Santa arrives in Chelan on Friday; in Manson on Saturday
information released; photos courtesy of Lake Chelan Chamber & LCN archives
Residents and Visitors are invited to help kick off the holiday festivities in the Lake Chelan Valley on Friday November 29th, starting bright and early with “Plaid Friday!”
Plaid Friday is an alternative to Black Friday; Plaid Friday encourages people to do their holiday shopping with locally owned and independent businesses. We encourage everyone to wear plaid this day to show your support, and you’ll even see many of our businesses wearing branded Small Town Holiday plaid! Check the Small Town Holiday page for Plaid Friday Deals!
As you are shopping and wandering throughout the Lake Chelan Valley, you will find festive decorations, lights, and activities for everyone!
Families and friends can gather at the corner of Woodin and Emerson in downtown Chelan at 5:15 pm, sing along to live music with Loni Rose and Brittany Jean around the Christmas Tree. At 6 p.m., it’s time for the Santa Parade to herald Santa’s arrival and the annual Christmas Tree lighting.
The festivities continue on Saturday in both Chelan and Manson with a full schedule of activities including Santa’s arrival at Leffler Field at noon.
Enjoy Small Town Holidays through Christmas
Friday, November 29
- All Day Plaid Friday across the Lake Chelan Valley
- 3pm-6pm Flip the Switch at Tipsy Canyon Winery
- 5:15pm-6:30pm Historic Downtown Chelan Gathering
- Live music from 5:15pm-5:30pm with Loni Rose and 5:30-6pm with Brittany Jean around the Christmas Tree
- 6pm Santa Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
For a complete schedule of events, visit the Small Town Holidays website.
Saturday, November 30
- All Day Shop Small Business Saturday
- 8am-2pm Santa Brunch at Campbell’s Resort
- 9am-3pm Manson Grange Holiday Extravaganza
- 9am Manson’s Village of Lights
- 10am Santa Letters at Mountain View Lodge
- 10am The Lookout’s Annual Lake Chelan Turkey Trot
- 12pm Santa’s Arrival at Leffler Field in Manson followed by photos at Radiance Winery
- 3pm Free Christmas Matinee at the Ruby Theatre
- 5pm & 7pm Santa Express on the Lady of the Lake- Tickets required
- 6pm Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Manson
