Join us as we welcome the Winter Solstice and the promise of longer days and shorter nights. Experience the magic at our warm and cozy Lodge, where you can shop for unique, handmade artisan crafts at the Night Market. Take a serene walk along our candle-lit Luminary Trail through the park and immerse yourself in…
Category: Holidays
Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl Dec. 21
Come on out to Garfield Street in Parkland! On December 21, the Garfield Street Business Association will host a Cocoa Crawl. Visit carious businesses and there will be hot cocoa and various treats. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. Marco’s Cantina will have Santa photos, so bring the…
Garfield St. Business Assoc. Holiday Get Together Dec. 19
The Garfield Street Business Association is having a Holiday Meeting and Get Together on December 19 at 5:30 p.m. The location will be at Arivva. It is located in Parkland where the Hobby store used to be on the SW corner of Garfield and C Street. That is 402 Garfield St. S., Parkland, WA.
Wreaths Across America, Roy Cemetery
Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m., Wreaths Across America will begin placing 150 wreaths at the Roy Cemetery. The public is invited to assist in placing these wreaths on the graves of Veterans interred there. The cemetery is located at 8211 288th Street South just south of the city of Roy, WA.
Roy Grange Holiday Bazaar Dec 14
The Roy Grange #702 will be holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 102 W Water Street. Its right on the big corner in town on SR507 and Water Street. Stop in, don’t just drive by. Enjoy a bit of Christmas in a small rural…
2024 Interfaith Concert, Dec. 15
It’s time for the Annual Interfaith Community Christmas Concert and Food Drive. The Concert is December 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. The location is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13612 224th St. E., Graham, WA 98338. The concert features musical artists from all over the area, from various churches and schools. Following the concert,…
Swedish Sankta Lucia at PLU Dec 8
Sankta Lucia is a tradition at Pacific Lutheran University. Not only do they sing songs and put on a wonderful student led program, there is actually a Lucia Bride chose who wins a scholarship. The scholarship portion is based on essays written by the participants and evaluated by a team from the Scandinavian Cultural Council….
Norwegian Christmas Service Dec. 1
The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University has a Norwegian language Christmas Service they offer each year for anyone that would like to immerse themselves in the Nordic language. This is typical Lutheran Christmas Service, but in Norwegian. The date is Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. The event is held in the…
Walk Fantasy Lights Nov 23-24
November 23-24, 2024 Fantasy Lights Walk returns! Walkers can once again experience the magic of Fantasy Lights by strolling through Spanaway Park on either Saturday, November 23, or Sunday, November 24. Two walking sessions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. will be scheduled each night to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, food…
Veterans Day 2024: Honoring a Legacy of Loyalty and Service and Expanding Benefits for Washington Veterans
OLYMPIA, WA. – This Veterans Day, we stand united in gratitude. We remember the fallen, support the living, and express our deepest appreciation for the countless ways you have served. Your legacy of loyalty and service will continue to inspire future generations. In recognition of this year’s Veterans Day theme “Honoring a Legacy of Loyalty…
Spanaway Lake Craft Fair Nov 9-10
The holidays have begun! The Spanaway Lake High School Craft Fair is November 9, 10 at 1305 168th Street East. The event on Saturday runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for entry is $5 for adults (18+), $3 (ages 12-17), and $2 (6-11). They can accept…
Haunted Parkland School Oct 25 -26
Chills, thrills, and spooky surroundings await you at the historic Parkland School Haunted House! On October 25 and 26 from 7 to 10 p.m., for a suggested donation of $20, you can have a bit of Halloween fun with the community. Your donations will go to help repair and maintain our newest old Community Center…
Patriots of Liberty Veterans Day event
The Patriots of Liberty are sponsoring a Veterans Day event at the Marriott Tacoma, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA on November 11, 2024. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This will be a special evening that will entertain, honor and acknowledge our veterans. It will feature Joey Jones, Quilts of Valor, ROTC, and Kerri French. All…
Volunteers needed for Parkland Haunted House
The Haunted Parkland School will appear October 25 and 26 this year. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can stop by, purchase a ticket, and enjoy the thrill of being in a historic building with ghosts, ghouls and other things that bump in the night. No guarantees that some real Parkland spirits won’t make…
Donate your Halloween decorations
Do you have a closet or garage filled with Halloween decorations that you no longer feel like putting up? May be the kids moved on and you’d rather travel than decorate. Whatever the reason, You can donate them to the Parkland Community Association for their Haunted House at the Parkland School. You can donate and…
Parades, Parties and Celebrations!
Roy, Eatonville, Tacoma and JBLM, where to go on the 4th? The Town of Eatonville will be celebrating on the 3rd and 4th of July. The Eatonville Business Association will light up the sky on July 3rd with a fireworks display. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in the field behind Eatonville Elementary and Middle…
After your polar plunge, try a first day hike
Washington State Parks have a new tradition, First Day Hikes. Besides being a great way to get some exercise, the parks provide staff led a self-guided tours with some history of the park. As well as the history, you can get a pin, showing you participated. Go to the link and look for a park…
My, are we festive Spanaway!
Thursday, I drove to Tacoma at night, something I rarely do anymore. It was 4 days before Christmas and the Christmas lights and decorations downtown were completely underwhelming. Except for the bright ELF Storage sign, the little gold stars along the street posts are hardly noticeable. The red and green traffic signals are more festive….
Scandinavian Christmas celebrations Dec 6, 10
The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU will be hosting their annual Scandinavian Christmas Celebrations soon. On December 6, 2023, there will be a Christmas Service in Norwegian language. The Julegudstjeneste will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Center downstairs room 100. There will be Norwegian treats and coffee after the service. On December…