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SUMMARY:Skagit Symphony presents- Winter Is Coming
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm\, Saturday\, Dec 13\, 2025 \nMcIntyre Hall\n2501 E College Way\, Mount Vernon WA 98273 \n“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.\nFor Tickets visit mcintyrehall.org or call the box office at 360-416-7727\nFor more info\, visit skagitsymphony.com \, email info@skagitsymphony.com or call the symphony office at 360-848-9336
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/skagit-symphony-presents-winter-is-coming/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Funk The Halls: A Holiday Sould Session ft. North Sound Soul
DESCRIPTION:Event Page: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/funk-the-halls-a-holiday-soul-session-2025-12-13-the-blue-room-bellingham-042311 \nGet 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 your rhythm this holiday season with a heartwarming evening of soulful classics and funky\, holiday favorites. \nFeaturing: \nEstablished in 2021\, North Sound Soul is a 9-piece soul/funk/rock band comprised of savvy veterans of the Bellingham music scene. The band features a high-energy horn section\, dynamic rhythm section and is fronted by a tag-team duo of powerhouse vocalists. \nIn addition to private shows and events\, North Sound Soul has been a featured performer at numerous festivals and venues including Downtown Sounds in Bellingham\, Fairhaven Ski-to-Sea Festival\, Boundary Bay Brewery\, Boulevard Park Summer Concert Series\, Brews Blues and BBQ\, The Blue Room and April Brews Day\, to name a few. \nTheir material will take you on a journey from early soul standards by Otis Redding\, Wilson Pickett and Sam & Dave thru 70’s funk cuts by Aretha Franklin\, Al Green and Stevie Wonder culminating in the classic horn-focused tracks by Chicago and Tower of Power.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/funk-the-halls-a-holiday-sould-session-ft-north-sound-soul/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Shining Night\, Moments of Peace and Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly event. 70-member\, non-audition chorus is performing seasonal music. The audience will have a chance to join in.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/shining-night-moments-of-peace-and-wonder/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251220T150000
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SUMMARY:Live Music for "Deck the Halls Festival"
DESCRIPTION: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 by and enjoy viewing their decorated trees while listening to her enchanting traditional Carols\, classical favorites\, and light jazz.\nLegacy pianist\, singer-songwriter\, composer\, recording artist\, Elea Plotkin grew up with deep roots in Whatcom County’s South Fork Valley\, where she attended Mt Baker High School\, parents owned the Everybody’s Store. Elea will take you on a musical odyssey that soulfully weaves together the artists who influenced her music\, including Carole King\, Billie Holliday\, George Gershwin\, and the ground-breaking jazz improviser\, Keith Jarrett. With a passion for classic composers that shaped her technique as well\, she’ll often sprinkle in lovely pieces by Chopin and Debussy\, giving listeners a lovely mix to tickle any ear.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/live-music-for-deck-the-halls-festival/
CATEGORIES:Museum
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SUMMARY:Winter Faire
DESCRIPTION: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 Cafe! We hope you’ll join us for this beloved seasonal event! Entry is free; punch cards can be purchased for crafts & activities and cash will be accepted for food & beverages. Puppet Play tickets also sold separately. Visit whws.org/winter-faire for tickets and more information. \n***Come one\, come all to Whatcom Hills Waldorf School’s Winter Faire! Magic for the whole family!*** 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 Cafe! WHWS graduates and families are invited to stop by our alumni table for a special gift. We hope you’ll join us for this beloved seasonal event! Entry is free; punch cards can be purchased for crafts & activities and cash will be accepted for food & beverages. Puppet Play tickets also sold separately. Event location: 941 Austin St\, Bellingham WA\, 98229.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/winter-faire/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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SUMMARY:Children's Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION: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 of giving and the ingenuity of young minds and is sure to feature tons of unique gifts for your friends and family. \nVendor booth space is available for $10 and intended for youth only (no commercial vendors.) Reserve your spot today before it sells out!\nhttps://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40301?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/childrens-holiday-market/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T204000
