If you are looking for something to do this weekend there is plenty of Christmas things with the biggest being the Lighted Boat Parade on the Columbia River which starts at 6p Friday and Saturday Nights! There are also some new Christmas event as well so check it all out here.

  Model Railroad Display

Richland Community Center

Friday, 

December 9 

10 A.M. - 8 P.M.

A 20 x 28-foot model railroad layout will be in full operation.

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Light Up the City

City Park, Benton City

Friday & Saturday, 

December 9 & 10

4 P.M. - 10 P.M.

There is a holiday lighting display in Benton City's City Park.  Friday and Saturday nights feature special entertainment, activities, a camp fire, and complimentary cookies and cocoa.  

Live Music: "Strings Attached"

The Emerald of Siam, Richland

Friday & Saturday, 

December, 9 & 10

5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Grab a delicious Thai meal at The Emerald of Siam and enjoy the music of "Strings Attached."

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  Christmas Lighted Boat Parade

Shores of the Columbia River, Tri-Cities

Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10

6 P.M. - 9 P.M.

The parade begins at Clover Island in Kennewick and then proceeds to Howard Amon Park in Richland, arriving around 7:30 p.m., then returns back to Clover Island.

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Barbershop Holiday Concert

Richland Community Center

Friday, 

December 9 

6 P.M. - 8 P.M.

All ages are invited to join a festive musical performance by the Columbia River Chordsmen barbershop group.  Enjoy a mix of holiday songs and songs from yesteryear.  Come in and warm up with great holiday music in anticipation of the Lighted Boat Parade arrival. Free admission. 

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  Live Music: "Fino"

J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Friday, 

December 9

6 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery. Performing this Friday night is "Fino."

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  Tri Cities Steel Band Association Christmas Concert

Chief Joseph Middle School, Richland

Friday, 

December 9

6:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.

This annual concert presented by the non-profit Tri-Cities Steel Band Association is free to the public. The concert features performances by students, 4th grade through High School, the Marimba Band "Bahuru," as well as performances by the steel bands OK2Botay and Bram Brata.

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  Live Music: "Primitive Circus"

Thomas O'Neil Cellars, Richland

Friday, 

December 9

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy a glass of wine and delicious cuisine while taking in the music of "Primitive Circus."  No cover charge.

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  A Little Princess

Academy of Children's Theatre, Richland

Friday & Saturday, 

December 9 & 10

7 P.M. 

Sara Crewe is a very intelligent, polite, and creative young girl.  At an upscale boarding school, Sara is forced to tolerate the haughty, disdainful headmistress, Miss Minchin. It only gets worse for poor Sara Crewe when a distressing event unfolds to leave her impoverished and at the mercy of the jealous Miss Minchin. Sara undergoes numerous trials as she humbly allows herself to be subjected to servitude, but with the help of several dear friends (both seen and unseen), she remains as proud and unwavering and imaginative as ever, proving to all that anyone can be "A Little Princess." 

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  Winterfest

Wolfies and Ki-Be High School, Benton City

Saturday,

December 10

8 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Come celebrate the season with a full day of family fun in Benton City. From 8 to 10 a.m. have breakfast with Santa at Wolfie's.  Then from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. it's the Christmas Marketplace bazaar with 60+ vendors at Ki-Be High School. Finally at 5 p.m., enjoy the Lighted Parade, starting at Ki-Be Middle School and progressing down 9th Street through downtown. 

  McNary National Wildlife Refuge Second Saturday

McNary National Wildlife Refuge, Burbank

Saturday, 

December 10

9 A.M.

Learn how to care for our planet one carbon molecule at a time. View current videos on how you can help. If snow is on the ground, take a walk and discuss what animal signs you find, and how these animals adapt to changing seasons and climate. If no snow, we will have a puppet show.

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  Confection Selection

Grace Church, Kennewick

Saturday, 

December 10

9:30 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Choose from delectable home-baked goodies, then weigh and pay.  Select the exact amounts you want.  All items are sold by the pound, not the plate.  There will be gingerbread cookies, fudge, caramels, truffles, pastries, pies, and more. All proceeds go to the Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network.

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  Women's Tea

Cameo Heights Mansion, Touchet

Saturday,

December 10

12 P.M. - 2 P.M.

Chef Penny Addison creates High Tea at the Mansion. This is Ladies afternoon out. Dress up and bring your little princess and Grandma to the Mansion for a special holiday memory with a traditional High Tea. Pull out those beautiful hats.

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  Milbrandt Vineyards' Holiday Open House

Milbrandt Vineyards, Prosser

Saturday,

December 10

12 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Sample a selection of holiday treats and recipes. Shop for great gifts for the wine lover on your list. Featuring Cookie Lee jewelry.  There will also be live music by "The Knutzen Brothers."

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  Christmas at Kitzke's

Kitzke Cellars, Richland

Saturday & Sunday,

December 10 & 11

12 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Kitzke will be serving up light appetizers and selling Cougar Gold Cheese and WSU Themed Wine Baskets.

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   Terra Blanca's Estate Tour and Tasting

Terra Blanca Winery, Benton City

Saturday &  Sunday, December 10 & 11

1 P.M.

A trained wine educator will guide you around the facility and then escort you to a private area to taste through their Signature Series wines. This tour includes a visit to the barrel caves too. Reservations required.

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  LIGO Observatory Tour

LIGO Hanford Observatory, Richland

Saturday, 

December 10

1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Tour one of two gravitational wave observatories in the U.S. Your LIGO host will provide a presentation about LIGO's research and will conduct a walking tour of the Observatory, including a visit to the control room. Comfortable shoes are recommended. All ages are welcome. LIGO's facilities are wheelchair accessible.

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   Live Music: 

"The Shades"

J. Bookwalter Winery, Richland

Saturday, 

December 10

6 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy fine wine, live music, and distinctive culinary fare at J. Bookwalter Winery.

Performing this Saturday night is "The Shades." 

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  Live Music: "Baja Dunes"

Thomas O'Neil Cellars, Richland

Saturday, 

December 10

7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

Enjoy a glass of wine and delicious cuisine while taking in the music of "Baja Dunes."  No cover charge.

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  Tri-City Americans Hockey

Toyota Center, Kennewick

Sunday, December 11

5:05 P.M.

The Tri-City Americans take on the Portland Winterhawks Sunday night.

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  97Rocks with the Hawks

Clover Island Inn, Kennewick

Sunday,

December 11

10 A.M. - 5 P.M. 

Join fellow fans in the "Hawks Nest" for food & drink specials and Seahawk football.  Every week there will be one winner to a Seahawk game in Seattle on December 12, 2011.  Must be 21 and over. 

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