Cookies, Cocoa and Carousel!

at

McMenamins Elks Temple Pub & Restaurant
and the
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

on

Friday, December 12, 2025

Join us as ACE Northwest hosts a family-friendly holiday meetup to celebrate the season!

The evening will start with dinner, drinks and a cookie exchange
followed by a Zoo Lights tour
and more time together at "The Old Hangout". All participants and guests need to RSVP.

• 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.:  Dinner at McMenamins Elks Temple Pub & Restaurant.
  • Cookie exchange. Members encouraged to bring cookies to distribute share with everyone.
  • McMenamins is known for its holiday-inspired drinks from cocoa to wassail and other cocktails.
  • We encourage members to explore the facility if they haven't been before.
    • *Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult!
  • Try to find the hidden speakeasy!
• 8:30 p.m. - Close:  Zoo Lights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
  • Participants will need to pre-purchase timed entry tickets. These tickets allow you to enter any time at or after the time purchased.
  • It is suggested to purchase tickets for times between 8 and 9PM if we would like to remain as a group.
  • Option to ride the 1917 C.W. Parker Carousel ($4).
• Optional (21+) return to McMenamins Elks Temple at "The Old Hangout" .