HOLIDAY EVENTS
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
last updated 11/28/23
The 2023 Whatcom County Holiday and Christmas Events Guide includes the best places you can take pictures with Santa and where to see Christmas Tree Lightings, Holiday Parades & more local holiday activities.
We link you to our U-cut Christmas Tree Farm Directory and to all of the amazing holiday events around Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine and Lynden!
We even include Winter Break Camps to make it the most complete guide to holiday events in Whatcom County!
Happy Holidays! ~Megan
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
Updated 11/13/23
Lighted Christmas Stroll, Ferndale
Lights of Lynden
Cross Country Lights, Lynden
Pacific Northwest Christmas Lights - Find all the areas near you to find Christmas lights!
Reader Suggested Neighborhoods:
~James Street Estates, 3802 James Street, Bellingham
More to come with YOUR help!
Do you know of any amazingly decorated homes or businesses in Whatcom County?
Please submit the information HERE.
Holiday Festival of the Arts
The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
The twofold purpose of our festivals is to encourage and support the creation and sale of locally produced fine art and craft while providing an opportunity to connect artists and craftspeople with the general public.
We are open 10am-7pm, November 17 – December 24. We can’t wait to see you there!
360-676-8548
NEW LOCATION: 1331 Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA
Open: 7 days a week 10AM – 7PM
Closed: Thanksgiving and at 3PM on December 24
Saturdays & Sundays: Live music and free kids activities
WHERE TO GET SANTA PHOTOS
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
Updated 11/28/23
Shop Small Saturday with Santa, FREE, Bellingham. November 25th.
Santa visits Winter Wonderland, Burlington, Burlington: Santa Claus will be on hand for photos from Noon-4pm EVERY DAY December 2-4th! FREE.
Photos with Santa. From selfies to family photos, Santa will be making a special visit just for Deck the Old City Hall.
Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Holiday Port Festival: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Holiday Port Festival from 11am-5pm December 2nd & 3rd.
Santa Visits at Bellewood: Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Free Pictures with Santa: Pictures with Santa from 1pm-3pm at the Assumption Catholic School Christmas Bazaar, December 3rd.
Santa Photos at Bellingham Nissan: FREE, Each family will receive 3-5 professional photos with the real Mr. Santa Claus, with access to print your photo in time for Christmas Cards! Please RSVP.
Santa Photos: FREE, Dress in your best and meet Santa!!! All ages welcome. Free pictures, hot cocoa, cookies and a surprise! December 7th, 4-8pm.
Visits with Father Christmas: Visit Father Christmas to share your childhood dreams and desires. Santa will be inside the Fairhaven Village Inn from Noon to 3pm November 25th, December 2nd, 9th, & 16th.
DECK THE OLD CITY HALL
Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor. Admission is by donation with proceeds going to support Museum exhibitions and programming.
Handmade Holiday events:
Dec. 3rd: We love the mystery, suspense, and surprise of gift giving. Make a peek-a-boo cat Christmas toy or a moving picture menorah.
Dec. 10th: Spruce up your holiday decor by making ornaments with us. Paint a ceramic Old City Hall ornament or make a woven yarn design.
Dec. 17th: We’re bringing back our favorite paper craft of Scherenschnitte, the intricate German art of paper cutting. Grab a pair of scissors and turn ordinary paper into over-the-top ornaments.
Drop-in for these activities. Admission is by donation and all supplies are provided. All ages are welcome.
Deck the Old City Hall opens November 24th and runs until December 23rd, 12-5pm.
U-CUT TREE FARMS
IN WHATCOM COUNTY
Handmade Little Holiday at Craftery Lane
Have Yourself a Handmade Little Holiday at Craftery Lane. A charming little shop in the Bellis Fair Mall full of Local artists and vendors, plus space for crafting, parties, and small events!
Come shop for unique gifts while supporting small local business in a fun and festive setting!
Craftery Lane is transforming into Millie Claws’ Workshop for the Holiday season where you can pop in and make Ornaments, Holiday decorations, handmade gifts and more. The best part is the Mess stays here!
