13 Holiday Activities on Bainbridge for 2013

1. Open House & Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday

Downtown Winslow

Today, Saturday, November 30th 10am-7pm

Hot Cider, music, carriage rides and the traditional tree lighting at 5:30pm (next to Blackbird Bakery). A great day to start your Holiday Passport in Winslow too.  Many sales and fun activities for the kids along the way.   And remember today is Small Business Saturday.

2. Go Green | Walk the Trails at IslandWood

IslandWood

Today, Saturday November 30th noon to 4pm

The trails at IslandWood are only open to the public four times a year and today is one of those days.  Climb the forest canopy tower, run along the suspension bridge and burn off that Thanksgiving turkey.  Docents are on hand to answer questions, but you are free to explore the trails and have fun. Click here for more info.

3. Take a Trolley to the Lynwood Center Tree Lighting

Pleasant Beach Village at Lynwood Center

Sunday, December 1st 5pm (tree lighting)

Emerald City Trolleys will run from Winslow to Lynwood Center every weekend through Dec. 22nd (approximately 11am-3pm).  There will be additional vendors set up in the marketplace for holiday shopping.  On December 1st, for the 5pm tree lighting,  the Woodward Middle School and High School Choirs will be performing.

4. Girl’s Night Downtown | Bubbles & Cheer

Downtown Winslow

Thursday, December 5th 4-10pm

Grab a girlfriend and head downtown for sales, drinks, treats, and community fun.  Stores are open late, a great time to continue your holiday shopping.

5. Make a Holiday Wreath

Bainbridge Gardens

Through December

The holiday wreath machines are up and running.  A custom made wreath makes a great gift or a nice treat for yourself. Fun to do with visiting family/guests too.  Make an afternoon of it by visiting the on-site New Rose Cafe for lunch. Call 206.842.5888 to reserve a spot.  Click here for more info.

6. Art Walk

Downtown Winslow

December 6th 6-8pm

Enjoy local art shimmering against the holiday lights in Downtown Winslow.  Local businesses will be open to display art and toast the season.

7. Christmas in the County

Island-wide at Various Locations

December 6, 7 & 8

Bloedel Holiday Village

Island-wide shopping tour of local arts, crafts and goods.  Celebrating its 20th year on the island. The tour is free.  Entertainment and food along the way at the various venues.

Bloedel Reserve

Dec 7th -Jan 5th

Visit the magical village set up in the visitor’s center and stroll the trails (maybe they will be white this year).  During the dates above kids 12 and under enjoy free admission. On Saturday December 7th adult admission is only $7 versus the regular $15. Click here for more info.

9. Santa Brunch

The Beach House Restaurant at Pleasant Beach Village

Saturday, December 14th two seatings at 10am and noon

A delicious brunch, plus photos with santa and mini performances of The Nutcracker by the Olympic Performance at each seating. $18 for adults, $10 for kids. Reserve your seat by calling 206.842.8439.  Click here for more info.

10. Santa Photos

Columbia Bank in Downtown Winslow

Saturdays December 7/14/21 10am to 1pm

Photographer Nick Felky will be on hand to take cute Santa Photos.  Please bring a cash or food donation to benefit Helpline House.

11. Catch a BPA Holiday Performance

Bainbridge Performing Arts Center

Various Dates

Fatherland, It’s a Wonderful Life, The SantaLand Diaries and more are running in December at BPA.  Click here for times and prices.

12. Men’s Shopping Night

Downtown Winslow

December 19th 6-9pm

That’s right, men are not left out here.  A night of complimentary gift wrap, libations and sales.  Get your shopping done all in one stop.

13. Start Your Holiday Passport

Downtown Winslow Stores & Restaurants

Ongoing through December 24th

Grab a passport from one of 45 participating Winslow retailers and have it stamped when you spend over $10. Collect stamps from at least 10 different retailers and be eligible to win one of four shopping sprees valued at $1,100. Drawing held January 6th.  Also there is an “Elf on the Shelf ” scavenger hunt in the passport for your young shopping companion/s.  Prizes.  While you are downtown, visit one of The Giving Trees to contribute to a local charity.