only will you find great gifts, but you are supporting small businesses and artisans. In addition to the shopping, there are prize giveaways, LIVE music from DJ Kraymer G Dot, and mulled wine to celebrate!
This event is hosted in conjunction with Sustainable Connections!
Photos with Santa
11/29/2025 - 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm at The Mill at Seventh
655 Front St.
Get your family photo with Santa on Saturday, November 29th from 2:30pm-6:30pm at The Mill at Seventh in Lynden!
Bring your wish lists and let Santa know what you’re hoping to find in your stocking this year.
Presented by Deez Events, please make your reservation HERE!
Photos with Santa
11/29/2025 - 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm at The Mill at Seventh
655 Front St.
Get your family photo with Santa on Saturday, December 13th from 2:30pm-6:30pm at The Mill at Seventh in Lynden!
Bring your wish lists and let Santa know what you’re hoping to find in your stocking this year.
Presented by Deez Events, please make your reservation HERE!
2025 Night Market and Luminary Walk
11/29/2025 - 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm at Blaine Public Library
610 3rd St.
The Blaine Harbor Music Festival hosts the 2025 Night Market & Luminary Walk on Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th from 4:00pm-9:30pm at the Blaine Public Library
Gather with friends, neighbors, and loved ones for two evenings full of holiday cheer! In the middle of a busy season, this is a chance to slow down, breathe, and celebrate what makes Blaine so special.
Wander through twinkling lights and the scent of fresh pine. You’ll find fresh-cut Christmas trees (ready to take home), a Yule Garden with mulled wine & beer, crackling fires and s’mores under the winter sky, handmade treasures from local artisans and food vendors, cookie making & crafts, and LIVE holiday music from local musicians.
At the end of the evening, there’s a glowing Luminary Walk, lighting the way with warmth and wonder.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-17, FREE for kids 5 and under.
This event supports the Blaine Harbor Music Festival!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
37th Annual Festival of Trees
11/30/2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at St. Joseph Center
215 N. 15th Street
The Skagit Regional Health Foundation invites you to celebrate the holiday spirit over Thanksgiving weekend at the 37th Annual Festival of Family Trees at St. Joseph Center in Mount Vernon!
Explore the incredible display of 25 ornately decorated Christmas trees that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. There will also be LIVE, local musicians performing while you view the trees. You can also vote for your favorite Gingerbread Houses during the Gingerbread House contest, too!
Admission is $5.
Caroling at Cordata
11/30/2025 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Cordata Presbyterian Church
400 Meadowbrook Ct.
Cordata Presbyterian Church invites you to come Caroling at Cordata on Sunday, November 30th at 4pm!
There’s carols, cocoa, candy canes, and the Christmas tree lighting! No walking required, but it is outside…RAIN OR SHINE…so dress accordingly!
Gather in front of CPC to sing, try trivia, and more!
Bainbridge Island Studio Tour
12/05/2025 - 12/07/2025 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 42nd Annual Bainbridge Island Studio Tour is December 5th, 6th & 7th throughout Bainbridge Island.
Featuring regional artists with amazing works to show and sell, you’ll be able to take your time in each of their studios seeing their amazing works up close. The event is just a short ferry ride from Seattle.
Winter Wonderland at Children’s Museum
12/05/2025 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County is hosting their annual Winter Wonderland on December 5th, 6th & 7th!
There are plenty of activities for kids, teens, and adults to celebrate the season…INDOORS and OUTDOORS!
If you’re outdoors, you can meet live reindeer and Santa! Try sledding and snowshoeing, The Polar Plunge and other activities! Meet and greet with princesses and superheroes!
Inside the museum, check out the dance performances and demonstrations! Get your face painted! Do some arts and crafts!
Ferndale Community Tree Lighting
12/05/2025 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Centennial Riverwalk Park
1931 Main Street
The Ferndale Downtown Association and Whatcom County Fire District 7 will light up the Community Christmas Tree on Friday, December 5th from 6pm-8pm in Downtown Ferndale at the Riverwalk!
Kick off the holiday season with Christmas carols, hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa! Then, marvel at the towering 30-foot tree and crystal star as they come alive with lights!
After the lighting ceremony, stroll down the riverwalk to Pioneer Park for the Heritage Society’s Olde-Fashioned Christmas in the Park for more fun with the family!
