Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Volunteers on Friday afternoon begin assembling the Christmas tree maze in the parking lot of the Shelton Civic Center. In 2019, Shelton set the Guinness World record for most illuminated Christmas trees assembled with 797 conifers lit with strings of holiday lights.
Volunteers on Friday afternoon begin assembling the Christmas tree maze in the parking lot of the Shelton Civic Center. In 2019, Shelton set the Guinness World record for most illuminated Christmas trees assembled with 797 conifers lit with strings of holiday lights.
Christmas parades, holiday markets, a tree lighting, concerts and a Yule log celebration are among the holiday offerings in Mason County.
Schafer State Park hosts a Yule Log Celebration from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at 1365 W. Schafer Park Road in Elma. Attendees can join the hunt for the yule log, enter the gingerbread and holiday baking contest, sing Christmas carols and enjoy food.
The Belfair Christmas Parade begins at 5 p.m. Sunday at 111 NE Old Belfair Highway.
The KMAS Holiday Christmas Party at Christmastown is hosted from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Shelton Civic Center, 525 W. Cota St. Admission is free. Deejay Jeff Slakey will spin holiday favorites for dancing. Attendees can create crafts, win prizes and visit with Santa Claus.
Shelton Cinemas presents the holiday movie "The Muppet Christmas Carol" at 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Admission is the donation of nonperishable food items for local food banks. Suggested donations include peanut butter, tuna, canned meats, beef stew, chili, soups, juice, macaroni and cheese, and canned beans. Lynch Creek Farms will give away humbug gnomes, batteries not included, while supplies last. The movie will end in time for people to watch the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree three blocks away at 6 p.m.
The Shelton Yacht Club hosts its annual Lighted Boat Parade starting at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in Hammersly Inlet. The parade can be seen from waterfront locations, but the club notes visibility from the Shelton Yacht Club is limited.
Shelton Downtown Merchants and Kristmas Town Kiwanis host Holiday Magic events from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6. The community Christmas tree will be lit at 6 p.m. in Post Office Park. School choirs will perform and Santa and Mrs. Klaus will make an appearance. Patrons can enjoy bonfires and marshmallow roasting, and wagon and kiddie train rides on West Railroad Avenue. Win prizes playing the Shelton Downtown Merchants' "Shop Shelton First" reward card. The shops will remain open until 8 p.m.
Centralia Ballet Academy stages "The Nutcracker" ballet, which features Mason County children, is staged for local students Dec. 7 and 8 at the Shelton School District Performing Arts Center at Shelton High School. The group also stages pay-what-you-can performances of the show Dec. 13 and 14 at Centralia College's Corbet Theater.
Hama Hama Oysters hosts a Holiday Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at 35846 N. U.S. Highway 101 north of Lilliwaup. The offerings include live music, holiday caroling, food, an appearance by Santa Claus, and products from local artisans and others.
Marmo Cafe & Gallery, 217 W. Cota St. in downtown Shelton hosts a Holiday Makers Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Artists, artisans and vendors will offer their products for sale.
Kristmas Town Kiwanis and Peninsula Credit Union present the Holiday Magic Christmas Parade that begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 on West Railroad Avenue in downtown Shelton.
Gateway Christian Fellowship presents "A Community Christmas" from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Shelton School District Performing Arts Center at Shelton High School. The event includes music, a moving drama by Seattle's Taproot Theatre, and a kids' party.
The Great Bend Chamber Choir presents a holiday program called "A Rose in Winter" at 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 324 W. Cedar St., downtown Shelton. Admission is $12.
Alderbrook Resort & Spa presents a Santa Brunch from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 22 at 101 E. Alderbrook Drive in Union. Admission is $85 for adults, $65 for seniors and $35 for children.
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