Oak Harbor Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants decorate, display, and compete with homemade gingerbread creations in separate youth and adult divisions. All entries must be fully edible and constructed primarily of gingerbread with creative candy and icing details. Visitors and community members can view the festive...

Families and community members gather to celebrate the season with a sensory-sensitive Santa. Activities include music, arts and crafts, a hot cocoa bar, and a potluck. The gathering is designed to be welcoming and accessible to guests of all ages...

Hosted by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce, this community celebration welcomes the holiday season to Friday Harbor. The event features a festive island Christmas tree lighting alongside Santa's workshop.

Guests walk through an array of imaginative gingerbread sculptures crafted by both novice and master bakers. Every entry interprets the seasonal theme using entirely edible components and diverse decorating techniques. While browsing the installations, visitors can speak with volunteer ambassadors...

Visitors can gather on the waterfront for outdoor holiday festivities including winter-themed crafts, balloon creations, face painting, a touch-a-truck display, and s’mores roasting at fire pits. Live holiday steel drum music sets the stage alongside character meet-and-greets and illuminated photo...

The Lighted Ships Parade is an annual holiday tradition hosted on Liberty Bay and surrounding waterways. Spectators can watch decorated vessels cruise through the water while Santa calls out personal greetings along the route.

Visitors celebrate the season with an annual tree-lighting ceremony and live entertainment from local groups and performers. The event features holiday photo stations, activities hosted by community groups and local businesses, and food and drinks for purchase. Guests can also...

Visitors can browse an extensive gingerbread house display showcasing creations made by community members of all ages. The festival also features live music and dance performances throughout the venue. Families can stop by to visit and take photos with Santa...

A cast and crew of over 100 stage an outdoor live nativity presentation celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The family-friendly community pageant marks its 38th anniversary. Onsite amenities include free parking, wheelchair-accessible viewing areas, and public washrooms.

Visitors can take a relaxing ride to explore, shop, and dine throughout the historic seaside town. On board, guests encounter Emily the Elf alongside Richard Taylor Jr, who spread holiday cheer and share fun local facts. The hop-on, hop-off service...

Mark O’Connor and his wife Maggie O’Connor bring an intimate, festive celebration of American roots music to the stage. The performance weaves together spirited fiddle tunes, reflective Christmas carols, original compositions, and storytelling. Audiences will hear timeless holiday melodies blended...

Participants learn the fundamentals of melting and shaping borosilicate glass through guided, hands-on instruction in the Flame & Kiln Studio. Students explore flameworking tools to sculpt a snowman and add decorative elements such as a hat, scarf, and facial features....

Participants learn to create dramatic seasonal art pieces using graphite pencil in a supportive studio setting. The class covers essential shading techniques to render the illusion of glowing snow, textured trees, and frosted branches. Instruction includes real-time demonstrations alongside personalized...

Participants create custom holiday decorations or gifts using glass mosaics. Attendees choose their own shapes and glass to assemble one-of-a-kind pieces. The single-session workshop is open to all experience levels, and all materials are provided.

Students learn the fundamentals of whittling while crafting a wooden ornament to take home. The guided curriculum covers safe knife techniques, wood selection, shaping, and finishing methods. Participants also observe demonstrations on sharpening and honing techniques to maintain carving tools.

Participants design and print their own unique holiday card imagery to share with friends and family. Throughout the workshop, attendees learn hands-on screenprinting techniques and how to edition their work under instructor guidance. All materials are supplied for students of...

In this hands-on workshop, participants use real and artificial ferns, leaves, and branches to craft botanical gel prints styled like Christmas trees. Students create festive prints suitable for holiday cards, wrapping, gift bags, or gift tags. Each participant also receives...

Participants learn to craft decorative holiday ornaments using alcohol inks with guidance from instructor Karon Aasen. Attendees make and take home four unique decorative bulbs. The session takes place in a gallery overlooking Esquimalt Lagoon amidst an ongoing functional pottery...

Students carve their own blocks and utilize tools and techniques from the Alchemy printshop to produce small holiday card prints. The class is taught by printmaker Katey Rissi and is open to participants of all experience levels.

Participants craft custom clay ornaments or pendants while learning sgraffito, a decorative technique of scratching through underglaze to reveal the contrasting clay color underneath. No prior pottery or drawing experience is required. Finished pieces receive a protective clear glaze and...

Participants assemble a custom holiday wreath using local greens and varied textures on a reusable vine base. A complimentary first glass of wine is served during the workshop, with extra glasses and bottles available to purchase. The hands-on session accommodates...

