Welcome to your complete guide to the holiday season in Whatcom County. This page is your hub for everything holiday related from holiday tips to local businesses for gift shopping, family-friendly events, local holiday performances and other seasonal activities you won’t want to miss. We’ve gathered the best of the season into one easy-to-use guide so you can plan your weekends and discover hidden gems. Keep checking back, as our Holiday Guide will be updated throughout the season with fresh posts, new events and local highlights.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Village in Ferndale

The Olde Fashioned Christmas runs this Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Crime
2 months ago
“Porch Pirate” strike Whatcom County home as holiday shopping continues

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to consider having their packages held at the post office, or to request a signature for any deliveries.

Pest Control Expert
2 months ago
Rodent-Proofing Your Home Before the Holidays: A Local Expert’s Checklist

As temperatures fall and holiday preparations ramp up, pest control experts in Whatcom County […]

Veterinary Expert
2 months ago
Why December Is Flu and Respiratory Illness Season for Pets

Why December Is Flu and Respiratory Illness Season for Pets As colder weather settles […]

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
2 months ago
Limit wood burning to protect the air and residents of Northwest Washington

Fall is here and winter is coming in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom […]

Heating and AC Expert
2 months ago
Top Signs Your Furnace May Fail This Winter in Northwest Washington

As winter temperatures settle over Whatcom County, the heating experts at Feller Heating are […]

Traffic
2 months ago
Heavy holiday traffic forecasted this week from Tacoma to Bellingham

WSDOT has put together a series of charts for traveling on the state’s highways over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lifestyle
3 months ago
Staff Picks: Fall and early Holiday Season activities in Bellingham

Lake Padden   Enjoying a walk around one of Bellingham’s most popular lakes is a great […]

Lifestyle
3 months ago
City of Bellingham offers free trees at upcoming farmer’s market

The tree giveaway is part of the city’s effort to improve tree canopy cover, which can help reduce temperatures in warmer months. 

Holiday Guide
3 months ago
How to prepare a fireplace for the winter

Home fireplaces typically are wood-burning or gas. Though maintenance for these fireplaces differs, certain preparatory steps must be taken to prepare a fireplace for winter.