Looking for family-friendly holiday activities for Christmas in the Puget Sound region? Look no further – I’ve got a “monster” list of stuff you can do! To keep the frugal emphasis of this blog, I’ve worked to include as many free/low-cost activities as possible.
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Gingerbread Village (Seattle, WA) – November 22 through January 1
Open 24 hours a day, Sheraton Seattle
Larger than life gingerbread creations
Free (donations benefit JDRF)
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Macy’s Santaland (Seattle, WA) – November 25 through December 24
Hours vary by day, Macy’s Downtown Seattle
Free (photos with Santa extra)
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Snowflake Lane (Bellevue, WA) – November 25 through December 24
7 pm, Street between Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square and Bellevue Place
Live toy soldier drummers, music, animated snow characters
Free
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Winter Train & Village (Seattle, WA) – November 25 through December 31
10 am – 6 pm, Seattle Center Armory
Turn-of-the-century village and train
$2 suggested donation
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Garden d’Lights (Bellevue, WA) – November 26 through December 31
4:30 – 9 pm, Bellevue Botanical Garden
Half a million lights that transform the garden into a blossoming winter wonderland
$5/person, 10 and under free (free nights: 11/28-12/1, 12/5-12/8)
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Holiday Lights Display & Canned Food Drive (Puyallup, WA) – November 28 through January 2
6 – 9 pm, Insurance West
Light display with twelve festive holiday songs
Free
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Ivar’s Clam Lights (Renton, WA) – December 2 through January 1
5 – 9 pm, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Professionally decorated trees and shrubs
Free
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November 25, 2016
My Macy’s Holiday Parade (Seattle, WA)
9 am, Macy’s Downtown Seattle
Free
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Black Friday Kick Off (Redmond, WA)
10 am – 7 pm, Redmond Town Center
Music, skating rink, carousel
Free (some activities may be paid)
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Crafternoon: Card Craft (Renton, WA)
1 – 3 pm, Renton Highlands Library
Make a greeting card
Free
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Santa’s Arrival (Issaquah, WA)
4:30 pm, Grand Ridge Plaza
Live entertainment, treats
Free
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Westlake Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration (Seattle, WA)
4:30 – 6 pm, Westlake Park
Tree lighting, fireworks display, holiday carousel
Free ($3 suggested donation for the carousel)
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Great Star Lighting Ceremony (Seattle, WA)
5 pm, Macy’s Downtown Seattle
Star lighting followed by fireworks display
Free
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November 26, 2016
Greet the Season at Lake Union Park (Seattle, WA)
10 am – 8 pm, Lake Union Park
Toy boat building, cookie decorating, crafts, music, dance performances
Free (some activities have a suggested donation)
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Magic in the Market Holiday Celebration (Seattle, WA)
11 am – 5 pm, Pike Place Market
Photos with Santa, decorate cookies, holiday lights
Free
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Winterfest Ice Sculpting (Seattle, WA)
12 – 2 pm, Seattle Center outside Fisher Pavilion
Award-winning artists create seasonal ice sculptures
Free
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Winterfest (Kirkland, WA)
2 – 6 pm, Peter Kirk Park
Holiday caroling, family activities, Santa
Free
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Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony (Edmonds, WA)
4 – 7 pm, Centennial Plaza
Cookies and cider, musical entertainment, photos with Santa
Free
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Holiday Tree Lighting (Tacoma, WA)
5 pm, 9th & Broadway
Celebration and holiday carols
Free
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The GloCone Lighting (Seattle, WA)
5 – 6 pm, Phinney Center Air Raid Tower
Holiday carols, refreshments
Free
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Holiday Tree Lighting (Snoqualmie, WA)
5 – 8 pm, Railroad Park
Cookies and hot chocolate, carolers, live music
Free
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Light Up Main (Sumner, WA)
6 – 8 pm, Heritage Park and Ryan House Museum
Refreshments, tree lighting, carolers
Free
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November 27, 2016
Woodinville Winterfest (Woodinville, WA)
1 – 6 pm, Windermere and Molbak’s