Participants learn tool-handling techniques as a Customer Advisor guides them step by step through carving a Santa figure. The hands-on workshop provides all necessary materials and the use of hand tools. Some prior carving experience is recommended so attendees can...

Participants create a festive holiday centerpiece in a base filled with fresh seasonal greenery and natural accents. The hands-on workshop provides materials to assemble a fragrant arrangement for seasonal home décor. A hot seasonal beverage is served during the session.

Participants decorate a 14-inch metal sphere using fresh evergreens, berries, ribbon, and a battery-operated candle. The finished orb can be hung from a porch or tree, or set atop an outdoor planter, and its frame folds flat for easy storage....

Participants create an equine-shaped holiday wreath using an assortment of fresh seasonal greens, cones, holly, and ribbon. All crafting materials are provided alongside a hot seasonal beverage to sip during the session.

Participants create a fresh organic wreath using local greens and various textures on a reusable vine base. Wine is available on site for purchase by the glass or bottle.

Participants create their own "Holiday Glow" painting under the step-by-step guidance of an Artvana instructor. All materials, including a canvas, paint, brushes, and an easel, are provided, and painters are free to follow along or customize their piece. Guests take...

Participants design a custom holiday wreath on a reusable vine base using traditional evergreens, farm-gathered textures, and hand-harvested botanicals. Inside the tasting room, visitors can sample honey mead flights, order mead cocktails, and purchase lite fare while crafting. Each guest...

Participants create their own holiday wreath on a reusable vine base using traditional evergreens, hand-harvested seasonal botanicals, and natural textures from the farm. Located inside the tasting room, visitors can purchase mead by the glass, signature cocktails, tasting flights of...

Get ready for the Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting in Historic Downtown Oak Harbor! This beloved event marks the start of the holiday season with a festive parade led by Santa himself, culminating in the magical lighting of the...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Mount Vernon's Annual Holiday Parade. This family-friendly event kicks off the festive season with a spectacular display of glittering floats, lively music, and illuminated entries from local organizations, schools, and businesses. It's...

Join the City of Mountlake Terrace for their cherished Annual Tree Lighting ceremony, celebrating its 42nd year. This beloved tradition features the illumination of the water tower's tree of lights and a prominent 20-foot tree in the Jerry Smith Town...

Join the city of Mukilteo for Merry Mukilteo, a festive celebration designed to bring the community together. Attendees can look forward to delightful musical performances, a fun cookie decorating station, and the cozy ambiance of outdoor firepits. The event culminates...

Join the Home Town Holidays celebration in downtown Port Angeles for a festive tree lighting festival. The event kicks off at noon with a street party, featuring live music from local performers on the community stage. Santa arrives at 4:45...

Experience the magic of the Port Angeles Winter Ice Village, now in its 8th season! This outdoor ice skating rink offers a festive atmosphere for all ages. Visitors can skate, enjoy the downtown shops and restaurants, and return to the...

Create a cherished family tradition at Christmas on the Farm, where the magic of the holidays comes alive. Children will be delighted by a personalized visit with Santa, who remembers their special moments and gifts. The experience includes a festive...

Uncover Victoria's chilling holiday secrets on the Ghosts of Christmas Past Walking Tour. This spell-binding 60-minute journey weaves together festive tales with the city's most haunting encounters. Guides share over five hundred collected accounts of ghostly encounters and the sordid...

Experience the magic of the holidays at Cookies with Santa, a festive open house event. Visitors can meet Santa Claus in the charming Heritage Cottage, perfect for capturing memorable photos. Explore the historic Interurban Trolley and discover local history within...

Immerse yourself in a festive weekend at Willowbrook Manor, crafting unique holiday gifts. Create a charming Willowbrook Woolley doll, blend your own custom teas, and master the art of pie-making. This workshop offers a delightful way to prepare thoughtful, handmade...

Experience the joy of the holiday season at the Stake Christmas Music Concert. This heartwarming event features a special musical program designed to bring festive cheer to all attendees. It's a wonderful opportunity to gather with the community and celebrate...

Join the City of Langford for their annual tree lighting ceremony, a cherished community tradition that ushers in the holiday season. This festive event brings residents together to celebrate the start of winter festivities.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with a delightful Breakfast with Santa at McMenamins Anderson School. This unique event offers a chance to meet Santa in a charming, historic setting. The Anderson School itself is a former junior high,...

Embrace the holiday spirit by crafting your own festive wreath. This workshop provides all necessary supplies and expert guidance to create a beautiful keepsake. Enjoy holiday tunes and festive beverages in a cheerful atmosphere, making it a perfect seasonal celebration.