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SUMMARY:Shining Night
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTickets online at www.bellinghamcommunitychorus.org\nOr at the door
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/shining-night/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T220000
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SUMMARY:“STILLS” Poetry Book Launch Party
DESCRIPTION: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 for the event by Greenwood Cider of Seattle will be available on tap. Admission to the all ages event is free and open to the public. \nWith an introduction by Stefania Heim\, poet and Associate Professor of Literature and Director of Graduate Studies in English at Western Washington University\, this anthology connects the work of international film directors who presented at the 2025 festival to poetry\, prose and art by noted poets from the Pacific Northwest and across the country\, including Tobey Hiller\, Julie Gard\, Luther Allen\, Arlene Naganawa\, Jed Myers\, Jeff Alessandrelli and J. I. Kleinberg. \nBooks will be available for purchase for $18 at the event from co-host Village Books. The books may also be purchased through CASCADIA’s website. Books purchased directly from CASCADIA through December will also receive a discount code to watch online free short films featured in the book during the month of January.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/stills-poetry-book-launch-party/
CATEGORIES:Books & Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T203000
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SUMMARY:Family Ornament Making
DESCRIPTION:Your holiday favorite returns! Kick off the season with this fun community-oriented night as you create eight different projects while enjoying festive snacks and seasonal tunes. Registration is per family (up to 4 members) and includes all the supplies to create up to eight different ornaments or holiday decorations. $30 per family. https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellingham/activity/search/detail/40316?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/family-ornament-making/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Wine Tasting @ GLM Winery
DESCRIPTION:Join us in holiday cheer to taste our full line up of wines\, sing carols and Christmas shop for the wine-lovers in our lives! We will have snacks and the musical vocalist Shanna of the Shannanigans for our listening pleasure! No cost.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/christmas-wine-tasting-glm-winery/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251210T230000
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SUMMARY:Open Jam!
DESCRIPTION:We are so back!! \nFormerly known as Jam:30\, Blue Room’s open mic style jam session returns \nAdditional information: \nOpen Jam is a free form instrumental/vocal jam session with signups by instrument. It is a casual environment to practice your skills and meet new people. If you don’t play an instrument – simply sit back and enjoy the show! \nBlue Room provides a drumset\, piano\, electric guitar\, and various auxiliary percussion instruments. We encourage everyone to bring an instrument of their own! \nAdmission is free! Signups begin at 7pm and jamming starts closer to 8pm
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/open-jam-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T193000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release – October 27\, 2025 \nBellingham\, WA–The third annual FREE community concert CELEBRATE THE SEASON: An Evening of Holiday Music will be held on Sunday\, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church\, 1720 Harris Avenue & 18th Street in Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven district.\nThe planning committee is pleased to offer a free\, one-hour holiday event as a community service. The concert will be a fun\, musical program to kick-off the season that is appropriate for children and people of all ages.\nThe program will feature a variety of vocal and instrumental holiday music volunteered by noted local performing groups\, many returning for the second and third time. These include the renowned Vox Pacifica women’s choir; Bellingham High School’s talented Showstoppers; One Accord\, Bellingham’s melodious a capella group; Bellingham High School’s striking String Ensemble (returning with audience-favorite Edelweiss); and a special dramatic reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The audience is encouraged to join in singing many favorite seasonal songs.\nHoliday cookies and hot cider/coffee will follow the hour-long program in the community room. Financial support is provided by Thrivent.\nMore Celebrate the Season concert information is available at www.oursavioursbham.org (that’s with a u) or (360) 733-6749.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/celebrate-the-season-an-evening-of-holiday-music/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T173000
