Weekends are for having fun

The weekend is almost here. We want you to make the most of it. Here are a few suggestions for weekend festivities to get you started.

Take a trip to Oz: Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man and the rest all arrived in Everett for two shows on Saturday. The live production promises to be a real show with a tornado, a melting witch and more. Read more in our story here.

Light up the holidays: Tree lightings and other holiday festivities are everywhere this weekend. You’ll find places to visit Santa, live music, light displays, parades and a lot more. See our list here. The lights are also on at Warm Beach, one of the largest displays in the area. You can find details in an earlier story here.

See floating lights: Yes, yes, that’s a lot of lights. But these are in a class of their own, with a collection of boats decked out in bright lights. You’ll also be able to enjoy other holiday fun, including music and a tree lighting. Read our story about it here.

Golf like it’s 1991: The Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course is celebrating a milestone. This month, the the $5.2 million construction bond will retire after 20 years. To celebrate, from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7 greens fees will roll back to 1991 prices, $15 for a round of 18, $10 for a round of nine. Golfers will also find complementary snacks and beverages and discounts in the pro shop. Read more here.

Watch some football: Archbishop Murphy faces Lynden at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Tacoma Dome for the Class 2A state football championship. Read more about the team here.

Find a Christmas tree: Before you can find the perfect tree, you need to decide where to begin your hunt. We can help with our extensive list of stands, nurseries and U-cut farms. Take a look at the list here.

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