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November 28 – December 24, 2025

Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats. Join us between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 pm. Park in any of our free parking garages at The Bellevue Collection and choose your favorite spot along the parade route.

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Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats. Join us on the sidewalks between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 pm. Park in any of our free parking garages and choose your favorite spot on the sidewalk to see the show.

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Snowflake Lane - The Bellevue Collection

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Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers & dancers in this complimentary parade of holiday floats.

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Thanksgiving Dinner - Give Back Snohomish County

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Thanksgiving Dinner - Give Back Snohomish County

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Application for Program closed Sat. Nov. 15th!

Snohomish County residents: If you or someone you know will be in need of a Thanksgiving dinner, We would like to provide a fully cooked, made from scratch thanksgiving dinner to as many families in Snohomish County that are in need. send an email to givebacksnohomish@gmail.com. We will need to know # of people for your meal, your name, phone number, email address, delivery address & any food allergies.

What's included: Turkey, Cranberry sauce, Stuffing, Mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, green bean casserole & rolls. A dessert will also be provided. everything will be fully cooked & ready to be heated for your Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings. Your meals will be delivered the Tuesday or Wednesday before thanksgiving.

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Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farms

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Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farms

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Featuring more than 120 vendors, food and coffee trucks, Santa appearance and more!

Friday, November 28, 2025 &

Saturday, November 29, 2025

from 10am-4pm

Crossroads at Thomas Family Farm

9010 Marsh Road

Snohomish, WA

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The 2025 Holly Jolly Holiday Market will feature over 120 local vendors/businesses providing a space to sell and market your products on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Two of the BIGGEST holiday shopping days of the year!

Here is our attendance counts over the last few days. These encompass BOTH days of the market:

We will also never email or contact from any personal account or email. Emails will always come from info@BuzzingBeeEvents.com

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HFBXtkc1c/

Black Friday, November 28th, 2025 from 10am-4pm

Small Business Saturday, November 29th, 2025 from 10am-4pm

Location: CrossRoads at Thomas Family Farm (9010 Marsh Road, Snohomish, WA 98296)

Located on the corner of busy HWY9 and Marsh Road in Snohomish

Check in and load in will be Wednesday, November 26th from Noon-2pm AND/OR Friday, November 28th from 7:30am-10am. You MUST be checked in by 9am on Friday, November 29th, 2025 or will you will forfeit your spot.

Restock: Saturday morning from 8:00-9:45am

Load Out: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 4-7pm (You must be OUT of the venue by 7pm)

Doors to the barn will be locked during all closed hours for security. Security will not be available for vendors set up outdoors, however the venue does have a gate that locks at the entrance, motion lights and alarm that goes off if any motion is detected on the premises after hours.

UPDATE: At this time we are FULL for vendors. Any applications received will be added to our waitlist.

We will be offering 6 booth sizes for this event and also have room for food trucks!

INDOOR Booths

- 8' deep x 8' wide booth - $300/booth

- 8' deep x 16' wide booth (double) - $600/booth

- 6' deep x 8' wide booth - $250/booth

- 6' deep x 16' wide booth (double) - $500/booth

OUTDOOR Booths

- 10' deep x 10' wide booth - $200/booth - will need to provide canopy and weights

- 10' deep x 20' wide booth (double) - $400/booth - will need to provide canopy and weights

Tables and chairs are NOT provided

Canopy frames are NOT permitted on indoor booths

Aisle ways will be 8.5-9 feet wide!

Food Trucks: Please email info@buzzingbeeevents.com if you are interested. We do NOT charge for food trucks to vend at our event, we just require your commitment for the full day.

Accepted vendors will have 14 days to pay booth fees from acceptance.

Invoices will be sent through paypal.

Invoices not paid timely will result in canceling of your application.

Refunds will NOT be allowed after September 15th, 2025.

If you need extra time to pay vendor fees, please contact us, we are usually able to provide a few days grace period on fees WITH communication.

We would love to feature your business with a Give-a-way item on facebook in the weeks leading up to the event. Give-a-way items will need to be in hands of Buzzing Bee Organizers by September 15th to be featured. Please contact us to organize mailing or drop off.

We are truly looking forward to this great event!

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The 2025 Holly Jolly Holiday Market will feature over 120 local vendors/businesses providing a space to sell and market your products on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Two of the BIGGEST holiday shopping days of the year! Here is our attendance counts over the last few days.