Pictures with Santa, holiday carols, Santa parade, tree lighting
Free
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November 28, 2016
Christmas Carnival (Seattle, WA)
3 – 7 pm, The Westin
Dancing and musical performances, Christmas stories
Free
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November 30, 2016
Nancy Stewart: A Season for Singing! (Lake Forest Park, WA)
10:30 – 11:15 am, Lake Forest Park Library
Learn about the holiday traditions of children around the world
Free
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Community Open House (Marysville, WA)
1 – 6 pm, Tulalip Resort
Children’s crafts, visit with Santa, refreshments
Free
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December 1, 2016
Wintertide Celebration (Everett, WA)
4 – 7 pm, Everett Performing Arts Center
Free train rides, giant gingerbread house decorating, refreshments
Free
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Journey to Bethlehem (Auburn, WA)
5:30 – 9 pm, Auburn Adventist Academy Church
45-minute interactive drama
$6/person (buy tickets in advance)
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Christmas Ship Festival (Bellevue, WA)
8:55 – 9:15 pm, Newcastle Beach Park
See the Christmas ships, listen to caroling
Free
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December 2, 2016
Giving Marketplace (Seattle, WA)
10 am – 5 pm, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
Build a welcome kit for refugees, family friendly activities
Free
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Nutcracker Story Time (Snoqualmie, WA)
11 – 11:45 am, Snoqualmie Library
Meet Clara, the Sugarplum Fairy, and the Nutcracker; costumes encouraged
Free
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Festival of the Nativity (Tacoma, WA)
1 – 9 pm, 1102 S Pearl St
Lighted displays of 900 nativities from around the world, art room, photo booth
Free
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Gingerbread House (Seattle, WA)
5 – 6:30 pm, Northgate Community Center
Decorate a gingerbread house with candy to take home
$8/house
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Ivar’s Clam Lights Official Lighting (Renton, WA) – December 2 through January 1
5 – 9 pm, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Photo opportunities, parade of boats
Free
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City of Lakewood’s 20th Annual Tree Lighting (Lakewood, WA)
5:30 pm, Lakewood Towne Center
Santa parade, Christmas music and carols, arts and crafts
Free
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Journey to Bethlehem (Auburn, WA)
5:30 – 9 pm, Auburn Adventist Academy Church
45-minute interactive drama
$6/person (buy tickets in advance)
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Holiday Tree Lighting & Pajama Party (Des Moines, WA)
6 – 8 pm, Big Catch Plaza
Cookies and hot cocoa, caroling, photos with Santa
Free
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Tree Lighting Ceremony (Mountlake Terrace, WA)
6:30 pm, Evergreen Playfield
Refreshments, caroling, Santa appearance
Free
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Holiday Tree Lighting & Firehouse Munch (Mercer Island, WA)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Mercerdale Park and North Fire Station
Arts and crafts, Santa photos, treats, musical entertainment
Free
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December 3, 2016
Light Up Monroe (Monroe, WA)
8 am – 8 pm, Downtown Monroe
Pictures with Santa, caroling, tree lighting, cocoa and cookies
Free
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Sing-Along With Santa (Tacoma, WA)
10 am, Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Sing your favorite holiday carols with live accompaniment, story, snacks
$10 general admission
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Gingerbread Houses (University Place, WA)
10 am – 2 pm, University Place Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Santa Visits the Conservatory (Tacoma, WA)
10 am – 3 pm, W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Refreshments, crafts, fun
$3 suggested donation (picture with Santa is $15)
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Giving Marketplace (Seattle, WA)
10 am – 5 pm, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center
Build a welcome kit for refugees, family friendly activities
Free
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Winterfest (Burien, WA)
10 am – 5 pm, Downtown Burien
Horse and carriage rides, hot treats, Santa photos
Free
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Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting (Bothell, WA)
10 am – 8 pm, Country Village Shops
Live reindeer, caroling, roasted chestnuts
Free
