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*A little disclaimer...
I try to base all of the events I list on this site on babies and toddlers (mostly because that's such a difficult time to find fun things to do as a family!) but I know every child is different. From his birth, my little boy would never sit down for a concert or be entertained without a little bit of glitz and glamour or hands-on activity. But a few of his friends would. So during this upcoming season when there is just SO MUCH to do, I haven't included everything. If there is something I haven't listed that should be on here, please email me! And if you'd like to sift through much, much more, I found the site http://simplyxmas.wordpress.com/ and it seems to have everything under the sun. Or snow. :)
Fairhaven's Historic Holiday, Friday November 28th and Saturday November 29th
Join Fairhaven for their first annual holiday fair...
* Friday the 28th at 1pm, welcome a Victorian Santa as he arrives arrive at the Fairhaven Village Green in a horse-drawn carriage!
Santa returns again at 1pm on Saturday.
* 4:30pm Friday, show up in your best Ebenezer Scrooge face and enter the Scrooge Contest on the Fairhaven Village Green stage. The grumpiest winner will receive a copy of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, courtesy of Village Books.
* After the contest (around 5pm Friday) the entire Fairhaven District lights up, with caroling by local groups in front of the the Magic Forest on the Fairhaven Village Green stage.
* The Magic Forest (20 evergreen trees) will be open 5-9 Friday and all day Saturday.
* From 1-4pm on both the 28th and 29th, take in a horse-drawn carriage ride around the neighborhood (donations benefit the Old Fairhaven Association).
There will also be carolers and victorian ladies wandering the streets to make sure you're in the festive mood!
Music Class - FREE DEMOS (by Music by the Bay), December 2, 3, 4th
Families with kids up to 5 years old are invited to come to an interactive musical demonstration with Music Together by the Bay. These free programs include singing, dancing and sign language. If you like the class, you can sign up for their winter courses!
Tuesday, December 2 from 5:45 - 6:15pm Launching Success Learning Store
Wednesday, December 3 from 11 - 11:45am La Vida Dance Studio
Thursday, December 4 from 10 - 10:45am La Vida Dance Studio
Thursday, December 4 from 11:15 - 12pm La Vida Dance Studio
Santa Train Ride - Birch Bay - Weekends starting November 28th
Since "train" is the word of the hour in our house, I've been waiting for this event to pop back up for the Holiday Season. The website is a little ambiguous, so you may need to call for more information, but they do have a pretty detailed list of the days the train operates. The train ride winds through a lighted, twinkling forest, ending with a visit with Santa and cocoa. Call for specifics on time and length of ride (I'm assuming it's like the other ride making it around 23 minutes or so). Rides are offered from 5-9pm:
November 28th and 29th
December 5th, 6th and 7th
December 12th, 13th and 14th
December 19th, 20th and 21st
December 22nd and 23rd
December 26th and 27th
http://miniatureworld.org/santa%20train%20ride.htm and phone: 360-371-7700
Rides are $5.50 12 and under, $7.50 13 and up
Holiday Party through Whatcom Libraries - Dates vary depending on library
Stories, ornament making and treats!
Blaine - Wednesday, Dec. 3, 3:15pm
Deming - Saturday, Dec. 13, 10:30 am
Everson - Saturday, Dec. 6, 1pm
Ferndale - Satuday, Dec. 6, 3pm
Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Camp (near Stanwood)
Dec. 4-7, 11-14, 17-23, 26-28 from 5 - 10pm
Dazzling light displays, the smell of fresh hot donuts, the holiday sounds of Victorian Carolers, and so much more make The Lights of Christmas the perfect holiday destination for your family, your friends, and your group. General admission runs from 5pm - 10pm each night. $12 for adults (13 and older), $7 for kids (4-12), kids under 3 are free. There is a $2 off general admission coupon in the NW events free magazine on page 15.
