This holiday season there’s an assortment of festivities and events around Northshore to keep the whole family entertained.

Here’s a few to check out, but there’s plenty more online in the Bothell/Kenmore Reporter calendar, with new events added daily.

Today and tomorrow check out Chick n’ Coup Crafts Holiday Bazaar down at Country Village from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will include shopping for unique gifts, chickens, peeps and hens and doesn’t cost a dime.

Santa’s Workshop is also opening at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. today at Country Village and will continue through Dec. 24. Come down and get a picture opportunity with Santa, voting on gingerbread houses as a fundraiser for the Northshore School District, and two live reindeer. Pony and train rides will also be available.

Mrs. Claus will be joining Santa in offering cookies on weekends beginning Dec. 12 at Country Village.

Bastyr University will be showcasing regional chorus performances in their ‘A Tapestry of Musical Wonder’ concerts Saturday and Sunday in the Bastyr University Chapel at 7 p.m. tomorrow and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20.

The city of Kenmore will be hosting a Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 4 at City Hall and Kenmore Camera between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The event will also include a visit from Santa, arts and crafts, holiday cookie decorating, carousel bouncy house, face painting and much more.

Country Village’s tree lighting and grand Santa arrival is scheduled for Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., accompanied by choirs, reindeer, the Grinch and local shopping. The Village opens at 10 a.m.

Also on Dec. 5, and again on the 12th and 13th, is a production of ‘The Nutcracker’ by the Emerald Ballet Theatre at the Northshore Performing Arts Center beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

Need some alone-time to scout out the perfect gifts for the kids, friends or family? The Northwest Community Church is hosting a Holiday Drop and Shop at their North Creek Parkway South location Dec. 12 between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Bothell United Methodist Church is performing a “Season of Wonder” holiday concert Dec. 12 as well, with choral performances of secular and religious music at its 92nd Avenue Northeast location from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets range from $5 to $20, depending on age.