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Simon Kidgits Club Santa Celebration (Tacoma, WA)
11 am – 1 pm, Tacoma Mall
Festive activities, yummy holiday treats
Free (possibly for Kidgits members only)
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Pictures with Santa (Tacoma, WA)
11 am – 3 pm, STAR Center
Light refreshments, access to Treetops Playgrounds
Free ($5 to take home a picture)
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A 19th Century Christmas (Tacoma, WA)
11 am – 4 pm, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Yule log, toasts, Christmas carols, parlor games, crafts
$5-$8/person, 4 and under free
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Holiday Art Market Open House (Kirkland, WA)
11 am – 6 pm, KAC Gallery
Live music, art activities, free parking
Free
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Winterfest Ice Sculpting (Seattle, WA)
12 – 2 pm, Seattle Center outside Fisher Pavilion
Award-winning artists create seasonal ice sculptures
Free
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Holiday on the Bay (Everett, WA)
12 – 6 pm, Port of Everett Marina
Photo opportunities, crafts, refreshments, tree lighting
Free
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Santa Parade, Tree Lighting & Visits with Santa (Arlington, WA)
12 – 6 pm, Olympic Avenue
Parade, tree lighting, refreshments, crafts
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Bellevue, WA)
1 – 3 pm, Bellevue Arts Museum
Transform gingerbread houses with candy and frosting, for ages 4-10
$8/child
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Santa Visits Old Town (Tacoma, WA)
1 – 3:30 pm, Job Carr Cabin Museum
Refreshments, photos with Santa, children’s crafts
Free
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Festival of the Nativity (Tacoma, WA)
1 – 9 pm, 1102 S Pearl St
Lighted displays of 900 nativities from around the world, art room, photo booth
Free
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Holiday Doodle Hour (Woodinville, WA)
2 – 3 pm, Woodinville Library
Drop in for a mellow coloring session and leave with a hand-colored holiday card
Free
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Holiday Snack and Craft (Auburn, WA)
2 – 4 pm, Washington Elementary
Create gingerbread houses and ornaments
$3-$4 preregister, $5 door
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Christmas Carnival (Bellevue, WA)
2 – 8 pm, SAMBICA
Pictures with Santa, games, snacks
Free
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Free Festive Fun (Puyallup, WA)
3 – 6 pm, Sunrise Village
Pictures with Santa on a sleigh, horse drawn wagon ride, indoor living nativity
Free
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Tree Lighting and Holiday Open House (Mukilteo, WA)
3 – 6 pm, Rosehill Community Center
Santa, local performers, refreshments, crafts
Free
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Music with the Cascade Recorder Consort (Enumclaw, WA)
3:30 – 4:15 pm, Enumclaw Library
Beautiful seasonal music
Free
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Winterfest (Kent, WA)
3:30 – 7:30 pm, Kent Station
Christmas story time, parade, tree lighting
Free
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Holiday Tree Lighting (Federal Way, WA)
4 – 6 pm, Town Square Park
Music performances, live reindeer, Santa Claus & Sparky arrive by fire truck
Free
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Tree Lighting Event (Covington, WA)
4 – 6 pm, next to Pier 1 Imports
Arts and crafts, music, hot cocoa and cider
Free
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Holiday Train Rides (Renton, WA)
4 – 7 pm, The Landing
Free
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Redmond Lights (Redmond, WA)
4 – 8 pm, Redmond City Hall / Luminary Walk / Redmond Town Center
Tree lighting, musical entertainment, refreshments
Free
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Santa Parade and Tree Lighting (Auburn, WA)
4:30 pm, Downtown Auburn
Children’s parade, community caroling, synchronized light show
Free
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Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting (Seattle, WA)
4:30 – 5:30 pm, West Seattle Junction
Tree lighting, music, hot cocoa and cookies
Free
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Lighted Santa Parade (Puyallup, WA)
5 pm, Downtown Puyallup
Santa arrival, cookies, hot cocoa, tree lighting
Free
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Merrysville for the Holidays (Marysville, WA)
5 pm, Comeford Park
Family activities, electric lights parade, tree lighting
Free
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Living Nativity (Gig Harbor, WA)
5 – 8 pm, Discovery Baptist
Mingle with over 200 characters and real animals, walk-through only (dress warmly!)
