It's that time of year. Time to track down a jolly fat man dressed in red and enjoy all the fun and merriment of this magical time of year! In case you were wondering where to visit Santa, we here at Macaroni Kid have consulted his calendar, chatted with the Elves and even know of the chance for you to meet Mrs. Claus ... all LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL! Be sure to mark December 5th on your calendar; that's the most eventful day this holiday season!
NOVEMBER 27
- Santa Claus arrives at Grand Ridge Plaza in Issaquah Highlands
- Reindeer Meet & Greet at The Painted Palaces in Redmond Town Center
NOVEMBER 28-29
- Scout Elf Return Boot Camp story time
- Queen Elsa story time at the Shop Local Bazaar
- Ride the Santa Trolley at the Depot in downtown Issaquah
- Take the Santa Train from North Bend to Snoqualmie
- Opening Day of the Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo
- Nutcracker Story Time
- Holiday Cupcake Decorating Party at PinkaBella
- Holiday Gift Fair at Sigillo Cellars
DECEMBER 4
- "Nutcracker Sweets" performed by Issaquah Dance Theatre
- Very Merry Sammamish
- Polar Express Pajama story time
DECEMBER 5
- Breakfast with Santa in Sammamish
- Holiday Bazaar and Santa Breakfast in North Bend
- Holiday Market in Fall City
- Holiday Stacking Blocks at Home Depot Kids Workshop
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas story time
- Holiday Play Date at the Issaquah Depot
- Santa Photos in Klahanie
- Christmas in Sammamish Symphony performance
- Holiday Concert featuring Recess Monkey benefiting Eastside Baby Corner
- Dickens Carolers at North Bend Library
- Holiday Shopping Open House at The Musik Nest
- Polar Express at North Bend Theatre
- "Nutcracker Sweets" performed by Issaquah Dance Theatre
- Tree Lighting Festival in Fall City
- Tree Lighting & Holiday Festival in North Bend
- Salish Tree Lighting
- Christmas in Sammamish Symphony performance
- Free Santa Pictures at ReMax
- Menorah Lighting at Grand Ridge Plaza
- The Coats - Holiday A Capella
DECEMBER 8 - 11
- Winter Wonderland at Snoqualmie Library
- Toddler Holiday Story Time at Snoqualmie Library
- Preschool Holiday Story Time at Snoqualmie Library
- Caspar Babypants Concert at North Bend Library
- Chanukah Wonderland in Issaquah
- Family Holiday Story Time at Snoqualmie Library
- A Christmas Survival Guide performance
DECEMBER 12
- Gingerbread Open House at Springfree Trampoline
- Santa is Coming to Gilman Village
- Caroling with Nancy Stewart at Issaquah Library
- Winter Magic Celebration and Tree Lighting in Snoqualmie
- A Christmas Story at North Bend Theatre
- Beach Party and Holiday Boat Parade at Lake Sammamish State Park {DATE CHANGED}
DECEMBER 13-17
- Winter Magic & Ice Rink Opening in Snoqualmie
- Family Film Festival - Holiday Movie Night
- Happy Huladays Concert at Sammamish Library
- Happy Huladays Concert at Issaquah Library
- Origami for the Holidays at Issaquah Library
December 18-22
- A Christmas Survial Guide performance
- How to Catch Santa story time
- Santa is Coming to Gilman Village
- Nutcracker story time at Sammamish Library
- Battle of the Gingerbread House
- Live Nativity at Blakely Hall
- barre3 with Mrs. Claus and free childcare
- Santa Brunch at Big Fish
- Miracle on 34th Street at North Bend Theatre
Throughout December {click for specific dates/times}
- Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo
- Santa Train from North Bend to Snoqualmie
- Winter Magic Ice Skating in Snoqualmie
- Letters to Santa at the Issaquah Community Center
- Photos with Santa at Grand Ridge Plaza
- 'Tis The Season' at Valley Center Stage
- Salish Holiday Tea
- Suncadia's Winterfest
Did we miss an event? Know of something we don't? Please email dianar@macaronikid.com and we will be sure to add it to the list.
