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If you need a little pick-me-up in Bothell, Washington, look no further than Country Village Shops. The outdoor mall features forty-six local shops and restaurants, brick paths meandering past a duck pond and train, personal attention from shopkeepers, and a full line-up of special events to make shopping even more fun. Here are some typical events offered:

Ladies Night Out: Drastic discounts and refreshments welcome female shoppers to the Country Village Shops one night a month. Shoppers pick up a passport and earn stamps with purchases. Passports are turned in for a chance at a gift basket loaded with goods from every participating vendor, plus a $50 gift certificate valid at any of the shops.

Pirate Day: Shoppers dress in pirate garb (optional, but fun!) and use a treasure map to find “pirate booty” at each “port.” The Pirates of Treasure Island might even pay a visit! Vittles are available for hungry shoppers.

Farmers’ Market: Vendors turn out every Friday afternoon from June through September to sell locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, fresh eggs, cut flowers, honey, coffee, loose-leaf tea, jams, and handmade candles and jewelry.

Vino Around the Village: Italian wines are available for winetasting throughout the village on this special fundraiser night that benefits Il Punto Italian Cultural Center.

Halloween Festivities: Witches Night Out invites shoppers to come in costume, join in on a witch hunt, enjoy refreshments, and earn prizes. Little ghouls and goblins are invited to go Trick-or-Treating at the shops or at Main Street businesses in downtown Bothell on Halloween night (of course, trick-or-treating comes after homework, which can go fast with the assistance of a Bothell tutor).

Taste of the Holidays: Country Village merchants pull out their best merchandise, demonstrations, activities, and treats for this event. There’s also a winetasting walk, kids’ crafts, and live reindeer.

Gingerbread House Weekend: Guests can decorate a real gingerbread house and just might spot the gingerbread man and woman roaming around the village.

Holiday Fun: Country Village pulls out all the stops on this festive weekend, starting with Santa’s arrival and lighting of the live tree. All shops will be decorated to the hilt, and local quartets will be strolling the grounds. On a separate weekend, kids are invited to share cookies with Mrs. Claus. Photos with Santa are available throughout the holiday season.

A Pirate X-mas: The fun continues with a second Santa “Arrgh-rival.” Also in attendance will be the Pirates of Treasure Island and their ship, the Buccaneer Queen. Live music and magic tricks make this event fun for the whole family.

Any time of the year, the Country Village Shops are a relaxing respite for the entire family. Local students won’t want to miss the fun, and a Bothell tutor can help them knock out that homework and free up some time for shopping.