Free
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Tree Lighting & Arrival of Santa (Gig Harbor, WA)
5 – 8 pm, Donkey Creek Park
Entertainment, refreshments, Santa on a fire truck
Free
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Luminaria Walk (Seattle, WA)
5:30 – 7:30 pm, Meadowbrook Pond
Hot cocoa, walk around a beautifully lit pathway
Free
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Journey to Bethlehem (Auburn, WA)
5:30 – 9 pm, Auburn Adventist Academy Church
45-minute interactive drama
$6/person (buy tickets in advance)
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Tree Lighting & Food Drive (Bonney Lake, WA)
6 pm, Public Safety Building
Activities and music, refreshments, tree lighting ceremony
Free
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Yule Be Rockin’ (Auburn, WA)
6:30 pm, Auburn Avenue Theater
Holiday family concert
$8/ticket
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December 4, 2016
Seward Park Winter’s Eve Celebration and Guided Nature Walks (Seattle, WA)
12 – 5 pm, Seward Park Audubon Center
Decorate cookies, make holiday crafts, see the Christmas Ships
Free (sign up in advance for guided nature walks)
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Gingerbread Houses (University Place, WA)
1 – 4 pm, University Place Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Festival of the Nativity (Tacoma, WA)
1 – 7 pm, 1102 S Pearl St
Lighted displays of 900 nativities from around the world, art room, photo booth
Free
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The Dickens Carolers (Mercer Island, WA)
1:30 – 2:15 pm, Mercer Island Library
Traditional and contemporary favorites sung in four-part harmony
Free
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Harpist Susan W. Haas (Lakewood, WA)
2 – 4 pm, Lakewood Library
Traditional carols and holiday music
Free
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Christmas Carnival (Bellevue, WA)
2 – 5 pm, SAMBICA
Pictures with Santa, games, snacks
Free
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The Dickens Carolers (Covington, WA)
2:30 – 3:15 pm, Covington Library
Traditional and contemporary favorites sung in four-part harmony
Free
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Winter Themed Family Movie (Bellevue, WA)
3 – 5 pm, Bellevue Library
G or PG rated movie, cocoa and cookies
Free
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Living Nativity (Gig Harbor, WA)
5 – 8 pm, Discovery Baptist
Mingle with over 200 characters and real animals, walk-through only (dress warmly!)
Free
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Journey to Bethlehem (Auburn, WA)
5:30 – 9 pm, Auburn Adventist Academy Church
45-minute interactive drama
$6/person (buy tickets in advance)
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Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fircrest, WA)
7 pm, Alice Peers Park
Refreshments, entertainment, visit with Santa
Free
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December 7, 2016
Caspar Babypants – Winter Party Concert (Lake Forest Park, WA)
10:30 – 11:45 am, Lake Forest Park Library
Family concert featuring favorites from their new holiday album
Free
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Holiday Cookie Decorating (Eatonville, WA)
2:30 – 5 pm, Eatonville Library
Create yummy cookie confections to take home
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Milton, WA)
3 – 5 pm, Milton/Edgewood Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Friends of the Covington Library Santa Night (Covington, WA)
5:30 – 7 pm, Covington Library
Santa is coming to the library!
