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Your guide to Lake Chelan’s annual Small Town Holidays

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The holidays are upon us! Truly, ‘tis the best season to relax and bond with the family. There are plenty of activities to look forward to until the turn of the year, especially if you live in and around the Lake Chelan area.

Following Thanksgiving, the Lake Chelan Wine Valley community officially launched their month-long winter celebration: Small Town Holidays! You can expect sights, sounds, and events around the area from November 26 – December 31.

Are you currently planning your holiday vacation at Lake Chelan? Do not miss out on the following events:

  • Santa Sightings

    Lake Chelan is a holiday retreat for the young and young at heart. If you are coming with children, your family is in for such a treat— Santa Claus will be in town for the rest of December with a couple of friends in tow. He will be visiting a different neighborhood every Friday to bring lots of joy and presents for the good kids of Lake Chelan. But every Saturday, Santa and his crew will be hanging out at Historic Downtown Chelan. Make sure to head down and get your pictures taken with the group.

    You can check Santa’s schedule here.

  • Holidays Around the World

    Ever wonder how people around the world celebrate the holiday season? At Lake Chelan, you don’t have to wonder anymore. A few local businesses are participating in the Lake Chelan Wine Valley community’s Holidays Around the World event. You can expect to experience cuisines and customs from different countries, including Iceland, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Japan, and more, during the occasion.

    Click here for more details.

  • Winter Solstice Luminary Walk

    Aside from family bonding, winter is also the best season to slow down and reflect on the year’s events. It is a restorative time that can help you prepare for what is in store in 2022. Make the most out of the stillness and calm and participate in this year’s Winter Solstice Luminary Walk. This self-guided activity is on December 21, 2021. It starts at 5 pm at the Historic Downtown Chelan and ends at 8 pm at the Old Bridge.

  • Holiday Fireworks

    If your family enjoys big bright lights in the sky, then heading to Lake Chelan for the holidays season is a great idea. Every weekend, you can expect fireworks displays in the area. There are two places you can watch this: at Manson Bay (November 27, December 4, and December 18) and Don Morse Park (November 26, December 11, and December 31). Shows start at 6:30 pm except for the New Year’s Eve display on December 31, which will start at 9 pm.

Lake Chelan is a great holiday destination for the entire family. However, this area possesses beauty and warmth year-round. If you want to experience the magic of Lake Chelan every day, there are plenty of real estate options for you and your family in this small lakeside community.

Hasten the search for your dream home with the best Lake Chelan realtors at Coldwell Banker Chelan. Contact us today at 509.682.7777 or info(at)cbchelan(dotted)com.