Brier
Timberline Park lights: 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 5-11 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays, through Dec. 31, Brier’s Timberline Park neighborhood, at 228th Place SW, is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with holiday lights and decorations. Toy, cash or nonperishable food donations accepted for the Lynnwood Food Bank. Checks may be made out to the Lynnwood Food Bank. Info: www.brierlights.org.
Lynnwood
Olympic Ballet Santa Breakfast: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, OBT combines a “Mini-Nutcracker” performance with a visit from Santa Claus and his elves at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Breakfast, holiday music, visits with Santa, plus a mini-performance of “The Nutcracker” by the Olympic Ballet School dancers. Tickets: $24 adults, $20 children 10 &under, available through OBT at 425-774-7570 or through Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS.
Gift Wrapping: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 15-Dec. 24, the Meadowdale Music Boosters Club hosts its annual gift wrapping fundraiser at Fred Meyer, 4615 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, at the main door entrance. Event benefits MHS music groups for scholarships and travel expenses to upcoming regional competitions. Info: www.meadowdalemusic.org.
Santa Photos at Alderwood: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24, have your photo taken with the real Santa, in the Center Court at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th Street SW, Suite 145, Lynnwood. Cost: Prices vary. Info: 425-771-1121.
‘Light Up a Life’: Dec. 8-Jan. 2, place a symbolic light on a tree to honor the memory of a loved one, at the Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW. No charge; donations to sponsor a tree, wreath or light welcome. Money raised helps support local hospice services. Info: 425-261-4859.
Mukilteo
Santa arrival: 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, Santa arrives in a Beechcraft QueenAir on the newly completed Paine Field Kilo One taxiway at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, part of a one year anniversary celebration of the facility. Admission is free; tours on a first-come-first-served basis (guests must be 4 feet tall to take the Boeing Tour). Strolling carolers, cake, coffee and cocoa and pictures with Santa (small fee) are also planned. Info: www.futureofflight.org.
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