December on San Juan Island

The Holiday season on San Juan Island is so relaxing, endearingly old-fashioned and slow-paced, with magical festivities to get into the spirit, abundant shopping opportunities, yet plenty of activities to escape the hustle and buzzle altogether. Treat your family to Island Christmas or sneak away with a friend and go Chardonnay Shopping for a day.

Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Workshop

Visit over the first December weekend and find Friday Harbor twinkling with lights as soon as your ferry enters the harbor. Join the carolers and have hot coco and cookies as Santa lights the town’s Christmas tree on Friday, December 5, 2025. Pics with Santa and crafts follow at Brickworks afterwards. Shops are open late.

Chardonnay Shopping

Of course you can go Chardonnay Shopping with your friends any time, on December 4 though the entire town is doing it. Find little pop-up markets at Haley’s Sports Bar and Brickworks, dining specials and shopping deals all over walkable Friday Harbor. Holiday shopping has never been this much fun.

Maker's Art Market

Browse this holiday arts and crafts market at the adorable Grange Hall overlooking the water on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Shop for unique, locally made gifties, while supporting our vibrant artist community.

Arts Walk

Stroll through the beautiful coastal town of Friday Harbor on the first Friday of each month and explore the arts.

Christmas & New Year’s at COHO

Charming farm-to-table restaurant COHO is open on all holidays, what a treat. Make reservations and indulge in the finest, local, seasonal cuisine.