Holiday Tree Lightings around the Fjord | November 23-25

On Friday, November 23, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Alderbrook Resort in Union, starting the festivities. There will also be cruises and cocoa with Santa throughout the season.

Christmastown, WA | Shelton WA, December 6-8

Annual tree lighting. and Kristmas Town Kiwanis Christmas block party on Railroad Ave. Roast marshmallows, ride kiddie trains, make crafts, and sing carols while enjoying the festive decorations and lights lining the shops. Don't miss the giant Christmas tree in Post Office Park. On Saturday, December 7, the Kristmas Town Kiwanis Santa parade starts at 5 PM. Come enjoy floats, free hot cocoa, live music, and more fun activities for the family!

Yule Tide Celebration | Hoodsport, December 14

Join us in Hoodsport on Saturday, December 14, for fun activities, holiday scavenger hunts, visits with Santa, shopping, and boat rides with Santa. The Caroling Cruise starts at YSS Dive and with family at the Fjord Oyster Bank on Finch Creek, featuring marshmallow roasting, chestnuts, and live music!

Celebrate the Festival of Firs on the southern Olympic Peninsula, starting Thanksgiving weekend with tree hunts and lightings. Create a family tradition by going to the Olympic National Forest to find your own Christmas tree. Get a $5 permit online, grab a saw, and enjoy exploring the charming communities along Hood Canal.

Book a cabin or suite by the water and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit! Enjoy delicious shellfish, holiday markets, cozy restaurants, live music, and family activities throughout the month.

Don’t miss Shelton’s Guinness World Record Lighted Christmas Tree Maze and the parade of decorated boats on Hammersley Inlet!