As the snow cover creeps lower on the Olympics and the strings of lights start to circle the neighborhood, sneak away with your friends and your loved ones to Hood Canal.

Fjord spirit abounds from the solitude of a beach cabin, the gathering off your annual tree, to the festivities of Shelton’s Holiday Magic – a world away out the back door.

Festival of the Fjord Events 2023

Book your stay, grab your tree and have a merry good time!

weekends | Cocoa Cruises on the Fjord, Union WA

Join Santa and Mrs Claus aboard the Lady Alderbrook. Cruise the Hood Canal enjoying the views and sipping hot cocoa while Santa entertains the kids with holiday tales.

DON’T MISS | Guinness Tribute Christmas Tree Maze, Shelton WA

Bring the family! Free & open to the public, open dusk until 10pm. The Guinness Tribute Christmas Tree Maze in presented by Shelton, WA.

Shop | Christmastown Market, Shelton WA

Free crafts, Santa visits, live music, vendors and more! Free & open to the public.

celebrate | Holiday Magic First Friday, Shelton wa

Presented by Kristmas Town Kiwanis and Shelton Downtown Merchants. Live music, tree lighting, fire pits in the street, and Christmas Movies at the Shelton Cinemas. Just bring a donation of non-perishable food for free entry.

See | Tumwater's 20th Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, Tumwater WA

Located at the Tumwater Headquarters Fire Station. Enjoy school choir performances, nibble on cookies and sip on hot cider courtesy of our sponsors, take family pictures with Santa, and watch the ceremonial tree lighting. Free family event.

join in | Belfair Christmas Parade, Belfair wa

enjoy | Cocoa & Cookie Wagon Rides, Shelton WA

Hop on the wagon and enjoy treats while looking at lights.

eat | Pancakes with Santa at the HUB, BELFAIR WA

This breakfast with Santa is a fundraiser for our Blanket a Senior in Love Campaign. Want to score points to be on Santa's nice list? We are seeking: blankets, socks, hats, gloves, large print word search books, coloring books, adult coloring books, small gift cards to the local grocery stores, etc.

ride along | Christmas at Grisdale, Shelton WA

Take a ride to see Santa at the Grisdale Christmas camp. Enjoy crafts, and entertainment. Sing around the bonfire and take a gift home from Santa! Tickets available at simpsonrailroad.org.

fun | Hoodsport Holiday Celebration & Caroling Lantern Parade, shelton wa

do good | Bordeaux PTSO at Christmas Town “Fundraze at the Maze” Shelton WA

The Bordeaux Elementary PTSO is hosting a night at the maze to help raise funds and awareness of Bordeaux Elementary in Shelton.

Other Ongoing Events

Quilcene Christmas for Critters | Christmas for Critters in Quilcene will have donation boxes and wish lists in multiple locations — to benefit the Jefferson and Clallam Humane Societies and OPEN (Olympic Peninsula Equine Network).

Gifts of Hope serving Quilcene, Brinnon and Coyle. Trees with tags for low income children and seniors will be in Quilcene and Brinnon in December. This is an amazing and really fun way to help families in need and brighten their holidays. We attempt to provide one 'want' and one 'need' for each applicant seeking a gift. For information, please contact Vickie Roberts (425) 232-3565.

CELEBRATE FJORD SPIRIT ON HOOD CANAL