We’re excited to welcome you to Bainbridge Island for the holiday season with so many fun things to see and do! Catch our island’s holiday magic!


See our calendar of holiday events on Bainbridge Island this season!

Spotlight Holiday Events

There is something for everyone on the island during the holidays.

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Pleasant Beach Village

Discover all the festive happenings at the Village and let the magic of the season fill your heart!


This holiday season, create cherished memories on Bainbridge Island! Warm up with festive drinks and imaginative holiday cocktails under the glow of sparkling lights in the cozy outdoor Wintergarden. Join us at The Manor House for our annual Gingerbread House Parties—bring your creativity and enjoy a time-honored tradition. Dance the night away with live music at the Marketplace or The Manor House, and don’t miss a chance to say hello to Santa!


The Inn at Pleasant Beach

Stay with us and turn your holiday into a perfect weekend escape or a relaxing week-long retreat! BOOK NOW


Discover all the festive happenings at the Village and let the magic of the season fill your heart! See below ....


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Thanksgiving Meals

Enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving with delicious, chef-prepared meals to-go from The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village! Now available for pre-order, these gourmet Thanksgiving meals are perfect for gathering with family and friends without the hassle of cooking. Simply place your order in advance and pick up a perfectly crafted holiday feast, featuring all your favorite traditional dishes. Let us handle the hard work so you can focus on what matters most—celebrating and creating memories with loved ones!




Reserve your Thanksgiving Dinners

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Christmas Meals

Celebrate the joy of the season with Christmas meals to-go from The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village! Our chef-prepared holiday feasts are available for pre-order, making it easy to enjoy a gourmet Christmas dinner at home without the stress of cooking. Featuring all your favorite holiday classics, these meals are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Simply place your order and pick up a beautifully crafted meal, ready to enjoy. Let us take care of the cooking so you can focus on making holiday memories!




Reserve your Christmas Dinners

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Santa at The Manor House

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to The Manor House at Pleasant Beach Village, bringing holiday magic and joy to the community! Families and children of all ages can meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and snap memorable photos with the jolly duo. The Manor House will be filled with festive cheer, twinkling lights, and holiday spirit as Santa and Mrs. Claus spread happiness and create unforgettable memories for all who attend. Don’t miss this special opportunity to celebrate the season with them!
FREE to the public

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Gingerbread House Parties

Bainbridge Island's time-honored holiday tradition continues ... Decorate your very own gingerbread house in the most festive holiday setting on the island. We provide the house and everything you need to make it your own - all you have to do is show-up and have fun.

Drinks and drams are available at the bar, with hot chocolate & cider for the kids, and enough ambient holiday cheer to make a reindeer cringe. Open to all-ages and enthusiasts of every stripe: it's impossible not to have fun. Please note that tickets must be purchased for each person seated at the table.



Purchase Tickets

The Marshall Suites are perfectly situated to explore the holidays

Home for the Holidays

20% off our standard rates Includes: No early check-in fee, no late check-out fee, 50% off pet fees.  Suite Types: King, Queen, Double Queen

Promotion Dates: December 15-27, 2023. 

Accessible only on our website: 

www.marshallsuites.com 
(not available on OTA sites)


Of all Bainbridge Island hotels, The Marshall Suites is an award-winning hotel with affordable rates, amazing value and an ideal location near Puget Sound, Bloedel Reserve, local beaches and just 1.2 miles from the ferry landing from and to Seattle, Downtown Winslow – the island’s hub of dining, shopping and museum attractions – and all that the holidays on Bainbridge Island has to offer this year.


1 and 2 Bedrooms & Amenities

Pets welcome (based on availability of pet rooms), free WIFI and fiftness room, secured parking and a deluxe continental breakfast.

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Downtown Winslow ringing in the holiday cheer all season long

Festive Nights on Thursdays

The downtown association also host Holiday Lights – Festive Nights with free festive music or holiday movies and a hot cider station along Madrone Lane. Shop late as merchants will be open till 8 p.m.


Stroll the historic main street chockfull of acclaimed restaurants, sweet treats, and boutique retailers, including kid-approved Calico Toys and Eagle Harbor Book Co., to find the perfect gift.

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Enjoy holiday fun activities at KiDiMu



Sock Skating

Our sock skating rink opens on Friday, November 25th. Come slip and slide on our faux skating rink.

Gingerbread Houses

From Friday, December 2rd through Sunday, December 11th, visit KiDiMu to design and build your own gingerbread house!

Explore the Wonders of Snow

Embrace the season with winter and holiday themed hands-on art and STEM activities throughout December!

Noon Year's Eve

Ring in 2023 with wishes for the new year, making party hats & firework art, and a special countdown to noon!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year at Pleasant Beach Village

Celebrate the holidays this year with traditions the whole family will enjoy.


Restaurants and Shops

Shop for gifts or grab the Island's "best" burger, slice of pizza, pasta. Sip a fine wine or seasonal beverage under the twinkling lights in the heated outdoor Wintergarden.


Manor House Concert Series

Enjoy live music all season long as part of the Manor House Concert Series which features gospel, soul, jazz, and hill country rock music.


Gingerbread House Parties

Bring your best design skills to our annual Gingerbread Houses Parties as this well-loved tradition is back.


