The holiday season is here, and Bellingham / Whatcom County is the place to be! There are tons of fun events happening all over, from festivals to markets and light shows. Here’s a look at some of the top happenings in 2024:
Christmas In Bellingham
Holiday Port Festival (Port of Bellingham)
This annual festival runs through December and features local vendors, food, live music, and a visit from Santa. It’s a great spot to get into the holiday spirit with family and friends.
Find more info: Holiday Port Festival
Fairhaven Winterfest
Located in the historic Fairhaven district, Winterfest has a holiday arts and crafts market, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a tree-lighting ceremony. Plus, there are plenty of local shops and restaurants to check out.
For more details: Fairhaven Winterfest
Lynden Lighted Christmas Parade
Head to Lynden for a festive parade featuring lights, marching bands, and Santa. It’s a great way to kick off the season in a charming, small-town setting.
Details here: Lynden Lighted Christmas Parade
Holiday Harbor Lights (Blaine)
In Blaine, you can enjoy a festive light display along the waterfront, live music, food vendors, and a holiday market. Don’t miss the visit from Santa and his elves!
More info: Holiday Harbor Lights
Bellingham Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
This annual event in downtown Bellingham features live music, hot cocoa, cookies, and the lighting of the town’s big Christmas tree. It’s a fun, low-key way to celebrate the season.
Check it out: Bellingham Tree Lighting
45th Annual Allied Arts Holiday Festival of the Arts
One of the largest arts festivals in the area, the Allied Arts Festival offers a wide variety of local handmade goods, live music, and art demonstrations.
Details here: Allied Arts Festival
Make Sale Holiday Market (Bellingham)
For handmade gifts, check out the Holiday Make.Sale at Make.Shift in Bellingham. Local makers will have everything from crafts to coffee and more.
Find out more: Make.Sale Market
Pacific Arts Market (Bellingham)
This holiday market features over 30 local artists offering jewelry, pottery, ornaments, and much more. It’s a great place to find unique gifts.
More info: Pacific Arts Market
Christmas Lights Bellingham
Bonus Light Show!
Be sure to stop by James Street Estates at 3802 James Street in Bellingham for a fantastic holiday light display.
For more light shows, check out Whatcom Kids Insider for a full list.
There’s no shortage of things to do in Whatcom County during the holidays. Enjoy the season and all the great events that make our community so special!
Hi! I’m Jolene Baijot, a real estate agent in Whatcom County. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. Whether you’re exploring Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Ferndale, Lynden, or any of our other local towns, I hope you find this guide helpful. I appreciate your visit to my website and look forward to talking with you soon.
