Thurs, Nov. 26
• 4:30 p.m., Odd Fellow’s Thanksgiving Dinner, Odd Fellow’s hall. Turkeys, gravy, and stuffing provided.
• 5 p.m., Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Dinner for overflow from the Odd Fellow’s Hall. Check the Hall first, then head to the Church to get a seat!
Friday, Nov. 27
• 2 p.m. Eastsound Art Walk.
Fri-Sat, Nov. 27-28
• 7:30 p.m., The Olga Symphony, Orcas Center. An Orcas holiday tradition – this show features new tunes, old favorites, outstanding fashions, and tons of fun. Tickets are $5.
Sat, Nov. 28
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday Festival of Arts, Orcas Senior Center.
• The third annual Children’s Christmas Market hosted by Salmonberry School, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 28-Sun, Dec. 20
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Christmas Tree Sale, Salmonberry School.
Sunday, Nov. 29
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., holiday pet photos hosted by the Orcas Off-Leash Area, at the Funhouse.
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20
• Four Sunday Mornings in Advent: Orcas Island Community Church, 9:30 a.m. The Music of Christmas. Reflections on Hopeful Waiting.
• Four Advent Vespers Services: Orcas Island Community Church, 5 p.m. A new contemplative service offering quiet music, reflections, readings and the Eucharist each week.
Dec. 1 to Jan. 1
• Rosario Festival of Trees, Rosario Resort. Local non-profits decorate trees in the Moran Mansion for public vote on favorites. One dollar raffle tickets are entered into drawings for prizes.
Fri., Dec. 4
• 3:30 p.m., Holiday Tree Lighting, Village Green in Eastsound, North Beach Rd., free. Hot cider, sweet treats, music. Special guests Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Tree lighting is at 5 p.m.
• 3 to 6:30 p.m., Holiday gifts from the kitchen: cooking class with Christina Orchid. Wine and beverages included. $100 per person, tickets at Orcas Island Chamber Office and Darvill’s Bookstore.
Sat, Dec. 5
• 10 a.m. Santa Claus is coming to Deer Harbor. Greet Santa at the Deer Harbor Marina. Then go to Deer Harbor Community Club to get a special treat from Santa, cookies and cider and fun for all.
• 12 p.m., Friends of the Library Holiday Tea, library. Enjoy tea and cookies while you listen to music or make a holiday craft.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar.
• 4 p.m. & 6 p.m, Celtic Christmas Concert, Orcas Community Church, Windham Hill/ArkMusic Recording Artists: Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning and Wendy Goodwin and local Orcas Island guest performers. Free.
Sun, Dec. 6
• 10 a.m., A visit from Saint Nicholas during the service with Holy Communion, Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Sat, Dec. 5- Sun, Dec. 6
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Artisan’s Faire, Odd Fellows Hall.
• 7:30 p.m. Sat .and 2:00 p.m. Sun, Orcas Choral Society presents its annual holiday program, Orcas Center. Adults $15, youth $5.
Thurs, Dec. 10
• 7:30 p.m. NT Live: “Jane Eyre,” Orcas Center. Tickets $18 adults, $13 students.
Thurs, Dec. 10 and Fri, Dec. 11
• 6 p.m., Leaves of Gold presented by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival at Rosario Resort, reception follows in the mansion dining room.
Sat, Dec. 12
• 2 p.m., Orcas Island Community Band Holiday Concert, Orcas Center. Guaranteed to put you in the seasonal spirit, the band plays holiday tunes and standards. Admission by donation.
Sun, Dec. 13
• 1:00 p.m., The Met: Live Encore Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Orcas Center. Tickets, $18 adults, $13 students.
• 11 a.m., Santa Ship, Orcas Ferry Landing. Santa and company arrive by boat with toys for children on the good list.
• Annual Kids’ Christmas Musical: On the Way to Bethlehem!, 9:30 a.m., Orcas Community Church.
Sat, Dec. 19
• 6:30 p.m., Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema presents “The Nutcracker,” Orcas Center. Ticketed, $18 adults, $13 students.
Sun, Dec. 20
• 5 p.m., Festival of Lessons & Carols, followed by cider and cookies. Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Thurs, Dec. 24
• Bilingual Christmas eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 5 p.m. in the Emmanuel Parish Hall and a traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion at 8 p.m. in the Emmanuel Church.
• 6 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Orcas Community Church.
Mon, Dec. 28
• Yuletide Baroque Concert, 3 p.m. at Emmanuel Church.
