It's the most wonderful time of the year! We still have about 24 days of decorating, shopping, wrapping, baking, and merry-making ... Okay, so I didn't say it was the most relaxing time of the year. In fact, it can be downright insane at times, which is why we want to remind you to take a deep breath, pace yourself, and focus on what's important. I always look back at this time of year with incredible memories of family and friends. And really those are the only things that matter.
Macaroni Kid makes that really easy by being your source for holiday happenings in Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, North Bend, and points in between. You can stay close to home and make the most of the holidays with so many great community events! Let this article be your first stop for Finding Your Family Fun this holiday season, and please share it with your friends - they will thank you!
Macaroni Kid makes that really easy by being your source for holiday happenings in Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, North Bend, and points in between. You can stay close to home and make the most of the holidays with so many great community events! Let this article be your first stop for Finding Your Family Fun this holiday season, and please share it with your friends - they will thank you!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016
- Nutcracker Story Time at Snoqualmie Library
- Tree Lighting and more at Very Merry Sammamish (including FREE Photos with Santa)
- Tree Lighting and more at Very Merry Sammamish (including FREE Photos with Santa)
- The Polar Express Pajama Storytime at Barnes & Noble
- "A Christmas Carol" performed at Valley Center Stage in North Bend
WEEKEND, DECEMBER 3 - 4, 2016
- Wreath Making at Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theatre
- Build Christmas Ornaments at Lowe's Build and Grow
- Take the Santa Train from North Bend to Snoqualmie
- Holiday Market in Fall City at Chief Kanim Middle School
- Si View Holiday Bazaar in North Bend
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas Storytime at Barnes & Noble
- Senstive Santa Holiday Party at Springfree Trampoline (autism friendly)
- A Christmas Story at Regal Cinemas - Classic Holiday Movies for $5
- Make It Merry Gingerbread Houses at Michael's
- Santa Photos in Klahanie
- Santa Photos at RE/MAX in Sammamish
- Tree Lighting Festival in Fall City
- Santa Visit in Fall City
- FREE Showing of The Polar Express at North Bend Theatre
- Holiday Tree Lighting Festival in North Bend
- Santa Experience & Food Drive supporting Mt. Si Food Bank
- Beach Party and Holiday Boat Parade at Lake Sammamish State Park
- Creating Memories with Santa benefiting Sammamish Friends
- Christmas in Sammamish performed by Sammamish Symphony
- Community Movie Night (Elf) & Festivities in Fall City
- "A Christmas Carol" performed at Valley Center Stage
- Photos with Santa at MudBay in Sammamish
WEEK OF DECEMBER 5-9, 2016
- Philarmonic Holiday Concert in Issaquah (FREE)
- Winter Songfest in Issaquah (FREE)
WEEKEND, DECEMBER 10-11, 2016
- Gingerbread Open House at Springfree Trampoline
- "A Christmas Carol" performed at Valley Center Stage
- Santa is Coming to Gilman Village (Cinderella, Belle, and Elsa will be there, too!)
- Photos with Santa at The Grange
- Make a Clay Pot Elf at Michael's Kids Club
- Santa Paws Pictures at Civilized Nature
- Christmas Vacation at Regal Cinemas - Classic Holiday Movies for $5
- Take the Santa Train from North Bend to Snoqualmie
- Ice Skating in Downtown Snoqualmie
- 3rd Annual Holiday Street of Magical Lights
WEEK OF DECEMBER 12-16, 2016
- Holiday Sing-Along with Nancy Stewart at Issaquah Library
- Caspar Babypants Winter Party! at Carnation Library
- Toy Story 3 Movie & Toy Drive at Issaquah Library
- Special Victorian Santa Train at Northwest Railway Museum
WEEKEND, DECEMBER 17-18, 2016
- Santa is Coming to Gilman Village
- Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way! Storytime at Barnes & Noble
- "A Christmas Carol" performed at Valley Center Stage
- Ice Skating in Downtown Snoqualmie
WEEK OF DECEMBER 19-25, 2016
- Winter Crafting Party at Si View Communit Center
- Nutcracker Story Time at Sammamish Library
ONGOING
Cougars and Tigers and Reindeer! Oh my! There's no place quite like Cougar Mountain Zoo, especially during the month of December. For the annual Reindeer Festival, the zoo becomes a holiday wonderland where you can visit a team of reindeer, meet with Santa, and so much more! Going to the Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo has become one of my family's favorite holiday traditions, and it's going on EVERYDAY from DECEMBER 1 through 24.
The enormously popular Garden d’Lights festival features over a half million lights which transform the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a blossoming winter wonderland. EVERY EVENING 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | November 26 through Saturday, December 31
Snowflake Lane Celebration is an Eastside tradition! Experience the grandeur and tradition of Snowflake Lane! Snow falls nightly as live toy soldiers and winter characters, music and a dazzling light show brighten the night. EVERY EVENING at 7:00 PM | November 25 through December 24
If you're willing to drive a little further, be sure to visit these Macaroni Kid sites for even more fun events:
- Cherry Valley Macaroni Kid - Carnation, Duvall, Monroe
- The Eastside Macaroni Kid - Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island
- West Seattle Macaroni Kid - West Seattle, Burien, Georgetown, Tukwila
- North Sound Macaroni Kid - Shoreline, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Brier and Mill Creek
- Marysville Macaroni Kid - Everett-Marysville-Snohomish-Lake Stevens-Mukilteo
Did we miss an event? Please email danav@macaronikid.com and we will be sure to add it to the list.
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