Seattle Night Market
Nov. 16, Noon-9 p.m.
Indoor winter edition night market, over 100 vendors, food trucks, beer and cocktail lounge, DJs, and more
Free event
Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 N.E. 74th St., Seattle
Reindeer Festival
Nov. 17-Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 17-Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 23; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 24
Visits from two of Santa's reindeer, decorated holiday yurt, professional Santa photos, model train village, holiday decor and gifts, visits from Seattle Humane MaxMobile select Tuesdays
Free event
206-782-2543
Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle
Can Jam II
Nov. 21, 7 p.m.-midnight
Benefit for Ballard Food Bank, membership drive, music, all ages welcome until 10 p.m., minors 19 and under must be accompanied by an adult
$10 or 10 cans for donation
206-783-7791
Salmon Bay Eagles F.O.E. #2141, 5216 20th Ave. N.W., Seattle
Chick n' Coop Crafts Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 21-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pacific Northwest handcrafters, pink-tag sale for bargains, central checkout, complimentary carry-out
Free event
Bothell Rental Hall, 24323 Bothell Everettt Hwy., Bothell
Pacific Northwest Needle Arts Guild Holiday Sales
Nov. 22 and 23, Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sale of handmade items, including hats, gloves, scarves, stuffed toys, tea cozies, holiday decor, baked goods and more
Free event
206-783-2489
Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Room 120, Seattle
Seattle Children's Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Vendors with handmade crafts, door prizes, bake sale, raffle, pictures with Santa
Free event
253-833-9293
Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 Ninth Ave. S., Des Moines
Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
Nov. 22-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Ballard NW Senior Center's holiday bazaar and bake sale with handcrafted gift items, baked goods, sweet and savory breakfast specialties, lunch items and desserts from Chef Lori's Café
Free event
206-297-0403
Ballard N.W. Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave. N.W., Seattle
Enchant Christmas
Nov. 22-Dec. 29, 4-11 p.m.
Light maze, light sculptures, Christmas market, food, drinks, ice skating, carolers, kid zone
$14.99-$32.99
T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle
Trinity Crafts and Treasures Bazaar
Nov. 22-Nov. 24, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23; 9 a.m.-10 a.m. and Noon-1 p.m. Nov. 24
Artisan-made jewelry, metalwork, crocheted accessories, botanicals, toddler and doll clothes, soaps and more, bake sales, gala opening party Friday, Nov. 22 6-9 p.m., coffee hours on Sunday, Nov 23 (9-10 a.m. and noon-1 p.m.)
Free event
Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave, Seattle
JaponTex: Quilt Exhibit, Talk and Sale
Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
A gathering of quilters before the holidays, including a show of Patricia Belyea’s Inserted Curves quilts and a talk by Patricia at 1:30 p.m., Japanese textiles and more for sale
Free event
La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 Second St., La Conner
Holiday Studio Sale
Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Seven local artists display works that double as gift ideas for all, including paintings, photography, jewelry, mixed media and more
Free event
3221 Hoyt Ave., Everett
Lake City Western Vigilantes Auction
Nov. 23, 5 p.m.
Silent and live auction, raffles, dessert dash, 100% of profits benefit local youth, open to the public 18 and over
$15
Shoreline Elks Lodge, 14625 15th Ave. N.E., Shoreline
Yuletide Bazaar
Nov. 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lefse, krumkake, cinnamon rolls, table linens, knit and felted accessories, vintage silver and glass, children's toys, clothes and more made by volunteer crafters, proceeds benefit nonprofits that support women, children and veterans
Free event
Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave., Sequim
Joy! Joy! Joy! – A Christmas Music Celebration
Nov. 23-24, 7 p.m.; 4 p.m.
The Lyric Arts Ensemble, 10 voices and chamber orchestra with conductor Kenneth L. DeJong
Free event
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 85th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island; First Lutheran Church of Bothell, 10207 N.E. 183rd St., Bothell
Julefest: A Nordic Christmas Festival
Nov. 23-Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nordic music and dance performances, 45 holiday vendors, traditional Nordic food and drink, Vahalla beer garden (10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), photos with Santa Claus (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday)
Free/museum members, $8/nonmembers, free/ages 13 and under accompanied by an adult
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
SPU's Sacred Sounds of Christmas
Nov. 24, 7 p.m.
Advent and Christmas performaces with Seattle Pacific University's symphony orchestra and concert, women's men's and gospel choirs
$20-$25
206-215-4818
Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle
Thanksgiving Community Luncheon
Nov. 28, 11 a.m. -1pm
Free, full Thanksgiving meal for all
Free event
206-783-1225
The Salvation Army Seattle Temple Corps, 9501 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle
Candy Cane Lane in Maplewood Heights
Nov. 28-Jan. 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Walk-through display for children of all ages, over 100 blow-mold figures including Disney and traditional Christmas figures, interactive displays including the "naughty or nice" wheel, lighted arches, music, candy canes
Free event
Next to King County's Maplewood Park at the corner of S.E. 139 Pl. and 146th Ave. S.E., Renton
Macy's Downtown Holiday Parade
Nov. 29, 9 a.m.
29th annual parade, bands and performance teams, dignitaries and special appearances, followed by the opening of Santaland (through Dec. 24, hours vary), parade starts at 9 a.m.
