Oak Harbor Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Oak Harbor and surrounding areas
Oak Harbor's the festive season comes to life with bright Christmas lights, holiday activities and holiday attractions centered near the waterfront and historic downtown for Christmas 2025. Events such as the Santa Parade & Tree Lighting, San Juan Islands Holiday Season Events, and Sensory Friendly Holiday Party offer family-focused seasonal entertainment and community markets. Evenings twinkle with lights on Commercial Avenue while locals and visitors enjoy seasonal performances, markets, and cozy waterfront strolls.
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Christmas Markets
41 eventsHoliday market, parade, and tree lighting
Christmas Lights
21 eventsTwelve Days of Christmas light displays
Christmas Shows
14 eventsAnnual Nutcracker production with live orchestra
Christmas Activities
24 eventsAnnual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony
Editor's Picks (6)
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The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
(Brentwood Bay)
Twelve Days of Christmas light displays
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Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony
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Lights of Wonder
(Victoria)
Thousands of dazzling holiday lights in Centennial Square.
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Port Angeles Tree Lighting
(Port Angeles)
Downtown tree lighting festival with Santa and live music
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WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
(Seattle)
Immersive, larger-than-life holiday lantern displays at a zoo.
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Bellingham Holiday Festival of the Arts
(Bellingham)
Over 100 regional artisans in a festive holiday market.
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Oak Harbor Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting held in historic downtown Oak Harbor, which feature festive music, visits with Santa, and community celebrations.
Oak Harbor’s holiday traditions include the Holiday Lights Boat Parade around the marina and community-focused events like the toy soldier voting during the Santa Parade, reflecting the city’s maritime and small-town charm.
Beloved neighborhood favorites within Oak Harbor are known for their festive light displays, with some residential areas especially popular for their creative decorations and welcoming atmosphere.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found primarily in downtown Oak Harbor and community centers nearby, where artisan markets and craft fairs showcase seasonal goods and gifts.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Santa Parade and Tree Lighting, and exploring local markets that often have free entry and family-friendly entertainment.
Families with kids can enjoy the Santa Parade, free photos with Santa in downtown Oak Harbor, holiday markets with craft activities, and walkable light displays that offer a festive and engaging experience for all ages.