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SUMMARY:Happy Tails for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Our annual fundraising event will be LIVE and in-person at Lost Giants Cider Company in Bellingham. Our silent auction begins at 2:30pm\, ends at 5:30pm\, and features goods and services from tons of local businesses\, including a vacation stay in Mazatlán!\nWe will also have live music by Original Jim and delicious food available.\nCome out and support Happy Tails Happy Homes\, honor Taylor’s Legacy\, and enjoy a fun afternoon of food\, drinks\, and good music!\nAnd if you can’t join us in person\, auction items will be available to view (and bid on!) online starting November 29th. Check it out at https://givebutter.com/happytailsholidayauction
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/happy-tails-for-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Auctions & Galas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251207T130000
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SUMMARY:Coffee& Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Come paint and let the creativity flow while sipping on Bellingham’s finest coffee.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/coffee-canvas/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T200000
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Belly Dance\nDecember 6th\, 2025\nDoors open at 6pm\, Show starts at 6:30pm\nFirehouse Arts and Events Center\n1314 Harris Ave\, Bellingham\, WA 98225 \nCome experience some of the fantastic\, dramatic and breathtaking belly dance that Bellingham has to offer! Plus special guest\, drummer David Metz who will be traveling from Seattle to perform for us this evening!\nCome early to enjoy a beverage at the Firehouse Cafe before the doors open for the show at 6pm. The show will start at 6:30pm in the beautiful Firehouse Performing Arts Center – an old firehouse turned small theatre – a short walk from the Historic Fairhaven District.\nThis evening will be a sparkling evening of raqs sharqi (oriental dance)\, fusion\, and middle eastern folk dance; while our guest Toastmaster Jeffrey Copeland\, will share little bites of history and culture of the music and the dance. \nBrown Paper Tickets – https://bellydances.brownpapertickets.com/\n$20-30 per ticket ($30 adult\, $20 child) \nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1A1rT1FRJV/
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/a-holiday-evening-of-belly-dance-2/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T163000
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SUMMARY:The Light of Hope Returning
DESCRIPTION:Join Vox Pacifica under conductor Wendy Bloom for a multimedia celebration of winter through Appalachia and gospel influenced carols on December 5th\, 7 pm and December 6th\, 3 pm at First Congregational Church on 2401 Cornwall Ave\, $25 and youth 21 and under $15. View our website voxpacifica.org for more information.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/the-light-of-hope-returning-2/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251221T160000
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SUMMARY:Christmas at Bellewood
DESCRIPTION:Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery is providing opportunities in December to take free photos of loved ones with Santa\, ideal for cards and social media. Santa will be available at Bellewood Farms from noon-4 p.m. starting Dec. 6 and then each Saturday and Sunday in December leading up to Christmas Day. \n“Santa photos with everyone from babies to grandparents are perfect for sharing the holiday season’s joy with family and friends\,” said Eric Abel\, president of Bellewood Farms & Distillery. \nCaroling groups and musicians will perform periodically during store hours from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in December. Attendees also may enjoy warm cider and adult beverages like Caramel Apple Brandy around Bellewood’s bonfires. \nBellewood Farms also offers gifts\, apples from the recent harvest and an expanded array of fresh-baked goods\, including nine varieties of pies\, cinnamon rolls\, pecan rolls and more. Adults may head to the distillery’s tasting room and sample the distillery’s new spirits. \nBellewood Farms is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 6140 Guide Meridian\, about 7 miles from Bellingham\, Ferndale and Lynden. For more information about Bellewood Farms\, call (360) 318-7720 or visit www.bellewoodfarms.com.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/christmas-at-bellewood/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251231T000000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Trees Celebration & Giving Wreath Wall at Hotel Bellwether
