Santa Claus is coming to town for Very Merry Sammamish

Choirs, activities and photo ops will headline annual holiday festivities and tree lighting.

By Bryan Trude • November 21, 2014 4:07 pm
A young attendee of 'Very Merry Sammamish' in 2013 has his face painted. Visitors can also meet the Ice Queen
A young attendee of 'Very Merry Sammamish' in 2013 has his face painted. Visitors can also meet the Ice Queen

Heads up Sammamish residents, Santa Claus is coming to town.

The jolly one himself is making an appearance along with the Ice Queen, Ice Princess, and Eastside Fire and Rescue’s Reindeer Truck at “Very Merry Sammamish,” beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Sammamish City Hall.

“Very Merry Sammamish” is the city’s annual holiday kickoff. Designed to appeal to people of all faiths, the holiday festivities will feature activities for kids of all ages.

Choirs from Eastlake High School, Eastside Catholic high and middle schools and Rachel Carson Middle School will all sing. Kids also can enjoy face-painting, a snow machine and a petting zoo provided by Old McDebbie’s Farm of Spanaway. Food trucks will be on hand and kids can get their     photos taken with their favorite holiday star.

The city’s holiday display inside City Hall, including a holiday tree and menorah, will be lit for the first time at 6 p.m., with festivities lasting until 8 p.m.

For more information, call Sammamish Recreation Coordinator Lynne Handlos at 425-295-0584.