Elves Are Taking Over Historic Downtown Chelan!
Join us on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Historic Downtown Chelan
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Santa Breakfast at Campbell’s
104 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
8am-2pm
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Free Treats at Firestation
232 E Wapato Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
10am
Free Coffee, Doughnuts, and Hot Cocoa.
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Early Check In!
216 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
10am
First 25 people to check in at the HDCA Welcome Booth downtown get $10 in Chamber Bucks to spend in Historic Downtown Chelan!
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StoryWalk® brought to you by the Chelan Public Library
Historic Downtown Chelan
10am
Stroll through downtown and read “There’s No Such Thing As... ELVES” by Lucy Rowland & Katy Halford.
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Carolers by Christmas Tree
Intersection of Woodin and Emerson
10am
Enjoy the holiday cheer by listening to local carolers perform in front of the tree downtown!
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Elf Hunt
Historic Downtown Chelan
10am
Find an elf in a participating store and get a treat!
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Elf Craft Corners
11:30am-1:00pm
The Landing: Face painting.
104 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
Stormy Mountain Brewery: Letters to Santa.
133 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
The Vogue: Ornament making.
117 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
Brave Yoga: Warming station and games.
206A E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
Riverwalk Books: Story time with an elf.
116 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
Whaley’s: Coloring books.
206 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
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Gingerbread House-Making Competition
Chamber of Commerce
216 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
12-2pm
Five local sponsors go head to head to benefit 5 local non-profits. Free ticket to vote when you stop by the HDCA booth. More tickets are available by donation.
12:00–1:00 PM:Team planning and prep time - KOZI will be onsite broadcasting live.
1:00–2:00 PM:Building time.
2:00–5:00 PM:Public voting.
5:00pm:
HDCA will announce the winner!
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“Elf” on Elf Day Sponsored by the Elfs at the Ruby Theatre
135 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
3-5pm
Free!
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Gift Wrapping Station
Chamber of Commerce
216 E Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA 98816
11am-5pm November 28th and 29th
Come get your gifts wrapped for the holidays at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce on either Plaid Friday (28th) or Elf Day (29th).
Gingerbread House Competition
The Gingerbread house making contest is a “Bakeoff” style competition with 1 hour to build the best gingerbread house. The five sponsorships and all donations that day benefit 5 local nonprofits. Come down and get your free ticket to vote when you stop by the HDCA booth. More tickets are available by donation.
12:00–1:00 PM:
Team planning and prep time KOZI will be onsite broadcasting live!
1:00–2:00 PM:
Building time
2:00–5:00 PM:
Public voting
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Team Signorelli, Leigh, and Sterling
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Elf Day Itinerary
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Santa Breakfast at Campbells (8am-2pm)
Free Coffee, Doughnuts, and Cocoa at the Chelan Fire Station (10am)
Elf Hunt starts throughout Historic Downtown Chelan (10am)
StoryWalk & Window Displays (10am)
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Letters to Santa at Stormy Mountain (11:30am-1pm)
Ornament Making at The Vogue (11:30am-1pm)
Face-painting at The Landing (11:30am-1pm)
Storytime with an elf at Riverwalk Books (11:30-1pm)
Warming station and games at Brave Yoga (11:30-1pm)
Coloring books at Whaley’s (11:30-1pm)
Gingerbread house competition at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce (12-2pm)
*Proceeds benefit local nonprofits*
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Free Family Matinee: Elf on Elf Day at the Ruby Theatre (3-5pm)
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Dine in Historic Downtown Chelan with festive holiday menus!
Support our efforts to maintain an active downtown with rich history, a vibrant community and endless outdoor adventure.