Today's Magazine for Artful Living
Lacey Holiday Lights Monday, December 2, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey Join the fun as we light up Lacey! With lighted vehicle displays, activity booths, food vendors, and of course, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and other holiday friends! Be a part of the fun when we flip […]
Pacific Lutheran University - Karen Hille Phillips Center: 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland , WA 98447 https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/ Some stories resonate through the millennia to connect with us still in the modern day. In Sophocles' Antigone, one woman's rage against the laws of Thebes turns the royal court on its head. Alpha Psi Omega presents Antigone translated by […]
Fallen Officer Food & Blood Drive is December 5th, 2024 from 6am - 5:30pm at the Lakewood Police Station 940 Lakewood Police Dr. SW. Lakewood Get more information at CityofLakewood.us
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Oly on Ice Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink! Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday. Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg Artist Karen Hackenberg focuses on manmade bits of detritus – plastic bottles, cans, toys – that she finds on the beaches near her home in Port Townsend, WA, in this one-person exhibition of approximately 40 works. December 7, 2024 – April 6, 2025
Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14, […]
Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees December 6th and 7th 6pm-8pm Join us for the holiday season as Festival brings together some of the most passionate champions for children’s health. Tinsel on the Town: Friday, December 6 Gala: Saturday, December 7 All proceeds benefit expanding access to care for children and families at Mary Bridge Children’s […]
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace, with new designs and effects for 2023. It’s fresh yet familiar, like all your favorite Holiday traditions.
HOLIDAY VILLAGE AT DONKEY CREEK PARK In collaboration with Visit Gig Harbor, the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance is excited to announce the return of Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. Holiday Village will be open from Dec 7th - Dec 28th during park hours and is free and open to the public. Grab your camera […]
Light up the Night: Saint Lucia Please join us December 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm There will be crafts, music, storytelling, treats and a Saint Lucia production $5 per person (ages 3+) Members are free
HOLIDAY FAVORITES Performed by Tacoma Symphony, Symphony Tacoma Voices and the Tacoma Youth Chorus December 8, 2:30pm Symphony Tacoma’s annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family features a cornucopia of songs from cherished traditions. Sarah Ioannides, conductor Symphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director) Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director) Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma symphonytacoma.org
In excelsis Deo, A PLU Christmas Concert December 9, 7:30 pm Benaroya Hall - 200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101 Join us for our beloved series of PLU Christmas Concerts as the Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present "In excelsis Deo", featuring John Rutter's exhilarating setting of Gloria. Other works by […]
Event Details In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play,” presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals, including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from "SuperKitties,” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Oly on Ice Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink! Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday. Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace, with new designs and effects for 2023. It’s fresh yet familiar, like all your favorite Holiday traditions.
Saturday, December 14th, 10am - 4pm Sunday, December 15th, 10am - 2pm Head to historic Eddon Boatyard to continue (or start) - the Santa's Boatshop tradition! Children are invited to build and paint models of classic, Gig Habor workboats at this festive holiday event. 👉 Book your timeslot now! www.gigharborboatshop.org/santasboatshop-2024
HISTORY MUSEUM HOLIDAY MARKET Come and shop at the Museum's first annual Holiday Market! Each vendor booth is thoughtfully curated, featuring a wide range of unique, artisanal products. You can find handcrafted goods such as beeswax products, holiday greens, beautiful, beaded jewelry, artwork, and more! Local artisans, small businesses, and independent creators will showcase their […]
The Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade December 14, 12- 5pm Sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, will make the harbor sparkle with a long line of brightly decorated boats, including fishing vessels, pleasure boats and kayaks, that will parade twice around Gig Harbor. All area boaters are very welcome to sail in the parade, […]
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA Enjoy free photos with Santa at Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. This event is open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, rain boots and dress warmly! Thank you to our Santa Photo sponsor, BBQ2U. Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available thanks […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Holiday Cafe Tuesday, December 17 10:00 – 11:00 AM Holiday Cafe, 103 West Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371 Celebrate the grand opening of Holiday Cafe with the Chamber and Downtown Puyallup! Holiday Cafe is a kid-friendly space designed to make every day feel like a celebration through fostering togetherness and […]
2024 Public Officials Holiday Reception Get ready to shine at the party of the year! Slip into your most dazzling cocktail attire and join us for an unforgettable evening at the iconic LeMay – America’s Car Museum. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D St, […]
Thurston Lacrosse Club Offers Free Youth Lacrosse Clinic Olympia, WA—In an effort to introduce the growing sport of lacrosse to the Thurston County community, the Thurston Lacrosse Club is offering a FREE clinic to youth, grades 3-12, on Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Olympia High School. All necessary gear will be furnished by the […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Oly on Ice Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink! Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday. Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace, with new designs and effects for 2023. It’s fresh yet familiar, like all your favorite Holiday traditions.
