A phenomenal array of holiday events are taking place this weekend, not only in Whatcom County, but throughout Western Washington - just a few are listed below. Be sure to check the Christmas calendar, or you’ll never know what you might be missing!

• Lynden Washington: Sinterklaas and Lighted Christmas Parade

• Bellingham Holiday Port Festival & Lighted Boat Parade

• Friends of the Bellingham Public Library Booksale, December 3-6

• Festival of Trees, Leopold Crystal Ballroom, Bellingham, Dec. 5-6

• BHS Jazz Ensemble Concert, “The Dark of December,” December 5-6, Bellingham

• “Celebrate the Joy,” Seasonal Music for Choirs & Brass @ First Congregational Church, Bellingham

• Ferndale Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration, December 5-7

• Semiahmoo Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade, Blaine, Dec. 6

• A Victorian Country Christmas, Puyallup, December 3-7

There’s a lot going on this weekend, both here in Whatcom County and throughout Western Washington. Below are some highlights, and you can discover a whole lot more on the Holiday Events page.

• Historic Fairhaven Holiday, Nov. 28-29, Bellingham

• Macy’s Seattle Holiday Parade, Friday, Nov. 28

• Tree Lighting, Lighting of Macy’s Star, + Fireworks, Seattle, Nov. 28

• West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace, Abbotsford BC, Nov. 28-30

• “Magic in the Market,” @ Pike Place, Seattle, Nov. 29

• Many Whatcom County Christmas tree farms open on Nov. 28

• Don’t forget the local holiday bazaars and holiday gift shows!

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The free parking is being offered from now until Dec. 31, Mon-Fri, 11:30am-1:30pm daily.

3RD ANNUAL GARDENVIEW BAZAAR
Birchwood Presbyterian Church - 400 Meadowbrook Ct. Bellingham, WA [map]
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am – 3:00pm

3rd ANNUAL TRINKETS & TREASURES HOLIDAY FAIR
Meridian High School, 194 W. Laurel Road Bellingham, WA [map]
Sat Nov 22, 9:00am-5:00pm

BELLINGHAM ALLIED ARTS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, 2008
1308 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham, WA [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sun, Nov 23, 10:00am – 7:00pm

“BIZAAR BAZAAR”
Dakota Creek Christian Center, 8732 Blaine Rd, Blaine, Washington [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 4:00pm

2008 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & BAKE SALE
St. Joseph Church Parish Hall, 205 12th St Lynden, WA [map]
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 5:00pm

EMBLEM CLUB & FRIENDS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Bellingham Elks Lodge #194, 710 Samish Way Bellingham, WA [map]
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 3:00pm

HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS SALE
Roeder Home, Bellingham, WA [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun, Nov 23, 9:00am – 5:00pm

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: FOLKSTONE HOUSE
7094 Atwood Road Ferndale, WA [map]
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am – 2:00pm

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Sudden Valley Dance Barn, Gate 2, Sudden Valley, Bellingham, WA [map]
Nov 22, 10:00am-6:00pm

HOLIDAY FAIRE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2117 Walnut St, Bellingham, WA [map]
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 3:00pm

“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
Alaska Ferry Terminal, Bellingham, WA [map]
Thu, Nov 20, 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Fri, Nov 21, 9:30am – 9:30pm
Sat, Nov 22, 9:30am – 5:30pm

HOMESPUN HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Cabin Antiques, 2355 Burk Rd., Blaine, WA [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 4:00pm

THE LAVENDER HOUSE, GIFTS & CRAFTS
779 East Pole Road Lynden, WA [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun, Nov 22, 12:00am-4:00pm

MULTI-FAITH ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY MARKET
Bloedel Donovan Community Building, Bellingham, WA [map]
Sun, Nov 23, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

WISER LAKE FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Ten Mile Grange, 6958 Hannegan Rd. Lynden, WA [map]
Fri, Nov 21, 8:00am – 7:00 pm
Sat, Nov 22, 9:00am – 4:00 pm

• What:Woodland Park Zoo animals celebrate Thanksgiving by being treated to raw, store-prepared turkeys. The event treats jaguars, grizzly bears, lemurs, piranhas, wolves and more to turkeys or other Thanksgiving-themed snacks. The Turkey Toss is a part of the zookeepers’ ongoing efforts to help enrich the lives of the zoo’s animals, promote natural animal behavior, keep animals mentally and physically stimulated and provide added enjoyment for zoo visitors. Animal feeding schedules will be posted at zoo gates, and may be viewed online here.

• Where: Woodland Park Zoo, 750 N. 50th St. Seattle, WA [map]

• When: Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am-2:00pm

• Admission: Regular zoo admission: $8.00-$12.00