In Bellingham and Whatcom County, we can opt for an old fashioned holiday season or we can jazz it up urban style. Whatcom County offers a variety of tree lighting festivities, holiday music concerts, arts and entertainment. From athletics, to animal portraits, and holiday musicals, or chances for singles to mingle, celebrate this holiday season—Whatcom-style.
1. Holiday Performing Arts Events
John Bishop as the Nutcracker and Emily DesChane as Clara performed in Northwest Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker. Photo credit: Kari Marttila.
2. Holiday Trees, Lights, Parade, Gingerbread Houses, Santa Visitations and More
Enjoy festive boats and the annual Christmas tree in Blaine. Photo courtesy: Blaine Chamber of Commerce.
3. Arts and Crafts
Allied Arts annual Holiday Festival of the Arts (4145 Meridian Street) opens on November 18 and goes through December 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pacific Arts Market (1125 Sunset Drive) is open on December 2 -4, 9-11, and 16 – 18. Bellingham Farmers Market is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Saturday until Christmas.
4. Miscellaneous
Take a dip in Lake Padden to celebrate the new year. ©WhatcomTalk.
