As we enter what's known as the most wonderful time of the year, it's important to remember what makes this season so wonderful ... time with family and friends, and the chance to give to those we love and those in need. While my family celebrates Thanksgiving (November 24th this year), Hanukkah (December 18- December 26), and Christmas (December 25), you never know what holiday traditions or celebrations your neighbors and friends may have. Ask them to share with you and encourage your kids to learn more.
Opening your mind and heart to others' views, opinions, traditions, and lifestyles, is just a step closer to a healthier, happier world. -Diana Reul
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While we will add to this article as events are added, the wait is over, here is your 2022 LOCAL Santa Sightings, Tree Lightings & Holiday Happenings list!
- November 29 - January 5: 🎅 Wonderland at Redmond Town Center
- November 25 - December 24: ❄️ Snowflake Lane Bellevue
- November 25 - December 24: 🎅🏼 Santa Photos at Snowflake Lane Factory ❄️
- November 30 - December 31: 🎄 Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden
- December 1 - December 30: 🦌 Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo
- December 7 - January 7: Trail of Lights - Twinkle, Sparkle, and Delight
- November 29 - December 21: A Christmas Carol at Valley Center Stage
- November 25-December 24 🎅🏼 Photos with Santa @ The Village at Totem Lake
- November 23: Giving Tree Lighting for Eastside Baby Corner
- November 24: Happy Thanksgiving
- November 26: WORTH THE DRIVE: Black Friday Winter Wonderland Kick-Off Party
- November 25: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- November 29: #GIVINGTUESDAY - Help others through the gift of time, donations, goods or voice
- WORTH THE DRIVE: Barn and Tree Lighting/Holiday Sing-A-Long
- November 30: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Shop Small® and make a big impact locally
- November 30: ISSAQUAH: Candy Mache Holiday Open House
- November 30: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- November 30: ISSAQUAH: Shop Local Holiday Bazaar
- November 30: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 1: ISSAQUAH: Light up the Night
- December 1: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 1: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 1: SNOQUALMIE: Salish Lodge & Spa Holiday Tree Lighting Event
- December 3: 🎅🏼 Santa's Letter Mailbox 🔨 Dec 3rd @ Home Depot
- December 4: NORTH BEND: Holiday Charity Market
- December 5: SNOQUALMIE: Winter Wonderland
- December 6: NORTH BEND: Holiday Tree Lighting Festival (North Bend Holly Days)
- December 6: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 6: SNOQUALMIE: Who-liday Bazaar
- December 6: SAMMAMISH: Very Merry Sammamish
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Living Green - Green Holiday Workshop
- December 7: FALL CITY: Holiday Market
- December 7: NORTH BEND: 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar
- December 7: SAMMAMISH: Skyline High School Annual Bazaar
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Annual Gingerbread Open House
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Squak Mt Holiday Open House
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Klahanie Santa Photos and Toy Drive
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 7: SAMMAMISH: Gingerbread House Engineering for Preschool Ages
- December 7: SAMMAMISH: Gingerbread House Engineering for Elementary Ages
- December 7: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 7: ISSAQUAH: Santa in Gilman Village
- December 7: SNOQUALMIE: Heirloom Holiday Winter Market
- December 7: SNOQUALMIE: Holiday Bazaar
- December 7: SNOQUALMIE: Holiday Tree Lighting Festivities
- December 8: SNOQUALMIE: Sundays with Santa
- December 8: SNOQUALMIE: Holiday Bazaar
- December 8: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 8: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 11: SNOQUALMIE: Gingerbread House Decorating Party
- December 11: ISSAQUAH: Winter Holiday Sing-Along
- December 12: ISSAQUAH: Holiday Caroling
- December 12: FALL CITY: The Silverbells Carolers
- December 12: NORTH BEND: 4th Annual Grinch Movie Night
- December 13: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 13: SNOQUALMIE: Gingerbread House Decorating Party
- December 14: SNOQUALMIE: Visit with Santa at the Candy Shoppe
- December 14: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 14: ISSAQUAH: Santa in Gilman Village
- December 14: SNOQUALMIE: 5th Annual Horses Christmas Caroling on the Ridge
- December 14: SNOQUALMIE: Holiday Cookie Crawl
- December 14: NORTH BEND: Christmas with the Grinch
- December 14: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 14: ISSAQUAH: Holiday Kids Craft Event
- December 14: SNOQUALMIE: Story Time with Santa at the Candy Shoppe
- December 15: ISSAQUAH: Santa's Party on the Plaza
- December 15: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 15: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 16: NORTH BEND: Winter Celebration
- December 18: SNOQUALMIE: Gingerbread House Decorating Party
- December 18: ISSAQUAH: Home Depot Menorah Workshop
- December 19: NORTH BEND: The “It’s Snowing Ice Cream” Show
- December 19: ISSAQUAH: Holiday Crafternoon
- December 20: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 20: SNOQUALMIE: Victorian Santa Train® 2019
- December 21: Winter Solstice
- December 21: SAMMAMISH: Hanukkah Cards: Create LED Light Up Cards
- December 21: SAMMAMISH: Seasonal Greetings with the Dickens Carolers
- December 21: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 21: SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train® 2019
- December 22: ISSAQUAH: Historic Shell Holiday Shop
- December 22: Happy Hanukkah
- December 22: ISSAQUAH: Public Menorah Lighting and Fire Truck Coin Drop
- December 23: ISSAQUAH: Community Menorah Lighting
- December 24: ISSAQUAH: Menorah Lighting and Dreidel Light Show
- December 25: Merry Christmas
- December 26: ISSAQUAH: Menorah lighting and Chanukah Story Hour
And here are some other holiday goodies for you:
- The Big List of Christmas Movies on Netflix
- Learn more about Hanukkah
- 50+ Elf on the Shelf Ideas
- Here is a list of light displays in the Pacific Northwest
Remember to shop local as much as you can this holiday season (and no Amazon doesn't count). Small businesses make communities come together and keep money in the area.
As you know we will be adding to this list as we hear of events.
Please note: we always suggest that you confirm an event is happening before attending. And if you notice we're missing an event, please email ANNMARIEM@macaronikid.com or fill out this form for a quick reply.
12/10/2018
