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South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do December 28th and 29th

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Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? It’s another weekend full of fun! Here are our weekend pics for your family!

Please do use the provided links to confirm event details. Mistakes can happen in listings of this size this time of year, and we always want you to have just as much fun as possible!

Ongoing Holiday Events

(Events specific to this Saturday and Sunday continue below this section)

These events are ongoing during the holiday season; check links for specific days and hours.

Fantasy Lights at Lake Spanaway

The area’s only drive thru lights show! Don’t miss it! Runs through New Year’s Day!

Zoolights at Point Defiance ZooRuns through January 5th

Ice Skate at Point RustonTacoma’s temporary outdoor rink is back! Runs through January 5th

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLTLast show Saturday the 28th

OlyLightstravaganza Through January 3rd

Saturday

South King County

Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn

November 20 – January 5

Your new holiday tradition! Catch the spirit of the season with a festive display of trees at the Museum. Each tree is decorated by regional ethnic heritage groups with ornaments and décor that represent their cultural traditions. You will see trees as diverse as our community with traditions from China, Poland, Norway, Italy, Iran, the Marshall Islands and beyond!

Greater Pierce County

Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek

Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Here’s the schedule:
Sat. Dec. 28
11:30am Badgers
1pm Grizzly bears
2:30pm Cougar

Sun. Dec. 29
11:30am Snowy owls
1:30pm Raccoons
2:30pm Gray wolves

Jurassic Quest is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup

More here

Make It Happen @ Your Library at the Puyallup Public Library

Join us for a series of drop-in events over the holidays!  Stop by between 10-4 on the following days to participate.  No reservations needed. Designed for ages 4 and older.12/28 Trinket Pouch
12/30  Sheep Wreath
12/31  Retro Toy Play Day!

Something’s Happening Saturdays at the Graham Library Something will be going on at the Graham Library all day on Saturday! Will it be games? Will it be crafts? Will it be building? Drop by and find out!

Insect Safari at the Sumner Library 10:30am
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see thousands of preserved insect specimens up close. Beautiful butterflies, giant beetles and creepy spiders are expertly displayed for your viewing pleasure.

 Tacoma

The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum

Family story time at Wheelock10:30

Family story time at Moore 10:30

followed by Baby Time at 11:30

S.T.E.A.M. Saturday at Mottet

Join Ms. Elizabeth for some hands on S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming. In these weekly hands on programs we will explore, build, and create fun and imaginative projects. All ages. 2:30

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT (Last show today)

Children’s program at the Science Dome “Our sun is a star.” Great, low cost option for kids. Educational and indoors!

Read to a Dog at the Parkland/Spanaway Library 1pm
Share a book with a furry friend while improving your reading skills

Olympia/Dupont/Lacey

Fido’s Farm sheepdog trials

I believe these are open to the public, but I haven’t gone, so if you try it bring your spirit of adventure!  I’d appreciate a report, too!

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Learn about New Year’s Eve around the world  at the LOTT WET Science Center

Sunday

South King County

Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn

November 20 – January 5

Your new holiday tradition! Catch the spirit of the season with a festive display of trees at the Museum. Each tree is decorated by regional ethnic heritage groups with ornaments and décor that represent their cultural traditions. You will see trees as diverse as our community with traditions from China, Poland, Norway, Italy, Iran, the Marshall Islands and beyond!

Tacoma/Puyallup/Gig Harbor/Greater Pierce County

Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek

Breathe in the crisp mountain air and watch in delight as our animals play with holiday-themed treats and enrichments. Here’s the schedule:
Sat. Dec. 28
11:30am Badgers
1pm Grizzly bears
2:30pm Cougar

Sun. Dec. 29
11:30am Snowy owls
1:30pm Raccoons
2:30pm Gray wolves

Jurassic Quest is at the fairgrounds in Puyallup

More here

The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum

Olympia

OlyLightstravaganza continues-check their fb page for possible rain related closures

Check back at the site later this weekend for kid friendly New Year’s Eve options!

