Today's Magazine for Artful Living
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 […]
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
Lacey Holiday Lights Monday, December 2, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey Join the fun as we light up Lacey! With lighted vehicle displays, activity booths, food vendors, and of course, a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and other holiday friends! Be a part of the fun when we flip […]
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 […]
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Fall Jazz Concert December 3, 7:30pm Celebrate the Fall Season with a Concert featuring SPCC Jazz Band and Jazz Combo. South Puget Sound Community College Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts Main Stage 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia spscc.edu/events/arts-entertainment
s 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 […]
Pacific Lutheran University - Karen Hille Phillips Center: 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland , WA 98447 https://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/ Some stories resonate through the millennia to connect with us still in the modern day. In Sophocles' Antigone, one woman's rage against the laws of Thebes turns the royal court on its head. Alpha Psi Omega presents Antigone translated by […]
Fallen Officer Food & Blood Drive is December 5th, 2024 from 6am - 5:30pm at the Lakewood Police Station 940 Lakewood Police Dr. SW. Lakewood Get more information at CityofLakewood.us
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
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 […]
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 […]
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
Washington families can save with confidence with GET State-backed GET Prepaid 529 can be used for nearly any post-high school education or training Olympia—Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Friday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costswhile […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
In the Gallery: Traditions and New Stories – Quilts and Textile Art by Sew Many Stars Collective and Nicole Turner Showing Dec 5 – Jan 26 Sew Many Stars Collectives’ quilts show a variety of quilting techniques including piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilts show many different styles from traditional to modern […]
Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg Artist Karen Hackenberg focuses on manmade bits of detritus – plastic bottles, cans, toys – that she finds on the beaches near her home in Port Townsend, WA, in this one-person exhibition of approximately 40 works. December 7, 2024 – April 6, 2025
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, […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens' Winter Garden Poetry Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a […]
Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees December 6th and 7th 6pm-8pm Join us for the holiday season as Festival brings together some of the most passionate champions for children’s health. Tinsel on the Town: Friday, December 6 Gala: Saturday, December 7 All proceeds benefit expanding access to care for children and families at Mary Bridge Children’s […]
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 […]
HOLIDAY VILLAGE AT DONKEY CREEK PARK In collaboration with Visit Gig Harbor, the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance is excited to announce the return of Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. Holiday Village will be open from Dec 7th - Dec 28th during park hours and is free and open to the public. Grab your camera […]
Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree LightingDecember 7, 4:30 – 5:30pmRoaming entertainment begins at 4pmTree lighting at City Hall, 5:30pmFree.Celebrate the holiday season with a Christmas Parade of Lights at the Lakewood Towne Center. Visitors get to view holiday floats constructed by local businesses, clubs, and organizations. Also enjoy Santa photos, food trucks and entertainment.Holiday […]
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 […]
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer: The Musical December 8th, 2pm and 4pm FEDERAL WAY PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTER Sleigh what? Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is coming to Federal Way this winter, delighting families with two special performances! Join the "most famous reindeer of all," Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, and Bumble as they help […]
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 […]
HOLIDAY FAVORITES Performed by Tacoma Symphony, Symphony Tacoma Voices and the Tacoma Youth Chorus December 8, 2:30pm Symphony Tacoma’s annual collage of seasonal delights for the whole family features a cornucopia of songs from cherished traditions. Sarah Ioannides, conductor Symphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, director) Tacoma Youth Chorus (Judith Herrington, director) Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma symphonytacoma.org
