and plenty nights under pink skies you taught ‘em to enjoy💖
#pinkskies #downtowncleelum #cleelum #shoplocal
Got the sweetest surprise—a Downtown Cle Elum Blind Bag made Pokémon-style with “Common, Rare, Ultra Rare, Epic, and Legendary” on the back. ✨🎁
And according to the amazing 5th-grader who gifted it… we made it all the way to Gold Legendary. ⭐️💛
Honestly? That might... be the highest rank we’ve ever received! 😂 😉
Moments like this remind us how magical downtown Cle Elum truly is. 🌟
Gifts from kids are always the most cherished, and we couldn’t do what we do without the support, kindness, and holiday spirit of this community—and especially the young ones growing up here.
Cle Elum, you’re our real-life Legendary. 💛🏔️✨
And to our little friend at @theshopteencentercleelum @509_teens —thank you for making our day “super effective.” 😉⚡️💫
We love this town and the wonderful kids who make it shine! 💖🎄🧡
#christmasincleelum #kidsofthecommunity #heartofthecascades #seasonofgiving
🎄✨ They’re back… and even CUTER than ever! ✨🎨
Our Kids Christmas Coloring Books are returning for this year’s Antlers & Evergreen festivities, and we’re opening up a special opportunity for sponsors!
Thank you to our Christmas in Cle Elum Coloring Book Sponsor! ...@henrichsen_design ✨
Visit this online link for your digital version!🎄https://heyzine.com/flip-book/bc0cebbceb.html
#ChristmasInCleElum #CleElum #HolidayMagic #KidsActivities #ColoringBookFun #AntlersAndEvergreen #CommunityHolidayFun #FestiveFamilyFun
As we enter the giving season, it’s a time to reflect on the power of generosity and the impact it has right here in our community. 💙 Giving Tuesday is just around the corner.... December 2nd!
From local nonprofits and volunteers to small businesses and everyday neighbors, everyone ...plays a role in creating positive change. Giving Tuesday is more than a day—it’s a reminder that when we come together to give our time, resources, and kindness, we strengthen the place we all call home. 🌟
Let’s lift up the organizations and people making a difference this season. #GivingTuesday #CommunityStrong
💚🎄 The Grinch Is Back… and He’s Greener Than Ever! 🎄💚
That’s right, Whos — the Grinch is crawling out of his cave and heading to downtown Cle Elum! 😈
This year, he’s not just stopping by to grumble about Christmas… he’s taking his merry mischief to a ...whole new level!
📅 Mark your calendars!
💚 Plaid Friday, November 28th: The Grinch will be sneaking through your favorite downtown shops — probably muttering about the noise, noise, NOISE!
💚 December 17th: He’s heading to the school cafeteria to dine with all the little Susie-Lou Whos! (He says he’ll mostly behave… as long as no one tempts him with seconds of Who pudding.) 😏
And between us… the Grinch insists it’s not Black Friday. He’s calling it Green Friday — because green means go shopping, right? 💸🎁
So grab your Santa hats, your Who spirit, and your best “Merry Grinchmas” smile — you never know what kind of wonderfully awful antics he’ll get into this year!
🎉 Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
Lodging Tax Sponsors:
@cityofcleelum
@centralwashingtonoutdoor
Plaid Friday Coupon Booklets:
Presenting Sponsor: @kittitascountychamber
Community Sponsors:
@brightandday
@chefadriennebasher
@meekerwifey
Cle Elum Girl Scout Troop 2244
Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsor:
@pugetsoundenergy
@michellesanta.re (Cookies & Cocoa Sponsor)
A huge shoutout to @bigzhaverfield2.0 (Big Z Entertainment) for being the best Grinch downtown! Can’t wait to see Mr. Grinch… coming soon! 💚🎄
#ChristmasInCleElum #GreenFriday #BlackFriday #GrinchInCleElum #merrygrinchmas #downtowncleelum
🎄✨ Holiday Window Contest 2025! ✨🎄
It’s that magical time of year again, and downtown Cle Elum is ready to shine! 🌟
We’re inviting all local businesses to deck out their windows for the Holiday Window Contest — let your creativity sparkle and your holiday spirit ...glow! 💫
🖼️ Why join in the fun?