South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do December 21st and 22nd

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Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? It’s another weekend full of fun! Here are our weekend pics for your family!

Please do use the provided links to confirm event details. Mistakes can happen in listings of this size this time of year, and we always want you to have just as much fun as possible!

Ongoing Holiday Events

(Events specific to this Saturday and Sunday continue below this section)

These events are ongoing during the holiday season; check links for specific days and hours.

Christmas at the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa will be at The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse for complimentary photos with your families! Sleigh rides and other fun select dates

Christmas at the Meeker Mansion tour the mansion while it’s decorated for the season. *Closed the 30th for the bazaar.

Fantasy Lights at Lake Spanaway begins Thanksgiving! The area’s only drive thru lights show! Don’t miss it!

Zoolights at Point Defiance ZooOpens the 29th

Ice Skate at Point RustonTacoma’s temporary outdoor rink is back!

Reindeer at Watson’s Nursery, Puyallup – ongoing!  Donner and Blitzen are spending their holiday vacation at Watson’s! Quick, free outing-the reindeer are outside. Watson’s is also fun to walk through this time of year, though I wouldn’t do it with little ones who grab or with a stroller.

North Pole at the Fair, Puyallup –Photos are all booked up, so you can’t visit with Santa, but you Can go for play for 5.00, and it’s a huge space that’s super fun for kids, especially the preschool set-think of it as a Christmas themed children’s museum.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop Tacoma –  free crafts and fun

The Best Christmas Pageant Everat the Lakewood Playhouse; November 29-through December 22

A Charlie Brown Christmas at TMP

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

Singing Christmas Tree in Tacoma

OlyLightstravaganza

The Wind in the Willows at Olympia Family Theater

Saturday

South King County

Bonsai Solstice at the Pacific Bonsai Museum A community favorite, A Bonsai Solstice, is our annual evening of peace and joy when we invite you to visit the collection at night, stroll through the exhibit, and take in the glow of bonsai illuminated by soft holiday lights.

Solstice Stroll at Powell’s Wood

Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum in Auburn

Greater Pierce County

Gingerbread Houses at Sumner Library 10:30am – 12:30pm

Free holiday fun at Sunrise Village/South Hill

December 21 | 3 – 6pm Santa, wagon rides, petting zoo, living nativity, and other fun

Santa fly-in at Spencer Aircraft

On Saturday, December 21st, Santa will be landing at 10am from the North Pole here at Spencer Aircraft! Get here early for a good spot to see him! Join us at Spencer Aircraft 16911 103rd Ave E Puyallup WA 98374. Free candy and photos

Saturday art with Fred’s Creative Kids

Puppets Please at the Summit Library 12:00pm – 12:30pm
Colorful marionettes perform a holiday-themed, in-the-round show. All ages. No registration required.
two show times!

 Tacoma

Santa at the LeMay Car Museum

Santa is driving in to ACM this holiday season to upgrade his ride! Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo op in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip Touring Car. Kids receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone! Santa photos are FREE for ACM Members or included with ACM admission as a digital download.

Free Family Flick at the Grand It’s Elf!

The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum

Tacoma Arts Live presents A Christmas Carol

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

Children’s program at the Science Dome

Puppets Please at the Parkland/Spanaway Library 1:30
Colorful marionettes perform a holiday-themed, in-the-round show. All ages.
Puppets Please at the University Place Library 3:30
Colorful marionettes perform a holiday-themed, in-the-round show. All ages. No registration required.