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
In excelsis Deo, A PLU Christmas Concert December 9, 7:30 pm Benaroya Hall - 200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101 Join us for our beloved series of PLU Christmas Concerts as the Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra present "In excelsis Deo", featuring John Rutter's exhilarating setting of Gloria. Other works by […]
Event Details In “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play,” presented by Walmart, Mickey is getting ready for the biggest playdate ever at the Clubhouse with all his favorite pals, including Minnie and Goofy, the Puppy Dog Pals, Ginny and Bitsy from "SuperKitties,” and Ariel from “Disney Jr.’s Ariel,” but mysterious weather keeps interrupting the fun. Can […]
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 […]
s 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 […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
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 […]
The Federal Way Chorale: Yuletide: A Celebration of the Season in Song December 13 , 7:30pm and Dec 14th, 4pm Federal Way Performing Arts Center Join the Federal Way Chorale for a evening that will make your Christmas season something to remember. The performance shall feature a new work by the rising and already acclaimed composer […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
In the Gallery: Traditions and New Stories – Quilts and Textile Art by Sew Many Stars Collective and Nicole Turner Showing Dec 5 – Jan 26 Sew Many Stars Collectives’ quilts show a variety of quilting techniques including piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilts show many different styles from traditional to modern […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens' Winter Garden Poetry Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a […]
Lakewood Playhouse's 86th Season continues with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This classic story is retold in the style of a 1940's live radio play! This unique take on a familiar tale honors Lakewood Playhouse's history of presenting radio plays while also exploring how It's A Wonderful Life speaks to a modern […]
Hailed as the greatest ghost story ever told, we evolve Artistic Director Aaron Lamb’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’s timeless story of transformation, absolution, and grace, with new designs and effects for 2023. It’s fresh yet familiar, like all your favorite Holiday traditions.
Saturday, December 14th, 10am - 4pm Sunday, December 15th, 10am - 2pm Head to historic Eddon Boatyard to continue (or start) - the Santa's Boatshop tradition! Children are invited to build and paint models of classic, Gig Habor workboats at this festive holiday event. 👉 Book your timeslot now! www.gigharborboatshop.org/santasboatshop-2024
HISTORY MUSEUM HOLIDAY MARKET Come and shop at the Museum's first annual Holiday Market! Each vendor booth is thoughtfully curated, featuring a wide range of unique, artisanal products. You can find handcrafted goods such as beeswax products, holiday greens, beautiful, beaded jewelry, artwork, and more! Local artisans, small businesses, and independent creators will showcase their […]
Brass Choir Holiday Show Saturday December 14, 2pm Westminister Presbyterian Church, Olympia Join us for the SOGO Ho Ho Holiday Brass Choir Show under the direction of Greg Allison. The brass ensemble will perform traditional and not-so-traditional holiday favorites. A delightful afternoon out for family, friends, and co-workers. studentorchestras.org 360-352-1438
The Nutcracker December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm & December 20 at 7:00 pm 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 […]
Jingle Bell Fun Run December 14 1-mile, 9:30am 5K, 10am With the leadership of the Lakes Cross Country Booster Club, the City of Lakewood returned the Jingle Bell Fun Run to Fort Steilacoom Park. This 5k walk/run and 1-mile kids fun run is great for families. Wear your best holiday-themed costume, bring your dog (on […]
The Federal Way Chorale: Yuletide: A Celebration of the Season in Song December 13 , 7:30pm and Dec 14th, 4pm Federal Way Performing Arts Center Join the Federal Way Chorale for a evening that will make your Christmas season something to remember. The performance shall feature a new work by the rising and already acclaimed composer […]
The Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade December 14, 12- 5pm Sponsored by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, will make the harbor sparkle with a long line of brightly decorated boats, including fishing vessels, pleasure boats and kayaks, that will parade twice around Gig Harbor. All area boaters are very welcome to sail in the parade, […]
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 […]
Tacoma Community Day December 15, 10am-5pm Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma tacomaartmuseum.org Experience Tacoma Art Museum's rich collections and special exhibitions at no-cost, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024 - exclusively for all Tacoma residents with a valid ID. Community Days at TAM are sponsored by the City of Tacoma.