We also host parties, hold events and have Drop in Crafting in the Craftery all year long!
Don’t forget to check out our Fun and Creative Workshops that we are hosting over Winter Break.
They welcome ages 8-800!
Location: Bellis Fair Mall
Details: https://www.crafterylane.com/
Fairhaven Winterfest
The Stars Shine Brightly in Fairhaven!
Events taking place November 25th – December 16th
Events include:
Visits with Santa
Carriage Rides
Tree Lighting
Firelight Stroll
Tales of the Season Live Reading
Lighted Bike Parade
Check out the event calendar, www.enjoyfairhaven.com
@enjoyfairhaven on Facebook and Instagram
SHOP LOCAL in Fairhaven and win! Make sure to pick up your Frequent Shopper stamp card now through December 15th. Completed cards can be turned in for a chance to win the grand prize on December 19th.
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of November 20th-26th
HOLIDAY PORT FESTIVAL
The Holiday Port Festival is a free, family-friendly event held the the first weekend of December at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. The 2023 Holiday Port Festival will be Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 11am-5pm. This is one of the Port’s signature events for the community and includes live performances, gingerbread house display and auction, visits and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, art activities for kids, & music and dance performances.
Website: https://www.portofbellingham.com/141/Holiday-Port
Click on the links to take you to more detailed information on the Whatcom Kid Insider events calendar.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Thursday, November 24th
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Washington State Park FREE Day
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Shop Small Saturday with Santa, 11am-4pm, Bellingham.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Fairhaven Winterfest, 12-7pm, Bellingham. The wonder of Winterfest kicks off Saturday, Nov. 25th.
Make the HUB your first stop before enjoying Father Christmas, Carriage Rides, Small Business Saturday and the village tree lighting! FREE
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Enjoy a festive carriage ride through Fairhaven Village!
Visit Father Christmas, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Visits with Father Christmas November 25th, December 2nd, 9th, & 16th.
Fairhaven Tree Lighting, 5pm, Bellingham. Join your neighbors, friends and family as the tree is lit in a carol-sing-along. FREE
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
“There’s Snow Place Like Pioneer Village” that first weekend in December. Located at Pioneer Park in Ferndale, the log cabins will again glisten like fresh snowflakes. Costumed volunteers will open the log cabin doors to greet you, so you feel the holiday cheer as it drifts into the winter air. Guests stroll around the ADA-compliant sidewalks while enjoying Christmas music and over 90,000 lights that light your path. Volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society host the 31sth annual Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration for the public, December 1, and 2, 2023.
“Each year visitors come out to share in this annual tradition”, explains event organizer Linda Harkleroad. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season.”
After touring the cabins, visitors will venture into the Pioneer Pavilion where children can do hands-on crafts, and ice fishing. All visitors are served warm beverages, compliments of Whatcom Educational Credit Union, while they enjoy live music entertainment. Finish off your evening with a visit and a photo with Santa who will be taking those special Christmas time gift requests.
Pioneer Village is home to 15 historic log cabins. Children can visit the one-room schoolhouse to write a personalized letter to Santa or prewrite your letter on our template prior to attending the event. Deliver those letters to the one-room post office for mailing to the North Pole.
Shoppers of all ages find inexpensive trinkets for their loved ones at the Parker House cabin, which is now the general store. The Shields House has baking apple scents, and the Foster house will showcase a huge working model train display. The log church offers quiet reflection time. Gentle giants, known as the draft horses, greet visitors in the Barr Barn.
For more information, please call (360) 384-6461 or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.
SAVING CHRISTMAS TOWN
Showtimes:
Saturday | December 2, 2023 | 2:00PM
Saturday | December 2, 2023 | 7:00PM
Sunday | December 3, 2023 | 2:00PM
The Dance Studio is back for their 12th annual production of Saving Christmas Town — an original dance production! Put on your elf caps, brush off your jingle bells and join the comical and quirky Elves as they defend ChristmasTown from the naughty and ominous characters of Oogie Boogie Land.
