The South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Music Department presents December ConcertsDecember 2, 7:30pm – SPSCC Choral concert Lights in Winter with a special performance by the Pierce College Concert ChoirDecember 3, 7:30pm – SPSCC Symphony Orchestra performs Earth and Beyond – Part IIDecember 4, 2:30pm – SPSCC Jazz Ensemble performs Shades of Blue Kenneth J. […]

Santa Parade & Tree LightingDecember 3, 4:30pmAuburn’s Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting event returns! Beginning at 4:30 PM the parade will feature lighted vehicles, floats, cars, and walking entries and will stretch from Auburn High School to City Hall along Main Street in downtown Auburn.Main Street, Downtown AuburnTo register to participate in parade:  auburn.seamlessdocs.com/f/SantaParadeApp

Bazaar of Lights Presented by Olympia LamplightersDecember 3 & 17Baazaar of Lights features a holiday market with handmade crafts, jewelery, artwork and unique items perfectly suited for gifts this holiday seasonOlympia Lamplighters211 4th Ave, Olympiaolympialamplighters.com/events

 Hilltop Artists’ Annual Winter Glass SaleDecember 3, 10am – 1pmFind festive favorites such as handcrafted glass ornaments and snowpeople, as well as beautiful and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list.Shop in the Gymnasium Gallery, and make sure to spend some time in the hot shop, watching our young artists and mentors collaborate on a […]

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Presents Christmas RegaleA Victorian Christmas with a visit from Father ChristmasDecember 3, 11am-4pmTake a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and experience a real old-fashioned Christmas at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum! A highlight of the event is the arrival of the yule log, towed in by […]

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 

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 […]

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