Free
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December 8, 2016
Caspar Babypants – Winter Party Concert (Covington, WA)
10:30 – 11:15 am, Covington Library
Family concert featuring favorites from their new holiday album
Free
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Holly Jolly Holiday (Orting, WA)
3:30 – 4:30 pm, Orting Library
Crafts, songs and stories
Free
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Family Night (Federal Way, WA)
5 – 7 pm, The Commons
Face painting, balloons, selfies with Rudolph
Free
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Cookies with Mrs. Claus (Federal Way, WA)
5:30 – 7:30 pm, Federal Way Community Center
Cookie decorating, beverages, holiday music
$3/person, preregistration required
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Holiday in the Park (Seattle, WA)
6 – 8 pm, Volunteer Park
Carolers, cookies and cocoa, activity booth
Free
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December 9, 2016
Holiday Concert with Ostgard & Allen (Covington, WA)
2 – 3:30 pm, Covington Library
Traditional Christmas songs played with a fresh, unique approach
Free
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Indoor Movie: Elf (Tacoma, WA)
4:15 pm, STAR Center
Bring bean bags, chairs, etc. for comfortable lounging
Free
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Solstice Stroll (Shoreline, WA)
4:30 – 8 pm, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
See the garden aglow with light and unique art creations
$10 suggested donation
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Snowflake Funfest (Seattle, WA)
6 – 8 pm, Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
Carnival style games, swag making, crafts, hot cocoa
$3/person, $12/family of 5+
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Family Movie Night: The Polar Express (Tacoma, WA)
7:30 pm, Portland Ave Community Center
Indoor movie, popcorn, bring bean bags, etc. for comfortable lounging
Free
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December 10, 2016
Santa Breakfast (Auburn, WA)
8:30 am and 11 am, Auburn Community & Events Center
Pancake breakfast and entertainment
$5-$7/child, $6-$8/adult (register in advance)
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Gingerbread Houses (DuPont, WA)
10 am – 12 pm, DuPont Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Graham, WA)
10 am – 12 pm, Graham Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Gingerbread Open House (Issaquah, WA)
10 am – 12 pm, Springfree Trampoline
Decorate your own gingerbread house and jump on the world’s first smart trampoline
Free
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Winter Art Extravaganza (Woodinville, WA)
10 am – 12 pm, Brightwater Education Center
Seasonal art projects using recycled materials
Free (pre-register in advance)
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Victorian Holiday Festival (Tacoma, WA)
10 am – 3 pm, W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Children’s stories, holiday craft, refreshments
$3 suggested donation
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Puppets Please (Bonney Lake, WA)
10:30 am, Bonney Lake Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Special StoryTime with Santa (Seattle, WA)
11 am, University Book Store (U District)
Storytime, treats, activities, photos with Santa
Free
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Hands-On Day: Olde Time Folded Boxes (Shoreline, WA)
11 am – 3 pm, Shoreline Historical Museum
For children ages 4-12, take-home craft
Free
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Pioneer Square Howlidays (Seattle, WA)
11 am – 3 pm, Occidental Square
Bring your prized pooch for entertainment, activities and treats
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Buckley, WA)
11 am – 4 pm, Buckley Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Santa Land and Santa Pictures (Sumner, WA)
11 am – 4 pm, The Old Cannery
Visit Santa in a decorated setting, carriage rides
Free
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Dickens Festival (Tacoma, WA)
11 am – 6 pm, Historic Stadium District
Holiday circus, entertainment, costume contest
Free
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The Dickens Carolers (Bonney Lake, WA)
11:30 am, Bonney Lake Library
Traditional and contemporary favorites sung in four-part harmony
Free
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Santa’s Landing Party (Seattle, WA)
11:45 am – 4 pm, The Museum of Flight
Santa arrives in a Cessna, then hears children’s wishes inside the museum
Outdoor activities free, indoor activities included with admission
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Puppets Please (Bonney Lake, WA)
12 pm, Sumner Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Winterfest Ice Sculpting (Seattle, WA)
12 – 2 pm, Seattle Center outside Fisher Pavilion
Award-winning artists create seasonal ice sculptures
Free
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Cookies with Mrs. Claus (Bothell, WA)
12 – 3 pm, The Chic Boatique
Cookies for children, live reindeer, gingerbread house display
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Bellevue, WA)
1 – 3 pm, Bellevue Arts Museum
Transform gingerbread houses with candy and frosting, for ages 4-10
$8/child
