Holiday calendar
Published 11:41 am Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Holiday music
Snohomish and Island counties
Lost Dogs Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Calvary Chapel, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens; $15.50 advance, $17 at door, $10 ages 8 to 12, free ages 7 and under; 425-743-1336.
Bellevue Chamber Chorus: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $18, $14 seniors and students; $9 ages 12 and under; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Everett Chorale’s “A Holiday to Remember”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave., Everett; $16, $14 seniors and students; 425-257-8600, 888-257-3722, www.everettchorale.org.
Student recital: 2 p.m. Dec. 2, Dorothy Jayne Studio, 2931 Bond St., Everett; 425-377-0623.
Bells of the Sound concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; freewill donations; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Edmonds Symphonic Choir: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; tickets at door; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Christmas celebration with Geoffrey Castle: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $21, $16 seniors, students, military, $11 ages 10 and under; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
Noel! Music of Harp, strings and winds: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $10 to $15; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
“Sing Peace, Sing Bliss, Sing Love” Christmas concert: 6 p.m. Saturday, 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; $5 per person or $15 per household suggested donation; 425-778-2119, www.edmondsumc.org.
Christmas concert at the Floyd: 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27310 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; $12 advance, $10 seniors and students, ages 16 and under free with adult ticket, tickets at Snow Goose Bookstore, 8617 271st St. NW and Stanwood Area Historical Society, 27112 102nd Ave. NW; $15 at door; 360-629-6110, www.sahs-fncc.org.
Seattle Children’s Chorus, “Tidings of Great Joy”: 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $14, $10 seniors and students; 206-542-5998, 888-561-7139, www.seattlechildrenschorus.org.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran choir, “He Comes… Baby, Saviour, King!”: 7 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Drive, Arlington; free; 360-435-8921, www.thelordbewithyou.org.
Sacred Music Chorale: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; freewill donations; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
“Noel – The Magic of Christmas in Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $15 all seats; 360-221-8262, www.wicaonline.com.
Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols”: Various venues, tickets from 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org; tickets listed as adults, seniors, students.
7 p.m. Dec. 9, Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett; $20, $15, $10.
7 p.m. Dec. 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW., Lynnwood; $20, $15, $10.
Crescendo! Handbell Ensemble concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; donations at the door; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Artists at the Organ, Norma Aamodt-Nelson, music for the Christmas season: 7 p.m. Dec. 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Artists at the Organ, Epiphany Vespers featuring Julie Johnson: 7 p.m. Jan. 27, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Skagit County and north
Christmas carol sing-along: 4 p.m. Nov. 25, Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St., Bellingham; free, but freewill offerings accepted; 360-734-6080, www.mountbakertheatre.com.
Skagit Valley Chorale, “Heralding Christmas 2007”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, McIntyre Hall, 2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon; $16, $14 seniors and students, $12 for groups of 10; $25 box seats; 360-416-7727, www.skagitvalleychorale.org.
Seattle and beyond
Pacific Place live concerts and more: Various times, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24, Pacific Place, Seattle; performers include Greta Metassa, Deems Tsutakawa, Northwest Girlchoir and others; 206-405-2655, www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
Tingstad &Rumbel: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $25, $21.25 seniors and students; 800-992-8499, www.npacf.org.
“Delights of the Holiday Season,”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 2, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $95 Thursday and Friday, $17 to $70 Sunday; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Choir of the Sound holiday concert: 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline; $19.50, $17.50 children and seniors; $10.50 children for Saturday matinee, $13.50 groups of 8 or more for either Saturday show; 206-528-9990, www.choirofthesound.org.
Celtic holiday concert: 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 1, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; $15, $12 seniors and students; 425-602-3272, www.bastyr.edu.
“All is Bright,” Cantare Vocal Ensemble: 8 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle; $18, $15 seniors, free ages 17 and under; $20 at door; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org.