Fireside: A Holiday Night at Museum of Glass December 21 Join Museum of Glass for a festive holiday evening as we welcome the Tacoma Yacht Club's annual Lighted Boat Parade to the Thea Foss Waterway! Enjoy the parade from the Museum's Grand Plaza, where we'll have an outdoor fireside station set up to keep everyone […]
Baroque in the Ballroom: Goldberg Variations December 21, 7:30pm Courthouse Square Ballroom, Tacoma December 22, 2pm Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup nwsinfonietta.org J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations has obsessed performers and audiences for nearly 300 years. A trio of Northwest Sinfonietta musicians performs this brilliant transcription by Dmitry Sitkovestsky in the round, taking you on a candlelit […]
Dance Theatre Northwest's THE NUTCRACKER Saturday, December 21,2024 7:00PM Sunday, December 22, 2024 4:00PM Lakes High School Performing Arts Center 10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 Presented as a bedtime story and staged to Peter Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable classical score, DTNW’s ballet is updated yearly, keeping this holiday favorite fresh and exciting. Guided by a […]
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA Enjoy free photos with Santa at Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. This event is open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, rain boots and dress warmly! Thank you to our Santa Photo sponsor, BBQ2U. Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available thanks […]
27th Annual Model Train Festival December 22 – January 1, closed Sundays & Mondays The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5-inch gauge railroad engines to the […]
Winter Break Camps 2024 Join us for a Winter break packed with thrilling adventures, engaging activities, and interactive learning! Half-day Winter break camps are available mornings and afternoons for children aged 3–9. New one-day or two-day camp options, December 23 to January 3.
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Oly on Ice Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink! Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday. Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Directed by Melanie Gladstone Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson December 6 - December 29, 2024 18 Performances! Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 14, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
Dec 29 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm A Magical Cirque Christmas! Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your […]
A Magical Cirque Christmas December 29th, 7pm Washingfton Center 512 Washington St., Olympia 360.753.8586 More information at Washingtoncenter.org
Winter Break Camps 2024 Join us for a Winter break packed with thrilling adventures, engaging activities, and interactive learning! Half-day Winter break camps are available mornings and afternoons for children aged 3–9. New one-day or two-day camp options, December 23 to January 3.
Epic Movie Music Battles! Olympia Symphony NYE Concert Tuesday Dec. 31 at 7:30pm Alexandra Arrieche, Music Director and Conductor Rupert Gregson-Willams/arr. Lopez: Wonder Woman John Williams: Superman VS Danny Elfman: Batman Jerry Goldsmith/arr. Custer: Star Trek VS Wiliams: Star Wars
Noon Years Eve December 31, 11:30-1pm Activity Center, 210 W Pioneer #103, Puyallup Celebrate New Years at noon with our exclusive party! Enjoy an afternoon filled with Delicious hors d'oeuvres and festive beverage as you laugh and share memories with friends.ssrs rr Senior Services | Puyallup, WA
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Oly on Ice Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink! Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday. Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure […]
Zoolights November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Online timed tickets required. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma pdza.org
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]