Feel the holiday anticipation in Mount Vernon! Discover all the exciting events and activities with our guide. Whether you're a familiar face or a fresh visitor, this guide unlocks the holiday charm of Mount Vernon.
One of the standout experiences this season is the Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon, where dazzling lights transform the park into a winter wonderland. With stunning displays and festive decorations, it’s a sight to behold. For those looking for a more intimate experience, Winter Glow offers a cozy atmosphere filled with holiday spirit and local artisans. And don’t forget the Mount Vernon by Candlelight, where the warm glow of candlelit pathways creates a magical ambiance. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Please contact us if you have suggestions or corrections!
Join the Mount Vernon Discussion!
Top Holiday Events In and Around Mount Vernon
- Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
- Winter Glow
- Opus Performing Arts: The Nutcracker (Bellingham)
- Winterfest (Fairhaven)
- Mount Vernon by Candlelight
- Holiday Harbor Lights (Blaine)
- Holiday Tea at Mount Vernon
- Old Fashioned Christmas (Sedro-Woolley)
- Illuminight Winter Walk
- Valley Made Market
See these and even more events listed below!
Mount Vernon Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
What to Expect:
Historic estate illuminated with sparkling fireworks and festive lights.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Mount Vernon with stunning fireworks, lantern-lit historic areas, and 18th-century winter encampments. Enjoy classic holiday music, patriotic quotes, and festive lights illuminating the Mansion and Upper Garden.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Winter Glow
What to Expect:
18th-century holiday experience with lantern-lit historic area and holiday guest Aladdin the Camel.
Description:
Explore George Washington's estate illuminated with brilliant lights and patterns set to holiday music. Visit an 18th-century winter encampment, meet Aladdin the Camel, and enjoy historic spaces aglow with festive atmosphere.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Winter Glow
Winterfest
What to Expect:
Community tree lighting and luminary forest stroll.
Description:
Fairhaven Winterfest is a festive holiday celebration featuring thousands of lights, visits with Santa, old-fashioned carriage rides, and Victorian carolers. The event supports local shops and restaurants by encouraging visitors to fill out their frequent shopper cards for a chance to win prizes.
Where: Fairhaven | More Info: Winterfest
Holiday Harbor Lights
What to Expect:
Tree lighting ceremony with live music and festive activities.
Description:
Holiday Harbor Lights features a tree lighting ceremony with 30 vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, mini train rides, middle school and high school band and choir performances, coffee and warm pastry vendors, and an indoor beer garden at the senior center. The event also includes indoor musical performances and additional food vendors, with potential partnerships with the senior center and CTK church.
Where: Blaine | More Info: Holiday Harbor Lights
Mount Vernon Holiday Markets and Shopping
Valley Made Market
What to Expect:
Monthly market showcasing handmade goods and live music.
Description:
Valley Made Market is a monthly pop-up event featuring handmade goods, community gatherings, and live music. Meet artisans who create unique items with their hands and experience artisan-made craftsmanship up close. Discover a fresh take on community and more.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Valley Made Market
Small Business Saturday
What to Expect:
Live music and festive atmosphere in downtown Mount Vernon.
Description:
Join us in Downtown Mount Vernon for Small Business Saturday, where you can find unique treasures and enjoy special deals from our local businesses. Stroll through beautifully decorated streets, savor seasonal treats, and support our community by shopping small.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Small Business Saturday
Mount Vernon Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Holiday Tea at Mount Vernon
What to Expect:
Elegant afternoon tea with historical refinement.
Description:
Join us for an elegant afternoon of Holiday Tea at Mount Vernon, where history meets refinement. Enjoy a delightful selection of fine teas, exquisite pastries, and savory treats while surrounded by the stunning views of George Washington’s estate.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Holiday Tea at Mount Vernon
Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music
What to Expect:
Holiday fireworks and 18th-century winter encampments.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Mount Vernon with sparkling fireworks, lantern-lit historic areas, and 18th-century winter encampments. Enjoy classic holiday music, patriotic inspirational quotes, and stunning holiday fireworks over the Potomac River. Explore 18th-century traditions, visit sutlers' vendors, and shop for holiday gifts in the 12-acre field.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Celebrate the Season: An Evening of Holiday Music
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
What to Expect:
Interactive comedy with physical antics and wordplay.
Description:
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy is a hilarious and inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, the 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo James & Jamesy conjure wildly funny solutions to stay afloat when catastrophe strikes at their Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, this play is uproarious fun.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Opus Performing Arts: The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Opus Performing Arts presents The Nutcracker, a classic ballet featuring professional dancers in elaborate costumes and sets, showcasing the artistry and technique of Bellingham's finest dancers.
Where: Bellingham | More Info: Opus Performing Arts: The Nutcracker
Mount Vernon Other Holiday Activities
Mount Vernon by Candlelight
What to Expect:
Interactive candlelit tour with historical reenactments.
Description:
Join Mount Vernon for a 45-minute candlelit tour of the historic area, interacting with costumed 18th-century Virginians who share their stories and perspectives on the holiday season.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Illuminight Winter Walk
What to Expect:
Artistic and luminary procession celebrating community and ecosystem.
Description:
The Illuminight Winter Walk in downtown Mount Vernon celebrates art, light, health, community, and the Skagit ecosystem with live music and a luminary lit procession.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Illuminight Winter Walk
Old Fashioned Christmas
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday celebration with festive vendors and family-friendly activities.
Description:
Join us downtown Sedro-Woolley for an Old Fashioned Country Christmas Enjoy Christmas Vendors, Hot Cocoa, Cookies, Santa, and Kids Activities.
Where: Sedro-Woolley | More Info: Old Fashioned Christmas
Jingle Bell Run
What to Expect:
Celebrating 40 years of fundraising for arthritis research.
Description:
Join the 40th anniversary of the Jingle Bell Run in Bellingham, WA, a festive charity race where participants wear holiday gear to support arthritis research and fundraising efforts.
Where: Bellingham | More Info: Jingle Bell Run
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Oak Harbor (17 miles)
- Bellingham (24 miles)
- Marysville (27 miles)
- Lake Stevens (31 miles)
- Everett (31 miles)
- West Lake Stevens (31 miles)
- Mukilteo (33 miles)
- Eastmont (37 miles)
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood (39 miles)
- Mill Creek (39 miles)
- Silver Firs (39 miles)
- Lynnwood (41 miles)
- North Creek (42 miles)
- Edmonds (42 miles)
- Mountlake Terrace (44 miles)
- Abbotsford (44 miles)