A Brandenburg Christmas: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $35, $30 seniors, $10 students; 206-322-3118, 866-833-4747, www.seattlebaroque.org.
Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave., Seattle; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18, $12 active singer at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.
Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble’s “Mother and Child”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle; $18, seniors and students pay as able; 206-782-2899, www.opus7.org.
Seattle Men’s Chorus, “Home for the Holidays”: 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 21, 22, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $70; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.ticketmaster.com.
Holiday Favorites: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; free; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Hawaiian Christmas concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $24.50 to $35.50; 360-673-3230, 206-478-0772, www.alohaislandtreasures.net.
“Holiday Pops,” Seattle Symphony: Dec. 6 through 9, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $17 to $77; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Providence Classical Christian School concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; free; 425-778-2159, www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
The Great Figgy Pudding street corner caroling competition: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Westlake Center and Pine Street between Third and Seventh avenues, Seattle; www.figgypuddingpmsc.org.
“Breath of Aire”: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Bastyr University chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; free; 425-602-3272, www.bastyr.edu.
Northwest Boychoir’s “A Festival of Lessons &Carols”: Dec. 8 through 22, various venues, tickets from 206-524-3234, www.nwchoirs.org; tickets listed as adult, senior, student.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W., Seattle; $15, $10 seniors and students.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8398 NE 12th St., Medina; $20, $15, $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, University Presbyterian Church, 4540 15th Ave. NE, Seattle; $20, $15, $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Holy Rosary Church, 4139 42nd Ave. SW., Seattle; $20, $15, $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Ave. E., Seattle; $20, $15, $10.
7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Meany Hall, 4001 University Way, UW campus, Seattle; $25, $20, $15.
Seattle Pro Musica, Northern Lights II: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $23, $18 seniors, $10 students, $1 ages 5 and under; 206-781-2766, www.seattlepromusica.org.
Northwest Sound Men’s Barbershop Chorus: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20, $17, $10 ages 12 and under; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Lake Washington United Methodist Church, 7525 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18 at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.
Gallery Concert, “A Baroque Christmas”: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9, St. Stephen’s Episcopcal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; $25, $20 seniors, $10 students, ages 14 and under free with adult ticket; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Northwest Chamber Chorus, “Gloria”: 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth Ave., Seattle; $18, $16 seniors and students, ages 6 to 12 free, advance; $20, $18 at door; 206-523-1196, www.northwestchamberchorus.org.
Hutchings-Votey Organ Centennial concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle; suggested donation $15, seniors and students pay as able; 206-622-3559, www.stjames-cathedral.org.
Seattle Children’s Chorus, “Tidings of Great Joy”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $14, $10 seniors and students; 206-542-5998, 888-561-7139, www.seattlechildrenschorus.org.
Ladies’ Musical Club Christmas music 12:10 p.m. Dec. 12, Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave. N., Seattle; free; 206-622-6882, www.lmcseattle.org.
Seattle Women’s Chorus, “Celestial Greetings”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 through 16, Meany Theatre, 4001 University Way NE, UW campus, Seattle; $17.50 to $50; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.ticketmaster.com.
Christmas with The Coats: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $31; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Christmas is for Children”: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 through 16, Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien; $25, $18, $15, ages 17 and under free with paid adult; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org.
KidSounds Northwest, “Tidings of Great Joy”: 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St., Burien; $12, $9 seniors, free for ages 17 and under with paid adult; 206-246-6040, www.nwassociatedarts.org.
KMTT Winter Warmth concert with Collective Soul and KT Tunstall: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $35 to $75; 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com.
The Mount Zion Massed Choir: 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $75; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
The Irish Tenors: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $40 to $150; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Canadian Brass”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $95; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
“Holiday Sing-Along with Seattle Symphony Chorale: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $56; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Winter Solstice concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $27.50 to $40; 206-292-2787, www.ticketmaster.com.
