Looking ahead to Christmas Eve and the days right after, Bainbridge Island has a small lineup of local events built around music and gathering. Whether you’re planning something early with family, adding live jazz to Christmas Eve, or heading out for a concert later in the week, these events offer simple ways to mark the season close to home.

This Week’s Events:

🎄 Christmas Eve with newlife

🎷 Holiday Jazz on Christmas Eve

🎶 Jazzy Holiday Concert

December on Bainbridge keeps things beautifully balanced this week—playful, neighborly, and quietly creative. Whether you’re up for a downtown adventure, a familiar holiday tradition, or a calm afternoon with yarn and conversation, these events offer easy ways to connect without overfilling your calendar.

Featured Events:

🧝‍♂️ Downtown Elf Hunt

🚒 BIFD Holiday Music Truck Tour

🧶 Knitting Circle

December on Bainbridge is off to a creative start, and this week’s events bring a little something for every mood—thoughtful, hands-on, and full of heart. If you’re looking for an easy way to get inspired (or just get out of the house), here are three great reasons to dive in.

Featured Events:

✍️ Latria Graham: Iron in Blood, Iron in Clay

✨ Crushed Glass Art Night

🎭 The Hunchback of Notre Dame

December has officially arrived, and Bainbridge is leaning into the season with gatherings that feel festive without the frenzy. If you’re ready for a little holiday spirit—local, cozy, and genuinely fun—this week offers three perfect excuses to get out and join in.

Featured Events:

📚 Holiday Gift & Book Fair

🧣 Mingle & Market

🎅 Holiday Open House

If you’re looking for reasons to get out of the house this week, Bainbridge has three. And they all bring their own kind of seasonal hype.

Featured events:

🏃‍♂️ Helpline House Turkey Trot
🎄 Celebrate the Lights of the Season
🛍️ Museum Store Sunday at BIMA

Celebrate the season with these meaningful and engaging events on Bainbridge Island! From creative activities to storytelling and music, here’s what’s happening this week:

Featured events:

🍪 Tween Movie & Cookie Afternoon

📚 Saturday Story Time at Bloedel Reserve

🎶 Messiah Sing-along

Looking for something fun to do on Bainbridge Island this week? Here are three events you won’t want to miss:

🎭 Erik Furuheim Presents: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians

🎶 NAAM's AACE Choir: African American Cultural Ensemble - Snow Globe 2024

🎥 Holiday Hootenanny

The holiday season is alive with magic on Bainbridge Island, and this year’s events are sure to bring joy to all! Get creative, sing your hearts out, or experience soul-stirring sounds.

Featured events:

🏠 Gingerbread House Parties

🎤 Peace & Cheer! A Family Holiday Concert

🎵 Grace Love – Snow Globe 2024

Celebrate the Holiday Season on Bainbridge Island!

This week is filled with festive fun, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy! From sipping champagne to live performances and a lively night market, here are three events you won’t want to miss:

🍾 Holiday Champagne Extravaganza 2024

🎭 Anastasia: The Musical

🛍️ Winter Night Market 2024

Get ready for a festive season on Bainbridge Island! 🎄✨ Whether you're exploring nature, enjoying holiday traditions, or hunting for hidden elves, there’s something for everyone. Here are some can't-miss events to get you in the holiday spirit:

🌲 Afternoon on the Trails at IslandWood
🎤 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
🛍️ Search for the Downtown Elves

Don’t miss out on these magical moments! 🌟

🎄 Kick off the holiday season on Bainbridge Island! 🌟 This week is packed with events for shopping, food, and fun. Whether you’re finding the perfect gift, connecting over family recipes, or supporting local artisans, there’s something for everyone.

Featured Events:

🍷 Sip & Shop Holiday Market

🍲 History Huddle: Home Cooked

🛍️ BARN Holiday Bazaar

The holiday season continues with New Years celebrations for the entire family to enjoy. Noon Year's Eve crafts and countdown, the glamorous Noon Year's Eve Gala with a balloon drop, and the invigorating New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge. It's a celebration of joy, community, and a splash of island magic. Ring in the new year with your fellow islanders!

Featured events:

Noon Year's Eve Gala, Dec 30

Noon Year's Eve, Dec 31

New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge, Jan 1

The week before Christmas offers a variety of festive, cozy, and health-focused events. Bring your little ones to Pajama Storytime, exploring the world of literature through special nighttime storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for the winter season. Try your hand at architecting the best gingerbread house at Pleasant Beach Village’s Gingerbread House parties. Lastly, get outdoors with the Fort Ward Parkrun, taking in the beauty of Bainbridge Island.

Featured Events:

Pajama Storytime, Dec 19

Gingerbread House Parties, Dec 22

Fort Ward Park Run, Dec 23

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the Bainbridge Holiday Music Fire Truck! Starting on December 13, the Holiday Music Fire Truck will be driving through the island to spread holiday cheer. And on December 15, attend BPA’s captivating production of Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast”. Lastly, snap a photo with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Manor House. Don’t miss these fun-filled events and add joy to your holiday season.

Featured events:

Bainbridge Holiday Music Fire Truck, Dec 13

Disney's "Beauty & The Beast", Dec 15

Santa at the Manor House, Dec 16

Magic, dancing dreams, and wreath-making wonders await on this week’s list of featured events on Bainbridge Island! Craft holiday magic at the Winslow Art Center's "Holiday Art and Cards Extravaganza" from December 4th to 8th, where every brushstroke becomes a festive delight. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of dance with the Bainbridge Dance Center's "Nutcracker 2023," a visual feast transporting you to a world of sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers. Join IslandWood's "Holly Days Wreath-Making" on December 10th, a celebration of sustainability and creativity where natural elements become the canvas for your unique holiday wreath.

Featured Events:

Holiday Art and Cards Extravaganza: Five Days of Work-Alongs, Dec 4

BDC Nutcracker 2023, Dec 7

Hollydays Wreath Making & Plant Walk, Dec 10

Immerse yourself in holiday magic on Bainbridge Island! From picking your perfect Christmas tree to wandering through the enchanting "Winter Wonders" light display at Bloedel Reserve and dancing through the whimsical Winter Night Market. Whether you're after festive traditions, dazzling lights, or unique treasures, these events will take you on a joyful journey into the heart of the season.

Featured Events:

Winter Night Market, December 1

Santa on the Farm, December 2

Winter Wonders Holiday Event, December 2

‘Tis the season for magical celebrations here on the island! We’re bringing you three festive events happening this week on Bainbridge Island. Strap on your running shoes for the Helpline House Turkey Trot, channel your inner artist at Pleasant Beach Village's Gingerbread House Parties, and ignite your holiday spirit at the enchanting Bainbridge Island Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities. Creativity, community, and joy. Don’t miss out.

Featured Events:

Turkey Trot, November 23

Gingerbread House Parties, November 25

Bainbridge Island Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities, November 25