The Christmas in Carnation Scavenger Hunt is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

Register in front of Hopelink on Bird Street in downtown Carnation.

Participants receive a passport and must solve riddles to compete for prizes during the hunt.

The Christmas in Carnation performance is 4 to 6 p.m. in front of Hopelink, with entertainment by Cedarcrest High School Band and Choir, Tolt Choir, Jack Ballard, the local church choirs, and performances from the local school plays.

Santa Claus arrives at 5:15 p.m., and the community tree lighting is 5:45 p.m.

There will be Pete’ Club & Grill chili, Mosaic Catering tomato soup, coffee from Starbucks, hot cider from Sandy’s Espresso, Lazy K’s pizza and s’mores from Camp Korey. Dog Mountain Farms will be back with free wagon rides from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Carnation Chamber of Commerce will be asking for donations to go towards the 2011 community Christmas lights. The Chamber hopes to raise $1,000.

There will be activities all day, including Santa’s visit to Sno-Valley Senior Center. The Carnation Library will have World Songs at 3 p.m. Carnation Corners hosts an open house with Matt the Gurgle Pot creator following the tree lighting.

Carnation residents can also vote for the best-decorated house. From December 4 through 20, you can vote for your favorite house in the city limits of Carnation at the local businesses including Lazy K’s, Carnation Corners, Millers and City Hall.