Santa Pictures at the Bellingham Public Market, Friday December 5th from 5-8pm
For those of you looking to escape the mall Santa option, there will be live music, free refreshments and the "holiday spirit" at the Public Market from 5-8 pm on December 5th. OH! And Santa Claus too! Phil Rose Photography offers 2 5x7s for $10 and additional pictures for $4 each. This is the Public Market in downtown Bellingham off of Cornwall Ave. http://www.bellinghampublicmarket.com/
Gingerbread House Contest and Holiday Port Festival - December 5-7
Friday, Dec. 5, from noon - 8 pm
Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11 am - 5 pm
at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Ave. in Bellingham.
Holiday Port ushers in the holiday season with performances by local choirs, bands and dance groups. The festival offers many free activities for families, including horse drawn wagon rides, children's art activities, complimentary gingerbread cookies and cider and much more! Santa Claus will be on hand to discuss this year's wish lists, and a photographer is available for pictures with Santa. NEW THIS YEAR - Food Drive to benefit the Bellingham Food Bank. Donate non-perishable food items at the festival and receive a FREE photo keychain from Artiem Photography! There is usually a Lighted Boat Parade put on by the Bellingham Yacht Club, but they have not announced that yet for this year or come out with a date. I'll keep you posted!
Gingerbread House Contest:
Creative cooks of all ages enter gingerbread structures in our annual Gingerbread House Contest. Entry is free, and contestants compete in one of 10 categories. Go to http://www.portofbellingham.com/content/ArchivesItem_11_1799_v for more info.
The Children's Shop, Bloedel Donovan Multipurpose Room, Saturday December 6th from 10am - 3pm
Designed so that children can actually do their own Christmas gift shopping and giving (oh, those proud, cute faces!), the Parks and Rec Dept. came up with The Children's Shop. Artisans and Crafters from all over Whatcom come and price their items all at $8 or less so the kiddos can shop for all their loved ones either with your help or on their own (if they're old enough - parents can wait in the concessions area). This is just for the kids, so kids are the only ones who can shop! I'm bringing my two year old. We'll see how this goes. I think it's never to early to start teaching that the season is in the giving rather than the receiving.
Bellingham Railway Museum Holiday Open House, Dec. 6, 12 - 5pm
For those of yFree admission to the Bellingham Railway Museum wehre there's history, heritage and trains!
Sinterklaas and Lighted Christmas Parade - Lynden, Saturday December 6th, 1-4 and 6-8pm
Sinterklaas (the Dutch patron saint who looks remarkably like Santa Claus) arrives on front street at 1pm and a parade of music, storytelling, gifts and singing ensue. If you miss the parade, you can meet Santa...I mean Sinterklaas...at the Lynden Community Center. A lighted Christmas Parade down Front Street starts at 6pm.
Pictures with The Grinch! Fairhaven, December Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 from 12-4pm
The Grinch and his sley will be available for family pictures in the basement of the Waldron Building (off 12th street) where photographer Tim Chandonnet will leave you with a CD for $10 so you can print your own pictures.
Stoney Ridge Christmas Tree Farm - Thursdays and Fridays, 12-5 and Saturdays 9-5 Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas
Let me start by saying that we've never actually been to a tree farm to get our family Christmas tree. We have a family tradition of doing it the old fashioned way by going out into the woods with our $5 Forest Tree Permit and chopping one down from the wild. Some years are good and some are a little funny looking. But this year, even though we will still get our tree via our family tradition, we're still checking out Stoney Ridge for their Christmas Tree Farm extravaganza, based on their fun fall festivities. Their tree farm touts all the trees you might need, handmade wreaths, coffee and hot chocolate, pies, donuts and caramel apples, crafts, gifts, garlands and hotdogs by the bonfire. I think it might be the thing to get us in the Christmas spirit. Oh, and a live nativity featuring Moses the Camel! Admission is a little steep at $5 per family on Thur and Fri and $10 on Saturdays, but it might be well worth it.
