· By Phoebe Carpenter Eells
Downtown Holiday Open House Mount Vernon WA

Downtown Mount Vernon Merchants are hosting a Holiday Open House to kick off the season! Join us for festive energy, hands on crafts, Santa photos, and more. The First Annual Downtown Holiday Open House is Friday and Saturday November 20-21, 2026. Shops will be open late, until 7pm! See you there!
Participating Shops
TriDee Arts: Ornament making (glass/pottery/clay)
Arrows Aim: Swedish Candy Charcuterie Pop Up Friday at 6pm, artist Daria Penta Pop Up Saturday
Dry Inside: Live music Friday 7pm, Game night Saturday 5:30. Person Plant Color Pop Up featuring small sculptures and gift items. Happy hour 4pm to close both days.
elSage: DIY Gift Tag Printing both days, Psychedelic Lens Pop Up Saturday 12-4pm.
In Good Spirit: Tarot Readings by Allison both Friday and Saturday. Raffle with purchase.
The Wabash Project: Serving house-made tea + artist talks
Skagit Valley Larder: $5 cheese of the day with crackers
KLT Works: Photos with larger than life cardboard Santa