✨ Your window will be featured (and bragged about!) on our social media (once the voting day has been completed!).
🛍️ Festive windows draw shoppers downtown — studies show 76% of people are more likely to visit a store after spotting a creative display!
🎅 It’s a great way to spread joy, showcase your business, and make downtown Cle Elum truly magical.
🎥 Every contestant will be featured in a special video posted right before the Lighted Parade on December 6th!
🏆 The business with the Best Holiday Window will get a BIG shoutout on our social media and a chance to share their favorite holiday photo in collaboration with CEDA’s pages!
Ready to join the fun? Register your window here ➡️
👉 cleelumdowntown.com/holiday-window-contest/
Let’s make downtown dazzle this holiday season! 💚❤️
#ChristmasInCleElum #HolidayWindowContest #ShopLocal #CleElumMagic #DowntownCleElum #LightedParade2025
CEDA Office will be closed today, in observance of Veteran's Day.
Thank you to those that have served and thank you to those that helped honor the Veteran's at yesterday's assembly and drive through downtown from local first responders, veterans, and community groups!
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We will return to normal business hours on November 12th, 2025.
#veteransday #thankyouveterans ❤️
🎄✨ Who’s ready for some Plaid Friday & Black Friday fun downtown?! 🎁
Curated with holiday cheer by the Cle Elum Downtown Association and brought to you by our amazing downtown businesses and local sponsors! ❤️
🗓️ Printed copies of the coupon booklet will ...arrive in downtown businesses by November 20th-25th, and you can explore the digital version right now — so you won’t miss a single deal! 🎅
🎟️ Your Digital Link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f7b2737c74.html (just type it right into your search bar!)
Spread the word and get ready for an eventful and festive Plaid Friday season! 🎁
Put on your coziest plaid, grab a cup of cocoa ☕, and shop small to support your favorite local businesses this holiday season! 🌟
#PlaidFriday #ShopSmall #ChristmasInCleElum #AntlersAndEvergreen #DowntownCleElum #HolidayDeals
Operation Santa 🎅🏻 has returned this year! 📬
Thank you to our sponsors: 509 Docs PLLC, Bator Glass, Cle Elum Vol. Firefighters Association & to our participating businesses!
We are excited to announce that Santa’s mail will have the same drop off locations this ...year! PLUS a new drop off location! ⭐️ (Please make sure you include a return address because Santa will be writing back up until December 22nd!)🎄Then, off on the 🛷 he goes! 🔔
🎅🏻 Mail locations:
📍 @pioneercoffeeroastingcompany
📍 @jensenfarmsellensburg Outpost
📍 Cle Elum Fire Department (main mail box outside)
📍 CEDA office
📍 @sunsetcafe_loosewolf
Drop off will start once you see a cute little red Santa Mailbox at the listed locations! 😊 Keep an eye out! ♥️
The fun doesn’t end here! Christmas Lighted Parade Registrations are open! 💡 You can register those vehicles up until the first week of December and the Lighted Parade falls on December 6th this year!
Theme: Antlers 🦌 & Evergreen 🌲
….. we can’t wait to see how creative you get with those parade vehicles! 🚗♥️
— Before registering please make sure to review all rules and guidelines for entering the parade! Each vehicle entry will be $20 PER vehicle this year! 🚗🎄
If you would like to sponsor this year! Feel free to reach out to us all season long, there’s lots to choose from! 🎁 Sponsorships will close the first week of December!
Thank you to @reflectionofperfection.wa for the beautiful lights downtown & our amazing lighting sponsor @pugetsoundenergy!
All of the hard work, love, & community spirit really pays off! 🏡 ❤️ 💚 ⭐️
#christmasincleelum #cleelum #community #lights #santa
