Tree Lighting CeremonyNovember 24th 6:00pmGeorge Washington Park (the Corner of Main and Pearl, Centralia)Join us as we kick off the season with our annual tree lighting!  A free, family friendly event to come together with the community to celebrate the season.www.downtowncentralia.org360.345.1040

Small Business SaturdayNovember 25Show your love for the small businesses and restaurants that make Gig Harbor’s downtown waterfront so special.Harborview Dr, Gig HarborGig Harbor Downtown Allianceghdwa.org/events

Joy to the WorldNovember 25, 3pmEnjoy the sounds of the Tacoma Concert Band with family & friends followed by the annual Christmas Tree Lighting.Pantages Theater901 Broadway, Tacomatacomacitytheaters.org 

Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and FireNovember 25, 7:30pmThe internationally touring show Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. Reproducing the infectious grooves created by EWF’s late founder […]

O Christmas Tea:  A British ComedyNovember 25, 3 & 7pmBuckle your theatre seats, this holiday season O Christmas Tea makes its triumphant return to the west coast flooding Canada and the US with laughter on its 33-city tour. Comedy Legends James and Jamesy are poised and ready to sweep audiences away (literally) in an unforgettable […]

Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of the Trees:  Once Upon A TimeNovember 25 & 26, 9am – 4pmExperience the magic of the annual fundraiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital at this unique holiday event and gift shop.University of Puget Sound Tennis Pavilion1500 N Warner St, Tacomafestivaloftrees.org 

Native Max Takes the Northwest Fashion:  A Revolutionary Fusion of Indigenous Art, Culture and FashionNovember 26Unveiling an extravagant lineup of renowned Indigenous fashion designers alongside top Indigenous models from throughout the continent, Native Max Magazine is elated to announce its fashion showcase.Tickets:  Native Max Takes the Northwest – Native Max (nativemaxmagazine.com)Tacoma Armory1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacomatacomaartslive.org 

Blippi: The Wonderful World TourNovember 26, 2 & 6pmBlippi is coming back to Tacoma for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and […]

Love Oly WinterFestNovember 26, noon – 6pmKick off the holiday season with family friendly activities, Santa visit, story time, tree lighting, music by local high schools and the Olympia City Quartet and more. The Olympia Downtown Alliance welcomes back its’ lively and entertaining street festival.Downtown Olympia5th Ave & Washington Stdowntownolympia.org/events/LoveOly-WinterFest

Veterans Painting GroupNovember 26, 11am – 1pmSecond and Fourth Sundays of the month.Free for Veterans.Group painting sessions with veteran and artist Charles Burt designed to empower veterans by providing art instruction in a peaceful garden setting while creating connections with other veterans in the art community. Artists of all levels are welcome; all supplies are provided.Lakewold Gardens12317 […]

Cirque Musica’s Holiday WonderlandNovember 27,7:30pmKick off your Winter festivities with a carnival of holiday delights, in a new show hailed as a “seasonal tradition for families across the country.”Cirque Musica will bring their unique blend of spellbinding grace, circus arts, musical choreography, and daredevil athleticism to this one-of-a-kind, fun-filled performance for all-ages.For more about Cirque Musica […]

Soft PowerOpens October 14, Wed – Sun, 10am – 5pm, Thursdays till 8pm – free 5 – 8pmThe textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations: potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance, and resilience. These soft manifestations of cultural heritage- the natural, tangible, and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process and materiality. Visitors are encouraged […]