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Snohomish County Holiday Events

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Snohomish County Holiday Events

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The holiday season is a magical time of the year. Moreover, there are so many fantastic opportunities to spend with your family celebrating the season.  Here is a snapshot of some Snohomish County holiday events that you and your family can participate.

Mukilteo-Historic Flight Foundation-Christmas Ships Fly Over
November 29 – December 23, 2013 

Bring your friends and relatives to Historic Flight for a particular holiday adventure as we take off in our de Havilland Beaver to see the Seattle Christmas Ships from a bird’s eye view.The pre-flight briefing will feature hot chocolate and homemade cookies. $50 from each flight lands at the Forgotten Children’s Fund.

$600 per trip includes up to 4 passengers. For more information contact Visitor Services at 425-348-3200 or visitorservices@ historicflight.org

Mountlake Terrace-Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 6, 2013 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

The Annual Mountlake Terrace Tree Lighting Ceremony features music, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. Volunteers serve cocoa and cookies while children Carol.

Free to the public
Located at Evergreen Play Field

Everett-Providence Festival of the Trees Community Open House
December 7, 2013 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Providence Festival of Trees opens its doors to the community to view the beautifully decorated holiday trees and wreaths. Sip on refreshments and enjoy cookies while watching local community groups perform. Children can create festive holiday crafts and meet Santa.

Free to the public
Comcast Arena, Edward D. Hansen Conference.

Mill Creek Parade and Tree Lighting
December 7, 2013, from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

A fun, festive parade will head south on Main Street at 3:30 pm with Santa as the grand finale. The parade will wind down to the Mill Creek City Hall where the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place.  After lighting up the tree, Santa and his elves will head back up Main Street to the Park Place building where kids can have their pictures taken and tell Santa their secret wishes.  Holiday performers and live music found throughout the Town Center until 7 pm. It includes Dickens Carolers, free horse-drawn carriage rides, a kiddie train, face painting, photo opportunities with the Grinch, and more!

Free to the public
Main Street and Mill Creek City Hall

Snohomish-Live Holiday Music
December 8, 2013 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Enjoy free holiday music. Local musicians, Carolers, brass bands, guitar & singer combos, more!

Free to the public.
At Community Tree 1st Street  & Avenue B

Edmonds – Christmas Ship™ Festival 
Tuesday, December 10

Christmas ship with the choir, Choir of the Sound, with parade boat following the Christmas Ship.

Also, for more information and pricing visit their website at www.argosycruises.com

Everett-Star Wars Christmas time Holiday Food Drive
December 14, 2013 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

BobaKhan Toy Store’s Annual Star Wars Christmastime Holiday Food Drive Event with the renown Vader’s 501st Garrison Titan Group. Who will hear in professional costumes dedicating their time for this volunteer community charity day. Also, this event will be benefiting the V.O.A. (Volunteers of America Food Bank Everett, WA chapter). See & have your picture taken with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, Imperial Officers & much more! The Everett Reign women’s football team & cheerleaders will be stopping by too.

Free with donation of a non-perishable food item
2916 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201-3822

Everett – Our Christmas Gift to you A Christmas Carol
December 15, 2013 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Condensed Kid Friendly Adaption of A Christmas Carol  Sponsored by Community Health of Snohomish County & Reunion Theater Group  

Admission: Pay what you can
Music Hall Theater in Everett Mall (Down the hallway from Macy’s)

Snohomish-Winter Solstice Candlelight Walk
December 21, 2013 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Stroll with friends, come a-caroling, or simply contemplate the beauty of the evening along the Riverfront Trail.

Free to the public
The location of the trail is the North bank of Snohomish River from Lincoln Avenue to the Avenue D Bridge, in the City of Snohomish.

Bothell-FUN WITH FROSTY AT COUNTRY VILLAGE 
December 21 – December 22, 2013 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Children will LOVE to meet Frosty the Snowman and enjoy a magic show, craft project and participate in fun & games.  Pony and train rides (weather permitting) are open for a nominal fee.

Free to the public
Country Village is located just two miles north of Bothell or one mile south of Canyon Park, on the Bothell-Everett Highway, or take exit #26 off I-405 and go south one mile.

Leave a comment with your favorite community events in the comment section below.  We’d love to see our list of community holiday events grow.

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