DESCRIPTION:Hotel Bellwether Hosts Holiday Trees Event through December Benefitting Skookum Kids \nView and vote for the entire month of December to be entered to win an overnight stay in the Lighthouse Suite! \nThe annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event at Hotel Bellwether benefitting Skookum Kids kicks off Saturday\, December 6th\, 2025 and continues the entire month of December. Hotel Bellwether transforms into a festive holiday wonderland with more that 20 creatively themed trees on display throughout the lobby and halls\, all decorated and sponsored by local businesses. \nThe event is open to the public and the community is encouraged to visit and vote on their favorite tree. Those who vote are entered to win an overnight stay in the iconic three-story Lighthouse Suite valued at $1\,000. Voting ends December 31st with the winner announced in the new year. \nWatch a video about the event at: https://fb.watch/7CBG_uu_Xn3/
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/holiday-trees-celebration-giving-wreath-wall-at-hotel-bellwether/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190519
CREATED:20251117T164725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T164725Z
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SUMMARY:The Light of Hope Returning
DESCRIPTION:Join Vox Pacifica under conductor Wendy Bloom for a multimedia celebration of winter through Appalachia and gospel influenced carols on December 5th\, 7 pm and December 6th\, 3 pm at First Congregational Church on 2401 Cornwall Ave\, $25 and youth 21 and under $15. View our website voxpacifica.org for more information.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/the-light-of-hope-returning/
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T171734Z
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SUMMARY:Birchwood Garden Club's December 3rd Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birchwood Garden Club \nEstablished 1931-Bellingham\, Washington\nPlanting Seeds of Friendship throughout our Community \nDecember Topic:\nAttracting Hummingbirds\nSpeaker–Julie Whittaker\, owner of The Wild Bird Chalet \nThe December 3\, 2025 meeting of the Birchwood Garden Club will be held in the Rotunda Room of the Old City Hall Museum\, 121 Prospect St.\, Bellingham\, WA 98225. Doors open at 6:30PM. \nThe speaker for the evening will be Julie Whittaker\, owner of the Wild Bird Chalet\, 108 Ohio Street\, Bellingham. Julie will speak on attracting hummingbirds. The Wild Bird Chalet is a local\, independent vendor of wild bird food and feeders\, hummingbird feeders\, and other supplies\, as well as items for squirrels\, bats\, and miscellaneous critters. \nJulie has been a Whatcom Co. resident since 1990. She bought the business in 2019\, and has fed birds for more than a dozen years. She has a degree in ecology\, with a specialty in native plants\, and is passionate about habitat for wildlife. Please join us! \nThe Birchwood Garden Club is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Whatcom and Skagit counties to help support projects that are related to horticulture\, agriculture or related fields. Applications for up to $500 can be found at birchwoodgardenclub.org and will be accepted until December 31 and awarded in February. \nBirchwood Garden Club membership is open to anyone in Whatcom or Skagit Counties. You are invited to join us at our monthly meetings where we will have membership brochures to join. Check out our website\, www.birchwoodgardenclub.org to see the fun activities and community services our club does!
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/birchwood-garden-clubs-december-3rd-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Plants/garden
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251203T113000
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SUMMARY:BMC Matinee Program: Romantic Cello and Piano
DESCRIPTION:Bellingham Music Club brings 2025 to a close with cellist Samantha Sinai and pianist Michelle Huang on Wednesday\, December 3\, 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church\, 119 Texas St. in Bellingham.\nOur guests are accomplished and versatile musicians. Samantha Sinai is a performer\, composer\, teacher and therapist who also serves as the Cello Principal with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. Seattle-based Michelle Huang has performed extensively in the U.S.\, Europe and Asia as a soloist and chamber musician. She is also an advocate for musicians’ wellness and health.\nThe ravishing Rachmaninoff’s Sonata in G minor for Cello and Piano anchors their program\, with Clara Schumann’s Three Romances Op. 22 rounding up an exceptional collaboration.\nTo learn more about this concert\, student awards and the rest of the BMC season\, visit bellinghammusicclub.org
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/bmc-matinee-program-romantic-cello-and-piano/
CATEGORIES:Classical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190519
CREATED:20251203T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T200248Z
UID:47786-1764662400-1764691200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:If you come in and bring an unwrapped\, new toy worth $5 or more\, you get a free pastry (while supplies last).