“Holiday Festival”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28 through 30, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $125; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Messiah
Snohomish and Island counties
Messiah benefit concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens; free admission, but food items welcome for the Lake Stevens food bank; e-mail rvanderput@msn.com.
Seattle and beyond
Northwest Chorale’s Messiah: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 NE 45th St., Seattle; free admission, donations for Northwest Harvest welcome; 206-522-9853, www.nwchorale.org.
Seattle Symphony: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 through 16, Taper auditorium, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $20 to $85; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Messiah Family Matinee: Noon Dec. 22, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5, free 12 and under; tickets required for all; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Handel’s Messiah: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $20 members, $17 seniors and students advance, $23, $20 at door; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Stage
Snohomish and Island counties
“A Christmas Carol — Scrooge and Marley”: 11 a.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 only, also 8 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, runs through Nov. 23 through Dec. 9, Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett; $20, $15 students, seniors, military; $10 ages 10 and under; 425-258-6766, www.everetttheatre.org.
“This Child”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 30 through Dec. 15, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley; $16, $14 seniors, $12 youth; 360-221-8262, www.wicaonline.com.
“Christmas Dessert Theatre: A Musical Revue”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $12.50; 425-776-9800, www.northsoundchurch.com.
“The Christmas in the Forest at Casey’s, Incorporated”: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, doors open 6 p.m. for evening shows; high school commons, 405 N. Alder, Granite Falls; adults $4, students $3, students with ASB card $2, ages 12 and under, $1.
“In the Mood”: 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 7, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Sky Valley Education Center, 17072 Tye St., Monroe; also 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Sno-Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation; $10 at door; 360-863-1663, www.skyperformingarts.com.
Whidbey Island Dance Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley; $20, $18 seniors, $15 ages 17 and under, advance; all seats $20 at door; group discounts in advance; 360-341-2221, www.whidbeyislanddancetheatre.org.
Winter holidays puppet show: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Everett Public Library, main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; and 4 p.m. Dec. 20 Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; free, suitable for all ages; plays include “It’s December 24th!”, “The Snow Child” and “The Hanukkah Guest”; 425-257-8030, www.epls.org.
“The Great, Late Potentate”: 10 a.m. Dec. 23, Family Life Center, 4424 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo; free; 425-347-1211.
Seattle and beyond
“A(n improvised) Christmas Carol”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, special screenings Dec. 16, 20, 22 and 23, runs Nov. 23 through Dec. 23, Market Theater, Pike Place Market, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; all seats $12; 206-587-2414, www.ticketwindowonline.com.
“The Farndale Avenue’s ‘A Christmas Carol’”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, no Dec. 25 show, runs Nov. 23 through Dec. 29, Taproot Theatre, Seattle; $20 to $33, $2 student and senior discounts; ages 5 and under not permitted; 206-781-9707, www.taproottheatre.org.
“Black Nativity”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, also 4 p.m. Dec. 24, runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle; $10 to $42, packages and discounts available; 206-269-1900, www.intiman.org.
“Peter Pan”: Nov. 30 through Dec. 23, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; $15 to $32; 206-216-0833, www.book-it.org.
“The Snowman,” Ballet Bellevue: 2 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Northshore Performing Art Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $22, $17 seniors and students; 800-992-8499, www.npacf.org.
“Jesus Christ Superstar”: 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 and 23, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $20 to $55; 206-292-2787, www.theparamount.com.
“Short Stories, Live”: 4 p.m. Dec. 23, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; “Gift of the Magi,” “Another Christmas” and others; $15 members, $13 seniors and students advance, $18, $15 at door; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
“Twas the Night Before Christmas”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m., 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 4 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 16, Studio East Mainstage Theater, 402 Sixth St. S., Kirkland; $12; 425-827-3123, www.studio-east.org.
Nutcracker
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Dance Theatre, A Child’s Storybook Nutcracker: 9:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 through 9, PUD auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett; $12, $10 children, seniors, military; 425-348-5955, www.everettdancetheatre.com.