This incredible production is filled with dancing, acting and the sparkle of Christmas. It’s the perfect way to start off your holiday season with the hilarious and heartwarming story of ChristmasTown. See who will reign victorious in the epic battle between Nice and Naughty, take an inside peek into Santa’s Workshop, and watch the enchanting Christmas Fairies as they show us kindness and forgiveness in the true Christmas spirit. Saving ChristmasTown is a fun, family friendly show with a touch of Sparkle-Jingle-Jolly; just under an hour and bursting with delight from beginning to end
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of November 27th-December 3rd
BELLINGHAM ART WINTER CLASSES
Address: 1701 Ellis Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
For over 20 years BellinghamART has offered quality art instruction in drawing and painting for children as young as four, teenagers, and adults.
They offer weekly classes as well as day camps during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
Approachable and encouraging art instruction for children, teens, and adults wanting the tools to confidently create art. BellinghamART is ‘where everyone can learn to draw and paint.’
Join us for our classes! Winter class registration opens November 25th. Winter session will be 11 weeks long starting the second week of January and running to Spring Break.
Registration: https://www.bellinghamart.com
WINTER WONDERLAND
**𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬!** 
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟏𝟐 - 𝟒 𝐏𝐌
**DayHighlights:**- Visit Reindeer Express to meet Santa & his Reindeer
- Meet Spider Guy (1-3 PM)
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟏𝟎 - 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 **DayHighlights:**- Visit Reindeer Express to meet Santa & his Reindeer
- Meet Winter TinkerBell (1-3 PM)
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟏𝟎 - 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 **DayHighlights:**- Visit Reindeer Express to meet Santa & his Reindeer
- Meet Ice Queen & Ice Princess (1-3 PM)
**𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:**- Face Painting
- Sled Dogs
- Snowshoes
- Live Entertainment
- Games, Activities & More!
Click on the links to take you to more detailed information on the Whatcom Kid Insider events calendar.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Winter Wonderland, 12-4pm, Burlington. Winter Wonderland is a place where families come together to celebrate the season. Whether you're playing in the "snow" or meeting Santa himself, it's a day to treasure. Bundle up and join us as we create a magical winter memory that will warm your hearts.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Park, 4-9pm, Ferndale. Pioneer Village is home to 15 historic log cabins. Children can visit the one-room schoolhouse to write a personalized letter to Santa or access the template and write those letters prior to attending the event. Deliver those letters to the one-room post office for mailing to the North Pole. Olde Fashioned Christmas is open Fri., Dec. 1 from 4 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Downtown Ferndale Community Tree Lighting, 5pm, Ferndale.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Let's Make Presents, 10:30-11am, Everson. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE
Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, 11am-5pm, Lynden. Join in the hunt for 14 elves hiding in various businesses downtown! It's fun. It's festive. It's for everyone!
Holiday Port Festival & Gingerbread House Contest, 11am-5pm, Bellingham. The Holiday Port Festival is a free, family-friendly event held the the first weekend of December at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. This event includes live performances, visits & photos with Santa, Gingerbread House displays and more! The 2023 Holiday Port Festival will be Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. FREE
Holiday Stories on Ice, 12-2pm, Bellingham. The Bellingham Figure Skating Club is proud to present to you our Theatre on Ice event, Holiday Stories on Ice. Join us for one of Bellingham's most beloved Christmas treasures!
Handmade Holidays, 12-4pm, Bellingham. Join us to celebrate the holidays in style at Old City Hall. In addition to the beautiful trees and décor adorning the building, each Saturday, we’ll be making a different holiday craft to celebrate the season. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Fairhaven Winterfest, 12-8pm, Bellingham. The wonder of Winterfest kicks off Saturday, Nov. 25th.
Make the HUB your first stop before enjoying Father Christmas, Carriage Rides, Small Business Saturday and the village tree lighting! FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (pick up & drop off at Fairhaven Village Inn).
