Services Subject to Change

Please check with the agency before visiting. 

Holiday Meals

Forgotten Children's Fund

• Christmas Food, Clothing and Toys
• Delivers Christmas food, clothing and gifts to families with children; primarily for families with children, ages 3-13; prioritizes families with greatest and recent hardship.  Typically, the families they help are working families who do not qualify for assistance from other public or charitable organizations.  Families must submit an on-line application for assistance prior to Dec. 16^th, 2022, if families have not been contacted by December 18^th, they should seek other assistance. 

Eastridge Church – Issaquah

Thanksgiving Food 

• Provides Thanksgiving food bags for anyone in need, while supplies last walk in Nov. 19, 2022 starting at 9:00am until supplies are gone. 
• Address: 24205 SE Issaquah Fall City Rd., Issaquah 98029

Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services

• Families must provide photo ID for themselves, current proof of address for all members of their household including children, proof can be a piece of mail or lease, school aged children a school newsletter, report card, letter for free/reduced lunch will be sufficient. 
• Thanksgiving Food Boxes  
• Provides pre made box of holiday type food for Thanksgiving for residents of the Kent School District, also ZIP codes 98030, 98031, 98032 (partial), 98042 (partial) and 98058 (partial); NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED, pick up on Monday or Tuesday Nov. 21 or 22, 2022 during open hours 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Address: 515 W Harrison St Suite 107, Kent, WA, 98032
• Phone: 253-520-3550

Christmas Food Boxes

• Provides Christmas boxes for residents of the Kent School District, also ZIP codes 98030, 98031, 98032 (partial), 98042 (partial) and 98058 (partial); NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED, pick up dates will be the week of the 19^th families are encouraged to check for confirmed date when picking up Thanksgiving food, at the time of this publishing the date is not set.

Christmas Gifts

• Provides holiday gifts for children ages 12 and younger of the Kent School District.  Must register for toys, registration begins after Thanksgiving.  After registration is approved families will be assigned a half-hour window to arrive to pick up toys, usually the day after Christmas food distribution.  Registration is first come first serve. 

Kent Lutheran Church – Community Supper

Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner 

• Provides a Thanksgiving Grab N Go Dinner for anyone in need; Monday Nov. 21, 2022, 5:00pm-6:00pm, also a Christmas Grad N Go Dinner on Monday Dec. 19 or 26, 2022, 5:00pm-6:00pm.
• Address: 336 2^nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98030
• Phone: 253-852-2027

Kent Seventh Day Adventist Church – Neighbor to Neighbor

Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner 

• Provides a Thanksgiving sack meal for anyone in need; Wednesday Nov. 23, 2022, 4:30pm-5:00pm., Christmas sack meal will also be provided; Wednesday Dec. 21, 2022, 4:30pm-5:00pm.
• Address: 25213 116^th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
• Phone: 253-852-3883

Messiah Lutheran Church

Thanksgiving Dinner 

• Provides a meal for anyone in need, Sunday Nov. 20, 2022 at 2:00pm.-3:00pm
• Address: 410 H St. NE, Auburn, WA 98002
• Phone: 253-833-5280

Mission Africa @ International Living World Ministries

Smiles @ Christmas

• Offers a holiday party with carols, a party jumper, face painting, cotton candy and free Christmas gifts for children under 8.  The kids play while their parents pick out gifts.  Register on line starting Nov. 28, 2022.  Event scheduled for Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

St. James Cathedral/Cathedral Kitchen

Thanksgiving Dinner 

• Provides Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in need, Nov. 24, 2022 at 3:00pm.

Christmas Dinner 

• Provides Christmas dinner to anyone in need Dec. 24, 2022 at 3:00pm.
• Address: 907 Columbus St., Seattle, WA 98104
• Phone: 206-264-2091

Trinity Community Church – Hungry Soul Café

Thanksgiving Celebration 

• Provides a traditional Thanksgiving meal, music and raffle for those in need on the day before Thanksgiving Nov. 23, 2022 meal at 4:30pm-5:30pm.
• Address:  3807 Reith Rd., S, Kent, WA 98032
• Phone:  253-852-1044    

Food Banks

Discover local food banks offering regular service.

Disclaimer

The resources listed do not represent an endorsement by the Kent School District.

Services Subject to Change

Please check with the agency before visiting. 

Forgotten Children's Fund

• Christmas Food, Clothing and Toys
• Delivers Christmas food, clothing and gifts to families with children; primarily for families with children, ages 3-13; prioritizes families with greatest and recent hardship.  Typically, the families they help are working families who do not qualify for assistance from other public or charitable organizations.  Families must submit an on-line application for assistance prior to Dec. 16^th, 2022, if families have not been contacted by December 18^th, they should seek other assistance. 

