Events Around the Sound - December 4th to December 10th

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1 Name Snohomish - The Parlour Tour Time 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location Snohomish Web Page Avenue B, Snohomish, WA Please join us for a stroll through some lovely homes, decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome you! Spend an afternoon wandering through parlours. Your ticket includes admission to Blackman House Museum where complimentary coffee, tea, and scones will be available. Name Green Lake Pathway of Lights Time 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Location Green Lake Web Page E Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, Washington (206) Come stroll the glimmering Green Lake which will be lit with thousands of twinkling candles and enjoy complimentary refreshments and live holiday music. You might even catch a glimpse of some hot air balloons! Name LIGHTED TRACTOR PARADE Time 6:00pm Location Centralia Web Page to view see map on web site It's not just about tractors...but fun ways people express their participation in the parade. Each year we have more and more creativity! The parades main theme each year is to honor our Lewis County heritage in farming and logging. Each entry will have at least 1,000+ lights. Page 1 of 9

2 Name 2017 Jingle Bell Run Time Location Westlake Park Seattle x119 Web Page Pine St, Seattle, WA The Arthritis Foundation s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Name Believe: A Magical Holiday Experience Time 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location Marysville Opera House $ Web Page rd Street, Marysville, WA ALL ABOARD! Create a new tradition guaranteed to add more magic to your holidays by purchasing a golden ticket to "ride" before they sell out. The historic Marysville Opera House provides the perfect venue to watch "The Polar Express". Add in movie themed crafts, snacks and photo ops to make this a memorable family experience. Name WHITE CHRISTMAS SING ALONG Time Location Grand Cinema 12/21 (253) Web Page S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA Family and friends are invited to The Grand s annual sing-along to a screening of WHITE CHRISTMAS. There are a number of screenings throughout December and advance purchase is suggested. Page 2 of 9

3 Name Holiday Magic Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location Mount Baker Theatre $ Web Page North Commercial Street, Bellingham, WA Choral music featuring local children s choirs singing accompaniment to Home Alone and holiday favorites, as well as the vocals of the Whatcom Chorale. We will also be performing the most kidfriendly pieces in the first half, in case the little ones are not ready for a full concert-length performance! Hot cocoa & marshmallows for the kids at intermission, as well as holiday carols performed by student musicians! There will be no pre-concert lecture; instead we are thrilled to Name ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER Start 12/4 Time Location Olympia Family Theater 12/10 $5 (360) Web Page State Ave NE, Olympia, WA The old shoemaker hasn t had many customers lately, but his kindness to someone in need leads to a few surprises in the workshop. Who is creating these surprises? Name Live radio show - The Bishop s Wife Time 7:30 PM - 9 PM Location University Temple Church Web Page NE 43rd St, Seattle, WA Watch a live radio production of The Bishop s Wife (about an angel who helps a bishop with his problems), including live music, sound effects, and a pre-show warm up. Page 3 of 9

4 Name Nutcraker Sweets Time varies Location Ballard & Shorewood 12/16 Web Page multiple ARC Dance brings the magic of The Nutcracker alive for families and the community in this childfriendly version of this holiday classic ballet that will warm your spirit. Specifically designed to appeal to young audiences, with roughly an hour-long running time, Nutcracker Sweets will showcase the talented students of Arc School of Ballet and ARC Dance Company along with members of the professional company, ARC Dance. Children and adults alike are captivated by the Name The Nutcracker Time varies Location Everett & Edmonds 12/17 (425) Web Page multiple Olympic Ballet Theatre performs The Nutcracker, including shorter children s versions on two days. Name BAAY Presents: The Snow Queen Time 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location BAAY Theatre 12/17 $ Web Page N State St., Bellingham, WA Hans Christian Andersen s classic fairy tale The Snow Queen comes to life on the BAAY stage this December! Experience this family-friendly tale performed by students ages The story follows Gerda on her quest through forests, mountains, and hills to rescue her friend Kai from the evil Snow Queen. Featuring original music by Steve Barnes, this show teaches about love and the value of friendship. Page 4 of 9