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Puppets Please (Milton, WA)
1:30 pm, Milton/Edgewood Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Holiday Doodle Hour (Duvall, WA)
2 – 3 pm, Duvall Library
Drop in for a mellow coloring session and leave with a hand-colored holiday card
Free
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Holiday Cheer (Sammamish, WA)
2 – 3:30 pm, Sammamish Library
Traditional Christmas songs played with a fresh, unique approach
Free
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Christmas Carnival (Bellevue, WA)
2 – 8 pm, SAMBICA
Pictures with Santa, games, snacks
Free
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Singing Christmas Tree: The Christmas Key (Tacoma, WA)
3 pm and 7 pm, Life Center Central Campus
Holiday music, lights and sets, inspirational story
$5 for general admission
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Free Festive Fun (Puyallup, WA)
3 – 6 pm, Sunrise Village
Pictures with Santa on a sleigh, horse drawn wagon ride, indoor living nativity
Free
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Holiday Performance by the Seattle Mandolin Orchestra (Bellevue, WA)
4 – 5 pm, Bellevue Library
Special holiday concert, first come first seated
Free
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Christmas at Fort Steilacoom (Lakewood, WA)
4 – 7:30 pm, Fort Steilacoom
Candle-light Christmas in the remaining officers’ quarters
$5/adult, $3/child, $10/family (parents and kids)
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Holiday Train Rides (Renton, WA)
4 – 7 pm, The Landing
Free
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Green Lake Pathway of Lights (Seattle, WA)
4:30 – 7:30 pm, Green Lake Drive
Luminaries, refreshments, local music
Free
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Solstice Stroll (Shoreline, WA)
4:30 – 8 pm, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
See the garden aglow with light and unique art creations
$10 suggested donation
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Lighted Boat Parade (Gig Harbor, WA)
5 pm, Gig Harbor Bay
Free
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Lynnwood Christmas Tree Lighting (Lynnwood, WA)
5 – 7 pm, Silver Creek Family Church
Music, food, ride and games
Free
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Santa Arrgh-rival, a Pirate X-mas (Bothell, WA)
7 pm, Country Village Shops
Live reindeer, gingerbread house display, Santa walks the plank
Free
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December 11, 2016
Santa Land and Santa Pictures (Sumner, WA)
11 am – 4 pm, The Old Cannery
Visit Santa in a decorated setting, carriage rides
Free
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Cookies with Mrs. Claus (Bothell, WA)
12 – 3 pm, The Chic Boatique
Cookies for children, live reindeer, gingerbread house display
Free
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The Dickens Carolers (Mercer Island, WA)
1:30 – 2:15 pm, Mercer Island Library
Traditional and contemporary favorites sung in four-part harmony
Free
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Contemporary Jazz Concert with a Holiday Twist (Issaquah, WA)
2 – 3:30 pm, Issaquah Library
Music, light refreshments
Free
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Christmas Carnival (Bellevue, WA)
2 – 5 pm, SAMBICA
Pictures with Santa, games, snacks
Free
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Singing Christmas Tree: The Christmas Key (Tacoma, WA)
3 pm and 7 pm, Life Center Central Campus
Holiday music, lights and sets, inspirational story
$5 for general admission
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The Dickens Carolers (Woodinville, WA)
3 – 4 pm, Woodinville Library
Traditional and contemporary favorites sung in four-part harmony, refreshments served
Free
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Winter Themed Family Movie (Bellevue, WA)
3 – 5 pm, Bellevue Library
G or PG rated movie, cocoa and cookies
Free
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Solstice Stroll (Shoreline, WA)
4:30 – 8 pm, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
See the garden aglow with light and unique art creations
$10 suggested donation
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Hark the Harbor & Argosy Ship Viewing (Gig Harbor, WA)
5:45 – 7 pm, Maritime Pier
Festive songs, candles
Free
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December 12, 2016
Holiday Sing-Along with Nancy Stewart (Issaquah, WA)
11 – 11:45 am, Issaquah Library
Sing familiar holiday songs
Free
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Sing With Our Kids Family Holiday Sing-Along (Mercer Island, WA)
6:30 – 7:30 pm, Mercer Island Library
Celebrate the songs, stories and traditions of the season
Free
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December 13, 2016
Holiday Craft (DuPont, WA)
4 – 5:30 pm, DuPont Library
Cut, glue and color a holiday-themed craft
Free
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Argosy Christmas Ship Visit (Shoreline, WA)
7:30 – 8:50 pm, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Holiday music, refreshments, bonfire
Free
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December 14, 2016
Special StoryTime with Santa (Seattle, WA)
11 am, University Book Store (Mill Creek)
Storytime, treats, activities, photos with Santa
