Featured image by Gellinger, courtesy pixabay Still looking for a Christmas tree? Get one for free tonight, December 7, at the annual Christmas in the Park at Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia Streets in downtown Vancouver. This year, Activate Church is giving away 300 trees starting at 6 p.m. Other activities include pictures … Continue reading Free trees at Christmas in the Park in downtown Vancouver, WA

Featured image: Hometown Holidays poster by the City of Camas Hayrides, fireworks, free photos with Santa, and live entertainment are among the festivities to kick off the holiday season on Friday evening, December 7, in downtown Camas, Washington. Here's an overview of the night's activities: 4:45 p.m.—Free shuttle service starts from designated parking lots 5-9 … Continue reading Hometown Holidays returns to downtown Camas

Featured image: Artwork from the I'll Be Home poster by the Dayley Dance Academy NW in Vancouver and Washougal, Washington Don't miss these five events celebrating the holidays in Washougal, Washington! 1. Bid on a beautifully decorated tree or holiday basket and have breakfast with Santa at the Washougal Festival of Trees, Friday and Saturday, … Continue reading Tree festival, dance show among five festive December holiday events in Washougal

Featured image by juju, courtesy pixabay The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries in southwest Washington are hosting a series of free events throughout the system in December to celebrate the holiday season. Saturday, December 1 1-3 p.m.—Holiday Open House at the Battle Ground Community Library, 1207 SE Eighth Way in Battle Ground 9 a.m.-3 p.m.—Hometown Celebration … Continue reading Holiday events at the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries in December

Featured image: Poster from art gallery 13Forest, one of the participating merchants in the 2018 First Lights in Arlington, Massachusetts. The artwork is the detail from the Ascent of Nerves, an acrylic on panel by Benjamin Styer. Get discounts at Capitol Square merchants during the annual First Lights on Saturday, December 1, from noon until … Continue reading Shopping, food, yoga, cartoons, and crafts at First Lights in Arlington, MA

Featured image from the Lighted Farm Implement Parade in Sunnyside, Washington The nation's oldest parade of tractors, combines, and other farm equipment decorated in thousands of twinkling Christmas lights returns to downtown Sunnyside on Saturday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. The parade celebrates the community's agricultural roots and kicks off the holiday season in this … Continue reading Lighted Farm Implement Parade celebrates Sunnyside’s agricultural heritage

Featured image: The gazebo at the Yakima Area Arboretum aglow in holiday lights in Yakima, Washington (photo credit: Yakima Area Arboretum) If you're in central Washington in December or plan to travel there, don't miss these 10 events to kindle the holiday spirit. 1. Lighted Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 2, 6 p.m. Bundle up … Continue reading 10 December events in Yakima add sparkle and delight to the holidays

Featured image: Ceramic bowls handcrafted by Sara Haven, one of more than 70 curated vendors at the 2018 Mighty Tieton Holiday Crafts & Antiques Bazaar (photo source: Mighty Tieton Holiday Crafts & Antiques Bazaar Facebook page) Are you struggling to find special gifts for those who have everything? Look no further than the 13th annual … Continue reading Mighty Tieton Holiday Crafts & Antiques Bazaar has something for everyone

Featured image by Annalise1988, via pixabay Tonight, November 30, kicks off the holiday season in Selah, Washington, with free crafts, a free movie, and the annual Lighted Parade. Here's the full schedule: 6 p.m.—Warm up for the parade with chili and nachos, available for purchase at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S First Street. 6:30-8 … Continue reading Lighted Parade, free Grinch movie kick off Selah’s holiday season

A scene in Boston's Seaport District (photo by Cheryl Landes) Enjoy live holiday music, treats from neighborhood restaurants, giveaways, and a tree lighting at Light Up Seaport in Boston's Seaport District on Friday, November 30. The festivities start at 6 p.m. at the Seaport Common, 85 Northern Avenue. Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested … Continue reading Light Up Seaport kicks off the holiday season along Boston’s waterfront