MARYSVILLE – Santa Claus is coming to town Dec. 2 for the annual Merrysville for the Holidays.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the Electric Lights Parade starting at 6:30 p.m. Following that the Water Tower will light up and there will be a bonfire.

Prior to that, at 5 p.m., photo booths will be available free to the public, along with various activities. Food will be available for purchase.

At 5:30 p.m., a Holiday Concert featuring Soulevard will take place under the gazebo.

Meanwhile, Cedarcrest Golf Course becomes an after-dark winter wonderland next month when fairways are transformed into a showcase of dazzling light displays celebrating the holiday season.

The 2017 Holiday Tour of Lights is open from 5:30-9:30 p.m. or until tickets sell out on: Dec. 8-9, 13-16 and 20-23. Board the Marysville Rotary Train for a 20-minute ride through the rolling hills passing through polar bear forest, minion village and other displays. You may even catch a glimpse of Santa. New displays include animated nature and march of the penguins displays. In addition to music at the “depot train station” and Santa’s Workshop, there will also be two new areas playing holiday music. You can also take keepsake pictures at the new family photo backdrop.

Then relax on the deck, sip hot cocoa, roast marshmallows and enjoy a free s’more. Admission is free, with donations accepted. For details, visit marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8400. The golf course is located at 6810 84th St. N.E.

Also, police are accepting donations with a goal to “Fill the Bearcat” for their annual new Coat, Hat and Glove Drive for the Marysville Food Bank.

Donations are being accepted at the police department, 1635 Grove St, during business hours through Nov. 27.

Also donations will be accepted:

•Nov. 24 from 4:30-7:30 p.m and Nov. 26 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Walmart off Highway 9 at 8713 64th St. NE.

•Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fred Meyer, 9925 State Ave.