Whidbey Island Dance Theatre: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16, South Whidbey High School, 5675 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley; $20, $18 seniors, $15 ages 17 and under, advance; all seats $20 at door; group discounts in advance; 360-341-2221, www.whidbeyislanddancetheatre.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre with Everett Symphony Orchestra: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Dec. 9, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $14 to $38; 425-258-1605, www.everettsymphony.org.
Olympic Ballet Theatre: 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 3 p.m. Dec. 16, Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds; $30, $24 students and seniors; $18 ages 10 and under; 425-275-9595, 425-774-7570, www.olympicballet.com.
Seattle and beyond
Olympic Ballet Theatre with Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra: 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Snday Dec. 1 and 2, Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell; $30, $24 students and seniors; $18 ages 10 and under; 425-774-7570, www.npacf.org, www.olympicballet.com.
Tree lightings
Seattle and beyond
Westlake Center: 5 p.m. Nov. 23. The free festivities include live music, fireworks display, Qwest Carousel, appearance by Santa Claus, and chances to donate new, unwrapped toys for the Holiday Angels Joy Drive; more details at www.westlakecenter.com.
Lights
Snohomish and Island counties
Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; holiday treats, live music, story telling, art work to view, crafts to make, pony and train rides, petting farm and more; $12 ages 13 to 59, $8 seniors and military; $7 ages 4 to 12, free ages 3 and under; 360-652-7575, 800-228-6724, www.warmbeach.com.
Christmas ships
Snohomish and Island counties
Everett Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade: 5:45 p.m. start Friday, 4:45 p.m. start Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday dockside viewing, Starting point is Everett’s Tenth Street boat ramp; Saturday’s 7 to 8:30 p.m. viewing includes Anthony’s restaurant dock; festivities are free; children ages 12 and under must have adult supervision; yacht club open after parades for music, refreshments, dancing and more; 360-652-7291.
Sing-along ship: 1 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, fishing pier at the end of Dayton Street, Edmonds; see the lighted Argosy Christmas ship, listen to Windjammers choir, enjoy free refreshments and more; 425-771-0230.
Seattle and beyond
Argosy Christmas Ship 2007: Runs various times nightly, Dec. 1 through 23, departs from many Seattle docks, features choral performances, kids’ activities, chances to meet Santa, and more; $34, $19 ages 5 to 12, boxed meals can be purchased in advance; 206-623-1445, 800-642-7816, www.argosycruises.com.
Community celebrations
Snohomish and Island counties
Light up Monroe: 2 to past 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Fiddlers Bluff, 102 W. Main St., Monroe; free; features hay rides, children’s games, live music, Santa arrives at about 4:45 p.m., photos with Santa 5 to 6:30 p.m., tree lighting 5:30 p.m.; free refreshments and more.
Festival of Trees community open house: Noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 28, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett; see decorated trees, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 3 to 6 p.m. children’s arts and crafts time; live entertainment and more; 425-258-7500, www.comcastarenaeverett.com.
Lynnwood Civic Lights celebration: 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 29, Lynnwood City Campus, 18800 19200 44th Ave. W., free photos with Santa, Dickens Carolers, Tim Noah and other performers; craft activities, story times, Penguin Hill snow play area and more; admission is free, but food donations are accepted; 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/parks.
“Merrysville for the Holidays”: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, parade at 6:30 p.m., starts at City Hall, 1049 State Ave., proceeds along State to Comeford Park at 514 Delta Ave., holiday treats, hot drinks and more available; bring a camera for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 7 p.m., live music from 7 to 7:45 p.m., visitors can donate canned food items or new, unwrapped gifts for Operation Marysville Community Christmas; all festivities are free; also “Christmas Around the World” displays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 1, Third Street storefronts; 360-363-8400, www.ci.marysville.wa.us.
