Ebey Waterfront Trail, 1st & State, Marysville
• Nov. 27, Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run, 9 a.m. Sport your holiday fits and get your run on before the big Thanksgiving dinner. Medals for all and ribbons for winners in age divisions. $25 entry; proceeds benefit Lakewood High School cross country. Register in advance.
Comeford Park: 6th & State, Marysville
• Dec. 6, Merrysville for the Holidays, 4-8 p.m. Holiday market with craft and food vendors, live music, festive photo booths, live reindeer and magical ‘snow’ flurries. 4-6 p.m. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, visit from the Mariner Moose, train rides. 4:30-6 p.m. Live holiday music with The Fabulous Orchids. 6:30 p.m. Electric Lights Parade on State Avenue from 9th to 5th streets. 7:15 p.m. Grand tree lighting with Mayor Nehring. Get your jingle on!
Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. N.E., Marysville
• Dec. 7, Heroes & Hoops Charity Basketball Tournament raising funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots. Teams include Marysville Police & Marysville Professional Firefighters, Arlington Police, Everett Police, Local Fire 1760, Local Fire 3219, Shoreline Fire, Snohomish County Sheriff, Toys for Tots & Tulalip Police. Doors open at 8 a.m., games begin at 8:30.
3rd Street east of State Ave., Marysville
• Dec. 7, Shopper Sunday & Cookie Walk, 12-5 p.m. Free! Enjoy sweet treats from a variety of small businesses while you shop local. Head over to 3rd Street to get a cookie bag, then visit over a dozen local businesses to receive a cookie from each one. Bags are at Hilton and Co. and 3rd Street Books. Artisan vendors, photo ops and special promotions at select participating businesses.
Lakewood High School, 17110 16th Dr. N.E., Marysville
• Dec. 14, Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run, 9 a.m. Get your jingle on with family and friends wearing holiday attire and making holiday memories. Medals for all and ribbons for winners in age divisions. $25 entry; proceeds benefit Lakewood High School cross country. Register in advance.
Marysville Opera House: 1229 3rd St.
• Dec. 19, Blitzen Family Bingo, 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Come dressed in holiday family pajamas and get ready to jingle all the way. Free to attend; register to guarantee your spot.
• Jan. 10, Marysville Wedding Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Start planning your special day at the Marysville Opera House wedding show, with a great selection of experienced vendors to help you through the entire process. Free admission; swag bags to first 100 attendees.