December 2010

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information listed.  However, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or changes  in  the material. We encourage you to confirm any item of interest with the event promoter.

Nov 25-Jan 2  (TENTATIVE)  (253) 798-4000

15th Annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

Spanaway Park, 14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. South, Spanaway

5:30pm-9:30pm.  The largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family.  $13/vehicle.  $28/mini-bus (16-24 passengers), $45/bus (25+ passengers).

Nov 26-Jan 2 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 591-5337

ZooLights

Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma

Don't miss the Northwest's wildest holiday light display, now in its 21st year! The Zoo comes aglow with more than a half-million lights. Bundle up and stroll the Zoo, enjoying animal visits, holiday shopping and more. Warm up with hot chocolate or a visit to the steamy South Pacific Aquarium.  Tickets are $6.50 at pdza.org and $7.50 at the Zoo's front gate.

Nov 26-Dec 5 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 588-0042

Lakewood Playhouse "Tuna Christmas"

5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood

Marcus Walker and Scott Campbell reprise their roles in another “celebrity” performance in this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna. Come back and enjoy the crazy characters of Tuna, Texas. This is a collaboration with Tacoma Little Theatre.  $24 general, $21 senior/military, $18 under 25 years of age, $16 under 15 years of age.

Dec 1 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 512-9245

DuPont Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ross Plaza, Downtown DuPont

5pm.  Great way to get the Christmas spirit.  Free admission.

Dec 1-5 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 770-0777

 A Victorian Country Christmas

Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup

Wed-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm.    Step back in time as the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup are transformed into a Victorian village featuring old-fashioned streets lined with over 560 Victorian stores, tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire.  $9.50 adults, $8 seniors (62+) /students (6-18),  5 & under free.

Dec 1,8, 15, 22, 29  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 383-2553

Bridgeport Center Blood Drive

St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood

(877) 24-BLOOD.  1-7pm.   Support your community by donating blood! Your donation supports local hospitals such as St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center.

Dec 2   (253) 582-9400

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Auction & Luncheon

Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood

11:30am. Great networking opportunity.  Reservations required.  $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door.  $35 non-members.  Reservations required.  Members/$20, non-members/$30.

Dec 2, 9, 16   (253) 584-6060

Lakewood United

Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood

7am.  Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.

Dec 3 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 581-1551

11th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar

HomeStreet Bank, 10802 Gravelly Lake Dr SW   Lakewood Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood

10am-4pm.  Local artisans present their crafts, art, food and fun.  Door prizes on the hour, every hour.  Free Refreshments.  Free admission.

Dec 3 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 589-2489

15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood

4-7pm.  Feel the Enchantment, Live the Tradition!  Children can get up close and personal with live reindeer, experience the lighting of Lakewood's Christmas Tree, mail your Christmas letter to the North Pole, create a holiday craft, visit with Santa and receive a special gift.  Donations to the Lakewood Youth Council's food drive are appreciated.  Free admission.

Dec 3 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 581-1912

Steilacoom Christmas at Town Hall

Steilacoom Town Hall, 1717 LaFayette St, Steilacoom

6pm. Annual holiday tree lighting and visit with Santa.

Dec 3-4 (TENTATIVE)   (425) 687-8585

2010 Gridiron Classic

Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma

Call for additional information.

Dec 4 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 591-5339

9th Century Christmas - Fort Nisqually

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma

11am-4pm.  Experience a real "old- fashioned" Christmas. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of modern holidays and step back in time to savor the lilting sounds of penny whistles, the aroma of ginger biscuits, Christmas dances and the slower pace of the Christmas season in 1855.  Within our gates, December 25, 1855 will come alive! Inside the fort, re-enactors portray the daily  life of the workers from many cultures who lived at this historic site. They happily share stories, cookies, dancing and the carrying in of the Yule log as they engage in friendly conversation. Just remember they are "living" in 1855 and may not recognize the name of your hometown or other modern conveniences that are familiar to you!  $4 adults, $3 students & senior, $2 children.

Dec 4 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 471-7230

Come Meet Santa! Holiday and Craft Bazaar

Grace Community Church, S 84th/Park Ave, Tacoma. 

And  A Fine Design 8227 S Park Ave, Tacoma

Craft Bazaar 10am-4pm at Grace Community Church. Come Meet Santa! 12-2pm at A Fine Design (chamber member), Parents can take their own photos, no long lines.

Dec 4 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 582-4557

Red Ribbon Holiday Bazaar

Steilacoom High School, 54 Sentinel Dr, Steilacoom

9am-4pm.  Featuring handmade arts and crafts and other items great for holiday gift giving and enjoyment as well as entertainment and children's activities.  $1 general admission.

Dec 4 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 460-2500

University Place Holiday Tree Lighting

Windmill Village, 3715 Bridgeport Way W, University Place

3-6pm.  Events include lighting of the 35' holiday tree, photos with Santa, train rides, live reindeer,  silent auction, music, children's games & activities, and more.  Free admission.

Dec 4 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 591-5330

Victorian Holiday Celebration

WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St, Tacoma

10am-3pm.  Staff and volunteers dressed in beautiful Victorian costumes will answer questions, serve refreshments and take donations of socks, mittens and/or cash for the Tacoma Rescue Mission Family Shelter.

Dec 4-5 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 403-1368

Annual Festival of Trees

Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma

Sat 10am-3pm.  Sun11am-4pm.  An annual tradition of celebrating the lifesaving efforts of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center by further supporting the hospital's critical care services for the families of our region. In addition, the Festival provided a series of community events to launch the holiday season.  $6 adults, $2 students (13-18), 12 and under free.

Dec 11 (TENTATIVE)  (253) 582-5838

Historic Fort Steilacoom "Christmas at the Fort"

9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood (on the grounds of Western State Hospital)

4-7:30pm. Re-enactors will present a period candle-light Christmas in the four remaining officers’ quarters. The Casey’s will be entertaining guests from Steilacoom, Fort Nisqually, and elsewhere as carolers, officers and soldiers stroll about, and ladies and gentlemen dance to the tune of fiddlers. There will also be children’s craft activities, and the gift shop will be open for Christmas shopping.  Adults $5, children $3, family $10.

Dec 18 (TENTATIVE)   (253) 770-7338

Second Annual Santa Runs Tacoma

Schuster Parkway, Tacoma

9am.  Get in the spirit this Holiday season! Bring your entire family to Tacoma's first annual Santa Runs Tacoma: Tiny Tim's 1K Kids Run Frosty's 5K Run and Walk The Grinch 10K Relay.  $15 Tiny Tim's 1K Kids Run, $35 Frosty's 5K Run/Walk & $70 The Grinch 10K Relay.

Dec 31  (TENTATIVE)  (253) 305-1043

First Night Tacoma-Pierce County

Downtown Tacoma

First Night is Tacoma's New Year's Eve celebration. It is an opportunity for friends and families to say farewell to the old year and hello to the new. First Night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, and most of all, a fabulously fun celebration.