Visit Father Christmas, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Visit with Santa at Fairhaven Village Inn.
Photos with Santa, 1-2pm, Bellingham. From selfies to family photos, Santa will be making a special visit just for Deck the Old City Hall. FREE
It's a Wonderful Life, 1:30-3:30pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center is hosting three holiday films this season. The first one is It's a Wonderful Life.
Saving Christmas Town, 2pm, Bellingham. The Dance Studio is back for their 12th annual production of Saving Christmas Town — an original dance production! Put on your elf caps, brush off your jingle bells and join the comical and quirky Elves as they defend ChristmasTown from the naughty and ominous characters of Oogie Boogie Land.
Let's Make Presents, 2-3pm, Ferndale. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE.
Pet Store Santa Book Event, 2-3pm, Bellingham. To kick off the holiday season, children's book author, Jo Hudson, will present her third book, Pet Store Santa, in a free event in the Readings Gallery at Village Books in Fairhaven! FREE
Let's Make Presents, 3-4pm, Bellingham. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Park, 4-9pm, Ferndale. Pioneer Village is home to 15 historic log cabins. Children can visit the one-room schoolhouse to write a personalized letter to Santa or access the template and write those letters prior to attending the event. Deliver those letters to the one-room post office for mailing to the North Pole. Olde Fashioned Christmas is open Fri., Dec. 1 from 4 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 2 from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Lighted Boat Parade, 5:30pm, Bellingham.
Downtown Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting, 5:30pm, Bellingham.
Lynden Lighted Christmas Parade, 6pm, Lynden. Come join us with for Lynden’s annual Kick Off to Christmas holiday season celebration, the Northwest Lighted Christmas Parade, on Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 pm, presented to the community by Edaleen Dairy! For a complete schedule of the Friday and Saturday events, check back in October! FREE
Saving Christmas Town, 7pm, Bellingham. The Dance Studio is back for their 12th annual production of Saving Christmas Town — an original dance production! Put on your elf caps, brush off your jingle bells and join the comical and quirky Elves as they defend ChristmasTown from the naughty and ominous characters of Oogie Boogie Land.
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
It's a Wonderful Life, 10am-12pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center is hosting three holiday films this season. The first one is It's a Wonderful Life.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Winter Wonderland, 12-4pm, Burlington. Winter Wonderland is a place where families come together to celebrate the season. Whether you're playing in the "snow" or meeting Santa himself, it's a day to treasure. Bundle up and join us as we create a magical winter memory that will warm your hearts.
Holiday Port Festival & Gingerbread House Contest, 11am-5pm, Bellingham. The Holiday Port Festival is a free, family-friendly event held the the first weekend of December at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. This event includes live performances, visits & photos with Santa, Gingerbread House displays and more! The 2023 Holiday Port Festival will be Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd. FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Free Pictures with Santa, 1-3pm, Bellingham. Pictures with Santa from 1pm-3pm at the Assumption Catholic School Christmas Bazaar, December 3rd.
Saving Christmas Town, 2pm, Bellingham. The Dance Studio is back for their 12th annual production of Saving Christmas Town — an original dance production! Put on your elf caps, brush off your jingle bells and join the comical and quirky Elves as they defend ChristmasTown from the naughty and ominous characters of Oogie Boogie Land.
Holidays at the Pickford
There are three movies for the Holiday season at the Pickford. It's a Wonderful Life plays on December 2nd (1:30pm) & 3rd (10am), Christmas in Connecticut plays on December 9th (1:30pm) & 10th (10am) and Elf on December 16th (1:30pm), 17th (10am) and 20th (10am). Tickets are just $6.
