Local Events in Mason County
Whether you’re here for the day, night or a local looking for a new adventure, there’s usually something to do every night of the week in Mason County. Save the date for our big events in Mason County, invite your friends and family, and come all that Mason County offers.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year to shop local and celebrate community! From festive Christmas bazaars and holiday markets to tree lightings and winter pop-ups, Mason County transforms into a wonderland of lights, laughter, and handcrafted gifts.
Explore unique finds from local artisans, crafters, and makers — from handmade wreaths and ornaments to baked goods, candles, and creative gifts that capture the spirit of the season. Many markets also feature live music, food vendors, raffles, and visits from Santa, making them perfect family outings or cozy date-day adventures.
Whether you’re strolling through downtown Shelton’s Christmas celebrations, visiting Hoodsport’s charming waterfront shops, or finding treasures at a country church bazaar, these events showcase the best of Washington’s Wild Side during the holidays.
Support local. Share joy. And make your holidays shine a little brighter right here in Mason County.
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Sugar & Seas Holiday Art Market
Discover local art at the Sugar & Seas Art Market & Silent Auction Nov. 28–29 at Alderbrook Resort in Union. Enjoy live music, shop unique pieces from PNW artists, and support local nonprofits — curated by Studio Hood Canal LLC.
Monthly Artist Exchange
Artists, crafters, musicians & makers—join the creative buzz at the Monthly Artist Exchange at Marmo in Shelton! Meet fellow creatives, sip wine or tea, and enjoy rotating guest speakers or workshops. Free, all ages, and open to everyone passionate about the arts.
Family Trivia Night at High Steel Beer!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Trivia Night at High Steel Beer is fun for all ages, hosted by Timberland Regional Library! Bring the whole family for brain-teasing fun, great drinks, and friendly competition.
Trivia Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join Potlatch Brewing on the 4th Friday of each month for Trivia at the Brewery! Win gift cards for 1st and 2nd place, all are welcome.
Joel Gibson Jr. @ La Cantina
Award-winning country-rock artist Joel Gibson Jr. is bringing his solo acoustic show to El Sarape Cantina! 🔥 Powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and a high-energy performance you won’t forget!
Kitten Rescue Bazaar & Bake Sale
🐾🎄 Shop for a cause at the Kitten Rescue Holiday Bazaar in Shelton! Find handmade crafts, baked goods, and holiday treasures — with all proceeds helping local cats & kittens in need. Don’t miss it!
Sugar & Seas Holiday Art Market - Saturday
Discover local art at the Sugar & Seas Art Market & Silent Auction Nov. 28–29 at Alderbrook Resort in Union. Enjoy music, shop unique pieces from PNW artists, and support local nonprofits — curated by Studio Hood Canal LLC.
Karaoke Night with KJ Ron
🎤 Karaoke Night at Potlatch Brewing Co. with KJ Ron! Over 4,000 songs to choose from — all ages welcome. Nov. 29 | 6–9 PM | Hoodsport.
Bent Bine Winter Paint Workshop
🎨 Paint, sip, and create at Bent Bine Brew Co. in Belfair! Join Rustic Signs by You for a hands-on wood sign workshop. All materials included — register at nwrustics.com/book-online.
Holiday Magic
Tree Lightings, Night Parade, Children’s Choir, Marshmallow Roasts and more. This is the quintessential Americana event for the holidays.
The Lady Drinks Whiskey @ Lake Nahwatzel
Join The Lady Drinks Whiskey at Lake Nahwatzel Resort! No cover, all ages welcome—call ahead to reserve your table!
Sund Rock At Night
YSS Dive and the Sund family together, will be offering exclusive night dive opportunities at Sund Rock Marine Preserve for the first Friday of every month. A dive site we all know and love and is even more spectacular at night!
Community Holiday Market – Union, WA
🎄 Holiday shopping with a view! The Community Holiday Market at the New Community Church of Union brings together 20+ local vendors, festive décor, raffles, and delicious treats. Shop handmade gifts, support small businesses, and soak in the season’s spirit along the Hood Canal.
A Community Christmas
🎅 A Community Christmas comes to Shelton High School on Dec. 7! Enjoy carols, live music, Taproot Theatre’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and a fun Kids Christmas Party with crafts and snacks. Free family fun — doors open 5:30 PM!
Taste of Whisky at Tipsy Canyon Winery
🍷🎶 Whisky Trail brings their “Kilted Crooner” to Tipsy Canyon Winery for a Thirsty Thursday Tasting Room Takeover! Join in for great wine, stunning views, and live music in one of Manson’s friendliest spots.
Darkwood Nights LARP
Join a three-day LARP adventure in 10th century Brinnon, where supernatural creatures walk among us and legends come to life. Costumes, lore, and immersive storytelling in a dark forest setting—Darkwood Nights awaits.