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A free-to-enter holiday event located at the Tulalip Amphitheatre featuring an ice-skating rink with real ice, holiday light display with over 7.8 million lights, gift and treats from local vendors, and fun activities for the whole family!

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Tulalip Lights & Ice - Quil Ceda Village

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Tulalip Lights & Ice presented by Quil Ceda Village November 24, 2024 - January 12, 2025!

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CLOSED - reached capacity for this year

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Provides a Christmas experience for working families who do not qualify for assistance from other public or charitable organizations. They are taking applications now through Dec 16th

To apply email a letter to fcfnorthcounties@gmail.com

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Request Help — The Forgotten Children’s Fund

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Everett, Casino Road & Sultan locations--holiday meat distribution during regular distribution hours. Thanksgiving: Nov 17 - 24 ;Christmas Dec 15 - 22

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of food distributed

volunteered at food banks

Our food banks, food pantries, and distribution center all exist to tackle hunger in our community and also serve as touchpoints to connect our neighbors with other basic needs. ​

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There are no eligibility or documentation requirements to receive food at any VOAWW food banks or pantries.

Everett Food Bank

Our Everett Community Food Bank serves guests in a walk-thru, grocery style experience. No appointment is necessary.

1230 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201

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Hours of Operation

MON * WED * THURS | 10am - 2pm
2nd & 4th Tuesday | 3pm-6pm

(425) 259-3191 ext 13014 |
food@voaww.org

Note: In the event of inclement weather, we observe the same emergency school closures and snow days as Everett Public Schools.

Donations accepted

MON-FRI | 11am-3pm

Sultan Food Bank

Our Sultan Food Bank serves guests in a walk-thru, grocery style experience. No appointment is necessary.

617 1st St, Sultan, WA 98294

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Hours of Operation

MON | 5pm-7pm

FRI | 9:30am-12pm

(425) 309-5782 |
food@voaww.org

Donations accepted

MON * THURS | 9am-4pm

FRI | 9am-1pm

Casino Road Food Pantries

These locations offer pre-selected and packaged items. No appointment is necessary.

(425) 212-5302 | food@voaww.org

Bible Baptist Church Drive-Thru Pantry

805 W Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98204

Hours of Operation
1st * 3rd Tuesday | 3pm-5pm

The Village Walk-Up Pantry

14 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98208

Hours of Operation
2nd * 4th * 5th Tuesday | 2pm-5pm

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Food Bank | Volunteers Of America Western Washington | Everett

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Everett, Sultan, and Casino Road food banks and distribution centers operated by Volunteers of America serve hungry families and seniors.

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If your family could use a food basket this Thanksgiving, please feel out the application here. We will contact you to arrange for pick-up and to see what other programs may be helpful to you and your family.

1421 Broadway

Everett, WA 98201

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Our Programs — Bethany Compassion Center

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The Bethany Compassion Center (BCC) serves with over a dozen compassion outreach projects to the community of Everett, WA in Snohomish County. BCC serves in association with Bethany Christian Assembly and partners with several organizations throughout Everett and Snohomish County.

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Nov 26 4:30-5:30pm @ 1108 State Ave, Marysville

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Westgate Chapel Thanksgiving community dinner 

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Westgate Chapel Thanksgiving community dinner 

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Nov 27 , seatings at 11am,

1:30pm & 3:30pm @ 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds

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First Baptist Church Thanksgiving Dinner 

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First Baptist Church Thanksgiving Dinner 

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Nov 28 5-6pm @ 1616 Pacific Ave,

Everett

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Sunday November 23 , serving times at 12pm and 2pm @ VOA Carl Gipson Center 3025 Lombard Ave, Everett.

RSVP Required!
To reserve your seat, you may register online for one of the two servings or contact the VOA Carl Gipson Center at (425) 818-2784.

First Service at 12:00 p.m. - http://bit.ly/3LgaNq8
Second Service at 2:00 p.m. - https://bit.ly/47m5woc

Registration closes on November 9th at 8:45am.

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Marysville Sunrise Rotary Thanksgiving community dinner

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Marysville Sunrise Rotary Thanksgiving community dinner

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Marysville Sunrise Rotary Thanksgiving community dinner, November 26 , 3-

4:30pm @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church 7215 51 Ave NE, Marysville

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Every season, thousands of people write letters to Santa. We remove any personal detail and post them on our site. Generous people adopt these letters and find just the right gift to jelp fulfill holiday wishes.