Gig Harbor Area

Pen Met Parks Kids Night Out

Olympia/Dupont/Lacey

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Snowflake Saturday at the LOTT WET Science Center

Sunday

South King County

Tacoma/Puyallup/Gig Harbor/Greater Pierce County

Tacoma Arts Live presents Film Focus: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Special chance to see this fun holiday classic back on the big screen! Tickets are just 7.00.  Shows at Theater on the Square. Tickets here

Menorah Lighting at Uptown

Pictures with Old St. Nick at Galaxy Theater Gig Harbor

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

A Charlie Brown Christmas at TMP

The Model Train Festival is back at the history museum

Olympia

OlyLightstravaganza continues-check their fb page for possible rain related closures

South Sound Weekend Kids’ Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do December 14th and 15th

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Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? There are all kinds of fun holiday happenings from gingerbread house making to puppet shows and more! There are even a few non holiday happenings! Read on for all of it!

Please do use the provided links to confirm event details. Mistakes can happen in listings of this size this time of year, and we always want you to have just as much fun as possible!

Ongoing Holiday Events

(Events specific to this Saturday and Sunday continue below this section)

These events are ongoing during the holiday season; check links for specific days and hours.

Christmas at the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa will be at The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse for complimentary photos with your families! Sleigh rides and other fun select dates

Christmas at the Meeker Mansion tour the mansion while it’s decorated for the season. *Closed the 30th for the bazaar.

Fantasy Lights at Lake Spanaway begins Thanksgiving! The area’s only drive thru lights show! Don’t miss it!

Zoolights at Point Defiance ZooOpens the 29th

Ice Skate at Point RustonTacoma’s temporary outdoor rink is back!

Reindeer at Watson’s Nursery, Puyallup – ongoing!  Donner and Blitzen are spending their holiday vacation at Watson’s! Quick, free outing-the reindeer are outside. Watson’s is also fun to walk through this time of year, though I wouldn’t do it with little ones who grab or with a stroller.

North Pole at the Fair, Puyallup –Photos are all booked up, so you can’t visit with Santa, but you Can go for play for 5.00, and it’s a huge space that’s super fun for kids, especially the preschool set-think of it as a Christmas themed children’s museum.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop Tacoma –  free crafts and fun

The Best Christmas Pageant Everat the Lakewood Playhouse; November 29-through December 22

A Charlie Brown Christmas at TMP

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

Christmas Revels at the Rialto

Singing Christmas Tree in Tacoma

OlyLightstravaganza

The Wind in the Willows at Olympia Family Theater

Saturday

South King County

Teddy Bear Tea at the Auburn Library

Auburn Santa Breakfast – December 14th Two separate seating’s: 8:30 AM and 11:00 AMA chance for your little one to tell Santa exactly what’s on his/her list! You’ll enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast and great entertainment.Preregistration required. Space is limited.Fee:
Adults: $8 (Auburn resident)/$10 (non-resident)
Child: $7 (Auburn resident)/$9 (non-residentTickets by calling: Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation 253-931-3043 Note from SFM: I haven’t checked availability yet.

Greater Pierce County

Santa Breakfast at Mountain View Community Center

Santa parade in Orting

Santa photos at Molen Freebie alert!

Saturday Art for Kids at Fred’s Creative Kids

Alleluia Bell Choir

A holiday tradition! Listen to classic Christmas music played with hand bells. No reservations required and all ages are welcome. 1PM at the Puyallup Public Library

The Dickens Carolers
Saturday, December 14: 11:30am – 12:30pm at the Bonney Lake Library
Join us to hear The Dickens Carolers quartet as they sing holiday classic and contemporary songs in Victorian dress.
Puppets Please Puppet Show at Pierce County Library Branches
  • Puppets Please at the Sumner Library 12:00pm – 12:45pmColorful marionettes perform a holiday-themed, in-the-round show. All ages. No registration required.
  • Puppets Please : 10:30am – 11:30am at the Bonney Lake Library
  • Puppets Please at Milton/Edgewood Library 1:30pm – 2:15pm
  • Puppets Please Saturday, December 14: 3:30pm – 4:30pm at the South Hill Library

Free holiday fun at Sunrise Village/South Hill

December 14 & 21 | 3 – 6pm Santa, wagon rides, petting zoo, living nativity plus magical mini donkeys and airbrush artists on the 7th, Mrs. Claus, a stilt walker, and other guests on the 14th, and magical mini donkeys back on the 21st.