Blaine Community Theatre – “Christmas in Oz”
12/05/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at BHS Black Box Theatre
1055 H Street
The Blaine Community Theatre is back for Christmas time in Kansas with their production of “Christmas in Oz.” Showing between December 5th-14th at Blaine High School’s Black Box Theatre!
Dorothy feels sad without her friends from Oz at Christmastime. With help from the clever Mr. Tinker, she builds the Gidgety Gadgety Whiz Bang Wish Machine and in a flash of gears and glitter…finds herself back in Oz. Reunited with her friends, they plan the biggest Christmas party the Emerald City has ever seen…with one problem – they promised Santa would be there.
Follow their adventures as they plan the party and have to deal with the new witch, Nefariosa, who is trying to ruin Christmas for everyone.
Show Dates/Times:
Friday, December 5th at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
NOTES:
The parking lot is on Boblett Street.
The Black Box Theatre is behind the BHS Football Stadium.
Theater Arts Guild Presents “Holiday Inn: The Musical”
12/05/2025 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Lincoln Theatre
712 S. 1st St.
The Theater Arts Guild presents “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn: The Musical” at McIntyre Hall on selected dates from December 5th-20th!
You’ll love this heartwarming, toe-tapping production based in the 1940s about Jim Hardy’s tale of leaving the hustle and bustle of show business to enjoy a quiet life on his farmhouse in Connecticut. But…he’s not quite ready for a life without song and dance.
You’ll see them perform over 20 well-known hits from the Irving Berlin catalog in this holiday spectacular!
Show Dates/Times:
Friday, December 5th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 6th at 2:00pm
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 11th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20th at 2:00pm
Blaine Middle School Holiday Market
12/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Blaine High School
1055 H Street
The Blaine Middle School PTO is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 6th from 10am-4pm in the Blaine High School Cafeteria.
Local artisans and makers will be there with endless, unique gift ideas. Plus, music and prizes, too.
If you are interested in selling your crafts and creations, there are tables available.
10×10 Vendor Space – $50
4×4 Student Space – $10 (students must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a fundraiser for the Blaine Middle School PTO.
Winter Wonderland at Children’s Museum
12/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County is hosting their annual Winter Wonderland on December 5th, 6th & 7th!
There are plenty of activities for kids, teens, and adults to celebrate the season…INDOORS and OUTDOORS!
If you’re outdoors, you can meet live reindeer and Santa! Try sledding and snowshoeing, The Polar Plunge and other activities! Meet and greet with princesses and superheroes!
Inside the museum, check out the dance performances and demonstrations! Get your face painted! Do some arts and crafts!
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
12/06/2025 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm at Downtown Lynden – Elf HQ
Corner of Front St. & 5 St.
Downtown Lynden presents their Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, December 6th all throughout downtown Lynden from 11am-5pm.
You can pick up a FREE clue card at Elf HQ – the corner of Front St. and 5th St. Then, find all the elves hiding in businesses throughout downtown Lynden to be entered to win one of three baskets filled with downtown business gift cards and treats. Each basket is worth $300!
The hunt is from 11am-5pm, with the winners drawn at 6pm.
Theater Arts Guild Presents “Holiday Inn: The Musical”
12/06/2025 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Lincoln Theatre
712 S. 1st St.
The Theater Arts Guild presents “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn: The Musical” at McIntyre Hall on selected dates from December 5th-20th!
You’ll love this heartwarming, toe-tapping production based in the 1940s about Jim Hardy’s tale of leaving the hustle and bustle of show business to enjoy a quiet life on his farmhouse in Connecticut. But…he’s not quite ready for a life without song and dance.
You’ll see them perform over 20 well-known hits from the Irving Berlin catalog in this holiday spectacular!
Show Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 6th at 2:00pm
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 11th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20th at 2:00pm
Bellingham Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade
12/06/2025 - 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Boulevard Park
470 Bayview Dr
The Bellingham Yacht Club presents its Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 6th at 5:30pm.
You can view the boats as they show off lighted displays and play holiday music. This year’s theme is “Christmas Vacation.”
The best viewing spots are Boulevard Park and the Fairhaven Cruise Terminal.
If you have a boat and would like to participate, it’s OPEN TO EVERYBODY, no membership required. However, you do need to preregister HERE.
This event is weather permitting.