** If you have a special Tree Farm or place you go for the holidays, let me know and I'll add it to the site!
Family Activity Day for the Holidays - Bellingham Museum, Saturday December 13, 12-4pm
Make seasonal crafts, take your own pictures with the Museum's Victorian Santa and see "The Snowman" movie. There's a variety of crafts, including nutshell ornaments, clay gingerbread pins, stamp art cards and more! Activities are geared towards preschool to grade school children. Refreshments are also provided.
Lighted Boat Parade, La Conner, Saturday December 13, 6:30pm
"Twas the Lights before Christmas" is the theme of this year's Lighted Boat Parade. The Swinomish Yacht Club will set off for its traditional run from the Port of LaConner, turning south along the LaConner waterfront and ending up in Shelter Bay. This annual event increases in participation and popularity each year! Get your spot along the Swinomish Channel early as you won't want to miss this.
Swedish Pancake Breakfast, Saturday Dec 20, 8-11 am at Sonts of Norway (Bellingham, Forest St.)
Pancakes with lingonberries and whipped cream, ham, eggs, coffee, hot chocolate and tea. YUM! Adults are $6 and children are $3.
Menorah Lighting Events - Saturday, December 21st
A lot of different Menorah Lighting events throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County to celebrate Chanukah. Times vary for the different listed cities - Fairhaven, Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, and Blaine. Visit http://www.jewishbellingham.com/ for more information.
Celebrate Bellingham FREE Events for Kids - December 29 - January 1
Designed to showcase Bellingham's recreational and family activities, all events are free for these 4 days. There will be more information coming soon, but based on last year's events there will be horsedrawn trolley rides, musical entertainment, swimming, ice skating, gymnastics, a family festival and free museums. It can get a little crazy, but it's sometimes worth the crowd to try something new for free!
Library Storytimes meet again! Mondays...and check your individual libraries
Bellingham's Children's Library meets on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10, 10:30 and 11 for storytime full of games, singing and reading for birth to 3 years.
Blaine Toddler Time (at the library) - Tuesdays at 10:30am
Deming Preschool Storytime (Deming Library) - Tuesdays at 10:30am
Lynden Preschool Storytime (Lynden Library) - Tuesdays at 10:30am
Mom and Baby Yoga and Prenatal Yoga - classes starting in mid-September through the beginning of October
10 sessions for $100 or drop-ins $15. Taught by Amy Robinson at The Yoga Room in Bellingham. Click here for a full list of dates, times and classes: http://www.neighborhood-kids.com/Activities/General/1207.aspx
Treasure Chest – Fridays at the Bellingham Children’s Museum
Different activities or crafts each week between 10:30 – 11:30. These activities are supposed to be for 3-6 years olds, however the very patient and encouraging staff allows my exuberant 16 month old to join in the fun. $3.60 Admission to museum includes workshop or free with family pass. www.whatcommuseum.org
Wonder Workshops – Saturdays at the Bellingham Children’s Museum
Exploration workshops with a hands-on craft or activity, 1-3 pm. $3.60 Admission to museum includes workshop or free with family pass. www.whatcommuseum.org
Farmer’s Markets – Every Saturday and Wednesday
Bellingham’s main Farmer’s Market at the Depot Square (southern end of Railroad) is a mixture of local food, plants, produce and craft items. A fun place for moms and dads and a world of wonder for the little ones. There’s usually live music, kettle corn and plenty to look at. The Bellingham Farmer’s Market operates from April – December, 10am to 3pm. The last Saturday of every month is Kids Day at the market where kids are encouraged to set up their own booths of hand-made or self grown products. What fun!
A slightly smaller version operates in Fairhaven on Wednesdays between 12-5 pm from June 4 – September 3. This smaller scale and slightly more relaxed version is centered around the Fairhaven Green - a perfect place to let kids run around and experience another fun market full of local produce and worthy crafts.
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