Gingerbread House Making at Pierce County Libraries

various days/times Great free, event! Some locations require tickets or registration, so check yours.

 Tacoma

Light Plantasia at the Seymour Conservatory 

Light Plantasia, presented by Lusio
Dec 10-15, 2019

Take a stroll through the wonderland that is Light Plantasia!

This is not your regular holiday light show. For five nights you can enjoy the botanical gardens inside the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory illuminated for a stunning and unique holiday excursion. Ticketed event

Christmas at Fort Steilacoom  December 14

Celebrate the Christmas season as living historians in period clothing present a period candle light Christmas.  The gift shop will be open for holiday shopping.  Tickets to the event will be available for purchase in the Interpretive Center/Quarters 4.  The event runs from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Old Town Tacoma – Saturday, December 14, Santa visits the Job Carr Cabin Museum. Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2019 to celebrate the season at Tacoma’s birthplace! Santa photos, crafts, choirs, and treats Free event

Victorian Holiday Festival at the Seymour Conservatory

Frolic and folly at our annual Victorian Holiday Festival honoring Tacoma’s historic Victorian-styled Conservatory. Staff and volunteers will be dressed in beautiful costumes. Enjoy live music, crafts and delightful refreshments. December 14, 2019 10 am-3 pm

From 12-4 pm the Dickens Festival at Stadium Business District will feature horse drawn carriage rides from Rankos Pharmacy to the Conservatory. $3 suggested donation

Santa at the LeMay Car Museum

Santa is driving in to ACM this holiday season to upgrade his ride! Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo op in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip Touring Car. Kids receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone! Santa photos are FREE for ACM Members or included with ACM admission as a digital download. 14, 15, 20, and 21 select hours

Breakfast with Santa at Norpoint

Rise and shine for Breakfast with Santa at The Center at Norpoint on Dec. 14. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, holiday arts and crafts, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more!

The 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa will host two sessions of fun at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are on advanced sale for $10, or at the door for $15. Space is limited. Sign up in advance to guarantee your spot.

Salmon Saturday at Swan Creek

Welcome Swan Creek salmon as they return home to spawn!

Experience the special wonder of watching salmon make their way upstream in an urban setting. Learn about the salmon, and how to protect them, with guided tours, children’s activities and more at this free event. Take a tour, stroll or hike on your own, or simply stop by to pick up free resource materials. 1-am-2

Cookies for Santa at the People’s Center  Saturday, December 14 11 am-1 pm

People’s Community Center and pool is hosting its first annual cookies for Santa! Bring the entire family to decorate cookies, send a letter to Santa, enjoy holiday music and take pictures with Santa in the pool. Event is open 11:30 am- 1:00 pm and participants can choose from one of 3 activities times. Space is limited!

$6 for non-members and $4 for members; register in advance

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

Christmas Revels at the Rialto

Busy Bag Workshop at The Pod Works

Cocoa With a Cop with the Lakewood Police Department

Christmas at Fort Steilacoom

Christmas with Santa at Lakewood Chick Fil A

Free astronomy event at Pierce College Science Dome

The Tacoma Astronomical Society hosts free public viewing sessions each month at Pierce College near Fort Steilacoom. Indoor lectures, demonstrations, and workshops are available at public nights regardless of the weather..

Children’s program at the Science Dome

Breakfast with Santa at Sprinker

Santa arrives at Sprinker Recreation Center the morning of WINTERFEST Opening Day – December 14th. Bring the kids for some holiday cheer🎄 , pancake🥞 ☕️ breakfast, ice skating⛸ 🧤 & the chance to share Christmas wishes with the jolly ol’ fellow himself! Stay and skate after 12:00 PM during WINTERFEST activities.  Visit their site for details.

