Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Nov/Dec / Holiday Issue 2016 | Page 12

CITY SCENE Night Lights written by Casey Martin No matter your age, it is impossible not to appreciate the dedication, craftsmanship, and creativity that go into extravagant light displays. Luckily, the Seattle area offers an incredible selection of displays and neighborhoods that cannot be missed this holiday season. Whether you are planning a trip with family, friends, or a special someone, these holiday light displays will knock off your holiday fuzzy socks. CANDY CANE LANE December 3, 2016 - January 1, 2017; 4:00-11:00 pm daily North of Ravenna Boulevard at 21st Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105 Candy Cane Lane has been taking place at NE Park Road in Ravenna since the 1950s. You could easily say this holiday light show is a little piece of Seattle history. Expert advice is to park a few blocks away and take your time walking through the beautiful neighborhood. One of the best houses last year gave visitors the ability to control its decorations, lights, and snow machine with a voice-controlled Amazon Echo. With no charge to see, you can’t beat Candy Cane Lane to get in the holiday spirit. Candy Cane Lane Seattle l Copyright Wonderlane / Flickr FANTASY LIGHTS November 24, 2016 - January 1, 2017; 5:30-9:00 pm daily 24909 Hub Dr, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Although it’s a bit of a trek to Spanaway Park, this two-mile drive-thru light display is definitely worth it. From the warmth and comfort of your vehicle, you will stare in awe at the 300+ light displays that surround Spanaway Lake. Some of the most popular attractions include the pink teddy bear, the giant dragon, and Santa blasting out of a cannon. This is a popular weekend adventure so it’s a good idea to attend on a weekday or be prepared to wait a bit. The cost per car is around $15. 12 l VILLE l THE HOLIDAY ISSUE Fantasy Lights Spanaway Park l Copyright Eli & Anne-Marie / Flickr