Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 2, 2016

Edmonds holiday market: The Edmonds downtown holiday market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 17 near City Hall. Included is musical entertainment and a Santa photo booth.

Antique toy exhibit: Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. N; open 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, earlier on market days; www.historicedmonds.org. “Once Upon a Toy” exhibit features toys that might have appeared under Christmas trees during the past century. Bring a donation for Clothes for Kids.

Model trains: The Swamp Creek &Western Railroad Association’s annual holiday open house is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 in the former baggage room of the Edmonds train station, 210 Railroad St., Edmonds. Model trains are a traditional, enduring fixture of the season. The layout features 400 feet of HO scale track. the train passes through miniature towns and detailed scenery. Guardians must maintain a presence while their children visit. The railroad association formed in the mid-1970s shortly before moving into the south end of the Amtrak depot. Admission is free.

St. Nicholas Fair: See St. Nick and a model railroad from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Imagine Children’s Museum: 1502 Wall St., Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month (Dec. 16) are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006. Home for the Holidays crafts and photos with Santa on Dec. 23.

The Lights of Christmas Festival: The annual event at Warm Beach is 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 20-23, 26-28. Located at 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood. More at www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

Dickens Fair: Lake Stevens School District’s 30th annual fair is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Cavelero Mid High. More than 130 vendors, music performances by school kids, Santa photos. Admission by donation to the Lake Stevens Food Bank. Park at Lake Stevens Middle School, 1031 91st Ave. SE or Hillcrest Elementary School, 9315 Fourth St. SE and ride the shuttle to Cavelero.

Mukilteo Holiday Tree Lighting: A Mukilteo holiday open house held at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo, from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 3. Countdown to tree lighting at 5:45. The Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce event features holiday arts and crafts; pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch; live performances by student bands, choirs and orchestras. Free with donation to Mukilteo Food Bank. More at 425-347-1456 and www.mukilteochamber.org.

Santa’s Test Flight at Historic Flight Foundation: Which aircraft will he fly? Find out at noon Dec. 3, 10719 Bernie Webber Dr., Mukilteo. Come early for treats and hangar activities for kids. Free for children 10 and under, $15 for adults, $10 for ages 11-17. Bring an unwrapped, new toy for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” campaign.

Flying Heritage Collection: See the collection’s newest tanks on Dec. 3 at 3407 109th St. SW, Everett. Join Santa Claus for food and festivities, a scavenger hunt, craft stations, gaming, face painting and a tanks demo. Bring your camera. Admission is $14, $12 for seniors/military, $10 ages 6-17, free for 5 and younger.

Mukilteo Festival of Trees: The first-ever festival showcasing decorated Christmas trees is on exhibition from Dec. 10-31. A reception is 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10 at Harbour Pointe Senior Living, 10200 Harbour Pl. The holiday-themed party has egg nog, apple cider, Christmas cookies, village carolers, holiday songs and dancing. Includes self-guided tour, voting for best decorated tree, awards presentation and auction of three trees. Call 425-493-8555 or email executivedirector@hpretire.com.

Holiday on the Bay: Port of Everett offers this free event from noon to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at 404 14th St., Everett, featuring the Everett Farmers Market craft fair, treats, holiday music, tree ornament crafts for kids, movies, fire truck rides, a visit from Santa, tree lighting, Mukilteo Yacht Club lighted boat parade.

“Merrysville” for the Holidays: Marysville’s free event is 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Comeford Park, State and Fifth, with a craft show, photo booths, live music and bonfire. Electric Lights Parade begins at 6:30 p.m., travels south on State Avenue from 10th Street to Comeford Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus light up the water tower. Food bank donations accepted. More at www.marysvillewa.gov.

Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W. Features music by elementary school students, a visit from Santa, who arrives by fire truck, and treats. More than 1,800 lights adorn the city water tower. Free.

Light Up Monroe: The Winter Festival starts at noon Dec. 3 with entertainment, food and a bazaar on Main Street downtown. Join the carolers at Traveler’s Park at 4:30 p.m. for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Coffee and cocoa with Santa. Free.

Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Breakfast: From 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Marysville. Includes entertainment by Tim Noah, Christmas tree-viewing, raffles and a teddy bear store. Benefits Providence General Children’s Association. Bring a camera. Tickets are $30. Holiday attire. Call 425-317-9825.

Mill Creek Santa Parade: The festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the north end of Town Center with the Jackson High School drumline and the Mill Creek Chorale. Tree lighting follows at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek. Photos with Santa, carriage rides and more. Free.

Country Village Santa arrival: Festivities begin at 4 p.m.Dec. 3. Santa Claus lights the tree at 7 p.m., 23718 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Call 425-483-2250.

