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Fairhaven Winterfest Kickoff

Photo: Dave Walker

Fairhaven Winterfest Kickoff

When
Nov 29th, 2025
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Where
11th and McKenzieBellinghamWA98225

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!

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