Sultan Winterfest: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Sultan High School commons, 13715 310th Ave. SE, Sultan; free; local crafters share their work, pictures with Santa, hay rides, bonfire and caroling; 360-793-2400, www.voaww.org/skyvalley.
South Whidbey Winter Festival: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley; free, open to all ages, features music, free pictures, refreshments and more; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
South Whidbey Christmas Magic: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8, Rockhoppers Cafe, 8898 Highway 525, Clinton; open to ages 3 to 13, $15 per child; children can make gifts for family members and enjoy music and special events; registration required by Dec. 5; 360-221-5484, www.swparks.org.
Christmas party for shelter families: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9, 11212 92nd St. Se, Snohomish; free, catered holiday meal and activities for families; visits and photos with Santa, holiday stockings for children and more; free, but donations accepted; 360-568-5120.
Christmas winter rhapsody: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Voyager Middle School, 117 Fourth Ave. W., Everett; raffle, door prizes, health screenings, face painting, puppet show and more; event is free, but food donation items accepted; 425-245-3925.
Skagit County and north
Mingle with the Jingle: Noon to 5:10 p.m. Dec. 1, Lincoln Theatre, 712 S. First St., Mount Vernon; Santa visit and tree ornament sale from noon to 3, “It’s A Wonderful Life” screening at 3 p.m., also features live music, holiday refreshments and more; 360-336-8955, 877-754-6284, www.lincolntheatre.org.
Seattle and beyond
Festival of Trees: Full days, through Nov. 26, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle; live music, photos with Santa, see the Teddy Bear Suite, the decorated trees and more; free admission; 206-987-2153, www.seasonoflight.org.
Seattle Center Winterfest: Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle; live music, winter train and village to operate yourself or just admire from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; also gift displays, interactive art displays, carousel and ice rink in Fisher Pavilion, story times; several events have minimal charges, there also are costs for food; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Zoolights: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 23 through Jan. 1, except Nov. 26 to 28, Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 24; $5 to $7, free ages 3 and under; holiday light display and more; 253-404-3822, www.pdza.org/zoolights.
Pike Place Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, children’s craft activities noon to 4 p.m., carolers 2 to 5 p.m., visit from Santa, noon to 5 p.m.; snow fun at noon at Pike Place and the foot of Pine Street; Seattle; free; 5 p.m. tree lighting ceremony; free; 206-682-7447, www.pikeplacemarket.org.
Victorian Country Christmas: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, ShowPlex Pavilion, Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. SW, Puyallup; $9, $7.50 ages 62 and older and ages 6 to 18; 253-841-5045, www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com.
Country Village’s Festival of Lights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway; holiday light displays, snowmen and angel displays, sample cookies from Mrs. Claus from noon to 3 p.m., and more; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Bothell’s Winterfest: 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., Bothell; tree lighting 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives, guests must bring own cameras for any pictures; event features hay rides and more; free, and the activities continue at Country Village after the tree lighting and other opening ceremonies; www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Pioneer Square Historic Holidays: 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 through 16, Pioneer Square Park, 608 First Ave., Seattle; free, except costs for food; features ice sculpting, wreath and candle making, costume-dress up and more; 206-684-4646, www.nutcrackermarch.org.
Woodland Park Zoo’s winter celebration: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 through 21, enjoy wildlife treks, watch animals’ behavior as they receive treats and more; free with admission; $10.50, $7.50 ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and under, seniors and disabled; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Santa breakfasts
Snohomish and Island counties
Alderwood mall: 9 to 10 a.m. Dec. 1, breakfast and sing-along, The Terraces Fireplace in the food court, $5 per family, www.alderwoodmall.com.
Wilcox Legion: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2, S.L.A.L. Wilcox Legion Auxiliary building, 22907 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; bring cameras for Santa pictures; breakfast offers ham, eggs, hash browns and more; $5, $3 ages 4 to 12, free for ages 3 and under; 425-742-5192.
