Dec. 5
Santa in Snoqualmie, 4-7 p.m.: Santa and his elves will visit The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. Festivities will include photos, food and a raffle giveaway. All are welcome.
Light Up Duvall, 6-7:30 p.m.: Duvall’s annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Duvall and at Depot Park. Festivities include an artisan vendor market, Santa photos, gingerbread house building, live music and more. All are welcome to this free event.
Dec. 6
Mount Si Senior Center fundraising breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m.: Join the Mount Si Senior Center in North Bend for pancakes, coffee, music, a Santa meet-and-greet and a raffle giveaway. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door. Kids ages 12 and under are $5. Purchase at MtSiSeniorCenter.org.
Christmas in Carnation, 1-5 p.m.: Christmas in Carnation includes an artisan vendor village, Santa photos, a holiday raffle, food and beverages. There will be a tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit carnationchamber.org/christmas-in-carnation.
Snoqualmie Winter Lights, 3-6 p.m.: Join the city of Snoqualmie for this annual event lighting up the grand tree in Railroad Park. Festivities include face painting, kids’ crafts, cookies, hot cocoa and live music. Don’t miss the tree lighting countdown by a special visitor and Mayor Katherine Ross at 5:30 p.m.
Fall City Festival of Lights, 4:30-9 p.m.: The annual Fall City Festival of Lights will include a live band, heated tents, food trucks, kids crafts and activities, festive lighting, a silent auction and Santa photos. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. The event raises funds for the Live Gray’s Way Foundation. To donate, visit givebutter.com/fcfestivaloflights.
North Bend winter festival and tree lighting, 5-8 p.m.: The North Bend Downtown Foundation invites residents to Holly Days, a winter festival that will include live entertainment, Santa photos, treats and a 7 p.m. tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Mary Miller. From 3-5 p.m., there will also be a free showing of “Elf” at the North Bend Theatre.
Dec. 11 & 15
SnoValley Pride holiday drag show, 7-9 p.m.: SnoValley Pride presents “A Fierce Festive Drag Show,” one at Miller’s in Carnation and another at Sigillo Cellars in Snoqualmie. Performers include Miss Texas 1988, Amora Namor, Macy Marcs, Holli B. Sinclair, Celys S. Black and Melody Volt Paradisco. Tickets are $35 for one or $160 for a table of four. For more information and to purchase, visit snovalleypride.org/fierce-holiday-drag-show-2025.
Through Dec. 20
Venturing Crew tree lot: The nonprofit Snoqualmie Valley Venturing Crew is selling Christmas trees to raise money at the corner of State Route 202 and Snoqualmie Parkway. This is the Crew’s one and only fundraiser each year, and proceeds directly support local youth in leadership development, outdoor adventure and service projects. Trees include Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Nordmann and Noble Fir. Wreaths, garlands and tree stands will also be for sale.
Yuletide Express train rides: The Northwest Railway Museum’s annual Yuletide Express train rides will run each Friday and Saturday starting now. For information and tickets, visit trainmuseum.org/visit/ride-the-train.
Through Dec. 21
Santa Limited train rides: The Northwest Railway Museum’s annual Santa Limited train rides will run each weekend starting now. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit trainmuseum.org/visit/ride-the-train.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Valley Center Stage: Barbara Robinson’s “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud holiday classic. For tickets and showtimes, visit valleycenterstage.org.