Las Posadas Piñata Party Saturday, December 14: 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the Lakewood Library

Make your own cardboard piñata for Las Posadas! All supplies provided. ¡Crea tu propia piñata de cartón para las posadas! Proveemos todos las materiales.
Gingerbread house making at PCL Library Branches

Gig Harbor Area

Santa’s BoatShop

The historic Eddon Boatyard will be transformed into Santa’s BoatShop on Saturday, December 14. Children are invited to build and paint model boats at this festive holiday event. Available Sessions: Maximum of 10 participants per 30-minute session 10:00 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 1:00 1:00 – 1:30 1:30 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:30 3:00 – 3:30 3:30 – 4:00 It takes roughly one hour to build your boat. Advance registration is recommended. Ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $15 for one child | $10 for each additional child (includes all materials)

Gingerbread Houses at Key Center Library Saturday, December 14: 11:00am – 1:00pm

Photos with the Grinch at Boujie 

Bring you camera and snap a photo with the Grinch! 4-7:30

Holiday Hayrides with Santa on the downtown waterfront 4:30-7PM

Presented by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance in partnership with Timberland Bank and Miracle Ranch. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a hayride and caroling with time for photos with Santa. Board in front of Timberland Bank, and enjoy cookies and cocoa inside the bank.

Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum – Port Orchard; Join us again this year for Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum. Bring your camera, kids, pets, family and friends. We provide Santa in front of a Christmas tree in the historic log cabin with candy canes and a cozy fire. Free event. Dress warm. Santa comes rain or shine.

Lighted Boat Parade – Gig Harbor

This year, 2019. the Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade is on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, beginning at 5:00 PM, and all area boaters are invited to participate and light up the harbor! Last year we had 35 boats beautifully lit, and the line of lighted boats made an amazing spectacle, stretching all around the harbor.

The parade is sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, but you do not have to be member to join the parade – you simply need to bring a well-lit boat and a sense of adventure. Everyone is invited, from big fishing boats to gutsy kayakers.

Olympia/Dupont/Lacey

Gingerbread Houses at DuPont Saturday, December 14: 10:00am – 12:00pm

West Thurston Fire Santa Breakfast

Free pictures with Santa a Harley Davidson

Relay for Life Santa Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s 

Galaxy Exploration at the LOTT WET Science Center

Turn of the Tides event the Puget Sound Estuarium

Sunday

South King County

Tacoma/Puyallup/Gig Harbor/Greater Pierce County

Light Plantasia at the Seymour Conservatory 

Light Plantasia, presented by Lusio
Dec 10-15, 2019

Take a stroll through the wonderland that is Light Plantasia!

This is not your regular holiday light show. For five nights you can enjoy the botanical gardens inside the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory illuminated for a stunning and unique holiday excursion. Ticketed event

Santa at the LeMay Car Museum

Santa is driving in to ACM this holiday season to upgrade his ride! Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo op in a 1906 Cadillac Model K Tulip Touring Car. Kids receive a free slot car voucher for the ACM Speed Zone! Santa photos are FREE for ACM Members or included with ACM admission as a digital download. 14, 15, 20, and 21 select hours

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at TLT

Christmas Revels at the Rialto

in Puyallup
Santa will be here to take selfies and see what you want for the christmas! Sunday December 15th between Noon & 4pm!!! We will have snacks and refreshments and will be giving away some amazing prizes!!! PLUS We will have some special event deals going on as well!!! FUN, FAMILY AND FREE STUFF!!! *see store for details

A Charlie Brown Christmas at TMP

Holiday Around the World Event at The Pod Works

Join us for this very special end of the year open house honoring and sharing holiday traditions from around the world! AuPairCare au pairs will represent their home countries with a small tour of treasures, including games, crafts, songs and stories as well as diverse flavors and treats. Coffee and tea also provided.

