Christmas on Main - North Bend
Visitors can kick off the holiday season with breakfast alongside Santa, storytime with Mrs. Claus, and open ice skating. Downtown festivities continue with a hot cocoa crawl, holiday crafting, face painting, a photo booth, and live student performances. The celebration wraps up with a community tree lighting ceremony, a lighted Christmas parade, and an evening musical performance.
What to Expect
Downtown holiday festival featuring ice skating, a parade, and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown North Bend
Organizer
City of North Bend
Food & Drink
Waffles with Santa includes breakfast and toppings; the Hot Cocoa Crawl offers complimentary cocoa and toppings, with complimentary paper cups or glass mugs for a suggested $5 donation, and complimentary cider is offered at the Visitor Information Center; food trucks are nearby.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No overall admission price is stated. Free ice skating is offered; cocoa is complimentary, with a suggested $5 donation for a glass mug or complimentary paper cups; complementary cider is offered.
- Hours: Story Time with Mrs. Claus: 10:00am & 11:00am; Free Ice Skating: 11:00-3:00pm; Hot Cocoa Crawl: 11:00am-2:00pm; Holiday Block Party: 2:00pm-5:00pm; Annual Tree Lighting: 5:00pm - 6:30; Lighted Christmas Parade: 6:00pm-6:30pm.
Tips & Advice
- Pre-register for Waffles with Santa, since advance registration is required even though the breakfast is free to attend.
- Begin the Hot Cocoa Crawl at the Visitor Information Center; paper cups are complimentary, while glass mugs have a suggested $5 donation.
- Bring a Bus Jam donation item to the ice rink to receive a free gift while taking part in the free skating.
- Sign up through the City of North Bend if you want to join the Lighted Christmas Parade rather than watch from along its route.
- Layer up for the downtown crawl, ice rink, tree lighting, and parade, since several featured activities take place outdoors.
Special Events & Promotions
- Waffles with Santa is free but requires pre-registration.
- Free ice skating is offered to all ages.
- Donate an item to the Bus Jam during free skating to receive a free gift.
- Complimentary cocoa is available during the Hot Cocoa Crawl; paper cups are free.
- Complimentary cider is offered at the Visitor Information Center during the tree lighting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Waffles with Santa require advance booking?
Yes. The free breakfast requires pre-registration.
Who can take part in the ice skating?
Free skating is open to all ages. Donate an item to Bus Jam to receive a free gift.
What is included in the Hot Cocoa Crawl?
Downtown stops offer complimentary cocoa and toppings. You can use a complimentary paper cup or get a glass mug with a suggested donation.
What can families do at the Holiday Block Party?
There is holiday crafting, free face painting, reindeer-food making, and a photo booth. North Bend Middle and High School students perform carols and dance.
Can I join the Lighted Christmas Parade, and what food is available nearby?
You can sign up to join the parade. Food trucks will be nearby during the tree-lighting festivities, and cider is offered at the Visitor Information Center.
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