Holiday Events in the Skagit Valley

If you’re looking for the perfect spot to grab photos with Santa this season, here are some of the best options happening around Skagit County – from cozy indoor setups to festive outdoor events, pet-friendly photo ops, and even appearances from Mrs. Claus!

📸 Santa Photos at Skagit Acres
Fridays–Sundays, Nov 14–Dec 21 | Mount Vernon
Professional photos with Santa! Kids, families & pups welcome. Includes 4 digital images.

📸 Santa & Mrs. Claus at Sprouts Clothing
Saturday, Nov 22 | 10 AM–2 PM | Burlington
Free photos — bring your own camera!

📸 Coastal Christmas Santa Photos
Saturday, Dec 5 | 6–8 PM | Downtown Anacortes
Hot cocoa, performances, and Santa pics after the tree lighting (around 6:45 PM). Free!

📸 Winter Wonderland Santa Photos
Dec 5–7 | Children’s Museum, Burlington
Santa + friends all three days. Bring your own camera. Free!

📸 Shopping With Santa
Saturday, Dec 6 | 12–1 PM | JBF Holiday Sale, Mount Vernon
Fun photo op during holiday shopping at the fairgrounds. Free!

📸 Holiday Pet & Family Photos (4-H Fundraiser)
Saturday, Dec 6 | 10 AM–2 PM | Mount Vernon
Festive outdoor mini-sessions, pets welcome — even photos with a horse! Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be there too.

📸 Santa & Mrs. Claus at Cascade Learning
Saturday, Dec 13 | 12–2 PM | Sedro-Woolley
Stop in for photos and a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

And if you’re out enjoying holiday events, many of these offer Santa photo ops too, here are some highlights:

🎄 Holiday Parades & Tree Lightings
• Burlington Merry & Bright – Dec 4
• Anacortes Coastal Christmas – Dec 5
• Sedro-Woolley Gingerbread Delight – Dec 6
• Mount Vernon Holiday Parade – Dec 7
• Concrete Tree Lighting & Parade – Dec 6
• La Conner Lighted Boat Parade – Dec 13
• Anacortes Lighted Boat Parade – Dec 6

So many ways to capture the magic this season!