Best Friend Friday
A new downtown Shelton tradition begins! Join a collection of local antique, vintage, and specialty shops for Best Friends Fridays, featuring extended hours every second Friday through the end of the year.
Dogger @ El Sarape Cantina
🎸 Clinton “Dogger” Mullins Live — Dec. 12, 6–9 PM at El Sarape Cantina! Food, drinks, and Friday night fun in downtown Shelton.
Light & Gold – Great Bend Chamber Choir
✨ The Great Bend Chamber Choir presents Light & Gold — a candlelit holiday concert of Whitacre, Lauridsen, and Gjeilo at St. David’s in Shelton. Dec. 12, 7 PM.
Simpson Railroad Christmas Special
🚂 All aboard for the Simpson Railroad Christmas Special! Ride behind historic locomotive 900, meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, and make holiday memories on December 13–14 & 20–21 in Shelton.
Yule Tide | Hoodsport Festival
Hoodsport is celebrating the holidays with a walking caroling family parade hosted by Great Bend Music. Enjoy vendors, food, drink and fun activities hosted by businesses along the way.
Simpson Railroad Christmas Special
🚂 All aboard for the Simpson Railroad Christmas Special! Ride behind historic locomotive 900, meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, and make holiday memories on December 13–14 & 20–21 in Shelton.
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Bingo Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join the fun at Potlatch Brewing Co. for Bingo Night—free to play, all ages welcome, and prizes for winners! Bring the crew and enjoy a great night in Hoodsport!
Simpson Railroad Christmas Special
🚂 All aboard for the Simpson Railroad Christmas Special! Ride behind historic locomotive 900, meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, and make holiday memories on December 13–14 & 20–21 in Shelton.
Simpson Railroad Christmas Special
🚂 All aboard for the Simpson Railroad Christmas Special! Ride behind historic locomotive 900, meet Santa, sip hot cocoa, and make holiday memories on December 13–14 & 20–21 in Shelton.
Family Trivia Night at High Steel Beer!
Think you’ve got what it takes? Trivia Night at High Steel Beer is fun for all ages, hosted by Timberland Regional Library! Bring the whole family for brain-teasing fun, great drinks, and friendly competition.
Trivia Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join Potlatch Brewing on the 4th Friday of each month for Trivia at the Brewery! Win gift cards for 1st and 2nd place, all are welcome.
Open Mic @ Bent Bine
Open Mic open to all — singing, playing your instrument or comedy routine! FREE
The Road Less Traveled – Great Bend Center for Music
🎶 The Road Less Traveled — a stirring concert from Great Bend Center for Music — brings the words of Robert Frost and melodies of Aaron Copland to life. Nov. 23, 4 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, Shelton.
Wreath Making @ Casey’s
🎄 Create your own holiday wreath at Casey’s Bar & Grille with Laura Eklund on Nov. 22! $30 per person includes all supplies — grab a burger, sip a drink, and get festive!
The Road Less Traveled – Great Bend Center for Music
🎶 The Road Less Traveled — a stirring concert from Great Bend Center for Music — brings the words of Robert Frost and melodies of Aaron Copland to life. Nov. 21, 7 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, Shelton.
Bayview Christmas Tree Farm – Wreath Making Workshop
🎀 Get festive at The Heron in Belfair! Join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm on Nov. 21 at 6 PM for a wreath-making workshop with fresh greens, creative touches, and holiday cheer.
Bingo Night @ Potlatch Brewing
Join the fun at Potlatch Brewing Co. for Bingo Night—free to play, all ages welcome, and prizes for winners! Bring the crew and enjoy a great night in Hoodsport!
Coffee Hour @ White Barn
☕ Coffee Hour at The White Barn — Nov. 20 in Belfair! Stop by for a cozy cup, good conversation, and friendly vibes before the shop closes at 6 PM.
Kindness, Thankfulness & Friendship Night at Sand Hill Elementary
💛 Celebrate Kindness, Thankfulness & Friendship at Sand Hill Elementary on Nov. 18! Enjoy crafts, kindness rocks, and good vibes — free and open to all!
Comedy Open Mic
Ever wanted to try stand-up or share a great story? Now’s your chance at El Sarape Cantina’s Open Mic Night! 🎙️ Sign-ups at 6 PM, show starts at 7 PM. A fun, supportive crowd and a night full of laughs await!
Volunteer Day at Theler Wetlands Native Plant Gardens
🌿 Volunteer at Theler Wetlands! Join HCSEG & Master Gardeners on Nov. 16 to help restore native plant gardens and support local pollinators. Sign up online to lend a hand!
Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market
On Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11–3, Colony Surf Club hosts its 1st Annual Holiday Market — a festive fair with handcrafted local gifts, artisan finds, and cozy treats like hot cocoa & cookies. Shop small, sip something sweet, and start your holiday season with cheer in Lilliwaup! 🎁☕🍪
Ink & Ember
📚✨ At Ink + Ember, books and candles collide for a night of cozy creativity at Cloverwood Candle Co. Guests will pour a custom candle inspired by a favorite story, unwrap a romantasy “Blind Date with a Book” from Brinnvill Books, and enjoy treats, drinks, and bookish surprises. It’s the perfect blend of stories, scents, and sparks in Shelton! 🔥🕯️
Art Telethon & Silent Auction
This inaugural event at FlyWheel in Hoodsport features a never before released selection of works from the Artist Colony of Union. Bid on incredible pieces, and tune in live for a creative evening supporting local artists.
Fall Wellness Retreat with Joonbug Yoga
Fall into wellness at the Alderbrook! Join Joonbug Yoga for a 3-hour retreat full of yoga, meditation, herbs, aromatherapy & more Pre-register by Nov. 1 at joonbugyoga.com
Jim Dunithan Art Show & Sale
🎨 Explore the bold and imaginative works of award-winning artist Jim Dunithan at the Shelton Civic Center on Nov. 15, 12–5 PM. Free to attend — discover art that inspires!
Holiday Bazaar at Timberlake Community Club
🎁 Holiday Bazaar at Timberlake Community Club — Nov. 15, 10–2! Shop local crafts, enjoy free entry, and get in the festive spirit in Shelton.
Chris Eakes @ El Sarape Cantina
🎶 Chris Eakes Live — Nov. 14, 6–9 PM at El Sarape Cantina! Great music, food, and Friday night fun in downtown Shelton.
BFF Friday with Photographer George Stenberg at ISH PNW
📸 BFF Friday at ISH PNW — Nov. 14, 5–7:30 PM! Meet photographer George Stenberg, grab his 2026 calendar, and enjoy late-night shopping in downtown Shelton!
Best Friend FridaY
A new downtown Shelton tradition begins! Join a collection of local antique, vintage, and specialty shops for Best Friends Fridays, featuring extended hours every second Friday through the end of the year.
Bayshore Preserve Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
🌿 Bayshore Preserve Ribbon Cutting — Nov. 13, 12 PM! Celebrate the grand reopening with new trails, improved access, and stunning views of Oakland Bay.
Belfair Grocery Outlet Grand Opening
🎉 Grand Opening! Join Belfair Grocery Outlet on Dec. 13 for giveaways, prizes up to $500, and a 10 AM ribbon cutting. Doors open at 8 AM — come celebrate and save big!
Winter Centerpiece Workshop - Bistro at Lakeland Village
Get creative this holiday season at The Bistro in Allyn! On Nov. 12, join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm for a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop — enjoy a drink, fresh evergreens, and plenty of holiday cheer as you craft your own festive centerpiece.
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
Mary M. Knight PTO – 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar
🎁✨ The Mary M. Knight PTO Christmas Bazaar is back Nov. 8–9 in Elma! Shop holiday vendors, enjoy food, and try your luck with raffles. Free entry, festive fun, and the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. 🎄
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
Winter Centerpiece Workshop - Mosquite Fleet
Get creative this holiday season at Mosquito Fleet Winery! Join Bayview Christmas Tree Farm for a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop — enjoy a drink, fresh evergreens, and plenty of holiday cheer as you craft your own festive centerpiece.
Chowder Cookoff & Live Auction
It’s back! The Annual Chowder Cook Off & Live Auction is returning to Bob’s Tavern in Shelton. Come taste the best chowders around, enjoy a fun auction, and support the Martha Reed Foundation. Save the date and bring your appetite!
Mary M. Knight PTO – 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar
🎁✨ The Mary M. Knight PTO Christmas Bazaar is back Nov. 8–9 in Elma! Shop holiday vendors, enjoy food, and try your luck with raffles. Free entry, festive fun, and the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. 🎄
Annual Christmas Bazaar - St. Germain's
The Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Germain’s Church in Hoodsport brings together local authors, artists, and crafters — plus their famous fresh-baked cookies! 🍪 Support local creativity and kick off the season with handmade gifts and holiday spirit.
Salmon Experience
Witness the chum salmon migration at Bayshore Preserve in Shelton this fall! 🐟 Thousands return to Johns Creek to spawn, with salmon docents, underwater cameras, and family-friendly learning opportunities. Free event!
St. Edward Holiday Bazaar
🎄 St. Edward Catholic Church’s Two-Day Holiday Bazaar returns Nov. 7–8 in Shelton! Shop holiday décor, crafts, baked goods, and more — plus enjoy homemade soup and lunch Friday 11–2. Doors open 9 AM both days!
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