5 Name Wizards of Winter Time 7:30 pm Location Admiral Theatre Web Page Pacific Ave, Bremerton, WA The Wizards of Winter present their holiday rock opera, Tales Beneath a Northern Star. The group features former members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) and rock industry veterans from Alice Cooper, Rainbow, Ted Nugent Band and others. Name Anglicon - Dr Who and British Media Convention Time all day Location DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport Hote 12/10 Web Page International Blvd. Seattle, WA Dr Who and British Media Convention with actor guests Peter Davidson, Sylvestor McCoy, and Bentley the Corgi. Includes guest interviews, panels, art, vendors, costuming, workshops, and the opportunity to purchase autographs and photos with the guests. Name Light Up the Night - St Lucia Festival Time 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Location Harbor History Museum $ Web Page Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA Celebrate Gig Harbor s Scandinavian heritage at Harbor History Museum s 4th Annual Light Up the Night festivities. Crafts, games, and traditional Scandinavian snacks are the star at this familyfriendly event. Page 5 of 9

6 Name BLOEDEL HOLIDAY VILLAGE Time 10 AM 4 PM Location Bloedel Reserve 12/31 (206) Web Page NE Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island, WA All ages enjoy the wonder of this miniature town that captures giant imaginations. Intricately designed hand-made buildings and whimsical trains create holiday memories for years to come. With the Residence decked to the nines, and cider simmering, it becomes an experience for the senses. Name Christmas Rush Fun Run And Walk Time 7:30 a.m Location Hogan Park Web Page Russell Road, Kent, WA Christmas Rush is a 10K and 5K run and walk. Name Holiday Marketplace Time 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location Sprinker Recreation Center Web Page C St. S., Tacoma, WA Join us for this annual holiday tradition. We're welcoming over 55 different vendors this year at two great locations! There will be gifts from stationary to metal fabrications Page 6 of 9

7 Name Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade Time 5:00 pm Location Gig Harbor Marina to view Web Page view from multiple locations Join in the excitement of the Holiday Season and come see the beautiful boats. Name Victorian Holiday Festival Time 10:00am - 3:00pm Location W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory $3 suggested (253) Web Page South G Street, Tacoma (in historic Wright Park) Frolic and folly at our annual Victorian Holiday Festival honoring Tacoma's historic Victorian-styled Conservatory. Staff and volunteers will be dressed in beautiful costumes. Enjoy live music, crafts and delightful refreshments. Name Annual Native Art Mart Time 10 am 4pm Location Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center Web Page Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA Beautiful work by Native American Artists. Many styles and tribes represented. Clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art prints, and so much more. Affordable, unique and fun. See web page for other dates. Page 7 of 9

8 Name CookieFest 2017 Time 11:00 am Location Seattle Center s Armory Loft Web Page Harrison St, Seattle, WA Shop for holiday treats, a sweet tooth s dream come true! Benefits the Seattle Milk Fund. Name Pioneer Square Howlidays Time 11 AM - 3 PM Location Occidental Square, Seattle Web Page S Washington St, Seattle, Washington Bring your four-legged friend in costume to Pioneer Square Howlidays for dog treats, a pop-up dog park, carolers, cocoa, and a costume contest at noon at Occidental Park. Name 2nd Annual Downtown Tacoma Holiday Haul Crawl Time 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location Tacoma Art Museum Web Page Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA Shop til you drop at the 2nd Annual Downtown Tacoma Holiday Haul Crawl! Visit local museums, restaurants, and shops to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the season s festivities. At TAM Store, be sure to discover special one-of-a-kind gifts made by talented local artisans perfect for that special someone. See the list of participating local businesses and discount specials here. Page 8 of 9

9 Name Bainbridge Island Winter Wonderland Time 4:00-7:00 pm Location Bainbridge Waterfront Park Web Page Shannon Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA This second annual and free event will be fun for the whole family! Winter Wonderland will include light features, face painting, a snow feature, holiday present crafts, wrapping paper decorating, Santa Claus, cider and cookies, ice sculptures, S mores with the Squad and live reindeer. Name 2 Pianos 4 Hands Piano Concert Time 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location DIVENTI Music Conservatory & Performance Center $ Web Page Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA Join us for an evening of piano music featuring Rebecca & Gabriel Mañalac on 2 pianos. Featured pieces include works by Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann ; Rachmaninoff, Fantaisie (Tableaux) ; Infante, Trois Danses Andalouses and Tchaikovsky s The Nutcracker Suite. Page 9 of 9

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