Mountlake Terrace High School music boosters: 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 8, high school HUB, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; $5, $3 seniors and students; featuring live music, small fee for Santa photos, and a raffle; 425-776-7599.
Seattle and beyond
Woodland Park Zoo: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8 and 15, RainForest Food Pavilion offers breakfast, mini Nutcracker performance, chances for photos with Santa and more; 601 N. 59th St., Seattle; $21.95, $12.95 ages 3 to 10, free ages 2 and under for members; $27.25, $16.75 and free for ages 2 and under nonmembers; prices include zoo admission, but not service charges or taxes; Santa photo cost separate from breakfast cost; 206-684-4800, www.zoo.org.
Santa photos
Snohomish and Island counties
Alderwood mall: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Nov. 23 through Dec. 24, Center Court across from Macy’s, schedule subject to change; www.alderwoodmall.com.
PetsMart stores, Santa photo with your pets; cost is $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 15 and 16, Lynnwood store, 18820 Highway 99; 425-672-4422.
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, Everett store, 1130 SE Everett Mall Way, 425-355-1771.
Snohomes Realty, Inc.: 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 809 Croft Ave., U.S. 2, Gold Bar; refreshments provided, photos are free; 360-793-9622.
Seattle and beyond
PetsMart stores, Santa photo with your pets; cost is $9.95 for two photos; www.petsmart.com for details:
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16, Shoreline store, 13000 Aurora Ave. N., 206-361-1312.
Santa sightings
Snohomish and Island counties
Stanwood: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood; free photos, gift bags, refreshments and more; 360-629-0562.
Everett Santa house: 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 21 through 23, 2602 Baker St., Everett; free refreshments, guests bring cameras for Santa pictures; 425-258-4201.
Seattle and beyond
Bothell: 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway; decorated tree will be lit upon Santa’s arrival, complimentary roasted chestnuts at 5 p.m., live holiday music and more; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.
New Year’s Eve
Snohomish and Island counties
Veterans of Foreign Wars New Year’s party: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 31 to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1, VFW building, 2711 Oakes Ave., Everett; homemade gifts, door prize drawings, prime rib dinner, champagne, appetizers, no-host bar, live music with various performers; $50 per person, limited seating, so purchase tickets in advance at a Wednesday dance or call to have tickets mailed to you; 425-483-2560, 425-252-2100.
Stewart’s Place Tavern: The Nigel performs with The Skablins, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, 709 First St., Snohomish; free; 360-568-4684.
Seattle and beyond
Seattle Symphony’s New Year’s Eve: 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle; $65 to $150; 206-215-4747, 866-833-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org.
Art and gift shows
Snohomish and Island counties
Arts and crafts fair: 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25 and Dec. 1 and 2, Island County Fairgrounds 4-H building, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; handcrafted gift items, antiques and more; free admission, lunch available for a cost; 360-632-1931, www.islandcountyfair.com.
Holiday bazaar: All day, Nov. 24, Grandview Community Center, 11506 Smokes Road, Arlington; free; live music, arts, crafts pictures with Santa and more; 425-377-0623.
Christmas Flair craft boutique: Noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S., Edmonds; holiday ornaments, decorations, jewelry, gifts and more, free admission; 425-774-7865, 425-431-5252.
Positively Panache craft show: 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Women’s Wellness Center, 2817 Rockefeller Ave., Everett; free admission; 425-259-9899.
Homespun Holidays bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Westminster Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; hand-crafted items, trivia room, silent auction, lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., cost for lunch, bazaar admission is free; 425-252-3757.
Elks Lodge emblem club holiday lunch and fashion show: 11 a.m. cocktails, noon lunch, 1 p.m. fashion show, Dec. 1, Elks building, 6620 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; $12 per person at door; 425-672-1298.
Seattle and beyond
Nutcracker March: Public art display, full days, through Jan. 4, locations from Seattle Center to Pioneer Square; free; proceeds from online auction benefit Northwest Center; www.nutcrackermarch.org.
