Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Dec. 6 edition

Deck the halls this weekend with holiday kickoff events in every Valley town.

By Grace Gorenflo • December 6, 2024 10:40 am
At the Nov. 25 meeting of the Snoqualmie City Council, the Snoqualmie Fire Department introduced two new firefighters, Jack Owens and Damian Ramos, along with four new volunteer EMTs: Aliza Davids, Shannon Outz, Will Sirski and Hayley West. Photo courtesy of City of Snoqualmie
At the Nov. 25 meeting of the Snoqualmie City Council, the Snoqualmie Fire Department introduced two new firefighters, Jack Owens and Damian Ramos, along with four new volunteer EMTs: Aliza Davids, Shannon Outz, Will Sirski and Hayley West. Photo courtesy of City of Snoqualmie

Dec. 6

Light Up Duvall: Duvall’s annual tree lighting will take place in downtown Duvall starting at 6 p.m. It is recommended to line up on Main Street before 6 p.m. to see Santa and Mrs. Claus “light up Duvall.” Then, join them at Depot Park for the tree lighting, holiday performances and photos.

Dec. 7

Snoqualmie Winter Lights: Celebrate the holiday season with Snoqualmie’s annual tree lighting at Railroad Park. There will be live music, selfies with Santa, an ice carving demo, drinks and treats. Event is from 4-6 p.m..; tree lighting is at 5:30 p.m. Go to visitsnoqualmie.com for more information.

North Bend Holly Days: The North Bend Downtown Foundation is hosting its annual winter festival and tree lighting in downtown North Bend. There will be a tree lighting ceremony led by Mayor Mary Miller, as well as s’mores, hot cocoa, live entertainment, free photos with Santa and crafts. Event is from 5-8 p.m. Visit discovernorthbend.com for more information.

Fall City Festival of Lights: Join Fall City for its annual holiday event, presented by the Live Gray’s Way Foundation. At 5 p.m., Pete Nelson of Nelson Treehouse will cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Aroma Coffee Co.’s new public treehouse. At 6 p.m., there will be a tree lighting ceremony at Totem Garden. The evening will also include a silent auction, crafts, food trucks, live music and Santa photos. Event ends at 9 p.m. For more information, go to fallcitydays.org.

Christmas in Carnation: Carnation’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas event at Tolt Common Shelter in downtown Carnation. There will be photos with Santa, a reading from Santa, a vendor village, food and beverages. Event starts at 2:30 p.m.; tree lighting is at 4:30 p.m.; event ends at 6 p.m. See carnationchamber.org for more information.

Miller’s Carnation afterparty: After the Carnation tree lighting, Miller’s is hosting a free afterparty with live jazz music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5 p.m.

Works from the heART opening: Works from the heART, a new makerspace in Fall City, will have its grand opening from 4-7 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Stop in during the Fall City Festival of Lights to learn more about the makerspace’s classes and offerings.

Dec. 8

Miller’s Holiday Hootenanny: Miller’s in Carnation is hosting a holiday art show with handmade art, gifts, decor, face painting and live music. Event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; music starts at 1:30 p.m. at 4597 Tolt Ave.

Remlinger Farms Christmas show: The Fabulous Orchids, a Seattle-based event band, will perform 1960s and 1970s hits, led by three female vocalists. The concert at the Remlinger Farms brewery is free, open to all ages and from 5-7 p.m. Located at 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation.

Dec. 11

North Bend ugly sweater party: The North Bend Downtown Foundation is hosting an ugly sweater party, plus a white elephant gift exchange, at Volition Brewing, 112 W. North Bend Way. Guests are asked to come wearing their tackiest holiday sweater and bearing a quirky gift, like an item from home they’d like to regift. Event is open to all and is from 5-7 p.m.