Bothell
Bothell Winterfest — 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2: Children’s hay rides, holiday carolers, lighting of the holiday tree, and the arrival of Santa at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Info: 425-486-7430.
Tree Lighting &Santa’s Arrival — 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Caroling, train and pony rides and Santa’s arrival to welcome the children and the season, with a traditional Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. At Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Info: 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.
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.
Tree Lighting — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Santa arrives to help light the tree while coffee, cocoa, cookies and candy canes are served along with caroling. At Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW. Info: 425-775-5440.
Edmonds
Christmas Ships — 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6: Depart from the Edmonds Marina on the Argosy Christmas ships for a tour of Edmonds and Richmond Beach waterfronts (Tickets: $21 adults, $11 children, ages 5-12); or gather on shore at the Edmonds Waterfront Fishing Pier to view the festive parade of boats and participate in a sing-a-long. Windjammers Choir performs aboard the lead Christmas ship as they visit Edmonds from 7:10-7:30 p.m., then continue on to Richmond Beach from 8:10-8:30 p.m. Info: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com.
Lynnwood
Santa Breakfast at Alderwood — 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Enjoy a children’s breakfast and sing-along in the Food Court at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th Street SW, Suite 145, Lynnwood. Admission: $5 suggested donation. Info: 425-771-1121.
Olympic Ballet Theatre Santa Breakfast — 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17: OBT combines a “Mini-Nutcracker” performance with a visit from Santa Claus and his elves at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W. 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.
Santa Photos at Alderwood — 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, Prices vary. Info: 425-771-1121.
Mill Creek
Mill Creek Holiday Festival — 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29: Music and special entertainment from local schools begins at 6:45 p.m., with Santa’s arrival and tree lighting ceremony at 7:15 p.m., followed by picture opportunities with Santa, at city hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd. Refreshments provided. Info: 425-745-1891.
Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony— 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2: Lighting at the city’s water tower includes caroling, cocoa and a visit from Santa, at Evergreen Playfield 22205 56th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace, presented by Terrace-Brier Lions Club. Info: 425-776-9173.
Breakfast with Santa — 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 10: The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters host all-you-can-eat pancakes and beverages and digital pictures with Santa, plus musical entertainment provided by MTHS bands and other area school bands, at MTHS Hub, 21801 44th Ave. W. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students &seniors, proceeds benefiting MTHS music programs. Info: mthsmusicboosters@earthlink.net or 425-774-7984.
Richmond Beach
Christmas Ships — 7:30-8:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6: Welcome the Christmas Ships as they stop near Richmond Beach. Gather around the bonfires, enjoy refreshments and choirs performances, at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th St., or depart from the Edmonds Marina and see Richmond Beach from the water. Reservations: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com; event info, Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-418-3383.
Shoreline
North City Holiday Tree Lighting — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3: Santa makes an appearance in the North City business district in Shoreline at the annual lighting of the tree on the Water Tower, plus musical performances, photos with Santa, a sing along, and refreshments in the Les Schwab parking lot at 15th Ave. NE and NE 180th St.
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