Free
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Caspar Babypants Winter Party (Carnation, WA)
11 am – 12 pm, Carnation Library
Family concert with favorites from their new holiday album
Free
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Kids’ Holiday Craft (Tacoma, WA)
2 – 3 pm, Parkland/Spanaway Library
Fun, simple craft
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Tacoma, WA)
6 pm, Summit Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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December 15, 2016
Special StoryTime with Santa (Seattle, WA)
11 am, University Book Store (Bellevue)
Storytime, treats, activities, photos with Santa
Free
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Christmas Lunch (Auburn, WA)
11 am and 1 pm, Auburn Senior Activity Center
$3 suggested donation for 60+, $6 for under 60
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December 16, 2016
Caspar Babypants Winter Party (Renton, WA)
10 – 10:45 am, Fairwood Library
Family concert with favorites from their new holiday album
Free
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Gingerbread Jubilee (Seattle, WA)
5 – 7 pm, Ballard Community Center
Decorate a gingerbread house or village
$5
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Gingerbread House Decorating (Seattle, WA)
5:30 – 7 pm, Laurelhurst Community Center
Decorate a gingerbread house with candy to take home
$8/house
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Winter Wonderland Party (Seattle, WA)
6 – 7:30 pm, IDC Community Center
Arts and crafts, holiday pictures, treats
$1/child ages 2-12
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Cocoa & Caroling (Tacoma, WA)
6 – 8 pm, W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Hot cocoa bar, caroling
$3 suggested donation
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Surfin’ Santa (Enumclaw, WA)
6 – 8 pm, Enumclaw Aquatic Center
Holiday movie, Wibit fun, gift
$5.50/resident, $6.50/non-resident
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Holiday Party (Seattle, WA)
6:30 – 8 pm, Garfield Community Center
Celebrate the season, pre-register to receive a toy
$3
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December 17, 2016
Breakfast with Santa and the Grinch (Tacoma, WA)
9 am – 12:30 pm, Portland Ave Community Center
Breakfast, picture with Santa, holiday face painting, craft projects
$8-$10/person, 2 and under free (must purchase tickets in advance)
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Puppets Please (DuPont, WA)
10 am, DuPont Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Harborview Holiday Party (Seattle, WA)
10 am – 2 pm, Yesler Community Center
Fun activities for the whole family
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Sumner, WA)
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Sumner Library
Make and decorate your own gingerbread house while supplies last
Free
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Holiday Concert with Ostgard & Allen (Black Diamond, WA)
11 am – 12:30 pm, Black Diamond Library
Traditional Christmas songs played with a fresh, unique approach; snacks served
Free
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Santa Land and Santa Pictures (Sumner, WA)
11 am – 4 pm, The Old Cannery
Visit Santa in a decorated setting, carriage rides
Free
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Visit with Santa and Make Snowflakes (Buckley, WA)
11:30 am – 2 pm, Buckley Library
See Santa and Mrs. Claus, then make festive snowflakes to decorate (ages 6 and up)
Free
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Puppets Please (Tacoma, WA)
12 pm, Summit Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Winterfest Ice Sculpting (Seattle, WA)
12 – 2 pm, Seattle Center outside Fisher Pavilion
Award-winning artists create seasonal ice sculptures
Free
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Fun with Frosty (Bothell, WA)
12 – 3 pm, Country Village Shops
Magic show, fun and games, winter craft
Free
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Gingerbread Houses (Bellevue, WA)
1 – 3 pm, Bellevue Arts Museum
Transform gingerbread houses with candy and frosting, for ages 4-10
$8/child
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Las Posadas: Piñata Party (Lakewood, WA)
1 – 3 pm, Lakewood Library
Make your own cardboard piñata
Free
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Puppets Please (Tacoma, WA)
1:30 – 2:30 pm, Parkland/Spanaway Library
Holiday-themed, in-the-round show
Free
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Menorah Mania (Mercer Island, WA)
5:30 – 7:30 pm, Stroum Jewish Community Center
Make your own Hanukkah menorah, decorate cookies, play life-sized dreidel game
Free
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Holiday Music with the Dexterity Jazz Trio (North Bend, WA)
2 – 3 pm, North Bend Library
Holiday music, light refreshments served
Free
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Singing Christmas Tree: The Christmas Key (Tacoma, WA)
3 pm and 7 pm, Life Center Central Campus
Holiday music, lights and sets, inspirational story
$5 for general admission
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Free Festive Fun (Puyallup, WA)
3 – 6 pm, Sunrise Village
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