Best holiday lights, meet reindeer, pretty tree displays and more fun
Best holiday lights, meet reindeer, pretty tree displays and more fun

15 holiday outings for families on a budget

See a beautifully decorated tree forest, meet Santa, catch a free holiday movie and more festive and cheap fun with kids.

Magical holiday light displays

From sparkling zoos and gardens to over-the-top neighborhood displays, where to see the most magical lights.
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Holiday photos at Tacoma Mall

It’s time for holiday photos with Santa. Skip the line and reserve your FastPass now!  

WEEKEND FUN LIST

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Take the littles to a fantastical and heartwarming Christmas performance (opening Friday); discover waste-free holiday ideas (Saturday); meet Nutcracker ballerinas (Saturday); and lots more!
SOUTH SOUND WEEKEND
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EDITOR'S PICKS

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THROUGH DEC. 24  

Meet Donder and Blitzen FREE

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NOV. 30–DEC. 1

Stroll through pretty tree displays

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SATURDAY, DEC. 1
Build a gingerbread house FREE

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SATURDAY, DEC. 1
Learn all about salmon FREE

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SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Make old-fashioned tree ornaments

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SATURDAY, DEC. 1

Attend a lighted Santa parade FREE

FAMILY FUN CALENDAR

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