Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 6 edition

Holiday Festival of Trees: Village Green Federal Way senior living invites you to stop by through Dec. 10 to enjoy and purchase pre-decorated holiday trees. These raise funds for gifts for seniors. Located at 35419 1st Ave. S. Contact 253-243-9568.

Holiday Panto: The raucous, fabulous, and family-friendly Holiday Panto returns with one of Centerstage Theatre’s most popular titles, “Beauty and the Beast.” The show runs through Dec. 22. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, as well as 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Knutzen Family Theater is located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way. General admission tickets are $42 in advance (online or over the phone) and $45 at the door. Student, military and senior ticket discounts are available. More details are available online at www.CenterstageTheatre.com or by phone at 253-661-1444.

Christmas Dessert Theatre: The 30+ year tradition is going strong with this year’s presentation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Performances will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 6, and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, at the Journey Church, located at 701 S. 320th Street in Federal Way.

Jingle Bell Brunch: Event runs 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St. Admission is $17 per person and includes activities such as breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, holiday music and entertainment, photos with Santa, cutest family pajama contest, hot cocoa station and more. All ages are welcome. Most activities and crafts are for ages 2-10. Pre-register and learn more at itallhappenshere.org.

Federal Way Symphony: “Holiday Favorites” begins at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. The show will be a mixture of holiday fare, festive songs and carols, classical and popular chestnuts. A young soloist from Key to Change will join the orchestra for their first performance with a professional orchestra. Followed by the Federal Way city tree lighting in Town Square Park.

Tree lighting: Federal Way’s free annual holiday tree lighting celebration runs 4-5 p.m. Dec. 7 at Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. All ages are welcome to enjoy this holiday event. Highlights include Santa’s arrival, holiday music, free cocoa and cookies, and the tree lighting ceremony by the mayor. Don’t miss out on this enchanting event.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical: Show runs at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. The national tour features the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special. Audiences are invited to help Santa save Christmas with the help of Rudolph and the holly jolly cast of characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and more. Tickets at fwpaec.org.

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers. You’ll be able to ask the newspaper staff about their work or talk about issues affecting the region, such as homelessness, addiction and development, all while supporting a local business and the work of nonprofit FUSION to serve families in need. Poverty Bay Café is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way, north of Celebration Park.

Federal Way Chorale Christmas concert: The FW Chorale presents “Yuletide: A Celebration of the Season in Song 2024” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. The performance will feature a new work by the rising and already acclaimed composer Taylor Scott Davis, Magnificat. Also featured is an exciting jazz version of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, Christmas favorites and the touching “O Love” by Elaine Hagenberg. Tickets at fwpaec.org.

2024 FWYSO Christmas Concert: The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday favorites at 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South. Tickets at fwpaec.org.

Federal Way Public Schools Board Meeting: 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Todd Beamer High School, located at 35999 16th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

ABBA Holly Jolly Christmas: Show begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Put on your Santa hat and bell-bottoms to celebrate the holidays with music inspired by the legendary pop group ABBA. Tickets at fwpaec.org.

Cookies With Mrs. Claus: Event runs 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S 333rd St. Admission is $5. This event is perfect for children ages 2-10 and includes cookie decorating, photo opportunities, warm cocoa and festive music.

The Nutcracker: Show is 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. The show features the Grand Kyiv Ballet, including the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine. In this classic tale, a young girl befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve. Together, they embark on a fantastical journey to a magical kingdom filled with dancing sugar plum fairies, toy soldiers, and other whimsical characters. Tickets at fwpaec.org.

Senior Commission: Join the Senior Commission members and a special guest to enjoy a light lunch and stay involved and informed about issues related to the senior community in Federal Way. This monthly event is coming up on Dec 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Federal Way Community Center.

Federal Way Cares for Kids: Mark your calendars for Dec. 21 to participate in this annual event. Parents will have the chance to “shop” for and wrap their children’s gifts while their children have a blast in our fun-filled kids zone. Volunteers are still needed so sign up today or get more information at fwcaresforkids.org

Federal Way Public Schools Board Meeting: J6 p.m. Jan. 14 at Green Gables Elementary located at 32607 47th Ave. SW in Federal Way.