Monday, December 4th
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.
Tuesday, December 5th
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
Wednesday, December 6th
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.
Thursday, December 7th
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.
Friday, December 8th
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.
Saturday, December 9th
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.
Sunday, December 10th
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.