Miscellaneous
Snohomish and Island counties
Nativity exhibit: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Ray Smith Room, CRISTA Nursing Center, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., Shoreline; free; 206-546-7400, www.cristaseniors.org.
South Whidbey’s Bed and Breakfast Tour &Taste: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 2, various locations in Langley; details at 360-221-6765, www.langleychamb.whidbey.com.
Railroad open house: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Edmonds Amtrak Station, 210 Railroad Ave., Edmonds; free; model railroad, art and other displays, Santa makes a morning visit; free; www.scwrra.org.
American Association of University Women’s holiday brunch and auction: 10 a.m. Dec. 8, The Cafe de Paris, 109 Main St., Edmonds; $20, reservations required by Dec. 3; 425-778-0756.
North Pole Party: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; children see Rudolph’s buddies, enjoy Kringle’s Candy Kitchen fun, glide skating, gingerbread house-making and more, along with a visit from Santa; free with museum admission, which is $7 for ages 1 and older; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, www.imaginecm.org.
Checkerboard Squares Christmas square dance and raffle: Advance pre-rounds 7 p.m., intermediate pre-rounds 7:30 p.m., event 8 to 11 p.m. Dec. 8, Edmonds Masonic Hall, 515 Dayton St., Edmonds; unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots welcome; 425-778-8472, 425-745-5303.
Alderwood Manor holiday open house: 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9, Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage, 19903 Poplar Way, Lynnwood; refreshments, historical gift items and more; 425-775-4694.
Elks special people holiday party: 1 p.m. Dec. 9, Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett; free; dancing, music, refreshments and an appearance by Santa; free, but reservations requested; 425-252-4179.
Night of the Elves: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., Everett; children ages 4 to 12 are invited to have pizza dinner with the elves, explore Santa’s workshop and Mrs. Kringle’s Kitchen, participate in a penguin race and other activities, and more; $40 first child, $20 additional siblings for members, $50, $25 nonmembers, registration required; 425-258-1006, ext. 1012, www.imaginecm.org.
Winter holidays puppet shows: 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Everett Public Library, main branch auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett; and 4 p.m. Dec. 20 Evergreen branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett; free, suitable for all ages; plays include “It’s December 24th!”, “The Snow Child” and “The Hanukkah Guest”; 425-257-8030, www.epls.org.
Snohomish Monroe Western Heritage Center Museum holiday open house: 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 through 22, and 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 23, Building 611, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; free caroling and hay rides; 425-232-3493.
Skagit County and north
Lake Whatcom Railway Santa trains: 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1 through 22, depart from Wickersham station, trip goes through Sedro Woolley; $14, $7 ages 2 to 17, free for age 1 and under. Santa will hand out candy canes; there will be singing and refreshments and more. Request tickets by mail, leaving your name, phone number, a check for the appropriate number of tickets, specify the date and time of train desired, as well as a second choice date and time; include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Seattle and beyond
Holiday open house and wine sale: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 through 25, Maryhill Winery, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale; live music all three days; 877-627-9445, www.maryhillwinery.com.
Qwest Holiday carousel: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 23 through Dec. 29, special hours Nov. 23, Dec. 24 and 25, Westlake Park, Seattle; $2 suggested donation; 206-684-7200, www.seattlecenter.com.
Humane Society holiday auction and dinner: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Rusty Pelican, 1924 N. 45th St., Seattle; $40 in advance only; 360-652-5844, www.saveourdogs.com, or e-mail hmnsoc@aol.com.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” radio theatre show: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $13 members, $10 seniors and students, $5 ages 12 and under advance, $15, $14, $5 at door; 800-838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com.
Merry-Time on the Waterfront: Noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, between Pier 52 and the Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle; offers craft activities for kids and adults, Sound Quartet performances and more; 206-386-4320, www.seattleaquarium.org.
