Tree Lightings & Santa Sightings

Your guide to upcoming community holiday events

Bothell

Santa’s Arrival by Sleigh &Tree Lighting — 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Santa arrives by sleigh from the sky, followed by a traditional Christmas tree lighting. Caroling by local choirs throughout the day, pony rides, train rides and Kettle Korn. At Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Info: 425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Winterfest — 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29: Caroling, annual lighting of the holiday tree, the arrival of Santa, and free children’s train rides at the Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 NE 180th St. Info: 425-486-7430.

Country Village Santa Brunch — 10:30 a.m. &noon Sunday, Dec. 7: Enjoy food, Santa trivia contest, live Nutcracker characters, photos with Santa, and letters to Santa at this event in Courtyard Hall. Pony rides &train rides. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children. Reservations required. Info: 425-402-0818, 425-483-2250.

Brier

Tree Lighting — 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6: Community trees lighted at 6:15 p.m.; Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. Coffee, cocoa, cookies and candy canes served with a performance by the Bel Cantos Singers. Bring non-perishable items for food bank drive. At Brier Park, 2903 228th St. SW. Info: 425-775-5440.

Edmonds

Celebration of Lights — Nov. 26-Jan. 2: Light a light this holiday season for someone you love, something you wish for, or in remembrance of a loved one, at the living fir tree at the Frances Anderson Center entrance, 700 Main St. Lights are $5 each and donated funds go to the City of Edmonds Youth Scholarship Fund. Info: 425-771-0268.

Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony — 2-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29: The Special Guest from the North Pole arrives for the lighting at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall and on the Public Safety Complex Parking Lot. Free hot cider, cookies, popcorn, coffee; storytelling, choir performances, Olympic Ballet dancers and a sing-a-longs.

Christmas Ships — 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9: Depart from the Edmonds Marina on the Argosy Christmas ships for a tour of Edmonds and Richmond Beach waterfronts (Tickets: $19 adults, $14 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 7:10-7:40 p.m., then continue on to Richmond Beach from 8:20-8:50 p.m. Info: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com.

Lake Forest Park

Christmas Ships — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18: Depart from Kirkland on the Argosy Christmas ships for a tour of Magnuson Beach and Lake Forest Park Civic Club waterfront (Tickets: $29 adult, $17 children, ages 5-12); or gather around scheduled bonfires on shore to view the festive parade of boats. The Dickens Carolers perform aboard Christmas ships as they visit Magnuson Beach from 6:50-7:20 p.m. and the Civic Club from 7:50-8:20 p.m. Info: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com.

Lynnwood

Civic Lights Winter Celebration — 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4: Lynnwood hosts this event with children’s stories, costumed characters, festive lights, holiday decorations, holiday arts workshop, photos with Santa, music and refreshments. At the Lynnwood Civic Center campus, 18900 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Free. Info: 425-771-4030, www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Kwanzaa celebration — 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2: Join in this African harvest celebration, with story telling, a fashion show, a history of the holiday, a candle lighting ceremony, music and children’s activity table. Free. At Triton Union Building 202, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W. Free. Info: 425-640-1538.

Olympic Ballet Theatre Santa Breakfast — 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20: 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, door prizes, and photo opportunities with Santa. After the performance the children in the audience will be invited to dance with the characters from The Nutcracker. Tickets: $22 adults, $18 children 10 &under, available through OBT at 425-774-7570 or through Ticketmaster at 206-292-ARTS.

Mill Creek

Mill Creek Holiday Festival — 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1: The first grade classes from Penny Creek Elementary and the Jackson High School jazz Band will perform at this event at City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd. Info: 425-745-1891.

Mountlake Terrace

Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony— 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5: Lighting at the city’s water tower includes caroling, cocoa &Santa. Evergreen Playfield 22205 56th Ave. W. Bring non-perishable items for food bank drive.

Snowflake Festival — Dec. 6: Annual festival with vendors, gifts, games, holiday crafts to make, and pictures with Frosty the Snowman, at the Community Center, 5305 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Info: 425-776-9173.

Richmond Beach

Christmas Ships — 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11: Welcome the Christmas Ships as they stop near Richmond Beach. Gather around the bonfires, sip coffee or cider provided by the City of Shoreline Parks Department, and enjoy cookies served by the Richmond Beach Community Council. Local school choirs will serenade the crowd. At Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Or depart from the Edmonds Marina and see Richmond Beach from the water (Tickets: $19 adults, $14 children, ages 5-12). Reservations: 206-623-1445 or argosycruises.com.

Shoreline

North City Holiday Tree Lighting — 5:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 6: The North City business community decorates for the mayor as he lights the tree on the Water Tower. Singing, coffee, cocoa, candy canes in the business parking lot at 17754 15th NE.