Holiday Skating Rink


Santa at the Manor House

See Santa and have a chat and photos with various visit dates throughout the month


 Complimentary Shuttle

 From the ferry terminal to Pleasant Beach Village from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. 

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The holidays are here! Take a break and come to Bainbridge Island. We have everything you need to relax and enjoy the season. 


The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. Bainbridge Island is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the season. With festive events happening every day, there's something for everyone on our charming island.


Escape to Bainbridge Island this holiday season for a relaxing getaway. You're sure to find something that piques your interest!

Experience the holidays on Bainbridge Island this year

Celebrate the holidays in so many ways, right in your back yard.

35-minute ferry crossing from Seattle to Winslow or just under an hour over the Narrows Bridge.

Day trippers, overnighters ... Bainbridge Island is truly accessible and easy to get to from just about anywhere in the Puget Sound region.

There is something for everyone on the island during the holidays.

Holiday Memories Start Under
Bainbridge Island’s Starry Nights


Cozy up next to a lodge fire, take an illuminated solstice walk through towering evergreens and find that perfect something for everyone along Winslow’s historic downtown along with our spolight events.

Bundle up and trade the bustle and bright city lights for the cozy warmth of a holiday weekend under magical starry nights and towering evergreens on Bainbridge Island. The island’s holiday calendar has something for everyone from tiny tots to the merry at heart and runs from the day after Thanksgiving through the New Year.


Festive Nights – Holiday Lights

Saturday November 30th, 6-7pm

@Town Square

Located between City Hall and Bainbridge Performing Arts

280 Madison Ave North, Bainbridge Island WA 98110


Tree Lighting & Stage Performances featuring:

  • “Sweets with the Squad” provided by Bainbridge Island Police Department
  • Hot cider station
  • Live performances on the stage, including
  • Bainbridge High School Band
  • Bainbridge Island School District Choir
  • Bainbridge Ballet Nutcracker
  • Crescendo Singers

Rain or shine, join us in celebrating lighting the tree, hot cider and sweets, festive entertainment, and the welcoming of winter traditions.


BIMA's Winter Night Market  & WurliPop Holiday Concerts
December 6th & 7th, 4 pm - 10 pm
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

 Join us on the plaza 4pm-8pm for lights, music, food, and shopping—enjoy vendors from all over the PNW! Then, After Party concerts 8pm-10pm both nights with WurliPop and their “Holiday Spectacular”!  Market is Free to Attend, Concerts tickets are $25-$30. LEARN MORE


BARN Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 am – 3 pm

MIt’s time for the BARN Holiday Bazaar! Buy directly from the makers and kick off the holiday season at this annual celebration of creativity at BARN. More than 60 BARN member-makers will offer items for sale at this free event. From jewelry to wood arts, basketry to weaving, you’ll find an unmatched selection of original hand-crafted items. Join us for a day of shopping, craftsmanship, and community. Learn more and view a list of vendors HERE


Bainbridge Island Farms 
Opens November 29, 9 am

Monday - Friday  12 pm -5 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Bainbridge Island/ Suyematsu Farms – Come pick the perfect tree and enjoy delicious treats and hot cocoa in our cozy holiday barn. We have lots of locally made gifts and treats perfect for stocking stuffers! The farm offers you cut and pre-cut trees, fresh farm made holiday wreaths, garland, holly, and beautiful holiday arrangements perfect for holiday gifts. LEARN MORE


The Warmth of Winter at Bloedel Reserve

Tour Festive Holiday Décor at the Residence and Arrival Garden
December 18 - 22,  5 pm - 6pm Soltice Walks

Discover the warmth of winter at Bloedel Reserve. Find companionship with yourself and others in the gardens this season. The Residence and Arrival Garden will be decorated with festive holiday décor and the Solstice Walk garden journey will be punctuated by lighted moments.


Visit December 18-22 for our annual solstice walk tradition. Silent Solstice Walks are December 18, 19, 20; Family Solstice Walks are December 21 & 22. Doors open at 4:30 PM and all walks begin promptly at 5 PM.

 

Solstice Walk event listings are not yet live on our website but will be next week; tickets will be available 3-4 weeks before the event dates. LEARN MORE


Photo credit Keith Brofsky


KiDiMu for the Holidays

Sock Skating Rink
Open daily from November 29

Kick your shoes off and take a spin on our faux ice skating rink at KiDiMu. The rink will be open daily during the holiday season.
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Ginger Bread Houses

December 6 - 14th or until supplies last

The December First Friday Art Walk kicks-off gingerbread house construction. You design and build your own gingerbread house! Graham crackers, icing, and candy will be provided. Gingerbread house making will be available through December 14 or until supplies last.  LEARN MORE


Looking for Santa? He's coming!

We are keeping an eye on on visits from Santa on Bainbridge Island. We are in the know on where and when to find him this holiday season.

Suye Matsu Farms

Saturday Nov. 25th

Sunday Nov. 26th

Saturday Dec. 2nd

Sunday Dec. 3rd


From 10am-3pm


Pleasant Beach Village

Friday, November 24

Saturday, November 25

Saturday, December 2

Saturday, December 16


From 11 AM – 3 PM

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