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Upcoming Kids & Family Events

Nov 21, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019	Photos with Santa at Center Court Location: Bellis Fair Mall, Bellis Fair Mall, Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm ‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season in Bellingham, WA, look no further—we’re offering photos with Santa at Bellis Fair! More Details
Nov 24, 2019 - Dec 24, 2019	Holiday Festival of the Arts Location: Terra Organic Building, Terra Organic Building, Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Kick off this holiday season with the 40th Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts. Featuring over 100 local artisans and craftspeople showcasing their holiday goods, including one-of-a-kind gifts, specialty foods, jewelry, and paintings. It’s a perfect way to get ready [...]More Details
Dec 11, 2019	2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit Location: Jansen Art Center, Lynden Jansen Art Center, Lynden Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us at the Jansen Art Center for the 2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit. Enjoy Live Music in the Piano Lounge, meet the artists and explore all of our Winter Exhibits! The Juried Exhibits are open to the public [...]More Details
Dec 11, 2019	Deck the Old City Hall Location: Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum's annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit Santa, [...]More Details
Dec 11, 2019	O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy Location: Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Following the smashing success of their 2016 through 2018 North American comedy tours, London’s 3-time IMPRESARIO award-winning comedians James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly [...]More Details
Dec 12, 2019	2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit Location: Jansen Art Center, Lynden Jansen Art Center, Lynden Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us at the Jansen Art Center for the 2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit. Enjoy Live Music in the Piano Lounge, meet the artists and explore all of our Winter Exhibits! The Juried Exhibits are open to the public [...]More Details
Dec 12, 2019	Deck the Old City Hall Location: Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Whatcom Museum, Old City Hall, Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us this year and get into the holiday spirit at the Museum's annual festivities. Historic Old City Hall will be decked out for the season. View a variety of themed, decorated holiday trees in the Rotunda Room. Visit Santa, [...]More Details
Dec 12, 2019	Peaceful Poetry Reading Location: Village Books, Bellingham Village Books, Bellingham Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us for an evening of poetry and creative fun, as the talented young writers of the 2019 Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest read their award-winning poems. Sure to pull your heartstrings and capture your imagination! Light refreshments will be provided [...]More Details
Dec 13, 2019	2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit Location: Jansen Art Center, Lynden Jansen Art Center, Lynden Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us at the Jansen Art Center for the 2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit. Enjoy Live Music in the Piano Lounge, meet the artists and explore all of our Winter Exhibits! The Juried Exhibits are open to the public [...]More Details
Dec 13, 2019	Holiday Tea at Willowbrook Manor Location: Willowbrook Manor, WA Willowbrook Manor, WA Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy Holiday Tea with friends and family in the warm, festive atmosphere of Willowbrook Manor and celebrate the lights of Christmas with a stroll through the lighted gardens. Tea sandwiches, soup, sweet cream scones and home-baked sweets accompany a pot [...]More Details
Dec 13, 2019	Santa Claus is coming to HomePort Interiors! Location: HomePort Interiors, WA HomePort Interiors, WA Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Santa is coming! Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Bellingham Food Bank and receive one FREE 5x7 portrait with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Photos by Radley Muller Photography will be printed on site. Get holiday ready by [...]More Details
Dec 13, 2019	BAAY Presents: Honk! Location: BAAY Theatre, Bellingham BAAY Theatre, Bellingham Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm BAAY Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth presents "Honk! The Musical." An award-winning adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s "The Ugly Duckling," this show is a heartwarming tale for anyone who has ever felt like the “odd duck.” Performed by students ages [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Location: Bellingham High School, Bellingham Bellingham High School, Bellingham Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is the original festive race for charity. It’s where you can strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume and FEEL GOOD about DOING GOOD. Together, we’ll jingle all the way to a cure [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	Fairhaven Winterfest Location: Fairhaven Village Green, Fairhaven Village Green, Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Feel the magic. Stroll among glimmering lights under winter sky, enjoy holiday window displays, listen to the music, ride the horse-drawn carriage, visit Santa, hunt the treasures, and shop Fairhaven's unique shops. Take a break, step back, let time and [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 15, 2019	Santa Photos, Baker Style Location: Mt Baker Ski Area, Mt Baker Ski Area, Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm This is a great opportunity for young, old, and everyone in between to have a unique photo with Santa - BAKER style. You'll have real mountains, real snow, real trees in the background! Save it for your own memories or [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	Whatcom Hills Waldorf School Winter Faire Location: Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Whatcom Hills Waldorf School's annual Winter Faire is a “wonder-full” way for families to enjoy the spirit of the holidays with live music, magical lands, delicious food, local craft vendors and hands-on workshops. Crafting workshops feature natural materials and [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	Visit and Story Time with the Grinch! Location: Village Books, Village Books, Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Join us in the Readings Gallery for TWO story times (10:30, and again at 4:00 p.m.) featuring Dr. Seuss' holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. There will be a special guest appearance by the Grinch, himself! Bring your camera [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit Location: Jansen Art Center, Lynden Jansen Art Center, Lynden Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us at the Jansen Art Center for the 2019 - 2020 Winter Juried Exhibit. Enjoy Live Music in the Piano Lounge, meet the artists and explore all of our Winter Exhibits! The Juried Exhibits are open to the public [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	Holiday Tea at Willowbrook Manor Location: Willowbrook Manor, WA Willowbrook Manor, WA Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Enjoy Holiday Tea with friends and family in the warm, festive atmosphere of Willowbrook Manor and celebrate the lights of Christmas with a stroll through the lighted gardens. Tea sandwiches, soup, sweet cream scones and home-baked sweets accompany a pot [...]More Details
Dec 14, 2019	WORKSHOP Holiday Pop-Up Shop Location: Lisa Staton Interior Design, WA Lisa Staton Interior Design, WA Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Join us for our first holiday pop-up shop by WORKSHOP. We will showcase a collection of storied goods made by creatives from around the globe. Follow us on Instagram: @workshop_PNW, Like us on Facebook: @workshopPNW, and check out our website: [...]More Details