Maple Valley’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration to be held Dec. 7 at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, Park and Arboretum.

The city of Maple Valley’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, Park and Arboretum.

November 11, 2011 1:00 pm

The city of Maple Valley’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7  at the Lake Wilderness Lodge, Park and Arboretum.

There will be thousands of festive lights, creative holiday displays, cookies, hot chocolate and familiar sounds of the season.

A Holiday Express trackless train will be providing free rides through the Arboretum.

Holiday entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Dickens Carolers and the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra.

The staff of the Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s Children & Family Services will be hosting crafts for the children and families.

Santa will arrive on Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety’s Holiday Engine for a picture opportunity for everyone who believes.

Canned food, new toys and cash donations will be accepted by the Maple Valley Food Bank at the event.

Anyone 16 years old and over who would like to volunteer with putting up holiday lights on Nov. 29 or 30 can contact Mary Pauk at Mary.Pauk@maplevalleywa.gov or 425-432-9953.