Pet Photos with Santa & Rise Rescue Alliance takes place on December 4, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. at Windermere Sequim East, located at 842 E. Washington Street. Guests can have their pet’s photo taken with Santa while supporting Rise Rescue Alliance through donated items from their wish list. Representatives from Rise Rescue Alliance will be available to share information about their organization and pet adoption, and they will also accept food and monetary donations. Requested items include blankets, dog cots, large and XL wire crates, Ruffland Kennels, XL Impact Crates, large and XL Kong toys, bully sticks, laundry soap, and Purina Pro Plan Large Breed dog food.

The 7 Cedars Guided Holiday Light Tours run from November 23 through December 30, 2025, offering a festive way to experience holiday lights throughout the Jamestown S'Klallam properties. This guided shuttle tour highlights multiple locations, including the Blyn properties, Tribal Campus, Medical Facilities, and Railroad Bridge Park. Tours depart from the 7 Cedars Hotel lobby at 6 p.m. Monday–Thursday, with additional 8 p.m. departures on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets are $15 per person and include a $5 Jamestown Java voucher, a festive 7 Cedars holiday gift, and a 75–90 minute guided experience. Reservations are required, and tours may be canceled due to inclement weather.

https://7cedars.com/specialevents/

The 7 Cedars Hotel Gingerbread House Display runs from December 5 through December 31, 2025, in the 7 Cedars Hotel lobby. This free, family-friendly showcase features two gingerbread house competitions: one between 7 Cedars employee teams using identical starter kits, and another open to community businesses with no creative limitations. Employee finalists receive gifts from local businesses, while community finalists earn a monetary donation from 7 Cedars to a nonprofit of their choice. Visitors are invited to view the displays throughout the month and vote for their favorites.

https://7cedars.com/specialevents/

The holiday comedy Santa Claus Conquers the Martians opens at Olympic Theatre Arts on December 5, 2025, with performances running through December 21. This stage adaptation of the 1964 cult classic blends sci-fi, slapstick, and festive cheer as Martian leaders kidnap Santa in hopes of restoring joy to their children. The story follows young Betty and Billy as they work to help Santa return to Earth in time for Christmas. Performances take place at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.

https://www.olympictheatrearts.org/shows

Sugar Plum Done runs from December 5 through December 21, 2025, at Port Angeles Community Players, located at 1235 E. Lauridsen Blvd. This world-premiere holiday production, written by local playwright Shannon Cosgrove, reimagines the chaos inside Santa’s Workshop after Santa leaves the North Pole for a mid-life-crisis adventure in Las Vegas. With elves on strike, reindeer gone rogue, and Christmas at risk of total collapse, a small group of loyal elves and fairies must find a way to save the holiday—and all magic along with it. Performances are scheduled throughout the month, including evening and matinee shows, with tickets priced at $18.

http://pacommunityplayers.org

OPAS: "Backyard Birds in Winter" takes place on December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dungeness River Nature Center. This December program explores how birds on the Olympic Peninsula adapt to winter, covering seasonal changes in appearance, behavior, and movement. Participants will learn winter identification tips, bird sounds, and ways to support wintering birds with food, water, and shelter. The session also includes guidance on using birding optics, online and mobile birding aids, and field guides. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the nationwide Christmas Bird Counts and how to participate. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5 per person to support OPAS education and conservation efforts.

https://olympicpeninsulaaudubon.org/events-calendar/opas-program-backyard-birds-in-winter

Christmas Movies with Santa takes place on December 6, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the newly renovated, heated, and enclosed patio at 7 Cedars Hotel. Guests can enjoy holiday favorite films on a state-of-the-art video wall, take photos with Santa and his sleigh, and cozy up with blankets, warm drinks, holiday treats, and popcorn. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and includes a complimentary 7 Cedars holiday gift, while supplies last. Additional showings for adults (PG-13 to R) run from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 6, 13, and 20.

https://7cedars.com/specialevents/

Films @ Field Hall: The Nightmare Before Christmas takes place on December 11, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Field Arts & Events Hall. This special holiday-themed screening invites guests to dress up, sing along, and participate in an Ugly Holiday Sweater Competition in the Sunset Lounge before the movie. Enjoy bites from a chef-crafted menu and themed drink specials while watching Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, a stop-motion classic that explores Jack Skellington’s journey from Halloween Town to the magic of Christmas Town. Doors open at 5 p.m., and admission is pay-what-makes-you-happy.

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