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Oly on Ice
2024-12-27, 2024-12-20
Oly on Ice
Oly on Ice is back for its 6th season

The 2024-25 season runs from November 22 to January 20. Join us for Winter fun at the rink!
Closed Friday, Dec 24th through December 30 for the holiday.
Tickets are available online or on-site. We recommend buying tickets in advance online to secure your preferred time. On-site purchases are subject to availability, and if the rink is full, you’ll be given the next available slot. On-site tickets can be purchased via smartphone, cash, or credit card.

Location & Parking
Oly on Ice is located at Isthmus Park, 529 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA. Free parking is available next to the rink and at city lots during evening and weekend hours. Street parking is also available downtown. Please do not park in private lots (e.g., Bayview Thriftway).

Fiddler on the Roof
2024-12-27, 2024-12-20
Directed by Melanie Gladstone
Musically Directed by Shawna Avinger
Choreographed by Heather Adams Arneson
December 6 – December 29, 2024
18 Performances!
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm
Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:30pm
Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm
Pay What You Can: Thursday, December 19th at 7:30pm
ASL Interpreted Performance: Sunday, December 29th at 2:00pm
$31 Adults – $29 Students/Seniors/Military – $24 Children 12 & Under
The perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart for the holidays
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality, and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy, and sadness. Winner of nine Tony® Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler is a classic not to be missed!
Recommended for All Ages

Located at 210 N I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403

Zoolights
2024-12-27, 2024-12-20
Zoolights
November 29 – January 5, 4:30 – 10pm
Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years.
Online timed tickets required.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
pdza.org

Downtown Olympia for the Holidays and Oly on Ice
2024-12-27, 2024-12-20
Downtown Olympia for the Holidays and Oly on Ice
November 22- December 24
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
529 4th Ave W, Olympia
360-753-8383
Olyonice.com

Spotlight on Chihuly
2024-12-25, 2024-12-18
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Now– January 2025
Dale Chihuly’s boundless artistic vision has elevated the Pacific Northwest to an internationally acclaimed center for glassmaking. A native of Tacoma, Chihuly was one of the first Studio Glass artists to travel to the island of Murano, Italy to observe the secretive processes of Venetian glass factories.
Spotlight on Chihuly celebrates Chihuly’s lively perspectives on glass by showcasing examples of some of his most recognizable series from the Museum’s Permanent Collection.
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock St, Tacoma

Messiah Sing Along
2024-12-23
Messiah Sing Along
Monday December 23. 7pm
Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia
Come to sing or come to listen to Handel’s glorious masterpiece! A true community event with guest soloists. Cameron May, Music Director, will conduct the SOGO Conservatory Orchestra, and the audience will be featured as the chorus. Come and join us for this beautiful traditional holiday event for all to enjoy. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by TwinStar and R.L. Ray Violin Shop.
washingtoncenter.org
(360) 753-8586

Senior Services Water Color Group
2024-12-23, 2024-12-16
Senior Services Water Color Group
Lacey with Micheal
Mondays 1pm-3pm
Open to anyone who wants to learn watercolor. Bring your own supplies.
Activities | Senior Services for South Sound

What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit
2024-12-22
What is Native Art? Eugene Landry and the Creative Spirit
On view through March 30, 2025
Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe artist Eugene Landry (1937-1988) was a gifted painter who captured local scenery and people. He was largely forgotten outside the Tribe until 2019 when Judith Altruda found nearly 70 of his paintings in a barn. Learn about Landry’s creative spirit and legacy in this exhibition.
Image: Eugene Landry, Decaying Boat, 21“x 24” oil on panel 1964. Photo by Marcy Merrill.

Gnome Hunt
2024-12-22
GNOME HUNT | DEC 1-31

Enjoy this 2nd Annual Event for the whole family! Find at least 15 gnomes hidden in and around businesses in the waterfront district and be entered to win a $100 gift card to a waterfront business of your choice!
Would your kiddo love to make a Gnome to donate to the hunt? This year we are partnering with Stitch O Roo. Click here to register for the Nov 9th Gnome Making Class.

Dance Theatre Northwest's THE NUTCRACKER
2024-12-21 19:00 - 2024-12-22 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Dance Theatre Northwest’s THE NUTCRACKER

Saturday, December 21,2024 7:00PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024 4:00PM
Lakes High School Performing Arts Center
10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

Presented as a bedtime story and staged to Peter Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable classical score, DTNW’s ballet is updated yearly, keeping this holiday favorite fresh and exciting. Guided by a magnificent angel, Clara dances into a magical dream where anything is possible through the swirling land of snow with its elegant white tutus to the mysterious land of sweets where she is enchanted by the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Cavalier, and their fascinating guests. Ideal for family audiences. Free parking and handicap accessible!

