2025 Holiday Happenings in Bellingham & Whatcom County
As the year starts to come to a close, Whatcom County lights up with holiday happenings! Spend this 2025 holiday season supporting the incredible local businesses around Whatcom County while filling up on holiday cheer.
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December, 2025
Celebrate the Holidays
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Bloedel Donovan Field House
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Fabulously Festive Holiday Art Market
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
5 - 9 p.m.
5 - 9 p.m.
FAB Artist Studios
314 E. Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Ferndale's Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
6 - 8 p.m.
6 - 8 p.m.
Centennial Riverwalk Park, Ferndale, WA 98248
Free First Friday
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
12 - 9 p.m.
12 - 9 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Holiday Tea
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Willowbrook Manor English Teahouse and Farm Stay
27420 Minkler Rd., Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Occurs:
12/12/2025, 12/20/2025
How the (Blank) Stole (Blank)mas
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday Saturday, until December 20, 2025
Lights and Animals of Christmas
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
12 to 4 p.m.
12 to 4 p.m.
Blossom Farm
379 West Wiser Lake Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until December 28, 2025
Make.Sale Holiday Craft Market
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Various Times
Various Times
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Olde Fashioned Christmas
Friday, Dec 5, 2025
4 - 9 p.m.
4 - 9 p.m.
Ferndale Pioneer Park
2000 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Arts and Ales
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
3 - 8 p.m.
3 - 8 p.m.
Aslan Depot & Aslan Brewpub
1322 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Christmas at Bellewood
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery
6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 21, 2025
Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Elf on the Shelve Hunt
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Lynden
Corner of Front St & 5th St. , Lynden, WA 98264
Fairhaven Winter Fest Make and Take Saturdays
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Whatcom Art Market
1103 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/06/2025, 12/13/2025, 12/20/2025
Foothills Artisans Holiday Sale
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
Various Times
Various Times
The Grange
2821 Mt. Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Occurs:
12/06/2025, 12/07/2025
Holiday Trees Celebration & Giving Wreath Wall Kickoff at Hotel Bellwether
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
Hotel Bellwether
1 Hotel Bellwether Way, Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until December 31, 2025
Lost Giants Cider Company - Holiday Maker's Market
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
2 - 6 p.m.
2 - 6 p.m.
Lost Giants Cider Company
1200 Meador Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Whatcom Holiday Gift Bazaar
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Unity of Bellingham
1095 Telegraph Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226
Winter BrewFest 2025
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
4 - 7 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Fishermen's Pavilion
2599 S Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225
Winterfest Bonfire at Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025
4 - 9 p.m.
4 - 9 p.m.
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
A John Prine Christmas with the Jenner Fox Band
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
New Prospect Theatre
207 Prospect St. #100, Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/07/2025, 12/08/2025
Assumption Catholic School Christmas Bazaar
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Assumption Catholic School Gymnasium
2116 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Deck the Old City Hall - FREE Family Festivities
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
12 - 2 p.m.
12 - 2 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/07/2025, 12/14/2025, 12/21/2025
Wreath Decorating Make and Take
Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama St., Bellingham, WA 98225
A Very SUGAR Holiday…With Honey
Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Firehouse Arts & Events Center
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/11/2025, 12/12/2025, 12/13/2025
Family Ornament Making
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Festive Felt Stocking Ornament Workshop
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
4 - 7 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
250 Flora St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Lighted Stroll Through Pioneer Village
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Ferndale Pioneer Park
2000 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs:
12/12/2025, 12/13/2025, 12/19/2025, 12/20/2025
2nd Annual Caroling at Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
8720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230
Bellingham Lighted Bike Parade
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
4:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Bellingham Depot Market Square
1100 Railroad Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bizarre Bazaar: Art Gallery & Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gabriel's Art Kids
1405 Dupont St., 98225, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/13/2025, 12/14/2025
Children's Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2214 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
Ferndale Holiday Market
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pavilion Community Center
2007 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Funk The Halls: A Holiday Soul Session ft. North Sound Soul
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
Doors 7 | Show 8 p.m.
Doors 7 | Show 8 p.m.
Blue Room
202 E Holly St. #301, Bellingham, WA 98225
Kulshan Brewing Holiday Maker's Market
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
4 - 8 p.m.
4 - 8 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Roosevelt Taproom (K2)
1538 Kentucky St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Lightweight Nunofelt Scarf Workshop
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
250 Flora St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Winter Holiday Faire
Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
941 Austin St., Bellingham, WA 98229
David Wight Glass Art Annual Holiday Glass Sculpting Exhibition!
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
David Wight Glass Art
2111 Lincoln St. , Bellingham , WA 98225
Living Ornament Make and Take
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Santa Skate
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Bellingham Sportsplex
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham , WA 98229
Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/20/2025, 12/21/2025
DIY Gift Making
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Holiday Brunch
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
8720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230
Winter Paint and Sip
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
4 - 6 p.m.
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine , WA 98230
A Very Upfront New Year: The Grand Recap
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Ring of Fire & Hope
Birch Bay Dr., Birch Bay, WA 98230
New Year's Eve Dinner
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
5 & 7:30 p.m.
5 & 7:30 p.m.
Bar Cicotti
202 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Year's Eve Dinner
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
8720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230
New Year’s Eve DecaDance!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Ballroom
1309 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Eve Party With Spaceband!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
Doors 8 | Show 9 p.m.
Doors 8 | Show 9 p.m.
Bar Two Eleven
211 E.Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Party at Stones Throw Brewery!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
6 p.m. - Midnight
6 p.m. - Midnight
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
NYE @ Old City Hall
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
6 - 9:30 p.m.
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Upfront New Year’s Eve: Countdown to 2026!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
December, 2025
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