Federal Way tree lighting, Wild Waves ‘Holiday with Lights’ this Friday
Published 11:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2015
The city of Federal Way will present the annual tree lighting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 at Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S.
Festivities include caroling, a high school drum line and a visit from Santa. Free entry and parking is available for residents within the Federal Way school district.
The tree lighting kicks off Wild Waves Theme Park’s annual Holiday with Lights celebration, which will be held on the evenings from Dec. 4 through Jan. 2, 2016.
“Holiday with Lights is a favorite Northwest holiday tradition,” said Todd Suchan, Wild Waves Theme Park’s general manager. “Every year we look forward to sharing a little sparkle and shine with families across the region.”
The Holiday with Lights celebration includes the following activities:
Santa’s Workshop
Children of all ages can visit Santa at his workshop in the North Pole to share their holiday wishes and get a photo taken with Santa in his sleigh. Sana’s Workshop is available until Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m.
Toyland
Children ages 12 years and under can experience the magic of Toyland, where they can play in a falling snow tent, write a personalized letter to Santa, make holiday crafts and more. Toyland is open every evening from 5-9 p.m.
Also, on the Toyland stage, kids will have the opportunity to join Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for a festive sing-a-long, hosted twice every evening at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Storytime with Santa
Girls and boys of all ages (naughty or nice!) are invited to gather for a special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas from Santa himself. Toyland will host Storytime with Santa every evening through Dec. 23 at 5:45 p.m.
Discount Tickets are available online at WildWaves.com and at 91 select Safeway and Albertsons locations.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Wild Waves Theme Park front gate. For all admission prices, please visit WildWaves.com.
For more information on the city’s holiday tree lighting, visit www.cityoffederalway.com.