*Free and family friendly 10am-12

Tapestry Singers Choir Holiday Performance 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the University Place Library
Enjoy a free holiday concert in the University Place Civic and Library Building Atrium. For all ages.
Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum – Port Orchard; Join us again this year for Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum. Bring your camera, kids, pets, family and friends. We provide Santa in front of a Christmas tree in the historic log cabin with candy canes and a cozy fire. Free event. Dress warm. Santa comes rain or shine.

South Sound Weekend Kids Calendar: Family Fun and Things to Do December 7th and 8th

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Need something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Holiday happenings abound from tree lighting to parades!

Please do use the provided links to confirm event details. Mistakes can happen in listings of this size this time of year, and we always want you to have just as much fun as possible!

Ongoing Holiday Events

(Events specific to this Saturday and Sunday continue below this section)

These events are ongoing during the holiday season; check links for specific days and hours.

Christmas at the Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa will be at The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse for complimentary photos with your families! Sleigh rides and other fun select dates

Christmas at the Meeker Mansion tour the mansion while it’s decorated for the season. *Closed the 30th for the bazaar.

Fantasy Lights at Lake Spanaway begins Thanksgiving! The area’s only drive thru lights show! Don’t miss it!

Zoolights at Point Defiance ZooOpens the 29th

Ice Skate at Point RustonTacoma’s temporary outdoor rink is back!

Reindeer at Watson’s Nursery, Puyallup – ongoing!  Donner and Blitzen are spending their holiday vacation at Watson’s! Quick, free outing-the reindeer are outside. Watson’s is also fun to walk through this time of year, though I wouldn’t do it with little ones who grab or with a stroller.

North Pole at the Fair, Puyallup –Photos are all booked up, so you can’t visit with Santa, but you Can go for play for 5.00, and it’s a huge space that’s super fun for kids, especially the preschool set-think of it as a Christmas themed children’s museum.

ELF at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse    Hot ticket alert! Just three shows have availability.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop Tacoma –  free crafts and fun

The Best Christmas Pageant Everat the Lakewood Playhouse; November 29-through December 22

South King County-Saturday or Saturday/Sunday (check details)

Kent – Saturday, December 7th

Come to Town Square Plaza to enjoy performances from local choirs and bands, a raffle, and holiday children’s activities at the Kent Library. At 5pm, join us for a visit from Santa and the Tree and Park Lighting Ceremony. Free hot apple cider, hot chocolate and popcorn!

Federal Way Jingle Bell Brunch

10–11:30am at the Federal Way Community Center.
Pre-Registration $15 adults, $12 kids
Breakfast with Santa for ages 2–12 yrs.
Food, hot cocoa station, music, crafts & fun!

Federal Way Saturday, December 7th Tree Lighting at Town Square Park with Music and Santa 4–5pm at Town Square Park. Free
Santa, activities, music, tree lighting by Mayor.

Federal Way-Cookies With Mrs. Claus

Auburn Santa Parade and Tree Lighting – Saturday, December 7th

We are shaking things up downtown Auburn this winter with an improved lighted Santa Parade! A festive and fun parade that will now allow floats, tractors, horses, walking entries, and other motorized units that will light up Main Street! The parade will be followed by the lighting of the tree in front of City Hall with a visit from Santa

Greater Pierce County-Saturday or Saturday/Sunday (check details)

Tree Lighting in Milton– Saturday, December 7th Details still TBA; has traditionally included Santa and some crafts and fun for kids

Puyallup Main Street – Saturday, December 7, 2019

I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas!

The Puyallup Santa Parade is one of the highlights of the holiday season in Downtown Puyallup. Over 100 parade entries light up Meridian on one magical evening. Thousands of families line Meridian to marvel at the sight of holiday floats, marching bands, antique tractors while they await the arrival of Jolly Old Saint Nick himself as he arrives on a Central Pierce Firetruck. Holiday Market in the pavilion before and tree lighting in the park at the end of the parade.

