Upcoming events for families in Snohomish County and nearby

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 9, 2016

A Christmas Spectacular: The Dorothy Jayne Foundation, under the direction of Dr. Sanford Wright, presents its 16th Christmas Spectacular show at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission is $20 and cans of food. Performers include pianist Kyran Adams, soprano Megan Chenovick, baritone Vistor Benedetti. Also on Dec. 21 at the Moore Theater in Seattle. More at www.thechristmasspectacular.com.

Darrington Community Dance: Contra, square and family dances on second Saturdays December through April, Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave., Darrington; 206-402-8646. Suggested donation of $7. Next up, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 10, with potluck at 6 p.m.

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club: Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W, Lynnwood; 206-524-7360 or 360-387-9923. www.sno-king.org. Folk dancing 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; $7 or $5 for members. Holiday party Dec. 10.

Skandia Folkdance Society: First Friday dance (next one is Nov. 4), 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 to 11 p.m. dance, first and third Fridays, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W, Lynnwood. On Dec. 16, no teaching, so dance starts at 8 p.m. with music by Allspice.

Starlight Beach Walk: The Cama Beach Foundation offers this event at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 SW Camano Dr., Camano Island. Meet at the break in the seawall at the south end of the beach. Bring flashlights, extra batteries, your Discover Pass for parking, and dress for the weather.

Santa storytime: Mill Creek Town Center’s University Book Store, 15311 Main St., offers its annual story time with Santa at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at the store. Santa Claus will read “The Night Before Christmas.” Bring your camera.

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, 121 Fifth Ave. N. 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.

Imagine Children’s Museum: Located at 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 continues 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9-11, 15-18, 20-23, 26-28. Located at 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood. More at www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

Mukilteo Festival of Trees: The first-ever festival showcasing decorated Christmas trees is on exhibition through Dec. 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.

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, 3000 184th St. SW Suite 870, Lynnwood, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 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, and 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. 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. 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 p.m. 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 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through 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 through Dec. 31, 12001 Main St. 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, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. Includes music and other performances, the Winter Train &Village, Winterfest Ice Rink, sparkling lights and family activities. More at www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest.

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.

Holiday Ziplight Tour: The Kristoferson family is offering a special deal at their Canopy Tours Northwest zipline at their farm on Camano Island. The forest is lit up, hot cocoa and cookies are served, get a group photo and a souvenir ornament. Tickets $85 or $65 for children with an adult. More at canopytoursnw.com.

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