# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Anacortes

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Anacortes with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Antique Doll & Toy Market
  - **Description**: Seattle area's best Doll Show for 47years! Enter a showroom filled with nostalgia! Revisit your childhood by viewing or purchasing childhood toys dating from 1850 to present. 50+ select dealers
  - **Date**: Sun, 15 Nov at 11:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood
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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Anacortes in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Anacortes waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Anacortes to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Anacortes

- **Event Name**: Anacortes Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars! The Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is coming to Cap Sante Marina on Saturday, December 5th!

Bring your family and friends to the waterfront to watch dozens of beautifully decorated boats parade through the Guemes Channel during this a
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anacortes/anacortes-lighted-christmas-boat-parade/200030973160114
  - **Venue**: 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2171, United States
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  - **Categories**: Kids, Meetups
- **Event Name**: FREE Holiday Dinner
  - **Description**: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrate the Holidays with Anacortes Sister Cities!
Free Community Dinner, Year in Review & Traveler of the Year Award

ANACORTES, WA — The Anacortes Sister Cities Association (ASCA) warmly invites the community to celebrate the
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anacortes/free-holiday-dinner/200030969379129
  - **Venue**: Anacortes Senior Activity Center
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- **Event Name**: Walk With Santa Parade
  - **Description**: Community parade to welcome the holiday season to town. The town crier opens parade, with Flag Bearers leading the antique 1921 Le Franc Fire truck with Mayor on board, followed by town emergency vehicles, various trucks, floats, walkers and critters deco
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anacortes/walk-with-santa-parade/200030953437919
  - **Venue**: Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States
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- **Event Name**: Holiday MakersFest: December Market
  - **Description**: Our last artisan market of the year!

Join us Saturday, December 12th for Holiday MakersFest at the Depot Arts Center in Anacortes. 

This is our second (and final) market of the season, with a unique lineup of local artists and makers you won't see at ou
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anacortes/holiday-makersfest-december-market/200030773954922
  - **Venue**: 611 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, holiday, fine-arts, christmas-markets-and-fairs, shopping
- **Event Name**: Nutcracker Holiday Gift Show
  - **Description**: Did you know we are now hosting the Nutcracker Holiday Gift Show in Anacortes, WA?
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anacortes/nutcracker-holiday-gift-show/200030768140648
  - **Venue**: 611 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States
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## Trending Events in Anacortes

- **Event Name**: Anacortes Lighted Christmas Boat Parade
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars! The Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is coming to Cap Sante Marina on Saturday, December 5th!

Bring your family and friends to the waterfront to watch dozens of beautifully decorated boats parade through the Guemes Channel during this a
  - **Venue**: 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2171, United States
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- **Event Name**: Salish Sea Salmon Night
  - **Description**: Join The Salish Sea School, Friends of The San Juans and The Anacortes Public Library for an evening of learning and celebrating the amazing salmon that call the Salish Sea home. Enjoy salmon themed kids crafts, games, science activities and a virtual und
  - **Venue**: Anacortes Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Family Hike: Beavers!
  - **Description**: Join Friends of the ACFL for our monthly family nature walk!About this EventThis month’s hike is all about beavers! Join us to learn all about these semi-aquatic animals and the homes that they build. Beavers are amazing
  - **Venue**: 29th St Access (off of D Ave)
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- **Event Name**: The Million-Dollar Question: Free Lunch & Learn on WA's Millionaires' Tax
  - **Description**: THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION
Washington's new millionaires' tax: what you need to know.

LUNCH & LEARN — join the conversation with Daren Anderson, CPA, founder of DCA Tax Planning, hosted by Team Kelli Lang | RE/MAX Gateway.

Washington now has a 9.9%
  - **Venue**: 2802 Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA, United States, Washington 98221
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- **Event Name**: Friend to the Forest: Designing with Deer
  - **Description**: On the second Thursday of each month, join Friends of the ACFL to explore new ways to be a good neighbor to our community forest lands!About this EventJoin Nichole Kean of Rainflower Designs to learn about practical strat
  - **Venue**: Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands: Forest Discovery Center
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- **Event Name**: Wild Hemlock Holiday Open House: A Very Wild Holiday Celebration!
  - **Description**: The holidays are coming to Wild Hemlock, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Join us Saturday, November 7, from 11 AM–5 PM as we kick off the holiday season with a cozy celebration of all things merry and bright!

The Big Holiday Reveal: Be among th
  - **Venue**: 717 COMMERCIAL AVE, Anacortes, WA, United States, Washington 98221
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- **Event Name**: Community Hike: Old Growth
  - **Description**: Join Friends of the Forest as we explore the mysteries of the old forest!About this EventDid you know that Fidalgo Island has one of the best remaining stands of old-growth Puget Sound lowland forest, right here in the AC
  - **Venue**: Ray Auld Parking Lot
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- **Event Name**: Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation
  - **Description**: Children’s Sacrament Meeting PresentationAbout this EventCome join us for the best Sunday of the year! Children ages 3-11 will lead this worship service by sharing what they have learned about Jesus this year.
  - **Venue**: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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- **Event Name**: Elves Night Out
  - **Description**: Join the festivities Downtown!

Start at the Majestic Inn & Spa for a free gift bag and appetizer, or visit Fidalgo Flower & Co for flowers, gifts, and your gift bag!

Dress festive and meet up with friends.

Join in a variety of in-store activiti
  - **Venue**: Downtown Anacortes, Washington
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** Anacortes Lighted Christmas Boat Parade (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2171, United States), FREE Holiday Dinner (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:30 pm at Anacortes Senior Activity Center), Walk With Santa Parade (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 am at Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States), Holiday MakersFest: December Market (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 611 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States), Nutcracker Holiday Gift Show (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 611 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States).
- **Q**: What Christmas events are happening in Anacortes in November 2026?
  - **A:** Nutcracker Holiday Gift Show (Thu Nov 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 611 R Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States), Antique Doll & Toy Market (Sun, 15 Nov at 11:00 am at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle North Lynnwood).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Anacortes on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Anacortes include 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA 98221-2171, United States, Anacortes Senior Activity Center, Commercial Ave, Anacortes, WA 98221, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Anacortes include Port of Anacortes, Anacortes Sister Cities Association, Anacortes Lions Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Anacortes?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Anacortes.

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