Remembering our Roots Forest Immersion First & Third Sundays Year-round, 10 – 11:30am 14+ Forest Immersion is an intentionally slow-paced experience that helps participants break from their daily stress and rejuvenate their whole selves. Join Ybarra, a trained forest therapy guide, who will introduce a series of thoughtful prompts that encourage meaningful observation and connection […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
2024 Public Officials Holiday Reception Get ready to shine at the party of the year! Slip into your most dazzling cocktail attire and join us for an unforgettable evening at the iconic LeMay – America’s Car Museum. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:00 - 7:00 PM LeMay - America's Car Museum 2702 East D St, […]
Thurston Lacrosse Club Offers Free Youth Lacrosse Clinic Olympia, WA—In an effort to introduce the growing sport of lacrosse to the Thurston County community, the Thurston Lacrosse Club is offering a FREE clinic to youth, grades 3-12, on Wednesday, December 18 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Olympia High School. All necessary gear will be furnished by the […]
s 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 […]
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
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
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 […]
Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum's 28th Annual Model Train Festival Tacoma, WA – The Model Train Festival is set to return to the Washington State History Museum from December 20, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Model train clubs from around the region will share beautifully detailed and expansive layouts […]
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 […]
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
The Nutcracker December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm & December 20 at 7:00 pm 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 […]
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, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
In the Gallery: Traditions and New Stories – Quilts and Textile Art by Sew Many Stars Collective and Nicole Turner Showing Dec 5 – Jan 26 Sew Many Stars Collectives’ quilts show a variety of quilting techniques including piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilts show many different styles from traditional to modern […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens' Winter Garden Poetry Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a […]
Lakewood Playhouse's 86th Season continues with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This classic story is retold in the style of a 1940's live radio play! This unique take on a familiar tale honors Lakewood Playhouse's history of presenting radio plays while also exploring how It's A Wonderful Life speaks to a modern […]
THE 28TH ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL A WINTERTIME TRADITION TO DELIGHT ALL AGES! The 28th Annual Model Train Festival Friday, December 20, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model […]
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 […]
Fireside: A Holiday Night at Museum of Glass December 21 Join Museum of Glass for a festive holiday evening as we welcome the Tacoma Yacht Club's annual Lighted Boat Parade to the Thea Foss Waterway! Enjoy the parade from the Museum's Grand Plaza, where we'll have an outdoor fireside station set up to keep everyone […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
27th Annual Model Train Festival December 22 – January 1, closed Sundays & Mondays The Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts in the History Museum! Every floor of the museum comes alive with trains, from the Kitsap Live Steamers 7.5-inch gauge railroad engines to the […]
Winter Break Camps 2024 Join us for a Winter break packed with thrilling adventures, engaging activities, and interactive learning! Half-day Winter break camps are available mornings and afternoons for children aged 3–9. New one-day or two-day camp options, December 23 to January 3.
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
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 […]
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 […]
s 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 […]
Holiday Music Week December 26–31 Spend some of your holiday week at Museum of Glass, where we will host performances in the Grand Hall every day at 1pm. Additionally, the Museum is offering By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience workshops throughout the week, as well as educational activities in conjunction to the new installation Wild […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum's 28th Annual Model Train Festival Tacoma, WA – The Model Train Festival is set to return to the Washington State History Museum from December 20, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Model train clubs from around the region will share beautifully detailed and expansive layouts […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
In the Gallery: Traditions and New Stories – Quilts and Textile Art by Sew Many Stars Collective and Nicole Turner Showing Dec 5 – Jan 26 Sew Many Stars Collectives’ quilts show a variety of quilting techniques including piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilts show many different styles from traditional to modern […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens' Winter Garden Poetry Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a […]
Lakewood Playhouse's 86th Season continues with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This classic story is retold in the style of a 1940's live radio play! This unique take on a familiar tale honors Lakewood Playhouse's history of presenting radio plays while also exploring how It's A Wonderful Life speaks to a modern […]
THE 28TH ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL A WINTERTIME TRADITION TO DELIGHT ALL AGES! The 28th Annual Model Train Festival Friday, December 20, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model […]
Holiday Music Week December 26–31 Spend some of your holiday week at Museum of Glass, where we will host performances in the Grand Hall every day at 1pm. Additionally, the Museum is offering By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience workshops throughout the week, as well as educational activities in conjunction to the new installation Wild […]
Dec 29 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm A Magical Cirque Christmas! Embrace the holiday spirit with A Magical Cirque Christmas, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your […]
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 […]
A Magical Cirque Christmas December 29th, 7pm Washingfton Center 512 Washington St., Olympia 360.753.8586 More information at Washingtoncenter.org
Winter Break Camps 2024 Join us for a Winter break packed with thrilling adventures, engaging activities, and interactive learning! Half-day Winter break camps are available mornings and afternoons for children aged 3–9. New one-day or two-day camp options, December 23 to January 3.
