As the year starts to come to a close, Whatcom County lights up with holiday happenings! Spend this 2023 holiday season supporting the incredible local businesses around Whatcom County while filling up on holiday cheer.
Check out our full Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information!
November 14
Get your holiday shopping season started while sipping an array of regional wines as 18 Downtown Bellingham shops host pop-up tasting rooms and offer exclusive deals and discounts! As an attendee, you'll receive tasting tickets to redeem for samples of the wines of your choice, and if you find a favorite, you can take a bottle (or two!) home by making a purchase right at the tasting location!
December 6, 7 ,13, & 14
Feel the warmth of the season with high tea at Willowbrook Manor. Sweets, scones, savories and a pot of delicious Willowbrook tea are served in a setting like that of an English country estate.
Reservations required.
December 7
Embrace the magic of the holiday season and be part of the community tradition of lighting Downtown's tree! Join us at 5:30pm for free cocoa and cookies, activities, and more (details on website). Then, join the countdown to 6pm when the tree comes to life in a burst of lights!
Stay with us and take your family photos until 7pm, making your Saturday night Downtown a memorable night filled with festive joy!
December 14
Get ready to celebrate as we mark the 40th year of Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! With every step, we're funding critical research for treatments and a cure, as well as supporting life-changing resources and programs.
Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!
November 30
Go big by shopping small this holiday season! Find unique and delightful gifts at Downtown Bellingham's array of boutiques, shops, and galleries stocked with special finds and one-of-a-kind items. Skip the craziness at big box stores and find the perfect items for your lists (or yourself!).
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 // Dec. 21-22
Bellingham Makers Market is bringing back your favorite holiday market and we are SO excited! Get into the festive spirit and discover unique gifts while showing your support for local artisans at our Holiday Market.
The perfect way to stock up on gifts for all of your loved ones, from hand-crafted soaps, sustainable goods and exquisite art to delectable food items, stylish clothing, aromatic candles, and stunning jewelry.
Dec. 14
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 show-case their delightful gifts and goodies. This heartwarming event celebrates the joy of giving and the ingenuity of young minds while featuring tons of unique gifts for friends and family. Open to the public.
Dec. 7
Join us on December 7th for our annual Holiday Market! If you would like to have a booth at this event, fill out our online vender application before November 1st!
December 7
Mount Baker Theatre
December 4
Mount Baker Theatre
December 15
Mount Baker Theatre
January 1
It’s back and cooler (pun intended!) than ever. Kick the New Year off on the right foot with a stroll or jog around beautiful and serene Lake Padden. Then get ready to take the plunge into the chilly and invigorating lake with all the other hearty souls. Bring your enthusiasm and resolutions! Pack a towel, change of clothes and shoes that can get wet (a must have!)
11am: Resolution Walk/Run
12pm: Polar Dip!
Give a gift, get a gift! From Nov. 1, 2023 through Jan. 15, 2024, purchase an Inn at Lynden gift card for $200 and receive a $50 gift card to use at any of the four unique merchants that share the hotel's historic building: Avenue Bread, Cheeks Jeans, Overflow Taps, and Village Books.
Call, email or stop in to purchase: 360-746-8597, 100 5th Street, Lynden, Washington.
A short break can be so relaxing. Watch the sunset, soak in the hot tub, and spend quality time together with no distractions and spectacular views of the Farmstead.
The Winter Breaks Special Offer is effective between December -March 14. Based on 2 guests. *excluding all Holidays during Christmas. This offer applies to the Little Farmhouse and is valid for direct bookings only.
Visit charming Fairhaven Village Inn and save up to 15% off your stay on certain dates, particularly weekday stays (Sunday-Thursday)! Relax in Fairhaven Village's spacious rooms and enjoy a spectacular view of the park or the bay. Take time to explore downtown Fairhaven, known for local watering holes, quaint shops, and charming streets.
Starting Nov. 24 and ending Dec 24., receive a $35 bonus coupon for every $200 gift card purchased at The Chrysalis Inn & Spa Bellingham, a Curio Collection by Hilton. Gift cards can be redeemed in the hotel, spa, or Keenan’s at the Pier restaurant. Purchase your gift card by phone at 360-756-1005 or in-person at 804 10th Street, Bellingham.