Blaine Community Theatre – “Christmas in Oz”
12/06/2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm at BHS Black Box Theatre
1055 H Street
The Blaine Community Theatre is back for Christmas time in Kansas with their production of “Christmas in Oz.” Showing between December 5th-14th at Blaine High School’s Black Box Theatre!
Dorothy feels sad without her friends from Oz at Christmastime. With help from the clever Mr. Tinker, she builds the Gidgety Gadgety Whiz Bang Wish Machine and in a flash of gears and glitter…finds herself back in Oz. Reunited with her friends, they plan the biggest Christmas party the Emerald City has ever seen…with one problem – they promised Santa would be there.
Follow their adventures as they plan the party and have to deal with the new witch, Nefariosa, who is trying to ruin Christmas for everyone.
Show Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
NOTES:
The parking lot is on Boblett Street.
The Black Box Theatre is behind the BHS Football Stadium.
Winter Wonderland at Children’s Museum
12/07/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Children’s Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way
The Children’s Museum of Skagit County is hosting their annual Winter Wonderland on December 5th, 6th & 7th!
There are plenty of activities for kids, teens, and adults to celebrate the season…INDOORS and OUTDOORS!
If you’re outdoors, you can meet live reindeer and Santa! Try sledding and snowshoeing, The Polar Plunge and other activities! Meet and greet with princesses and superheroes!
Inside the museum, check out the dance performances and demonstrations! Get your face painted! Do some arts and crafts!
Blaine Community Theatre – “Christmas in Oz”
12/07/2025 - 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm at BHS Black Box Theatre
1055 H Street
The Blaine Community Theatre is back for Christmas time in Kansas with their production of “Christmas in Oz.” Showing between December 5th-14th at Blaine High School’s Black Box Theatre!
Dorothy feels sad without her friends from Oz at Christmastime. With help from the clever Mr. Tinker, she builds the Gidgety Gadgety Whiz Bang Wish Machine and in a flash of gears and glitter…finds herself back in Oz. Reunited with her friends, they plan the biggest Christmas party the Emerald City has ever seen…with one problem – they promised Santa would be there.
Follow their adventures as they plan the party and have to deal with the new witch, Nefariosa, who is trying to ruin Christmas for everyone.
Show Dates/Times:
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:00pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:00pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS!
NOTES:
The parking lot is on Boblett Street.
The Black Box Theatre is behind the BHS Football Stadium.
Theater Arts Guild Presents “Holiday Inn: The Musical”
12/07/2025 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Lincoln Theatre
712 S. 1st St.
The Theater Arts Guild presents “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn: The Musical” at McIntyre Hall on selected dates from December 5th-20th!
You’ll love this heartwarming, toe-tapping production based in the 1940s about Jim Hardy’s tale of leaving the hustle and bustle of show business to enjoy a quiet life on his farmhouse in Connecticut. But…he’s not quite ready for a life without song and dance.
You’ll see them perform over 20 well-known hits from the Irving Berlin catalog in this holiday spectacular!
Show Dates/Times:
Sunday, December 7th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 11th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20th at 2:00pm
3rd Annual FREE Holiday Concert
12/07/2025 - 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
1720 Harris Ave
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church hosts their 3rd Annaul FREE Community Concert, “Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music” on Sunday, December 7th at 6:30pm in historic Fairhaven!
This FREE, one-hour concert gives families a chance to enjoy the sounds of the holiday season with performances from local groups like the Bellingham High School Showstoppers, the Vox Pacifica women’s choir, and a dramatic reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Holiday cider and cookies will follow the program in the community room.
Theater Arts Guild Presents “Holiday Inn: The Musical”
12/11/2025 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Lincoln Theatre
712 S. 1st St.
The Theater Arts Guild presents “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn: The Musical” at McIntyre Hall on selected dates from December 5th-20th!
You’ll love this heartwarming, toe-tapping production based in the 1940s about Jim Hardy’s tale of leaving the hustle and bustle of show business to enjoy a quiet life on his farmhouse in Connecticut. But…he’s not quite ready for a life without song and dance.
You’ll see them perform over 20 well-known hits from the Irving Berlin catalog in this holiday spectacular!
Show Dates/Times:
Thursday, December 11th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 12th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 13th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 14th at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Friday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 20th at 2:00pm