Details for each movie:
LANG'S HORSE AND PONY FARM
Address:
21463 Little Mountain Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone:
360-424-7630
Horse camp makes a GREAT GIFT and Lang's makes riding fun! Open year-round for trail rides, riding lessons, birthday parties and camps for ALL ages (including YOU parents)!! Mark your calendar for summer camp registration that opens on December 10th! Camps fill up immediately! Purchase a gift certificates for the camper in your life on their website: comeride.com/gift-certificates
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of December 4th-10th
Lighted Christmas Stroll
Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village
DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16, 2023
Due to the overwhelming turnout the last two years for the Lighted Stroll, volunteers of the Ferndale Heritage Society will again host a “Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village” event. This event is a “giving back to our community” labor of love after the restricted year we have all endured. The second and third weekends in December, Pioneer Village will be open Friday and Saturday evenings, DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16, 2023, 5 – 8pm. Thanks to those board stamped concrete sidewalks, you won’t even get your feet wet as you stroll around the cabins, see all the park lit up, hear Christmas music and see costumed volunteers greet you as you feel the holiday cheer spill into the winter air.
“Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season.”
Young guests are encouraged to prewrite their letters to Santa and mail them in the Santa mailbox that will be located by the Barrett Post Office. The letters need to have their names and a legible mailing address to help Santa return them. Hot beverages are available onsite, to keep you warm as you stroll. Bring your cameras as a photo booth will be created at the Barr Barn lean to. Unfortunately, Santa hasn’t committed to make an appearance, but you just never know. An addition this year will be a “seek and find the Snowman” challenge. Click here to download the Letter To Santa.
Lighted Christmas Stroll Through Pioneer Village is open the second and third weekends in December. Friday and Saturday evenings, DECEMBER 8, 9, and 15, 16, 2023, 5 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Pioneer Park is located at 2004 Cherry Street in Ferndale. For more information, please call (360) 384-6461 or visit www.ferndaleheritagesociety.com.
2023 JINGLE BELL RUN
Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at Bellingham High School
Race is at 9am
Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!
Registration closes on December 8th at 11:59 p.m.
For help or more information about Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham, contact Lori McKnight at
Click on the links to take you to more detailed information on the Whatcom Kid Insider events calendar.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Let's Make Presents, 3:30-4:30pm, Lynden. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
All is Bright, 4-8pm, Bellingham. All is Bright is a brilliant indoor light display designed to provide an opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and family to experience the wonder of Christmas. Mark your calendar and plan to experience this event with the people in your life. A single reservation is good for up to 10 people. So make your reservation today, to ensure your opportunity to experience All Is Bright. Then, invite your friends, family, co-workers, teammates, etc to join you at a cozy, brilliant indoor light display, where the cocoa and photo ops abound! AND IT'S ALL FREE.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Photos with Santa, 4-8pm, Bellingham. Bring your kids for free pictures with Santa! He’s coming back to our office again this year and he’ll have a few elves in tow as well! FREE
All is Bright, 4-8pm, Bellingham. All is Bright is a brilliant indoor light display designed to provide an opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and family to experience the wonder of Christmas. Mark your calendar and plan to experience this event with the people in your life. A single reservation is good for up to 10 people. So make your reservation today, to ensure your opportunity to experience All Is Bright. Then, invite your friends, family, co-workers, teammates, etc to join you at a cozy, brilliant indoor light display, where the cocoa and photo ops abound! AND IT'S ALL FREE.
Walk Through Bethlehem, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Come with us on our FREE Christmas adventure back in time to the night Jesus was born. Visitors will walk through our little town of Bethlehem that follows the footsteps of Mary and Joseph from prophecy to manger. FREE
A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm, Lynden.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
All is Bright, 4-8pm, Bellingham. All is Bright is a brilliant indoor light display designed to provide an opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and family to experience the wonder of Christmas. Mark your calendar and plan to experience this event with the people in your life. A single reservation is good for up to 10 people. So make your reservation today, to ensure your opportunity to experience All Is Bright. Then, invite your friends, family, co-workers, teammates, etc to join you at a cozy, brilliant indoor light display, where the cocoa and photo ops abound! AND IT'S ALL FREE.
