Community Calendar for November 27: Tenino Holiday Market, Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony, Free pictures with Santa

Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday Nov. 30
Tenino Holiday Market
The 2025 Tenino Holiday Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, Saturday, Nov. 29, and Sunday, Nov. 30, at The Kodiak Room in Tenino — located 225 Sussex Ave W. More than 40 local artisans will attend the event, and numerous holiday-related events will occur throughout the weekend.

Monday, Dec. 1
Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony
The City of Yelm’s parks and recreation department will host the Christmas in the Park tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 at Yelm City Park. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Dec. 5
Free pictures with Santa
The City of Yelm’s parks and recreation department will host free pictures with Santa from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Yelm Community Center. The department will provide all participants with one printed photo with Santa.

Saturday, Dec. 6
Christmas in the Park activities
Yelm’s Christmas in the Park activities will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Yelm Community Center and Yelm City Park. Following the annual Christmas in the Park Parade, attendees can enjoy free games, activities and goodies sponsored by local businesses through 2 p.m. Yelm Community Choir will perform at 11:30 a.m., and magician Jeff Evans will perform a holiday magic show at 2 p.m.

14th annual Yelm Lions Christmas Store

For the 14th time in organization history, the Yelm Lions Club will host its Christmas store from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Yelm Lions Club Carlson Scout Cabin across from Yelm Middle School. Kids under 12-years-old are welcome to select a gift for each adult in their house.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Stone City Event Center and Simply Organic Cafe and Catering in Tenino will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater from 5 to 8 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 16404 Old Highway 99 Southeast. Tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/TeninoMurderMystery126.

Saturday, Dec. 13
Santa Story and Ice Cream Social
Worthy Coffee Co will host a Santa Story and Ice Cream Social event from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the shop’s location, 9111 346th St S in Roy. Children can participate in a free storytime with Santa event, and then enjoy a $2 ice cream cone inside the shop.

Sunday, Dec. 14
Santa Paws at Yelm Dog Park
The City of Yelm’s parks and recreation department invites the community to bring their furry four legged friends to the dog park from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 14, for free pictures with Santa.

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Community members can request to have their events ran in the calendar section of the Nisqually Valley News by emailing yelmnews@yelmonline.com.