DECEMBER 2008
Nov 28-Dec 31 (TENTATIVE) (253) 798-3330
14th Annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Park, 14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. South, Spanaway
5:30pm-9pm. Tthe largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300
elaborate displays and thousands of spakling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway
Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family. $13/vehicle. $45/bus.
Nov 28-Dec 31 (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 20th year! The Zoo comes
aglow with more than a half-million lights! Bundle up and stroll the Zoo, enjoying live entertainment,
animal visits, holiday shopping and more. Warm up with hot chocolate or a visit to the steamy
South Pacific Aquarium!
Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Bloodmobile (Wednesdays)
St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
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, to name a few.
Dec 4 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Holly-Daze Luncheon & Auction
Location TBD
11:30am. Great networking opportunity. Reservations required. $20 members pre-paid,
$30 at door. $35 non-members.
Dec 4, 11, 18 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. To provide first hand information to citizens on matters affecting
their lives.
Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5339
19th 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 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-4557
Red Ribbon Holiday Bazaar
Steilacoom High School, 54 Sentinel Dr, Steilacoom
9am-4pm. Craft and unique art vendors, holiday cheer, and entertainment throughout the day.
Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 460-2500
University Place Holiday Tree Lighting
Windmill Village, 3715 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
3-6pm. Photos with Santa, live reindeer, silent auction, children's games & activities, lighting of the
35' holiday tree. Music by lcoal area schools.
Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 964-8121
City of DuPont Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
DuPont City Hall, 303 Barksdale Ave, DuPont
6pm - reception. 6:45pm - tree lighting. Free admission.
Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 581-1912
Holiday at Town Hall
Steilacoom Town Hall, 1717 LaFayette St, Steilacoom
6pm. Annual holiday tree lighting and visit with Santa. Free admission.
Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Holiday Festival
Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood
4-7pm. Please join us for our annual lighting of the community tree. Free admission.
Dec 6 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-5838
Christmas at Fort Steilacoom
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood (on the grounds of Western State Hospital)
4pm-7:30pm. Re-enactors will present a candlelight Christmas in the four remaining officers
quarters. There will also be children’s craft activities and the gift shop will be open for Christmas
shopping. Tickets are available at the Fort Steilacoom Interpretive Center in Quarters 4 during the
event.
Dec 6 (TENTATIVE) (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Holiday Craft Fair
Park Lodge Elementary, 6300 100th St SW, Lakewood
9am-4pm. Watch for Santa and his reindeer. Free admission.
Dec 13 (TENTATIVE) (253) 964-8121
City of DuPont First Annual Candy Cane Breakfast with Santa Family Flapjack Feast
Chloe Clark Elementary School, DuPont
8:30am - early risers, 10am - sleepyheads. $8 adults, $6 children. Advance tickets $7 adults,
$5 children.
Dec 13 (TENTATIVE) (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society Holiday Social at the Museum
Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood
1:30-4pm. Holiday Social at the Museum with refreshments, music, friendship and warm hospitality.
Free admission.
Dec 24 (TENTATIVE) (253) 588-6631
Christmas Eve Services
The Little Church on the Prairie, 6310 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood
5:30pm Family service. 9pm Candlelight service.
Dec 31 (253) 983-0100
7th Annual Midnight Express 8k New Year's Eve Fitness Challenge
Pierce College Main Entrance Way, 9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood
11:30pm. The course was designed to offer participants an New Year's Resolution to burn off all
the holiday calories. The event is very popular on New Year's Eve as an alternative activity. The
event is well organized, sanctioned by RRCA, Exceptional Awards/Mystery Prizes and high energy
snacks/beverages will be provided during the award ceremony/social. The course routes start at
the main entrance way of Pierce College heading southbound down Farwest Drive to the end,
a u-turn around all the way back to Steilacoom Blvd junction. The course is out and back twice.
This event benefits the local homeless/disabled Veterans and local Food/Clothing Banks.
Come join the club and community for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. The Challenge Never Ends".