Lighted Christmas Stroll through Pioneer Park, 5-8pm, Ferndale. Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season. FREE
Walk Through Bethlehem, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Come with us on our FREE Christmas adventure back in time to the night Jesus was born. Visitors will walk through our little town of Bethlehem that follows the footsteps of Mary and Joseph from prophecy to manger. FREE
A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm, Lynden.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 8-11am, Bellingham. Be part of the original festive race for charity and signature Arthritis Foundation holiday event! Wear your favorite holiday attire and together, we’ll jingle all the way to a cure! Register as an individual or bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run, walk or stroll, and spread the good cheer.
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Children's Holiday Market, 11am-1:30pm, Bellingham. Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland at the Children's Holiday Market! Join us for a day of festive fun and creativity as little artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their delightful gifts and goodies. Bring small bills - all sales are cash only.
Visit Father Christmas, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Visit with Santa at Fairhaven Village Inn. FREE
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Horse-drawn carriage rides from the Fairhaven Village Inn. FREE
Handmade Holidays, 12-4pm, Bellingham. Join us to celebrate the holidays in style at Old City Hall. In addition to the beautiful trees and décor adorning the building, each Saturday, we’ll be making a different holiday craft to celebrate the season. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Christmas in Connecticut, 1:30-3:30pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center is hosting three holiday films this season. The second one is Christmas in Connecticut.
All is Bright, 4-8pm, Bellingham. All is Bright is a brilliant indoor light display designed to provide an opportunity for you to invite your friends, neighbors, and family to experience the wonder of Christmas. Mark your calendar and plan to experience this event with the people in your life. A single reservation is good for up to 10 people. So make your reservation today, to ensure your opportunity to experience All Is Bright. Then, invite your friends, family, co-workers, teammates, etc to join you at a cozy, brilliant indoor light display, where the cocoa and photo ops abound! AND IT'S ALL FREE.
Fairhaven Lighted Bike Parade, 4:30pm, Bellingham. Join the fun with your lighted decorations! The Fairhaven group will leave from Hillcrest Church at 5pm and head through Fairhaven Village, North on the South Bay Trail to Blvd Park.
Meet the DT group for entertainment, hot cocoa and a decorating contest! FREE
Lighted Christmas Stroll through Pioneer Park, 5-8pm, Ferndale. Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season. FREE
Walk Through Bethlehem, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Come with us on our FREE Christmas adventure back in time to the night Jesus was born. Visitors will walk through our little town of Bethlehem that follows the footsteps of Mary and Joseph from prophecy to manger. FREE
Winter Showcase, 7-9pm, Bellingham.
A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm, Lynden.
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Christmas in Connecticut, 10am-12pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center is hosting three holiday films this season. The second one is Christmas in Connecticut.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
A Christmas Carol, 2pm, Lynden.
Classic Carols, 2-3pm, Bellingham. Listen to your favorite holiday songs as you explore the Old City Hall galleries. Presented by the students of the Heather Brooke Bates Music Studio. FREE
Winter Showcase, 7-9pm, Bellingham.
SANTA 5K
Sunday, December 17th
Race starts at 11am
Join us and run, skip, or walk this Santa themed 5K at the fabulous Cordata Park. Participants are welcome to run as fast as humanly possible or take an hour while enjoying a coffee and chat with friends. Costumes are not a requirement, but they do enhance the experience by 28.5%. All participants will receive a one size fits most “Santa hat”.
Registration closes on Wednesday, December 13. No day of registration.