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/giving-tuesday/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190519
CREATED:20251028T163833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163833Z
UID:47337-1764417600-1764525600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Shop Small Holiday Makers Market
DESCRIPTION: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 the Bellingham Cruise Terminal (355 Harris Ave\, Bellingham\, WA). \nOpen Saturday from 12–6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM–5 PM\, the market features 50 local makers offering everything from handcrafted soaps and sustainable goods to tasty treats\, cozy textiles\, candles\, and jewelry.\nFood trucks Dane Good and WTF will have hot beverages\, baked goods and delicious dishes available to order. \nEach weekend brings a new lineup of vendors\, so stop by in both November and December for a fresh selection of gifts. Free and open to the public\, this festive\, holiday-decorated market is the perfect way to shop small and celebrate the season in the heart of Historic Fairhaven.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/shop-small-holiday-makers-market-3/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190519
CREATED:20251110T174505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T174505Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Work International Market
DESCRIPTION:Handmade gifts from around the world that make a difference locally and globally. Come celebrate the holidays at our new location: Mount Vernon Senior Center 1401 Cleveland Ave from 10-4 on Saturday\, Nov. 29th.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/womens-work-international-market-2/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251120T183853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T183853Z
UID:47733-1764356400-1764451800@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Last Rites: a murder mystery
DESCRIPTION:‘Last Rites’ is a premiere production by Mystery Dance Theatre that unspools a murder mystery through immersive performance. Audience members will be invited to explore their environment and watch scenes play out in different spaces. \n‘Last Rites’ is a museum of movement and can be experienced in different ways depending on what path the viewer chooses. \nTickets and more information at mysterydancetheatre.com
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/last-rites-a-murder-mystery/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251110T174509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T174509Z
UID:47619-1764248400-1764273600@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Hotel Leo's Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast at Hotel Leo — a heartwarming celebration filled with tradition\, connection\, and comfort. Gather around community-style tables and enjoy a classic holiday meal featuring all your favorite Thanksgiving dishes\, crafted with care. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the season\, you’re invited to relax\, give thanks\, and share a festive meal with friends old and new. Let us take care of the cooking while you savor the joy of the season.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/hotel-leos-annual-thanksgiving-day-feast/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251028T165359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T165359Z
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SUMMARY:Krampus Night 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of delightfully naughty revelry as Bellingham’s favorite dark holiday tradition returns! \nThis year\, Krampus Night takes over the stunning new ballroom at Chuckanut Bay Distillery for an evening packed with music\, dancing\, dress-up\, and devilish fun. Sip Krampus-themed cocktails\, nibble on hors d’oeuvres\, and enjoy a night where the nice take cover—and the naughty come out to play. \n🎧 Music & Dancing\nBellingham’s own DJ Aireekah of Glitt3r Lyfe will spin festive beats and MC the evening\, with giveaways and mischief throughout the night. \n👹 Meet Krampus Seattle\nThe world-renowned Krampus Seattle will be in attendance—ready to terrify\, delight\, and pose for photos. Beware… they’re always watching. \n🍸 Cocktails & Appetizers\nEnjoy Krampus-themed cocktails and festive complimentary appetizers from The Penny Farthing kitchen. \n📸 Photo Booth\nCapture your best (or worst) holiday side with a keepsake photo to commemorate the chaos. \n🎁 Dress-Up Encouraged\nCome in your holiday best\, ugliest sweater\, or full Krampus regalia—if you dare. \n🔥 Exclusive Release: Barrel-Aged Krampus\nWe’ll also be unveiling this year’s Barrel-Aged Krampus—bottled at barrel strength and packaged in a decorative wooden Krampus box. Only a limited number of bottles exist\, and attendees will have first opportunity to purchase this exclusive new release. \n🎟️ Tickets: $35\nStandard admission is $35; deluxe admission is $55 and includes two drink tickets and a keepsake Krampus shot glass. Space is limited\, and this night always sells out. Secure your spot for the most wicked holiday celebration in Bellingham!
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/krampus-night-2025/
CATEGORIES:Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251105T175735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175735Z
UID:47400-1763802000-1763827200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Rome Grange Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our annual event of over 35 vendors. Smell the home-made pies\, feel the joy of a winter holiday with local artisan crafts. Make a memory with free holiday photo booth and kids craft table. Find that gift for your hard-to-gift loved one. Meet with jolly vendors and your neighbors in our historic 125 year old building at milepost 7\, Mt. Baker Highway.
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/rome-grange-holiday-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251105T175731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T175731Z
UID:47398-1763802000-1763827200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our annual event to smell the homemade pies for sale. Feel the joy of a winter holiday with local artisan crafts. Make a memory with our holiday photo booth and kids craft table. Find that gift for your hard to gift loved one. Meet with jolly vendors and your neighbors in our over 100 year old building located at the milepost 7 of Sunset- Mt Baker
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/holiday-bazaar-2/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T190520
CREATED:20251105T175728Z
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UID:47395-1763802000-1763827200@bellinghamalive.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:11/22/25 9am-4pm Community holiday event at the Rome Grange featuring homemade arts\, crafts and food including freshly made whole pies for sale\, there will also be a photo backdrop and craft making station for children (see file image attached for specifics) thank you!
URL:https://bellinghamalive.com/event2/holiday-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals
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