COLUMBIA BASIN — The festive season is in full swing this month, with Christmas parades, bazaars and festivals across the basin. Here are a few ways to get into the holiday spirit:

Dec 6th

Moses Lake Ag Appreciation Parade and Street Party

Music and free french fries, hot chocolate and s’mores, as well as photos with Santa, followed by a parade of trucks and farm equipment decorated in bright lights. The street festival begins at 5:00 p.m. and the parade at 7:00 p.m. at Sinkiuse Square, Moses Lake. Info: www.downtownmoseslake.org.

Dec 7th

Winter festival

Holiday bazaar, library book sale, turkey bingo, hot coffee and cocoa. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and Santa will appear in downtown Soap Lake at 4 p.m. Info: www.soaplakecoc.com.

A Christmas Miracle on Main Street

Food vendors, craft vendors and more starting at noon, then parade and tree lighting at 5 p.m. Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main St. Info: 509-331-6768.

Christmas at the market

Local vendors, food and live music. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Quincy Public Market, 1004 F St. SW. Info: quincypublicmarket.net.

December market

Visit the Moses Lake Farmers Market for crafts and produce, holiday foods and baked goods, and for the kids, a scavenger hunt and face painting. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Drive NE, Moses Lake. Info: farmersmarketml.com.

Festival of Trees

Support Habitat for Humanity and bring home a beautifully decorated tree. Banquets and live and silent auctions. 5-9:30 p.m. in the ATEC Building at Big Bend Community College. Info: 509-765-4030.

December 13th

Celtic Christmas celebration

Violinist Geoffrey Castle’s “Celtic Christmas” program features his Celtic All-Star Band, Irish tenor Dan Connolly, singer Emily McIntosh, bagpiper Don Scobie and the Seattle Irish Dance Company.

Sponsored by the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are available at the chamber office or by calling 1-800-514-3849. 7 p.m. at the Wallenstien Theater, 6989 College Parkway NE, on the campus of Big Bend Community College. Info: www.ChristmasInWashington.com.

Dec 14

Bells on the pool

Breakfast with Santa at 8am and Polar Express passes at 10am. Free hot cocoa and popcorn will be served at 4:30 p.m., along with the tree lighting and live music, followed by the Bells on Basin Parade at 5 p.m. Ephrata Recreation Center, 121 Alder St. SW. Info: www.ephratachamber.org.

The Marlin Handbell Ringers

Experience the enchanting sound of 100 English handbells that bring beloved Christmas classics to life. Audiences will be treated to timeless favorites such as “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” “Let It Snow,” “Still, Still, Still,” and “Deck the Halls.” In addition, the concert ends with a fun sing-along that invites everyone to join in the celebration. Don’t miss out on this special holiday experience – perfect for family and friends to enjoy together. Entry is by donation. 6 p.m. at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency. Info: www.georgecommunityhall.com.