Holiday magic on the cheap

Maximize your holiday cheer while spending minimal holiday cash with our guide to the best free fun of the season.

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Santa Claus is coming to town

We’ve rounded up all of the awesome Santas for you! Santa with reindeer, Black Santa, Santa with The Grinch and more.

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Enjoy free online books, videos and more

Pierce County Library has more than 165,000 titles available, including great reads and viewing options for the whole family!

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Get your weekend on

Get moving outside on a family nature walk, celebrate Jimi Hendrix with cupcakes and zap the long-weekend wiggles at the playground of the week.

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Winter Wonderland in Burlington

Enjoy free indoor and outdoor winter fun for the whole family at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County in Burlington, Dec. 2–4. See live reindeer all three days.

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6 things to do with the family

1. It’s another state parks free day! Go wild in the green with the fam. (FRI.)

2. Cheer on the USA with fellow fans at one of these family-friendly World Cup watch parties. (FRI.)

3. Sample delicious neighborhood fare and shop local during the C–I.D.’s special small business food walk. (SAT.)

4. Channel some “Downtown Abbey” vibes at a historic mansion’s holiday fest with hayrides, crafts and hot cider. (OPENING SAT.)

5. One enchanting local light show is especially popular with families. (OPENING SAT.)

6. Bundle up and gather on the shore to watch the parade of Christmas ships and listen to the music. (SAT.–SUN.)

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‘Media Literacy for the Digital Age’

Join us for this free ParentEd talk by Julie Bogart on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Learn how to teach your kids to safely navigate information in our complex digital age.

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