To register click here:
https://cob.org/services/recreation/races/santa-5k-at-cordata
WINTER BREAK CAMPS
GABRIEL'S ART KIDS WINTER CAMPS
Address:
2215 D Street
Bellingham WA 98225
Join Gabriel's Art Kids for their magical winter camp! It's cold outside, but GAK is filled with warm creative energy and inspiring art activities. Campers will explore a variety of art mediums - theatre and dance, clay and visual arts, creative play, and fantasy art, including some special winter/holiday themed projects. Each day children will have several arts activities and classes, with breaks for outside time (weather permitting), snacks, and free choice time. Their highly dedicated and talented teachers create a safe and dynamic environment focused on the exchange of artistic values, ideas and aesthetics. To explore their winter camp program options, please choose your age division at: https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/wintercamp.html
BELLINGHAM CODING & ROBOTICS WINTER BREAK CAMPS
Address:
3230 Meridian St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360.389.5747
Bellingham Coding & Robotics Club is offering two winter break camps this year. The camps offered this year are Holiday Legos, Robotics & Tech Maker Camp, and Holiday Minecraft Coding Camp. Holiday Legos, Robotics & Tech Maker Camp is offered December 18-22nd for ages 7-11 and Holiday Minecraft Coding Camp is offered December 26-29th for ages 8-12. These camps will fill quickly!
Register here:
December 18 - 21 9-noon or 1-4pm. For ages 5.5 - 14 years
Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club
“Holiday Legos, Robotics & Tech Maker Camp” and Holiday Minecraft Coding Camp.
Holiday Legos, Robotics & Tech Maker Camp is offered December 18th-22nd.
The Holiday Minecraft Coding Camp is offered December 26th-29th.
Website Registration: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club - Camps — Bellingham Coding + Robotics Club
DANCING FOR JOY'S "NATIVITY"
Tuesday | December 19, 2023 | 6:30PM
Wednesday | December 20, 2023 | 6:30PM
A winter tradition, Dancing for Joy brings Nativity — the story of the Nativity told through the language of dance — to the MBT stage once again.
The true meaning of the season is born with this spirit-filled, local rendition of Christ’s birth. Come, be reminded of the reason for the season. See the Nativity story from an entirely different perspective. Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet.
Tickets costs: $15/$18/$21
Tickets are only available for purchase through the Mount Baker Theatre.
Tickets: https://www.mountbakertheatre.com/
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of December 11th-17th
Click on the links to take you to more detailed information on the Whatcom Kid Insider events calendar.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft. FREE
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft. FREE
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft. FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft. FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Let's Make Presents, 3:45-4:45pm, Maple Falls. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft. FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Lighted Christmas Stroll through Pioneer Park, 5-8pm, Ferndale. Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season. FREE
The Nutcracker, 7pm, Bellingham.
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Let's Make Presents, 10:30-11:30am, Deming. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE
Let's Make Presents, 11am-12pm, Sumas. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE
Visit Father Christmas, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Visit with Santa at Fairhaven Village Inn. FREE
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, 12-3pm, Bellingham. Horse-drawn carriage rides from the Fairhaven Village Inn. FREE
Handmade Holidays, 12-4pm, Bellingham. Join us to celebrate the holidays in style at Old City Hall. In addition to the beautiful trees and décor adorning the building, each Saturday, we’ll be making a different holiday craft to celebrate the season. Fun for the whole family! FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Elf, 1:30-3:30, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center's final holiday film is "Elf". It will be shown December 16th, 17th & 20th.
The Nutcracker, 7pm, Bellingham.
Fairhaven Lighted Bike Parade, 4:30pm, Bellingham. Join the fun with your lighted decorations! The Fairhaven group will leave from Hillcrest Church at 5pm and head through Fairhaven Village, North on the South Bay Trail to Blvd Park.
Meet the DT group for entertainment, hot cocoa and a decorating contest! FREE
Lighted Christmas Stroll through Pioneer Park, 5-8pm, Ferndale. Each year the park gets beautifully lit up with outside decorations, during these Lighted Stroll weekends there is no access into any of the cabins” explains event organizer Tom Brand. Cabin fronts, roofs, porches as well as the main gate and center of the park, will be decorated. “It’s truly a step back in time as we help you begin your holiday season. FREE
The Nutcracker, 7pm, Bellingham.
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Elf, 10am-12pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center's final holiday film is "Elf". It will be shown December 16th, 17th & 20th.
