Christmas on Main - North Bend

North Bend’s Christmas on Main

Get ready for a magical holiday experience in Downtown North Bend! Join us for a series of festivities to kick off the season:

Waffles with Santa

9:00am-11:00am @ North Bend Fire Department
Enjoy a delicious breakfast with the jolly man himself! Load up on toppings with the Miss Flame Court and visit with Volunteer Firefighters.  Don’t forget to share your holiday wishes with Santa and receive a complementary book from North Bend Library.  Pre-registration Required. Free to attend, registration required. REGISTER HERE!

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

10:00am & 11:00am @ North Bend Public Library
Cozy up for enchanting holiday tales read by Mrs. Claus. Get ready to move around with holiday sign along with the North Bend Library staff. 

Free Ice Skating

11:00-3:00pm @ North Bend Ice Rink
Glide across the ice with family and friends during Free Skating for all ages.  Enjoy holiday music and spread holiday cheer by donating an item to the Bus Jam for a FREE gift! FREE Skating is sponsored by Ziply Fiber.

Hot Cocoa Crawl

11:00-2:00pm @ Downtown North Bend Businesses
Stroll Downtown North Bend for a festive Hot Cocoa Crawl! Enjoy complimentary cocoa & fun toppings at various locations. Suggested $5.00 donation for a glass mug or we have complimentary paper cups as well. The Hot Cocoa Crawl starts at the North Bend Visitor Information Center. Event is sponsored by NW Natural.

Elf of the Shelf

11:00am-2:00pm
@ North Bend Main Street
Head downtown and be on the lookout for mischievous Elves taking over Main Street! Spot one, and you could win some fantastic prizes just in time for the Christmas season. With over 20 winners, the more places you visit, the better your chances of scoring a win! While you’re there, be sure to do some Christmas shopping and enjoy the local eateries and pubs. Elf on the Shelf runs from December 1-12, 2025.

Holiday Block Party

2:00pm-5:00pm @ Visitor Information Center Parking Lot
Celebrate the season with holiday crafting, face painting, and more, including:

• Non Profit vendors will be set up with holiday crafting, plus free face painting and reindeer food making with North Bend Library! 
  
• Holiday Photo Booth with Candid By Stefani inside Visitor Center 2:00pm-4:00pm.  
  
• North Bend Middle and High School students with caroling at 4:00pm and dancing at 4:30pm

Annual Tree Lighting

5:00pm - 6:30 @ Grant Circle / City Hall
Watch the magical moment as the Mayor Engelke and Santa light the tree illuminating the night. Tree lighting will be around 5:10, immediately following everyone is welcomed to gather in the festival tent for holiday fun. Complementary Cider will be offered in the Visitor Information Center next to the festival tent. Food trucks will be on site nearby.

Lighted Christmas Parade

6:00pm-6:30pm
The parade passes through the nearby neighborhood passing by the Fire Station, Library, and City Hall. 
Marvel at the twinkling lights and festive vehicles as they parade through the streets in a dazzling display of holiday cheer. Join the parade by signing up here: City of North Bend Lighted Christmas Parade - City of North Bend

Christmas OPRY

7:00pm-9:00pm
Celebrate the season with a spectacular mix of traditional carols and contemporary holiday hits! This family favorite features an incredible band, singers, and dancers that will bring the holiday spirit to life. This is a wonderful way to end out a day long Christmas celebration and is a perfect way to support arts and culture in our community. At the Liberty Theatre, 2100 Sherman Ave. Tickets available soon.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable holiday experience!