Seattle Millennials and Gen Z

Description
A Magical Snoqualmie Holiday Adventure
Step into a winter wonderland just 45 minutes from Seattle with a day trip that feels straight out of a storybook. Begin your journey aboard the Santa Limited, a festive train ride through the scenic Snoqualmie Valley. As the vintage railcar chugs along, twinkling lights and holiday music set the mood while Santa himself greets passengers with cheer. Cozy up with hot cocoa and watch the misty forests and snow-dusted peaks glide past your window—it’s pure holiday magic on rails.
After your ride, wander into the Snoqualmie Museum, where history comes alive among gleaming locomotives and interactive exhibits. Explore the heritage of the region’s railroads, snap photos with antique engines, and soak in the nostalgic charm that makes this stop a hidden gem for train lovers and curious minds alike.
Cap off the day with a short drive to the iconic Snoqualmie Falls, where nature puts on its own dazzling show. The 268-foot waterfall thunders into the gorge below, framed by evergreens and mist that sparkles in the crisp winter air. Whether you’re standing at the overlook or strolling the nearby trails, the view is breathtaking—especially in the golden glow of late afternoon.
This itinerary blends festive fun, rich history, and awe-inspiring scenery into one unforgettable day. Perfect for couples, families, or anyone craving a dose of holiday spirit and Pacific Northwest beauty.

Note that Northwest railway museum where the train ride and snoqualmie museum are separate museums and we will go to both.

Carpool
Discuss carpools in the comments

Fill carpool sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CycxsBNmf3wfLi9JANHiCVt6C1Sg-PFx8kpzeJPzrSM/edit?usp=sharing

Optional Ticket:
Buy rail tickets ahead of time here. Buy 12/14 at 9AM
https://shop.trainmuseum.org/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=1000077

If you can’t buy ticket you can go to snoqualmie three forks natural area while ticket goers are in museum.

Itinerary
8:30 AM Arrive at North Bend Depot for rail ride/museum: 205 E McClellan Street, North Bend, WA 98045 or go to three forks natural area
11:30 AM Find somewhere to eat in Snoqualmie
1:00 PM Go to Snoqualmie Museum
3:30 PM Visit Snoqualmie Falls during Golden Hour
4:00 PM Go back Home

Description
✨ A Christmas Day Trip to Vancouver: A Journey Through Holiday Magic
The day begins at 8:00 AM as you leave Lynnwood Transit Center under a pale winter sky, the crisp air tingling on your cheeks. The hum of the road is softened by the scent of fresh coffee and buttery pastries from a cozy café along the way—warmth in your hands, anticipation in your heart.
By 11:30 AM, you step into Potter’s Christmas Store, where the air is perfumed with pine and cinnamon. Glittering ornaments catch the light like tiny jewels, and every corner whispers nostalgia. At 12:30 PM, the Christmas Tree Festival at the Museums of Surrey greets you with a kaleidoscope of creativity—each tree a story, shimmering under soft carols that float through the halls.
Lunch at 1:15 PM is a comforting pause: steaming bowls, hearty flavors, laughter shared over rustic tables. Then, at 2:00 PM, Glenda’s Christmas Cottage wraps you in old-world charm—wooden shelves lined with delicate figurines, the faint crackle of a fireplace, and the scent of spiced tea lingering in the air.
By 3:00 PM, you wander into Martini Town, a film set reborn as a holiday village. Cobblestone streets glisten under faux snow, lampposts twinkle like stars, and the sound of distant sleigh bells mingles with cheerful chatter. It feels like stepping inside a Christmas movie.
As dusk deepens, Glow Langley at 5:00 PM dazzles your senses: tunnels of radiant lights arch overhead, synchronized music pulses through the crisp night, and children’s laughter sparkles like the LEDs around you. Then, at 7:00 PM, the grand finale—Bright Nights in Stanley Park. Here, millions of lights drape towering evergreens, casting a golden glow over the forest paths. The air is cool, fragrant with cedar, and alive with the magic of tradition.
On the way home, a hearty dinner warms your soul as the day’s memories shimmer like ornaments in your mind—a perfect Christmas symphony of sights, scents, and joy.

Passport or Driver License
You will need some acceptable form of identification to enter Canada and then return to the USA

Buy Martini tickets ahead of time.
Martini town tickets need to be bought ahead of time online. No sale at gates. You must buy these tickets to participate in this event.

Get 3:00PM tickets for 12/20
https://merrybright.ca/buy-tickets/

Glow langley and Bright Night events require tickets but you can buy them at gate and it's optional if we want to do them depending on how much energy we have left.

Itinerary
This itinerary is quite aggressive because it's easier to cut out activities than to plan them out on the spot.

1. 8:00AM Depart from Lynnwood Transit Center
2. Get breakfast along the way
3. 11:30AM Shop at Christmas Store at Potters Nursery
4. 12:30PM Christmas Tree Festival at Museums of Surrey
5. 1:15PM Get Lunch
6. 2:00PM Explore Glenda Christmas Cottage
7. 3:00PM Merry & Bright at Martini Town
8. 5:00PM Glow Langley
9. 7:00PM Bright Night at Stanley
10. Get dinner on way back

Canadian Dollars
Bring a credit card or canadian dollars

Carpools
We will arrange carpools at Lynnwood Park and Ride. I am keeping track of who answers the signup question about being able to carpool to ensure we have enough. If we need more drivers I will limit signups to drivers only.

Please share gas costs