• “STILLS” Poetry Book Launch Party

    To kick off the year-long celebration, CASCADIA will host a launch party for a collaborative book project, “STILLS,” a poetry anthology inspired by the films of the 2025 festival, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, December 12 at Aslan Depot (1322 N. State St., Bellingham). The event will open with readings by a number of poets featured in the book, followed by live jazz music from 8 to 10 p.m. A special cider created...

  • Shining Night

    Bellingham Community Chorus presents Shining Night, Moments of Peace and Wonder. This is a family-friendly event. Tickets are $20; children 12 and under free. Tickets online at www.bellinghamcommunitychorus.org Or...

  • Children’s Holiday Market

    Get ready for a whimsical winter wonderland at the Children's Holiday Market! Join us for a day of festive fun and creativity as little artisans and entrepreneurs showcase their delightful gifts and goodies. This heartwarming event celebrates the joy...

  • Winter Faire

    Come one, come all to Whatcom Hills Waldorf School's Winter Faire! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 from 10am-3pm. Visit the Snow Queen, dig for treasure in Gnome Village, enjoy puppet plays and all-ages craft workshops, shop our holiday vendor market, and warm up with food, hot beverages, and delicious baked goods in the Wooden Spoon...

  • Live Music for “Deck the Halls Festival”

    Elea Plotkin will be playing piano in Whatcom Museum’s Old City Hall Rotunda Room on Dec. 13th and 20th, from 1 -3 pm. for their ‘Deck the Halls Festival.’ Stop...

  • Funk The Halls: A Holiday Sould Session ft. North Sound Soul

    Event Page: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/funk-the-halls-a-holiday-soul-session-2025-12-13-the-blue-room-bellingham-042311 Get ready to move your feet and feel the funk as the Blue Room presents ‘Funk the Halls: A Holiday Soul Session’ featuring the Bellingham-based band North Sound Soul. This high energy performance will put a horn-driven, soulful spin on holiday music by blending festive favorites with the classic signature songs that make up the band’s own unique sound. Come celebrate community, togetherness and holiday spirit by grabbing your friends/family and find...

  • Skagit Symphony presents- Winter Is Coming

    7:30pm, Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 McIntyre Hall 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon WA 98273 “Winter is Coming,” and we are ready to welcome the season with the holiday classic, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with an orchestral twist, a Christmas sing-along, and many other delights of the season. Sophia Chou returns to the Skagit Valley to perform Scriabin’s undeniably passionate concerto for piano and orchestra....

  • SOS – Signs of Strength

    "SOS - SIGNS OF STRENGTH" A film by The Diavolo Veterans Project: Signs of Strength emerge through acts of resilience, courage, and human connection in the context of a moving and emotionally gripping performance by military veterans and civilian dancers. The choreography explores the journey of soldiers facing adversity, highlighting their ability to find unity and meaning through individual feats and collective support. The "signs" are not physical objects but rather the embodiment of these qualities...

  • Holiday History Hi-Jinks with The Good Time Girls

    It’s time once again for “Holiday History Hi-jinks” our annual celebration of holiday-themed Bellinghistory! Party Edition! We're staying cozy inside this year at the Ranch Room in...

  • Shop Small Holiday Makers Market

    Get into the festive spirit and discover unique, locally made gifts while supporting talented artisans at our Shop Small Holiday Makers Market! Join us November 29–30 and December 20–21, 2025 at...

  • Wine Dinner with Caymus Vineyards

    Join us on Saturday, December 20 at 6:00 PM in the Stars Room for a memorable five-course dinner celebrating the wines of Caymus Vineyards. Enjoy thoughtfully paired seasonal dishes, connect over stories of the vineyard, and experience the winemakers' craftsmanship. Guests will also receive exclusive savings on Caymus wines with their ticket purchase.