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Getting Involved in the USPS Operation Santa® Program

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Tis the Season and it’s time to get your letter to Santa ready. Find some tips on how to write your letter and send it out to the North Pole.

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Provides Free Thanksgiving Dinner. Must sign-up.

November 24th, Serving at 6pm.

Hosting grocery giveaway at 5pm in parking lot. First come, First serve for groceries.

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Venture Church warmly invites you and your family to a free Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday, November 24th at 6:00 PM. Come enjoy a delicious meal and a welcoming atmosphere as we celebrate the season together.

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**Program is FULL and no longer accepting families as of Nov. 14th

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Meals are delivered or picked up on Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day between noon to 2 pm at the door of the

address entered at registration. Address must be in Everett, Mukilteo or Mill Creek school district boundaries for delivery.

Pick up available at Monroe Food Bank for Monroe School District families.

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Christmas House provides holiday gifts for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County families with children age 18 or younger. There is no advance registration, admission is by numbered ticket.

Christmas House will be open Thurs., Dec. 4 through Sat., Dec. 20, 2025. Hours of operation will be:

Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Print a copy of the 2022 Shopper Qualifications (English version) (Spanish version) (Russian version)

Fill in and print a copy of the Family Information Form and bring it with your required documentation: (English) (Spanish & Russian EXAMPLE; fill out the English version)

Only one adult is allowed inside. No children permitted inside; children outside must be attended by an adult. Masks are required - you must bring your own.

No preregistration. See below.

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Shopper Qualifications

Christmas House provides holiday gifts for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County families with children age 18 or younger. We are a privately funded charity, not a government funded program. To qualify to shop at Christmas House, you must provide proof that you:

are a resident of Snohomish County,

have children aged 18 or younger living in your custody, and

have a household income at or below 150% of the poverty level, as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (View 2022 Income Chart).

2023 Christmas House Calendar

The dates Christmas House will be open to shoppers are shown in red.

2023 Christmas House Shopping Details

Christmas House will be open Nov. 30 - Dec. 16, 2023.

Hours of operation will be:

Tuesday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sundays and Mondays closed

Christmas House will be located at the Everett Boys and Girls Club, 2316 - 12th Street. View map.

There is no advance registration. Admission is by numbered ticket.

Numbered tickets will be passed out daily at our location starting at 7 a.m. until one hour before closing time or until the tickets/numbers are gone, whichever occurs first. Numbers can only be used on the day they are received. On Tuesday through Friday, 200 numbers will be given out. 300 numbers will be given out on Saturdays (subject to donations). The first days are the busiest. Quality gifts are offered every day.

Persons with disabilities or other documented medical problems are able to make special arrangements by calling 425-338-2273. A doctor's letter is required.

Shoppers will also be given a family information form to fill out and bring with to the appointment along with the documentation listed below. To save time, shoppers can also access this form online, type in the info, print it and bring it to the appointment.

Shopper tickets include an estimated time the number will be called. Shoppers should return before their designated time and line up at the door. Note: wait times can be over an hour, so plan accordingly.

When numbers are called, only one person per family can enter Christmas House. All other family members wait outside in the vehicle. Everyone is required to wear a mask - you must bring your own. No children or infants are permitted inside Christmas House.

After shopper documentation is verified, a volunteer will accompany the shopper around the store to help with gift selection.

There are no public restrooms inside.

No smoking of any kind on premises.

Parking is limited.

2023 Necessary Documentation:

Completed family information form.

Current photo ID or passport for the shopper.

Proof of spouse/significant other living in household (current ID, passport, birth certificate, current DSHS forms listing person, marriage certificate).

Proof of current Snohomish County address (ID; DSHS award letter or printout of benefits that's less than 90 days old; paycheck stub showing home address; utility bill).

Proof of children, birth dates & guardianship (birth certificate; DSHS award letter that's less than 90 days old; baptism certificate; court papers; School District free lunch award letter).

Proof of household income (current pay stub(s); DSHS award letter that's less than 90 days old; government pay stubs such as social security or veterans pay; proof of support payments such as child or spousal support).

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Applications have CLOSED. Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program is now accepting applications for the Christmas holiday.

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Every child deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning. The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.

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DUE TO HIGH VOLUME SINGLE PARENT/FAMILY TOY REQUESTS ARE NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK AFTER 11/19/2025 FOR ANY AVAILABLE SLOTS . THANK YOU.