Concrete WA Holiday Events: Santa Visit & Gnome Festival

With many unique holiday events, December brings holiday cheer and good tidings to Concrete. Join us this holiday season in our spirited little town!

Celtic Christmas Celebration 2024

This event receives funding from Skagit County • www.visitskagitvalley.com

Parade & Tree Lighting 2024
Saturday, December 14
6:00 p.m. on Main Street

A Christmas parade, followed by the annual Tree Lighting at the east end of Main Street will take place on Saturday, December 14, starting at 6:00 p.m. Help welcome Santa to town!!

Please note: Main Street will be closed to traffic between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. The Parade line-up will be near the Post Office—everyone is invited to join the parade!

Volunteers are needed to help with all parts of this celebration. If you can be on hand that night for a couple of hours, please let us know.

Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Concrete Theatre, 45920 Main Street

Experience the magic of the season at Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Concrete Theatre in Town Center, Concrete, WA. This concert features renowned violinist Geoffrey Castle with his Celtic Night All-Star Band, promising an evening filled with enchanting music that celebrates Celtic traditions. The performance also showcases the talented Seattle Irish Dance Company and special guest Emily McIntosh, who will lend her voice to this festive celebration.

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Look for the Gnomes!
The Gnome Hunt is conducted online via a free app from Eventzee. You’ll earn points by taking photos, selfies, or videos with the gnomes and answering questions related to them. There are opportunities to be creative, too: write poetry, sing a song, or show your own gnomes. To get started, download the app on your mobile device and set up your free account.

For iOS Users:

Open the App Store on your device.
Search for “Eventzee” or use this link: Eventzee on the App Store.
Tap “Get” to download and install the app.

For Android Users:

Open the Google Play Store on your device.
Search for “Eventzee” or use this link: Eventzee on Google Play.
Tap “Install” to download the app.

Account Setup:

After installation, open the app and follow the prompts to create an account and log in using the event code: Gnomes2024.

Please get in touch if you need help getting started!

Free Workshop: Create a Celtic Craft
Led by Becky Luttrell (at far left), this year’s craft workshop will feature creating your own Celtic Tree of Life. Watch for registration to be part of this activity.
Saturday, December 7
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Act One Ice Cream Parlor, Town Center
Space is limited; registration is required. REGISTER HERE

FREE Open House: CELTIC MUSIC
#1. Learn About Bagpipes
Brought to you by the Celtic Arts Foundation
Saturday, December 14
Noon to 2:00 p.m.• Concrete Theatre
During this unique workshop, participants will have the opportunity to discover these instruments’ history and cultural significance. The workshop is open to anyone aged 14 and up—an adult must accompany minors.Hands-on experience: Get up close and personal with bagpipes and experience how they work and sound. Space is limited; registration is required. This is an Open House style event. You’ll have the option to not only learn about bagpipes, but also go into Act One Ice Cream Parlor to experience other Celtic music! REGISTER HERE

FREE Open House: CELTIC MUSIC
#2. Making Celtic Music
With Cayley Schmid, Director, Celtic Arts Foundation
December 14 – 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
Act One Ice Cream Parlor
Bring an instrument of any kind and we’ll learn to play a fun tune together (vocalists are welcome as well). We’ll learn about different styles of Celtic music and what to listen for. This workshop is taught by Cayley Schmid, Director, Celtic Arts Foundation. This is an Open House style event. You’ll have the option to not only learn about Celtic music, but also be welcomed into the bagpipe demonstration inside the theatre. Space is limited; registration is required. REGISTER HERE

Show your spirit!

You’re encouraged to decorate your home and/or business and share the spirit of the holidays with friends, family, and visitors. Many of us make it a tradition to drive around town during December and marvel at your creativity. Thank you for lighting up our holidays!