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 […]

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 […]

Stocking Stuffer Saturday in Historic Downtown CentraliaDecember 17thFeaturing a scavenger hunt to find a hidden pickle in participating stores and filling out a downtown passport.  Passports available at any participating store location or at the Centralia Downtown Association office. A pickle on the shop window indicates business participation. Once a passport is complete, it can […]

3-mile Jingle Bell Run at Wright ParkDecember 17, 10am – noonCome enjoy a much-deserved break while the kids burn off energy at the return of the Jingle Bell Run. This holiday 3-mile run/walk is a family favorite and a great way to spend active time outdoors during the busy holiday season.Meet at the basketball court […]

Lighted Car Parade at Uptown Gig HarborDecember 17, noon-7:30pmGoing into its third year, the Gig Harbor Lighted Car Parade is merging with Kiwanis’ Santa’s Village, previously held at Sehmel Homestead Park. This event supports Gig Harbor’s small businesses, FISH Food Bank, Eastside Baby Corner, and Food Backpacks 4 Kids. The Gig Harbor Kiwanis will collect […]

Northwest Sinfonietta – Baroque to Blue RidgeDecember 17, 7:30pm – Courthouse Square Ballroom, TacomaDecember 18, 2pm – Pioneer Park Pavillion, PuyallupJoin internationally acclaimed Scottish fiddler Brandon Vance and the Northwest Sinfonietta strings for this festive program, following the violin/fiddle from Scandinavia to the British Isles, across the Atlantic and down into the heart of Appalachia.nwsinfonietta.org

Drive Down Hunger Food Drive LeMay-America’s Car MuseumFood Donation Bins are available in the lobby through the end of the year.This partnership helps Emergency Food Network achieve their mission of providing for and serving residents in Pierce County who have difficulties accessing local food pantries.Bring a non-perishable food item into ACM during your next visit […]

Student Orchestras of Greater Olympia (SOGO) Messiah Sing-AlongDecember 19, 7pmCome to sing or come to listen to Handel’s glorious masterpiece! A true community event with guest soloists and featuring the audience as the chorus.FREE & Open to the Public!Selections of the work will be performed. Vocal scores available for purchase or to borrow.Washington Center512 Washington […]

 Santa Photos at the Tacoma MallNovember 18 – December 24Visit Tacoma Mall for all your holiday shopping and to get a photo with Santa!Tacoma Mall – JCPenney Court4502 S Steele St, Tacoma253-475-4566, simon.com/mall/tacoma-mall/news-and-events