Kent’s Winterfest returns to Town Square Plaza on Saturday

Published 5:04 pm Wednesday, December 3, 2014

For the Reporter

Kent’s annual Winterfest holiday celebration returns on Saturday at Town Square Plaza in downtown, next to The Platform Apartments.

The free event is run by the Kent Lions Club and incorporates holiday traditions and activities for the whole family.

Featured activities include a 5:30 p.m. lighting of the 35-foot Christmas tree and the entire Town Square, synchronized to music and lights; Christmas card making at 1 p.m. at Down Home Catering; holiday story time for children at 3:30 p.m. at the Kent Library; and a refreshment tent from 3:30 to 7 p.m. with hot cider, hot chocolate and popcorn.

Winterfest also includes the Kent Station Santa house as well as local bands and choirs with renditions of traditional and contemporary Christmas hymns and carols.

For more information, go to http://kcdays.com/winterfest/