Last updated: November 11, 2024
Feel the holiday anticipation in Mount Vernon! Discover all the exciting events and activities with our guide. Whether you're a familiar face or a fresh visitor, this guide unlocks the holiday charm of Mount Vernon.
One of the standout experiences this season is the Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon, where dazzling lights transform the park into a winter wonderland. With stunning displays and festive decorations, it’s a sight to behold. For those looking for a more intimate experience, Winter Glow offers a cozy atmosphere filled with holiday spirit and local artisans. And don’t forget the Mount Vernon by Candlelight, where the warm glow of candlelit pathways creates a magical ambiance. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Community tree lighting and luminary forest stroll.
Fairhaven Winterfest is a festive holiday celebration featuring thousands of lights, visits with Santa, old-fashioned carriage rides, and Victorian carolers. The event supports local shops and restaurants by encouraging visitors to fill out their frequent shopper cards for a chance to win prizes.
Where: Fairhaven | More Info: Winterfest
Tree lighting ceremony with live music and festive activities.
Holiday Harbor Lights features a tree lighting ceremony with 30 vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, mini train rides, middle school and high school band and choir performances, coffee and warm pastry vendors, and an indoor beer garden at the senior center. The event also includes indoor musical performances and additional food vendors, with potential partnerships with the senior center and CTK church.
Where: Blaine | More Info: Holiday Harbor Lights
Monthly market showcasing handmade goods and live music.
Valley Made Market is a monthly pop-up event featuring handmade goods, community gatherings, and live music. Meet artisans who create unique items with their hands and experience artisan-made craftsmanship up close. Discover a fresh take on community and more.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Valley Made Market
Live music and festive atmosphere in downtown Mount Vernon.
Join us in Downtown Mount Vernon for Small Business Saturday, where you can find unique treasures and enjoy special deals from our local businesses. Stroll through beautifully decorated streets, savor seasonal treats, and support our community by shopping small.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Small Business Saturday
Holiday fireworks and 18th-century winter encampments.
Celebrate the holiday season at Mount Vernon with sparkling fireworks, lantern-lit historic areas, and 18th-century winter encampments. Enjoy classic holiday music, patriotic inspirational quotes, and stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. Explore 18th-century traditions, visit sutlers' vendors, and shop for holiday gifts in the 12-acre field.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music
Interactive comedy with physical antics and wordplay.
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy is a hilarious and inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, the 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo James & Jamesy conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat when catastrophe strikes at their Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, this play is uproarious fun.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Opus Performing Arts presents The Nutcracker, a classic ballet featuring professional dancers in elaborate costumes and sets, showcasing the artistry and technique of Bellingham's finest dancers.
Where: Bellingham | More Info: Opus Performing Arts: The Nutcracker
Artistic and luminary procession celebrating community and ecosystem.
The Illuminight Winter Walk in downtown Mount Vernon celebrates art, light, health, community, and the Skagit ecosystem with live music and a luminary lit procession.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Illuminight Winter Walk
Traditional holiday celebration with festive vendors and family-friendly activities.
Join us downtown Sedro-Woolley for an Old Fashioned Country Christmas Enjoy Christmas Vendors, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Santa, and Kids Activities.
Where: Sedro-Woolley | More Info: Old Fashioned Christmas
Celebrating 40 years of fundraising for arthritis research.
Join the 40th anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run in Bellingham, WA, a festive charity race where participants wear holiday gear to support arthritis research and fundraising efforts.
Where: Bellingham | More Info: Jingle Bell Run