Active-duty military families enjoy a special discount, and groups purchasing 10+ tickets qualify for a discount. Contact us at info@dtnw.org to request your discount codes!
ASL Signing is available with the storyteller for the Saturday, December 21st, 7 pm performance.

Gig Harbor Uptown Lighted Car Parade
2024-12-21 17:00 - 21:00
LIGHTED CAR PARADE

On December 21st 2024, grab your favorite spot along Harborview Drive in the waterfront district and save your seat for the 5th Annual Lighted Car Parade. The parade leaves Uptown around 5pm and goes through the downtown waterfront district. It’s a sight to see and fun for the entire family.

Uptown Gig Harbor
4701 Pt Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
253.951.4557, uptowngigharbor.org

FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA
2024-12-21 12:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-20 12:00 - 14:30
FREE PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Enjoy free photos with Santa at Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. This event is open to the public rain or shine. Be sure to bring your own device for photos, rain boots and dress warmly! Thank you to our Santa Photo sponsor, BBQ2U. Complimentary cocoa, cider + treats will be available thanks to The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse and B’s Bagels. Well behaved pets are welcome too!
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Dec 14th & 15th from 12-2:30pm
Dec 21st & 22nd 2024 from 12pm-2:30pm
*Please note the line may close 30 min prior to event end
Donkey Creek Park (across from the Harbor History Museum) | Gig Harbor Waterfront

The Nutcracker- Tacoma City Ballet
2024-12-21 - 2024-12-29, 2024-12-20 - 2024-12-28
The Nutcracker
December 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st
Pantages Theater

The Nutcracker
Tacoma City Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a glorious production filled with spectacular dancing, live music played by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra, grand scenery, and lavish costumes. Presented in the beautiful Pantages Theater this historical recreation of The Nutcracker, which first premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1892, transports you to another era. Experience the splendor of this magical holiday classic ballet that has entertained generations for well over a century. Join Tacoma City Ballet as we celebrate our 41st season of performing this Tacoma family holiday tradition at the Pantages Theater.
Website: tacomacityballet.com
Phone Number: (253) 591-5894 (Box Office)

Baroque in the Ballroom: Goldberg Variations
2024-12-21 - 2024-12-22
Baroque in the Ballroom: Goldberg Variations
December 21, 7:30pm
Courthouse Square Ballroom, Tacoma
December 22, 2pm
Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup
nwsinfonietta.org

J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations has obsessed performers and audiences for nearly 300 years. A trio of Northwest Sinfonietta musicians performs this brilliant transcription by Dmitry Sitkovestsky in the round, taking you on a candlelit voyage into the infinite and back.

Proctor Farmers Market
2024-12-21 00:00, 2024-12-20 00:00
Proctor Farmers Market
Saturdays through December 21, 9am – 2pm
Enjoy the market’s fresh, locally grown farm products, music and entertainment. The market is committed to providing area growers with a venue to sell their crops and products.
In addition, the market is committed to educating our community about the importance of local agriculture, sustainable business, and the impact we have on the environment.
27th & N Proctor St, Tacoma
proctorfarmersmarket.org

HONK! The Musical
2024-12-20
HONK! The Musical
November 29 – December 22, 2024
Olympia Family Theatre
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be. Experience this joyful musical celebrating the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusivity.

Third Thursday Free Art Walk
2024-12-19 17:00 - 19:30
Third Thursday Free Art Walk

Enjoy downtown Tacoma’s vibrant museum district with late, free admission.
Check websites for hours and exhibit information.
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | washingtonhistory.org
Museum of Glass, Tacoma | mog.org
Tacoma Art Museum | tam.org
Foss Waterway Seaport | fosswaterwayseaport.org

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Holiday Cafe
2024-12-17
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Holiday Cafe
Tuesday, December 17
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Holiday Cafe, 103 West Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371

Celebrate the grand opening of Holiday Cafe with the Chamber and Downtown Puyallup! Holiday Cafe is a kid-friendly space designed to make every day feel like a celebration through fostering togetherness and creating memorable moments. Stop by the celebration to join the festivities and enjoy premium coffee!

REGISTER

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
2024-12-17
The Tacoma Little Theatre Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The inventive Olivier and Tony®-Award-winning play about the wonders of life
15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
Recommended for Ages 12+
210 N I Street
253-272-2281

Cookies with Mrs, Claus
2024-12-16 17:30 - 18:30
Cookies with Mrs, Claus
December 16, 5:30-6:30pm
Activity Center, 210 W Pioneer #103, Puyallup
Come spend an hour decorating cookies with Mrs. Claus! We will have all the supplies you just come for the fun.
Cost $15
Senior Services | Puyallup, WA
