Holiday TraditionsDecember 3, 2:3 pmEnjoy an afternoon of holiday celebrations. carols and merriment with Jet Cities Chorus at 1:45 in the PAEC lobby. The 2:30 concert will feature traditional holiday music plus a suite of best-loved choruses from Handel’s Messiah. After the concert, proceed down the grand staircase to the Federal Way City Tree Lighting […]

Selfies with Santa at W.W. Seymour ConservatoryDecember 3, 11am – 2pmFreeBring your camera or phone and snap a fun and candid selfie with Santa.Kids can get creative at a whimsical, holiday craft station.W.W. Seymour Conservatory316 S G St, Tacomametroparkstacoma.org

Olympia Toy RunDecember 3, 10amThe Olympia Toy Run brings motorcyclists together for a very worthy purpose: the joy of a child receiving a gift at Christmas. All the toys and money are donated to The Salvation Army for distribution to children at need through its Toy and Joy Shop.Admission:New Unwrapped Toy -OR- $10/single or $15/couplenPlease […]

Ugly Sweater Tasting Event in KentDecember 3, 6 – 9pm The Kent Downtown Partnership announces the Ugly Sweater Tasting Event. Downtown Kent will be bustling with holiday activities, and this fun and festive event following the annual Winterfest at Town Square.Businesses are kicking off the holiday season and featuring boutique wines, craft spirits, beer and ciders.   […]

Magical Strings Celebrates 44 Years of Annual Celtic Yuletide ConcertsKent Parks Spotlight SeriesDecember 4, 3pmCeltic Yuletide has returned for another year, bringing generations together for a joyful celebration as the Boulding family and special guests weave their magic with lively and soulful music, storytelling and stellar Irish step-dancing.Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center10020 SE 256th St, Kent253.856.5051, ArtsCommission@KentWA.gov 

HOLIDAY FAVORITES Performed by Tacoma Symphony, Symphony Tacoma Voices and the Tacoma Youth ChorusDecember 4, 2:30pmSymphony Tacoma’s annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family features a cornucopia of songs from cherished traditions.Sarah Ioannides, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director)Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director)Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomasymphonytacoma.org

Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of Magi’s GoldDecember 4, 2pmIt’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages-whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of […]

Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert in AuburnSunday, December 4, 2pmSing in the holidays with this annual free community concert performed by America’s First I Corps Band. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this festive concert of music honoring our troops, together with all of your favorite holiday music and carols. Tickets are free but […]

An Inspirational Christmas with ElvisDecember 8, 7pmAdult: $25nStudent/Senior: $22As a child, Danny Vernon noticed that Elvis Presley’s voice, soul and presence would cut through even the deepest of scratches on his father’s RCA records. Danny Vernon began singing along with those albums at a very early age. Unaware of Presley’s vast impact in American culture, […]

Bootleggers’ Ball December 8, 7-10pmKick off the holiday season by raising a glass to Prohibition Repeal Day. Cut a rug with fellow dancers and a live performance by The Happy Sinners, sip on the bee’s knees of beverages, and take in the wild tales of Washington in the roaring 20s with local historian Steve Edmiston. Dress […]

Ballet Northwest presents the 38th annual production of The Nutcracker Performances at the Washington Center December 9-11 and December 16-18, Fridays at 7:30 pm | Saturdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm | Sundays at 2 pm Ballet Northwest’s The Nutcracker, Olympia’s holiday favorite for 38 years, is returning to the newly renovated Washington Center for the […]

Breakfast with SantaDecember 10, 8:30 -10am & 11am – 12:30pmAdults $10/$12; Child $9/$11Join us for a holiday Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast will be served by Santa’s elves. Two time options are available. You will also enjoy holiday entertainment by Dani & the Bee. Space is limited.Auburn Community CenterLes Gove Park910 9th St SE, Auburn253.931.3043