Santa 5K, 11am-12pm, Bellingham. Run, skip, or walk in our Santa-themed 5K at the fabulous Cordata and Julianna Parks. Participants are welcome to run as fast as humanly possible or take an hour while sipping cider or hot cocoa and talking with friends. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Fun for the entire family with prizes given for the fastest times as well as other festive categories. Registration includes a Santa hat too!
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Holiday Ukulele Concert, 1-2pm, Bellingham. The Community Ukulele Players have been entertaining Whatcom County for more than 15 years, performing at Mount Baker Theatre and the Jansen Art Center, and now they're back at Old City Hall for the holidays. Come and be part of the musical magic!
The Nutcracker, 2pm, Bellingham.
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of December 18th-24th
Click on the links to take you to more detailed information on the Whatcom Kid Insider events calendar.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Winter Crafts, 10:30am-12:30pm, Bellingham. For children ages 4 – 12. Create a variety of fun winter crafts! All supplies provided. FREE
Holiday Karaoke at Boundary Bay, 11am-4pm, Bellingham.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Let's Make Presents, 3:30-4:30pm, Blaine. Come to the library to make a wall calendar suitable for gifting this holiday season. We will provide the supplies. You bring any meaningful dates you want to record. FREE
The Nativity Story, 6:30pm, Bellingham. A winter tradition, Dancing for Joy brings Nativity — the story of the Nativity told through the language of dance. The true meaning of the season is born with this spirit-filled, local rendition of Christ’s birth. Come, be reminded of the reason for the season. See the Nativity story from an entirely different perspective. Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet.
Elf, 10am-12pm, Bellingham. The Pickford Film Center's final holiday film is "Elf". It will be shown December 16th, 17th & 20th.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
The Nativity Story, 6:30pm, Bellingham. A winter tradition, Dancing for Joy brings Nativity — the story of the Nativity told through the language of dance. The true meaning of the season is born with this spirit-filled, local rendition of Christ’s birth. Come, be reminded of the reason for the season. See the Nativity story from an entirely different perspective. Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, modern, and ballet.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Winter Onesie Skate, 6-8pm, Bellingham. Throw on your roller skates or roller blades and free skate with us! Bring your own skates; helmets and pads (elbow, knee, and wrist) recommended. FREE
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-7pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
Holiday Model Train Open House, 11am-3pm, Alger. Special Holiday Open House at Whatcom Skagit Model Railroad Club! Check out the N Scale and HO Scale layouts.The members of the WSMRC host an open house wherein the public is invited in to view the HO and N scale layouts and watch the trains run. Bring the kids, the grandparents, your friends, your family, your boss, your neighbor and even yourself to experience the wonder that is model railroading.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Sunday, December 24th
Santa Visits at Bellewood, 9am-4pm, Lynden. Christmas begins on Dec 1st at Bellewood. Santa will be there every Saturday & Sunday starting December 2nd. Photos are free and stick around to hear the carolers, ride on their trolley or sip.
Holiday Festival of the Arts, 10am-3pm, Bellingham. A Whatcom County holiday tradition for 43 years! The Holiday Festival of the Arts is an indoor and online, 5 week-long festival featuring over 100 artisans from our region. Aside from vendors selling their wares, the festival boasts live music, workshops for children and artists demonstrating their craft.
WHATCOM COUNTY
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Week of December 25th-January 1st, 2024
Merry Christmas. Enjoy every moment!
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Note of Thanks, 10am-12pm, Bellingham. Fun for children of all ages! Use a variety of craft supplies to make thank-you notes for friends and family. All craft supplies provided. FREE
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Deck the Old City Hall, 12-5pm, Bellingham. Get into the holiday spirit by visiting historic Old City Hall, all decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room, participate in weekly holiday craft making, and enjoy the dazzling décor.
Annual Ring of Fire and Hope, 6:30pm, Birch Bay.
NEW YEARS DAY-2024
Polar Bear Plunge, 12pm, Birch Bay.
Resolution Run & Padden Polar Dip, 11am, Bellingham.
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