It’s November and we already have shorter days and colder weather. Don’t fret! This doesn’t mean we have to go inside under the blankets and forget about activity and the outdoors. Not here in Redmond.

Our city offers endless recreation activities throughout fall and winter and all year. Here in Redmond, we have events, workshops and classes for all ages, infant through seniors and everyone in between. We have courses in art, fitness, sports, media and more. There are weekend adventures, daily classes, evening workshops and even entertainment. There are myriad facilities that offer a multitude of opportunity for Redmond residents and non-residents to stay active and busy inside or out throughout the dark days of late fall and winter.

One of the highlights of December in Redmond takes place on Dec. 6 when our community celebrates the coming of winter with Redmond Lights — a bountiful display of decorative light features, bonfire and entertainment. There are 5Ks, art happenings, music experiences and more. Review your fall and winter recreation guides to find all the endless possibilities of playing, creating, learning and socializing right here in our beautiful city of Redmond (online at http://www.redmond.gov/ParksRecreation/RecreationGuide/). We are so fortunate to have so many activities during the dark days of winter.

Ellen Kaspi is a 24-year resident of Redmond and active member of the Parks and Trails Commission.