Kent Food Bank and Emergency Services

• Families must provide photo ID for themselves, current proof of address for all members of their household including children, proof can be a piece of mail or lease, school aged children a school newsletter, report card, letter for free/reduced lunch will be sufficient. 
• Thanksgiving Food Boxes  
• Provides pre made box of holiday type food for Thanksgiving for residents of the Kent School District, also ZIP codes 98030, 98031, 98032 (partial), 98042 (partial) and 98058 (partial); NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED, pick up on Monday or Tuesday Nov. 21 or 22, 2022 during open hours 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Address: 515 W Harrison St Suite 107, Kent, WA, 98032
• Phone: 253-520-3550

Christmas Food Boxes

• Provides Christmas boxes for residents of the Kent School District, also ZIP codes 98030, 98031, 98032 (partial), 98042 (partial) and 98058 (partial); NO PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED, pick up dates will be the week of the 19^th families are encouraged to check for confirmed date when picking up Thanksgiving food, at the time of this publishing the date is not set.

Christmas Gifts

• Provides holiday gifts for children ages 12 and younger of the Kent School District.  Must register for toys, registration begins after Thanksgiving.  After registration is approved families will be assigned a half-hour window to arrive to pick up toys, usually the day after Christmas food distribution.  Registration is first come first serve. 

Mission Africa @ International Living World Ministries

Smiles @ Christmas

• Offers a holiday party with carols, a party jumper, face painting, cotton candy and free Christmas gifts for children under 8.  The kids play while their parents pick out gifts.  Register on line starting Nov. 28, 2022.  Event scheduled for Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

Salvation Army - Social Services Department - Kent

Toy For Tots - Christmas Assistance

• Provides toys for low-income families with children under the age of 15 in Kent and Auburn area.  Call to register Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri 9:00am-2:00pm until capacity is met.
• Address: 1209 Central Ave S Suite 145, Kent, WA, 98032
• Phone: 253-852-4983

Disclaimer

Resources listed do not represent an endorsement by the Kent School District.

Services Subject to Change

Please check with the agency before visiting. 

FREE Activities for Families

Festival of Christmas Trees

• Fairmont Olympic Hotel
• Festival of Trees will be displayed inside the hotel windows viewable from sidewalk along 4^th Ave., Seattle
• Nov. 18 – Nov. 30 2022
• Address:  411 University Street, Seattle

Teddy Bear Suite

• Fairmont Olympic Hotel
• Teddy Bears will be taking over the Fairmont Olympic Hotel’s Facebook page in place of the annual Teddy Bear Suite. Nov. 18-Nov. 30, 2022 10:00am-6:00pm.
• Fairmont Olympic Hotel Holiday Teddy Bear Suite on Facebook

Winterfest – Seattle Center

• Fun family actives throughout the holiday season at the Seattle Center – ice sculpting, winter train and village, live entertainment, including a special winter light and music display at International Fountain, occurring every day at 6pm.

2022 Christmas Light Displays (some free or admission prices listed)

Bellevue Snowflake Lane

Nightly parade begins the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve starting at 7:00pm. Come enjoy a FREE evening parade of music, lights, and fun, you never know when it might magically snow! So, come celebrate with us on Bellevue Way between NE 8th Street and NE 4th Street, Bellevue WA.  For your safety, please wear a mask and observe social distancing.

Renton Holiday Lights

Lights nightly Dec. 30-Jan. 1, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washinton Blvd N., Renton. FREE walk through the park.

Spanaway

Fantasy Lights is a drive-through Christmas light display located just south of Tacoma. It’s lit November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Spanaway Park and is the largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family. Tip: Weeknights there is less traffic, and you can usually cruise through. Also, remember to turn off your lights so people in front of your car can see clearly into the night. Spanaway Park, Military Road and 152nd Street, Spanaway, Washington 98387. 

Must purchase tickets in advance online here.
General admission fee as follows:

• $15 per vehicle /mini bus (up to 24 passengers)
• $20 per vehicle/mini bus (up to 24 passengers) 
• $45 for each bus (25 or more passenger) 
• $10 Discount Nights -  Nov.28-Dec.1/Dec.26-Jan.1

Stanwood

Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA 98292. DATES:  Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 14-23, 26-31; 5pm-10pm. A Drive-Thru Christmas experience in 2021 provides a holiday outing for all families to enjoy that follows current safety guidelines. See over a million spectacular lights, dazzling displays, wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus, while listening to Christmas music from the comfort of your own car. The Drive-Thru experience takes about 30 minutes. Bring Snacks & Beverage or purchase what you want drive-thru style! Fun for people of all ages and affordable for everyone. Grab your keys, pack up the kids, and get out of the house for an event with Christmas spirit in Snohomish county. Sorry, no motorhomes or high occupancy vehicles over 12 passengers. Face masks are required whenever you use the restroom or if you roll down your window to talk with event staff. Admission must be purchased online before arriving at the event. Admission per car: Sunday-Thursday $27, Friday-Saturday $32, Christmas Week (December 20-23) $32. More Light of Christmas at Warm Beach Camp info.

Disclaimer

Resources listed do not represent an endorsement by the Kent School District.