Arlington’s Hometown Holiday Winter Wonderland: Donate to the food bank when Santa makes the rounds with the fire department, Dec. 2-11. Santa Parade is at noon Dec. 3 on Olympic Avenue. Tree lighting at 12:30 at Legion Park. Free visits with Santa, rides and more, www.arlingtonwa.gov.

Sultan’s Winterfest: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. Explore craft booths, listen to local children perform, buy some chili to benefit the Sultan Education Foundation. Santa on hand for visits and photos.

Old Fashioned Christmas: The 17th annual Old Fashioned Christmas is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. Free photos with Santa and gift bags for children, as well as craft tables, treats and tours of the Historical Society’s facility, including the Pearson House and History Museum. Call 360-629-0562 or go to sahs-fncc.org for more.

Darrington’s Santa’s Can-to-Cane Exchange: At 5 p.m. Dec. 20, watch for Santa and Mrs. Claus touring the streets aboard a decorated fire truck. They will collect donations for the Darrington Food Bank and pass out candy canes. After their tour, join the Claus couple from 7-8:30 p.m. for pictures and hot cocoa, 4-Corners Cafe, 1080 Seeman St.

Bothell Tree Lighting: Santa arrival, tree lighting, music and activities, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 4, Main Street, downtown Bothell.

Breakfast with Santa: Hosted by Stanwood Lions Club, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 17, Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. $5 a plate. Bring a camera. Call 360-629-7403. Also check out the holiday festivities in downtown Stanwood.

Mukilteo YMCA Santa Breakfast: Santa will be at Anthony’s Seafood Grill at Alderwood Mall from 8-10:30 a.m. Dec. 3 and 10. Proceeds benefit the YMCA. Tickets are $5 for children, $20 for adults. Reserve a spot by calling 425-771-4655.

“A Night of Christmas Jingles”: This free community program is 6 p.m. Dec. 11, Hidden Meadows, 11905 Springhetti Road. Be ready to sing and bring canned food or a new, unwrapped toy for food banks and Boys &Girls clubs. April VanAssche and the Snohomish Kiwanis Club continue to host this annual event, which includes carols, story time for kids, cookies and desserts, a photo booth and a visit from Santa.

Afternoon with Santa: A Camano Island tradition, 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Sip cocoa, decorate a cookie, make a Christmas craft, visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Mr. Bear. Bring your camera.

Arlington Nativity Festival: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Smokey Point offers its fifth annual festival, with nativity scenes from all over the world. See the displays 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-9, noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 and 3 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 at 17222 43rd Ave. NE, Arlington. Music is included at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Stories on stage: Performed by touring children’s theater companies, Village Theatre’s Pied Piper series features Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon and Runaway Rabbit at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Everett Performing Arts Center; Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, 2 p.m. Feb. 19, Everett Civic Auditorium; SkippyJon Jones at 2 p.m. April 15, Everett Performing Arts Center; and Junie B. Jones, 2 p.m. May 14, Everett Civic Auditorium. More about discounts if you buy all four shows at www.villagetheatre.org/everett.

Sherlock Holmes: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes is at the Pacific Science Center at the Seattle Center. The exhibit, which runs through Jan. 8, combines science with history and culture to bring to life the underpinnings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories. More at www.pacificsciencecenter.org. Steam Punk Fashion Show is 4:30 Nov. 20.

Woodland Park Zoo: Fall and winter hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information www.zoo.org or 206-548-2500. Also, the zoo’s WildLights are on 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Jan. 1. Admission is $9.95 for teens and adults, $7.95 for children and free for toddlers. Enter the zoo through the west entrance at Phinney Avenue N between N 55th and 56th streets. Parking is $6.

Garden d’Lights: Bellevue Botanical Garden’s annual winter wonderland, 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily, Nov. 26-Dec. 31, 12001 Main St., Bellevue. Admission is $5, free for ages 10 and younger.

Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. Go to www.schack.org to learn about the many classes for kids and teens.

Hibulb Cultural Center: Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. “Vibrant Beauty: Colors of our Collection” is displayed until spring. The interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore how color has influenced Coast Salish people and how it is used today.

Seattle Center Winterfest: Through Dec. 31. Includes music and other performances, the Winter Train &Village, Winterfest Ice Rink, sparkling lights and family activities. More at www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest.

Scandinavian Children’s Festival: Santa Lucia pageant, crafts, music, dancing at 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. Cost is $6-$8, preschoolers free. Call 206-789-5707.

Hanukkah Mania: Games, crafts, concert by the Klezmatics, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island. Free. Call 206-232-7115.

Gingerbread Village: Through Jan. 1, Seattle Sheraton Hotel lobby, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle.

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