2025 Holiday Happenings in Bellingham & Whatcom County
As the year starts to come to a close, Whatcom County lights up with holiday happenings! Spend this 2025 holiday season supporting the incredible local businesses around Whatcom County while filling up on holiday cheer.
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December, 2025
Holiday Hoobie Whatty Trivia Night
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Kulshan Brewing - Sunnyland
2238 James St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Holiday Trees Celebration & Giving Wreath Wall Kickoff at Hotel Bellwether
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
Hotel Bellwether
1 Hotel Bellwether Way, Bellingham , WA 98225
Occurs: Every day until December 31, 2025
Bellingham Snow Ball
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
7 - 10 p.m.
7 - 10 p.m.
Hotel Leo Crystal Ballroom
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Complimentary Santa Photos
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
4 - 7 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Northwest Chevy
3891 Northwest Ave., Bellingham, WA 98226
The Atlantics Holiday Concert
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
7 - 9 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
FireHouse Arts & Events Center
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Complimentary Santa Photos
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
4 - 7 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Bellingham Nissan
1516 Iowa St., Bellingham, WA 98229
Holiday History Hi-Jinks with the Good Time Girls (Party Edition)
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
The Ranch Room in the Horseshoe Cafe
113 E Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Bayshore Symphony Holiday Concert
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
1720 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
How the (Blank) Stole (Blank)mas
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs: Every week on Friday Saturday, until December 20, 2025
Lighted Stroll Through Pioneer Village
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Ferndale Pioneer Park
2000 Cherry St., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs:
12/19/2025, 12/20/2025
Lights and Animals of Christmas
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
12 to 4 p.m.
12 to 4 p.m.
Blossom Farm
379 West Wiser Lake Rd., Ferndale, WA 98248
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Friday, Saturday, until December 28, 2025
Search for the Christmas Penguin - a Family Musical Adventure!
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
Various Times
Various Times
New Prospect Theatre
207 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
The Golden Hour X-Mas Spectacular
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
7 - 11 p.m.
7 - 11 p.m.
The Odd Fellows Temple Room at The Orion Bar
311 E Holly St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Christmas at Bellewood
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bellewood Farms & Distillery
6140 Guide Meridian Rd., Lynden, WA 98264
Occurs: Every week on Sunday Saturday, until December 21, 2025
David Wight Glass Art Annual Holiday Glass Sculpting Exhibition!
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
1 - 4 p.m.
David Wight Glass Art
2111 Lincoln St. , Bellingham , WA 98225
Fairhaven Winter Fest Make and Take Saturdays
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Whatcom Art Market
1103 11th St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Holiday Tea
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Willowbrook Manor English Teahouse and Farm Stay
27420 Minkler Rd., Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
Live Music for "Deck the Halls Festival"
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
1 - 3 p.m.
1 - 3 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Living Ornament Make and Take
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Garden Spot Nursery
900 Alabama St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Santa Skate
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Bellingham Sportsplex
1225 Civic Field Way, Bellingham , WA 98229
Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Bellingham Cruise Terminal
355 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Occurs:
12/20/2025, 12/21/2025
Deck the Old City Hall - FREE Family Festivities
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
12 - 2 p.m.
12 - 2 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
DIY Gift Making
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Bloedel Donovan Community Building
2114 Electric Ave., Bellingham, WA 98229
Holiday Brunch
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
8720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230
Music Together Fairhaven - Winter Sing-Along
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
10 - 11:30 a.m.
10 - 11:30 a.m.
FireHouse Arts & Events Center
1314 Harris Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
Winter Paint and Sip
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
4 - 6 p.m.
4 - 6 p.m.
Semiahmoo Resort
9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine , WA 98230
Christmas Day Buffet at the Lighthouse Grill
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
12 - 7 p.m.
12 - 7 p.m.
Lighthouse Grill at the Hotel Bellwether
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
Miracle Christmas Day Chinese Buffet
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
12 - 8 p.m.
12 - 8 p.m.
Hotel Leo
1224 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
80s Throwback NYE with Atomic Blondie, Cvnt Coven, Gallowmaker
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
Doors 8 | Music 9 p.m.
Doors 8 | Music 9 p.m.
The Shakedown
1212 N State St., Bellingham, WA 98225
A Very Upfront New Year: The Grand Recap
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Birch Bay Ring of Fire & Hope
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Ring of Fire & Hope
Birch Bay Dr., Birch Bay, WA 98230
New Year's Eve Dinner
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
5 & 7:30 p.m.
5 & 7:30 p.m.
Bar Cicotti
202 Grand Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Year's Eve Dinner
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club
8720 Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine, WA 98230
New Year’s Eve DecaDance!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Chuckanut Bay Distillery Ballroom
1309 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Eve Party With Spaceband!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
Doors 8 | Show 9 p.m.
Doors 8 | Show 9 p.m.
Bar Two Eleven
211 E.Chestnut St., Bellingham, WA 98225
New Years Party at Stones Throw Brewery!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
6 p.m. - Midnight
6 p.m. - Midnight
Stones Throw Brewery
1009 Larrabee Ave., Bellingham, WA 98225
NYE @ Old City Hall
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
6 - 9:30 p.m.
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Whatcom Museum
121 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
Upfront New Year’s Eve: Countdown to 2026!
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025
9:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
The Upfront Theatre
203 Prospect St., Bellingham, WA 98225
December, 2025
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