Bonney Lake Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting Festival & Gingerbread House Contest December 7th

Free holiday fun at Sunrise Village/South Hill

December 7, 14 & 21 | 3 – 6pm Santa, wagon rides, petting zoo, living nativity plus magical mini donkeys and airbrush artists on the 7th, Mrs. Claus, a stilt walker, and other guests on the 14th, and magical mini donkeys back on the 21st.

Gingerbread House Making at Pierce County Libraries

various days/times Great free, event! Some locations require tickets or registration, so check yours.

 Tacoma

Saturday or Saturday/Sunday (check details)

Santa Visits the Conservatory in Wright Park Saturday, December 7th

Join us for this much anticipated visit from Santa. Memorialize the holidays in the beauty of the Conservatory with a professional photograph with Santa (separate fee for photos).

Santa’s helpers will be here offering cookies, crafts and jolly good times. 10am-3pm

Multicare Festival of Trees, Tacoma

Bring your family and friends for a stroll through the glittering display of trees. Festival is open to the public during select hours on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. Enjoy live community entertainment, games, photos with Santa and shopping at the Mary Bridge Brigade Gift Shop. Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2019 (9:00am-1:00pm) Greater Tacoma Convention Center Adults: $6, Children 5-12: $2, Children under 5: FREE For FREE admission, bring a non-perishable food item with you. Preferably individually-wrapped, grab-and-go snacks or boxed items such as fruit roll-ups, granola bars, etc.  Donations will benefit families staying at Tree House while their child receives care at Mary Bridge.

Christmas Regale at Fort Nisqually 

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. A highlight of the event is the arrival of the yule log, towed in by young visitors at 1 pm. Everyone can join in greeting the yule log with toasts and Christmas Carols. Guests will have a chance to take home a piece of the log for their own holiday fire. Throughout the day, guests of all ages can join in parlor games, make ornaments, and create pomanders. Father Christmas will be available for visits and photos. December 7th  PURCHASE TICKETS

Lakewood – Saturday, December 7

Santa visit, kids’ activities, parade and more fun all day with the tree lighting in the evening

Gingerbread Houses at University Place Library

Gig Harbor/Port Orchard

Saturday or Saturday/Sunday (check details)

Gingerbread House Making at Pierce County Libraries

various days/times Great free, event! Some locations require tickets or registration, so check yours.

Gig Harbor Tree Lighting

Gig Harbor Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

December 7th 2019 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Location: Skansie Brothers Park, 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor | Cost: FREE

Join us for the official kick off of the holiday season — visit with Santa, hear some lively holiday tunes, and explore a fire truck! Make your way to the historic Skansie Netshed to grab free hot cocoa, cider and/or cookies courtesy of Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance and then help us count down as we turn on the tree lights at Skansie Brothers Park.

Santa at the Fox Island Museum –

Stop by the museum on Saturday, December 7th between 1:00 and 4:00pm to visit with Santa! There will also be fun projects for the children! Free and open to the public.

TideFest – Gig Harbor High School; Saturday/Sunday, December 7-8. Fine arts and gifts festival.

Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum – Port Orchard; Join us again this year for Pictures with Santa at the Log Cabin Museum. Bring your camera, kids, pets, family and friends. We provide Santa in front of a Christmas tree in the historic log cabin with candy canes and a cozy fire. Free event. Dress warm. Santa comes rain or shine.. December 7/8 and 13/14

Olympia/Dupont/Lacey

Saturday or Saturday/Sunday (check details)

Providence Christmas Forest – Olympia Providence Christmas Forest

Public Viewing
Saturday, December 7 from 9am-5pm
Sunday, December 8 from 9am-5pm

Santa Breakfast DupontSaturday, December 7th 15.00

Letters to Santa event at the Dupont Historical Museum

December 7th 2-4