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
Holiday Music Week December 26–31 Spend some of your holiday week at Museum of Glass, where we will host performances in the Grand Hall every day at 1pm. Additionally, the Museum is offering By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience workshops throughout the week, as well as educational activities in conjunction to the new installation Wild […]
Epic Movie Music Battles! Olympia Symphony NYE Concert Tuesday Dec. 31 at 7:30pm Alexandra Arrieche, Music Director and Conductor Rupert Gregson-Willams/arr. Lopez: Wonder Woman John Williams: Superman VS Danny Elfman: Batman Jerry Goldsmith/arr. Custer: Star Trek VS Wiliams: Star Wars
Noon Year's Eve Party Ring in the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Celebrate with a family countdown, Times-Square-style ball drop, and a bubble dance party every hour from 10 am – 4 pm!
Holiday Music Week December 26–31 Spend some of your holiday week at Museum of Glass, where we will host performances in the Grand Hall every day at 1pm. Additionally, the Museum is offering By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience workshops throughout the week, as well as educational activities in conjunction to the new installation Wild […]
s 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 […]
Kick-off Downtown for the Holidays Downtown
Downtown Olympia and Isthmus Park
Celebrate the season at the Washington State History Museum's 28th Annual Model Train Festival Tacoma, WA – The Model Train Festival is set to return to the Washington State History Museum from December 20, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Model train clubs from around the region will share beautifully detailed and expansive layouts […]
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 […]
Holiday Music Week December 26–31 Spend some of your holiday week at Museum of Glass, where we will host performances in the Grand Hall every day at 1pm. Additionally, the Museum is offering By the Furnace: Hot Shop Experience workshops throughout the week, as well as educational activities in conjunction to the new installation Wild […]
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
Washington families can save with confidence with GET State-backed GET Prepaid 529 can be used for nearly any post-high school education or training Olympia—Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Friday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costswhile […]
Honk! The Musical: November 29-December 22, 2024 Olympia Family Theater announces its next MainStage adventure, Honk! The Musical, running November 29-December 22, 2024 at Olympia Family Theater in downtown Olympia. Tickets are available now at www.OlyFt.org. Honk! The Musical is a joyful, full-scale musical production filled with incredible songs, lively dances, and tons of laughter. […]
In the Gallery: Traditions and New Stories – Quilts and Textile Art by Sew Many Stars Collective and Nicole Turner Showing Dec 5 – Jan 26 Sew Many Stars Collectives’ quilts show a variety of quilting techniques including piecing, appliqué, machine quilting, and hand quilting. The quilts show many different styles from traditional to modern […]
Call to Poets: Submit Your Poem for Lakewold Gardens' Winter Garden Poetry Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a […]
Lakewood Playhouse's 86th Season continues with It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. This classic story is retold in the style of a 1940's live radio play! This unique take on a familiar tale honors Lakewood Playhouse's history of presenting radio plays while also exploring how It's A Wonderful Life speaks to a modern […]
THE 28TH ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL A WINTERTIME TRADITION TO DELIGHT ALL AGES! The 28th Annual Model Train Festival Friday, December 20, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25. Included with admission. Take your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model […]