Julefest in Poulsbo

Poulsbo Sons of Norway 18991 Front Street NE, Poulsbo, WA

Visit Poulsbo Sons of Norway for Julefest on Liberty Bay. From 10-4pm at the lodge, experience Taste of Norway street food with pølser med sennep (hot dog with Norwegian mustard), lefse (soft potato flatbread), ertesuppe (pea soup), sursild (pickled herring), småkaker (cookies) and rømmegrøt (soured cream porridge); the Nordic Market... Read More

Seaside Beach Cleanup

Seaside Beach Promenade downtown, Seaside, OR

Seaside’s Treasure the Beach Cleanup Seaside’s monthly Treasure the Beach Cleanup takes place the first Saturday of every month. This volunteer effort, coordinated by multiple groups in the area, offers visitors the chance to give back to Seaside’s greatest attraction… its beautiful beach! Starting at 9 am you can sign... Read More

FREE

Julefest at the Nordic Museum

National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA

The National Nordic Museum's 45th annual Julefest takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving on the Museum grounds. Modeled on a traditional outdoor Christmas market, expect all the goodies associated with the Nordic holidays with some Northwest twists! During Julefest, visitors are immersed in a variety of Nordic holiday traditions. Guests... Read More

Christmas Caroling by Horse Drawn Carriage

Montieth House Museum 518 Second Ave, Albany, OR

Save the date!  This annual event will really put you in the Christmas mood!  Ride in a horse-drawn carriage in historic downtown Albany, Oregon. Meet in front of the historic Montieth House Museum which will be decorated for the holiday.   Photo by Camron Settlemier Further information available at https://albanyvisitors.com/

Veteran’s Day Parade at Fort Vancouver

Officer's Row Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA

The Lough Legacy Veterans Parade celebrates the service and sacrifice area veterans have made for our freedom in partnership with the City of Vancouver.   These events are made possible through a generous donation from Frank and JoAnne Lough who dedicated resources in support of Veterans Day Services. Year after year,... Read More

FREE

Ring of Fire & Hope in Birch Bay

Birch Bay State Park Bellingham, WA

Fireworks go Green in this fun take on annual tradition. Get a biodegradable or battery-powered LED road flare and head to the shores of Birch Bay. Feel free to participate along the shoreline anywhere between Birch Bay State Park and Birch Bay Village. At 7:00 p.m. sharp, everyone lights their flare.... Read More

FREE

Festival Chorale Oregon – Britten’s St. Nicolas and a Ceremony of Carols

Salem First Presbyterian Church 770 Chemeketa St. NE, Salem, OR

Experience the excitement and drama of choral masterworks performed by Festival Chorale Oregon and featuring orchestra and vocal soloists. Tickets available from chorale members and online. This holiday-themed concert includes two choral masterworks by Benjamin Britten. “Saint Nicolas” tells the dramatic life of the fourth-century Bishop of Myra Festival Chorale... Read More