Happy Holidays with Dance Theatre NorthwestDecember 16, 7pmHappy Holidays is a delightful dance showcase incorporating classical ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre favorites. The performance will include a few excerpts from DTNW’s Nutcracker and will feature guest artist, Richard Philion, and Sophie Herrera, Phoebe Holland, Joanna Mesler, Fancy Williamson, and Emma Young. Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, Artistic […]

Festival of Trees – DreamscapesNovember 16 – December 30, Wednesdays through Sundays, noon-4pmThe White River Valley Museum has your new holiday tradition! The exhibit of dreamy trees decorated by arts and culture professionals.White River Valley MuseumLes Gove Park918 H St SE, Auburn253.288.7433, wrvmuseum.org 

Tacoma Symphony Presents Handel’s MessiahDecember 16, 7:30pmPerhaps the world’s most well-known and beloved choral work, Handel’s Messiah is a holiday tradition for Symphony Tacoma. The classic oratorio will be conducted by Dr. Geoffrey Boers and performed by the talented orchestra and Symphony Tacoma Voices.St. Charles Borromeo Church7112 S 12th St, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org

Holiday Makers MarketDecember 16, 10am – 3pmShop local owned small businesses and support the Lacey communities’ vibrant economy.The Washington Center for Women in Business and the Lacey MakerSpace have teamed up to bring the community a Holiday Makers Market! Find gifts for friends, family and yourself!Lacey MakerSpaceSaint Martin’s University CampusZaverl Hall – Building 5Baran Drive […]

MetroParks Tacoma Senior Holiday BallDecember 16, 1 – 4:30pmFREE!Come dance the day away to classic music from the 60s and 70s! The event includes a photo booth, snacks, a dance competition, prizes, swag bags and more!Ages 55 and older are invited to attend.STAR Center3873 S 66th St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org/event/holiday-ball/

Wrapping up the Holidays Toy and Fund DriveDecember 16, 6am-6pmBrighten a child’s Christmas by participating in Mix 96’s Wrapping up the Holidays toy and fund drive. Secure donations can be made online anytime at www.KXXO.com. One hundred percent of what is received in donations (minus any transaction fees) will go to Holiday Connections, a consortium […]

Ballet Northwest Presents the Nutcracker with Guest Artist Sanford Placide December 9-11 and December 16-18Fridays at 7:30 pm | Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm | Sundays at 2 pmBallet Northwest’s The Nutcracker, Olympia’s holiday favorite for 38 years, is returning to the newly renovated Washington Center for the Performing Arts in December with breathtaking […]

Centerstage Theatre Announces Holiday Panto CinderellaNovember 26 – December 18Friday & Saturday, 7pmSundays, 2pmThis magical fairy tale is filled with sparkle, glitter and chaos! It’s presented in the traditional British panto-style that’s been delighting Centerstage audiences for over 15 years. Audience participation is encouraged and works to enhance the cleverly choreographed mayhem. The Fairy Godmother, […]

Olympia Farmers Market Holiday SeasonnSaturdays and Sundays, Nov. 5-Dec. 18, 10am-3pmThe Olympia Farmers Market’s Holiday Season is every Saturday and Sunday from November 5 through December 18. The Market is your one-stop shop for everything you need to prepare a great holiday feast. Find handcrafted gifts, fresh local food, wine, baked goods, live music, and […]

Jurassic Quest at the Washington State FairgroundsDecember 16 – 18, Friday & Saturday 9am – 8pm, Sunday 9am – 6pmJurassic Quest is an interactive experience that takes you through time from the Middle Triassic to the Late Cretaceous Era with the help of over 80 true-to-life size dinosaurs, from the very small, to the gigantic, […]

Bazaar of Lights presented by Olympia LamplightersDecember 3 & December 17Bazaar of Lights—a holiday market with handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork and unique items perfect for yourself or gifts this holiday season.Olympia Lamplighters211 4th AVE, OlympiaThe White Buildingolylamplighters.com/events/

Holiday BlastDecember 17, 11am – 3pmFreeBring your friends and family for a holiday celebration to remember!Activities include pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa station, a basketball free throw contest, a small holiday market, plus live entertainment featuring a DJ, Vision Step, and Tiger Tao!Tacoma Elks #174 Basketball Free Throw ContestFree for kids ages […]