Nov. 28-30
Opening weekend u-pick trees at Lora Lee’s, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Visit Lora Lee’s Family Farm in Duvall for the farm’s 14th season of u-pick Christmas trees. The farm also offers handmade wreaths, a holiday shoppe hot cocoa, photo ops and more. 17651 W. Snoqualmie River Rd. NE, Duvall.
Holiday storytime at North Fork Farm, 3-4:30 p.m.: Snuggle up by the fire with hot cocoa and cookies as Mrs. Claus reads festive stories. In addition to storytime, there will be holiday vendor booths on-site offering festive gifts and holiday decor. Professional Santa photos will be available and Christmas trees will be for sale while supplies last. Tickets are $17.85 and can be purchased at eventbrite.com/o/terra-tovela-90757525473. Storytimes will also be held Dec. 12-14 and Dec. 19-21.
Nov. 30
Artists Sunday: North Bend Art and Industry invites residents and visitors to participate in Artists Sunday, the nationwide art-shopping movement held annually on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Snoqualmie Middle School, the Valley will highlight its vibrant local art scene by encouraging shoppers to purchase handcrafted items and artistic experiences as unique holiday gifts. The. The celebration will feature local artists and creatives, musicians, free photos with Santa, and much much more. Visit northbendartandindustry.org or email ellen@nbaicc.org to learn more.
Salish Lodge tree lighting, 5-7 p.m.: The annual Salish Lodge & Spa holiday tree lighting will include hot cocoa, holiday treats, reindeer, children’s activities and a meet-and-greet with Santa (bring your own camera for photos). All are welcome.
Through Dec. 5
Novelty Hill Farm tree lot and holiday market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Novelty Hill Farm near Duvall will open for the holiday season Nov. 28. The farm has u-pick Christmas trees every day except Thanksgiving until sold out, as well as a holiday market with local artisan vendors each weekend.
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.: Joint the city of Snoqualmie for this annual event lighting up the grand tree in Railroad Park. Festivites 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.
Dec. 5-21
“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.
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 more information and to purchase 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.
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