Bothell
Tree Lighting &Santa’s Arrival: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, a traditional Christmas tree lighting and Santa’s magical arrival from the sky, at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Children’s train and pony rides from noon-4 p.m. Info: 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Festival of Lights &Cookies with Mrs. Claus: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday &Sunday, Dec. 13 &14, thousands of twinkling white lights outline and light whimsical displays at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy. Children can meet Mrs. Claus and sample cookies. Info: 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Bothell Winterfest: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, children’s hay rides at the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St., and visits with Santa in the Lytle House. Holiday tree at 6:30 p.m., followed by tractor rides and visits with Santa until 7:30 p.m. Bring a camera for photos with Santa. Info: 425-486-7430.
Brier
Tree Lighting: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to help light the tree while coffee, cocoa, juice and cookies are served along with caroling, featuring the Brier Elementary Contare Choir, at Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW. Canned food donations accepted to benefit Concern for Neighbors Food Bank. Info: 425-775-5440.
Edmonds
Christmas Ships: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, depart from the Edmonds Marina on the Argosy Christmas ships for a tour of Edmonds and Richmond Beach waterfronts (Tickets: $25 adults, $22.50 seniors, $12 children, ages 5-12, free ages 5 &under); or gather on shore at the Edmonds Waterfront Fishing Pier to view the boats and participate in a sing-a-long. The Everett Chorale performs aboard the lead Christmas ship as they visit Edmonds from 7:10-7:30 p.m., then continue on to Richmond Beach from 8:20-8:40 p.m. Info: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com.
Holiday Open House: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, the Swamp Creek Model Railroad Association hosts this annual open house featuring a number of railroad displays, Santa Claus (in the morning) and the group’s model railroad diorama, at the Edmonds Amtrak station, 211 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.
Lake Forest Park
Santa Photos: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 14; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 14; 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, through Dec. 22; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Lake Forest Park Towne Center, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. Cost: Prices vary. Info: 206-783-5227.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood Lights Winter Celebration: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 13th annual holiday season opener features photos with Santa, live entertainment, special performance by Clay Martin’s Puppet Theatre, live ice carving, arts &crafts, at the Lynnwood Civic Center campus, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Admission: Free, non-perishable food and toy donations will be accepted. Info: 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Olympic Ballet Theatre Santa Breakfast: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21: OBT combines breakfast, a “Mini-Nutcracker” performance, and a visit from Santa Claus and his elves at the Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Tickets available through OBT at 425-774-7570 or through Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS.
Santa Events at Alderwood: at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th Street SW, Suite 145, Lynnwood. Info: 425-771-1121.
• Through Dec. 24: Have your photo taken with the real Santa, in the Center Court. Cost: Prices vary.
• 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Santa Breakfast and sing-along time at The Terraces Fireplace in the Food Court. Cost: $5 per family, all proceeds go to charity.
Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, lighting at the city’s water tower includes caroling, cocoa, cookies, a bonfire 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. 13, the Mountlake Terrace High School Music Boosters host this annual event in the MTHS HUB, 21801 44th Ave. W., with pancakes, beverages, and more, plus Santa photos for a nominal fee, MTHS musical entertainment and other area school music groups. Cost: $4-6 for breakfast, $6-8 for photos, proceeds benefit student music trips. Info: http://www.mthsmusicboosters.org.
Richmond Beach
Christmas Ships: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, welcome the Christmas Ships as they stop near Richmond Beach. Gather around the bonfires, enjoy refreshments and vocal performances by school choirs, 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; beach event info, Shoreline Parks &Rec, 206-418-3383.
Shoreline
CRISTA Nativity Exhibit: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, this 17th annual event features more than 750 nativity displays, highlighting the craftsmanship of artisans from more than 80 countries, at the CRISTA Senior Community Nursing Center, 19303 Fremont Ave N., Shoreline. Free admission. Info: 206 546-7500 or www.cristaseniors.org.
North City Holiday Tree Lighting: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, the North City business district in Shoreline hosts the annual lighting of the tree, plus caroling, cookies, visit from Santa, presents for the children. Food bank donations are encouraged and will be collected at the celebration. At Les Schwab, 15th Ave. NE and NE 180th St. Info: 206-362-1131.
Woodinville
Special Santa Event: 9 a.m.-43 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Northshore Special Families hosts this annual event for children with special needs, at Woodinville Alliance Church. Santa and his elves interact with children to help them warm to Santa at their own pace. No waiting in line; children and their families participate in supported activities until their time with Santa. Every family receives a photo with Santa Claus. Appointments required; call Jen at 425-466-3051 to set a time. Cost: $15 donation requested. Info: www.northshore-specialfamilies.org.
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