A Saturday of holiday happenings

December 10, 2022 at 4:16 p.m.

The Grinch, aka Becky Prikril, runs with Benny to the finish line of the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. — The Grinch, aka Becky Prikril, runs with Benny to the finish line of the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ayla Love warms up with a hula hoop before running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. — Ayla Love warms up with a hula hoop before running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Wearing matching outfits, Melanie Dickinson, left, and Jillian Neff run in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. The matching outfits are a 12-year tradition for the two, with Neff coming up for the run from Eatonville. — Wearing matching outfits, Melanie Dickinson, left, and Jillian Neff run in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10. The matching outfits are a 12-year tradition for the two, with Neff coming up for the run from Eatonville. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Runners head down Cornwall Avenue while running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Saturday. — Runners head down Cornwall Avenue while running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Saturday. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

From left, Kassandra Raether, Carson Brook, Jennifer Ballew and Kiley Ballew take a photo with Santa Claus at the Fairhaven Village Inn on Dec. 10. The hotel hosts Santa for photos on Saturdays in December as part of the Fairhaven Winterfest put on by the Fairhaven Association. — From left, Kassandra Raether, Carson Brook, Jennifer Ballew and Kiley Ballew take a photo with Santa Claus at the Fairhaven Village Inn on Dec. 10. The hotel hosts Santa for photos on Saturdays in December as part of the Fairhaven Winterfest put on by the Fairhaven Association. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Ellie Brownell, 22 months, inquisitively looks at Santa Claus. — Ellie Brownell, 22 months, inquisitively looks at Santa Claus. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Percheron draft horses from Willetta Farm in Everson pull a cart load of people through the streets of Fairhaven. — Percheron draft horses from Willetta Farm in Everson pull a cart load of people through the streets of Fairhaven. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Jackie Benesch, left, and her grandson Oakley Barrow, 2, ride the carriage through Fairhaven. — Jackie Benesch, left, and her grandson Oakley Barrow, 2, ride the carriage through Fairhaven. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Sixteen standup paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled on Lake Samish on Dec. 10. — Sixteen standup paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled on Lake Samish on Dec. 10. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Micah Ping uses a PVC pipe as an oar after forgetting his at home while he and 15 stand-up paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled around Lake Samish on Dec. 10. — Micah Ping uses a PVC pipe as an oar after forgetting his at home while he and 15 stand-up paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled around Lake Samish on Dec. 10. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Mary Walker helps Amy Ping adjust a costume belt before heading out on the lake for a Santa-themed paddle on Lake Samish Saturday afternoon. — Mary Walker helps Amy Ping adjust a costume belt before heading out on the lake for a Santa-themed paddle on Lake Samish Saturday afternoon. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Squalicum Chamber Orchestra performs for market-goers. — The Squalicum Chamber Orchestra performs for market-goers. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

From left, Jessica Burke, Andy Albers and Georgina Howler dance while waiting for the Lighted Bike Parade to begin from the Depot Market Square on Dec. 10. Hundreds of bikes joined Downtown Bellingham's annual ride for Boulevard Park. — From left, Jessica Burke, Andy Albers and Georgina Howler dance while waiting for the Lighted Bike Parade to begin from the Depot Market Square on Dec. 10. Hundreds of bikes joined Downtown Bellingham's annual ride for Boulevard Park. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

With lights and holiday decorations, riders head for Boulevard Park. — With lights and holiday decorations, riders head for Boulevard Park. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

The Lighted Bike Parade begins with a pass by a Christmas tree. — The Lighted Bike Parade begins with a pass by a Christmas tree. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

With Christmas season in full swing, locals got into the holiday spirit with visits to Santa Claus, carriage rides, 5K runs, paddleboards and more.