The holiday season on Whidbey Island (and Anacortes, too!) is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Whidbey Island is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.
Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll keep adding new events and activities all season long!
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❄️ Winter Wonderland is back, and it’s bigger & better than EVER ❄️
Mark your calendars for FREE Family Fun at the Children's Museum of Skagit County, Dec 5th-7th at Burlington Plaza (432 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA).
Join the Facebook event for updates & reminders: https://www.facebook.com/events/1218347965919652
❄️ Highlights include ❄️
SNOW fun: sledding, snowshoeing, live reindeer 🦌 and sled dogs 🐶
Festive crafts, snow science, & snowboarding simulations 🏂
Live performances, local vendors, & food trucks 🍔
Meet Santa, Elsa, Anna, and Spider-Man! 📸
Polar Plunge high slide & more surprises! 🎉
Parents can confirm that this is the holiday event you won’t want to miss! We’ll be having ❄️ SNOW MUCH FUN! See you there! 🥳
For the most updated information, please check the website: https://www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/events/winter-wonderland-2/
Good Boy Farms Christmas Tree Farm is a beloved family-owned and operated tradition in Oak Harbor, opening each year the day after Thanksgiving! Families can choose from fresh pre-cut trees or grab a hand saw and enjoy the classic U-cut experience. Cozy up by the fire pit with free hot cider, or treat yourself to a s’mores kit to roast on the spot. Their charming merch shop is stocked with fresh handmade wreaths, garland, centerpieces, ornaments, home décor, gift items, and clothing—perfect for holiday gifting. And don’t miss the iconic big red sleigh, a farm favorite for over four decades! Enjoy Christmas Caroling on Saturday, December 6 at 10am, plus delicious visits from local vendors: Gumbo Guy food truck on November 29 and December 6, and Sons of Neptune Espresso on November 30, December 4–5, 7, and 13–14. Make Good Boy Farms part of your holiday tradition!
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Must-See Holiday Attractions on Whidbey Island
Discover the best holiday attractions and light displays that make Whidbey shine this season.
Hastie Lake Christmas House
Location: End of Hastie Lake rd - West Beach
Highlights: Best holiday light display in Oak Harbor, with walkable paths, Santa and Grinch visits, reindeer, and photo opps. We LOVE Hastie Lake house, perfect holiday tradition.
"We're just one family with a big Christmas Light problem! We spend all year planning and many weeks setting up but we love every second of it!We created this space for you to ask questions, get directions, share information about the display and (PLEASE) share your stories, memories and pictures here.
We are located on both sides of the street at 2379 Hastie Lake Rd
We absolutely LOVE hearing stories and seeing pictures from people’s visits to see our lights. Please feel free to share either on our page or by using #Hastielakechristmashouse"
THANK YOU HASTIE LAKE CHRISTMAS HOUSE - THIS YEAR IS INSANE!!!!! - MKWI
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Upcoming Holiday Events on Whidbey Island
Looking for parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets? We’ve got you covered! These family-friendly holiday events are the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Thursday, November 27th, 2025 (Thanksgiving 🧡)
- Celebrate Thanksgiving with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 🦃
- Thanksgiving Day Movies at Oak Harbor Cinemas
Friday, November 28th, 2025
- BLACK FRIDAY HOLIDAY STEM ADVENTURES: FREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS (AGES 6-12)
- Holiday Craft Workshops
- Holiday Market at Pacific Rim Institute
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
- Design a Teddy Bear Ornament🧸
- A Blizzard of Tales and Tunes with Eric Ode
- GIVING SATURDAY WINTER ART WORKSHOP: FREE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS (AGES 6-12)
- Holiday Market at Pacific Rim Institute
- Meet & Greet with Santa at Harborside Village Mall
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Dancing Fish Vineyards' 3rd Annual Lighting of the Vines
Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Friday, December 5th, 2025
- ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬! ❄️
- 5th Annual Lantern Walk with Healing Circles
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin Axes
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Christmas Tree Sales & Holiday Mini Photo Sessions ✨
- South Whidbey Fire/EMS Santa's Sleigh Event
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
- The Greening of Coupeville Christmas Parade
- Cookies & Cocoa: An Intergenerational Community Gathering
- Christmas Carols at Good Boy Farms
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin Axes
- Holiday Market at The Center
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- Langley Holly Jolly Parade
- Langley Holiday Market and Winter Festival
- ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬! ❄️
- Oak Harbor Holiday Boat Parade, Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
- Coupeville Christmas Bazaar (with Free Children's Card Making Table)
- South Whidbey Fire/EMS Santa's Sleigh Event
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- Festive Family Funday w/ Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary
- ❄️ 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐬! ❄️
- STEAM Sunday: Creative Cards
- Parade of Lights & Holiday Tree Lighting - PLUS Toy and Food Drive (Freeland)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Friday, December 12th, 2025
- Cozy Holiday Night at Mailliard's Landing Nursery
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Christmas Trees and MORE at Good Boy Farms
- Christmas Tree Sales & Holiday Mini Photo Sessions ✨
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
- Shop Out for Kids at Aqua Gifts
- The Nutcracker by The Ballet Slipper Conservatory
- Made Right on Whidbey - Holiday Art Show
- Holiday Party with Island County Parent to Parent
- Friends of the Clinton Library Holiday Book Sale (+ Puzzles, Cookies, and Santa!)
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- Christmas Trees and MORE at Good Boy Farms
- Harborside Village Holiday Event
- Meet & Greet with Santa at Harborside Village Mall
- A Very Merry Whidbey Christmas Concert with Instrument Petting Zoo
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
Sunday, December 14th, 2025
- Snowflake Sunday at Cozy's
- Holiday Artisan Market at Dancing Fish Vineyards - Plus Santa!
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Family Skate at The Roller BarnDecember 14, 2025
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Friday, December 19th, 2025
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin Axes
- Battle of the Badges Police vs Fire Bell Ringing Competition (Anacortes)
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
- Photos with Santa, Cookie Decorating, and Hot Chocolate Bar at Captain Whidbey Inn
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- VFW Auxiliary Christmas Kids’ Party
- Live Christmas Music Unplugged with Handsome & Gretyl
- Meet & Greet with Santa at Harborside Village Mall
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin Axes
- Wicked Teuton Family Holiday Party
- Santa and The Grinch Photos with The Paww Spa
Sunday, December 21st, 2025 (Happy Solstice! ❄️)
- Jingle Jazz at Orlando's
- Chris’ Bakery Christmas Celebration (with cocoa & cookies featuring Santa!)
- Winter Solstice Walk at Meerkerk Gardens
- Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
- Story Time at The Book Rack
- Christmas Village at Blue Fox
- Illuminating Hope: Winter Solstice Luminaria Walk! (Anacortes)
- Santa & Mrs. Claus Appearances at Tossin Axes
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 💚 (Christmas Eve)
- Hastie Lake Christmas House
- Christmas Eve Service at Family Bible Church (5:00 PM and 7:00 PM)
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Monday, December 29th, 2025
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 (New Years Eve!)
- Noon Year's Eve Party (Coupeville)
- Noon Year's Eve Party (Freeland)
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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