Free event
Downtown Seattle
Holiday Fair
Nov. 29-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both dates
Arts and crafts fair with handwoven rugs and clothing, jewelry, woodwork, paintings and more, local musicans, a portion of sales go to the Jefferson County Food Bank
Free event
360-774-6544
Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler St., Port Townsend
Fairhaven Winterfest
Nov. 29-Dec. 21, Times vary
Browse shops, cafes and restaurants in a lit-up Fairhaven Village, horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Father Christmas, holiday market, tree lighting, holiday buskers, window-decorating contest, treasure hunt, fire-light stroll, story-writing-and-telling contest, piano recital, caroling competition
Free event
206-696-2671
Fairhaven Village, Bellingham
Snowflake Lane
Nov. 29-Dec. 24, 7 p.m. nightly
Snow, Santa, parade, light show with peppermint lollipops, tree lighting, caroling, entertainment
Free event
Bellevue Way between N.E. Fourth St. and N.E. Eighth St. in downtown Bellevue
Winterfest
Nov. 29-Dec. 31, Times vary
Lights, ice rink, ice sculpting, Winter Train and Village, live performances and student showcases, fireworks, Fountain of Light dance party
Free event
206-684-7200
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle
Lumaze
Nov. 29-Jan. 4, Times vary
Indoor Christmas festival, fairy-tale Christmas theme, explore light gardens and illuminated structures, bar, food, music, playgrounds, vendor market
$19.99-$22.99/adults, $14.99-$16.99/ages 4-12 and seniors, $65.99-$74.99/up to 2 adults + 3 children, $14.99-$16.99/military and first responders, free/ages 3 and under
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 W. Garfield Way, Seattle
Wildlights
Nov. 29-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 24 and 25), 5:30-8:30 p.m. all dates
Lights, faux snowball fights, up-close animal encounters, hot chocolate and more
$10.95-$16.95
206-548-2500
Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave., Seattle
Zoolights
Nov. 29-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 24), 5-9 p.m. all dates
Lights, 3D-animal light displays, aquarium
$6.50-$11, free/ages 2 and under
253-404-3800
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma
MEOW Cat Rescue's Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale
Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shop for a cause, featuring a wide variety of handcrafted items and baked goods for sale, donated by MEOW Cat Rescue's volunteers and supporters, donations of pet food to support AniMeals, food drive for families in need accepted
Free event
425-822-6369
Life Community Church, 232 Fifth Ave. S., Kirkland
Small Business Saturday/Downtown Renton Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival
Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
All-day celebration of downtown Renton's local shops and restaurants, shops open at 10 a.m., holiday pop-up market and kids activites from 3-6 p.m., tree lighting and arrival of Santa at 5 p.m.
Free event
425-430-7271
Piazza Park, 233 Burnett Ave. S., Renton
Holiday GloCone & Monkey Lighting
Nov. 30, 5-5:30 p.m.
Watch the Phinney Center air-raid tower glow with lights and monkeys, free refreshments and caroling with the OK Chorale
Free event
206-783-2244
Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
Christmas Ship Festival
Nov. 30, 6:30-9:15 p.m.
2.75-hour cruise, boarding photos with Santa, on-board community choir The Dickens Carolers of Seattle, boxed meals by FareStart available for prepurchase, kids area with crafts and activities, reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," over 21 follow boat also available
$37-$50, free/ages 3 and under
Argosy Cruises, 1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55, Suite 201, Seattle
Wallingford Arts and Crafts Holiday Market
Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Focus on local arts and crafts, handmade and original items, approximately 25 artists and crafters participating
Free event
Mosaic Community Coffeehouse, 4401 Second Ave. N.E. #6128, Seattle
24th Annual Magic in the Market
Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Get a photo with Santa, hear live music, browse Stockings and Stuffers Craft Market, tree-lighting ceremony
Free event
206-682-7453
Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St., Seattle
74th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (Tacoma)
Nov. 30, 4:30 p.m.
Carols, photos with Santa, music, tree lighting
Free event
253-591-5890
Pantages Theater Lobby (901 Broadway, Tacoma) and the corner of Ninth and Broadway in Tacoma
Striezelmarkt
Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
German-themed holiday market with local vendors, artisans, food, fun, music and more, all ages welcome
Free event
Slavonian Hall, 2306 N. 30th St., Tacoma
Mercer Island Youth and FamIy Tree Lot
Nov. 30-Dec. 25, 3-7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Tree lot sales, wide variety of Douglas and Noble firs, wreaths, and garland, trees typically sold out before Christmas
Free event
206-275-7611
S.E. 27th St. and 80th Ave., Mercer Island
Garden d'Lights
Nov. 30-Dec. 31, 4:30-9 p.m. nightly
Workshops, musical performances, winter walks, gingerbread-house building, botanical light display
$5, free/ages 10 and under
425-452-2750
Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue
Santa Train Ride
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 20-21, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
3.5-mile trip to Snoqualmie, visit with Santa at the decorated Snoqualmie Depot, refreshments, special sensory needs train on Nov. 30 (9 and 10 a.m.), Victorian Santa Train on Dec. 20
$28
425-888-3030
North Bend Depot, 205 E. McClellan St., North Bend
Light Up the Night "Lighted People Parade" and Holiday Beach Party
Dec. 1, 4:30-6 p.m.
Deck the halls, yourself, your bicycle and more in holiday lights and join the parade, music, beach bonfires, marshmallows and beach chairs welcome, and more
Free event
425-577-3657
Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Rd., Issaquah
Washington Blues Society Holiday Party
Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m.
All ages welcome, three bands (Blue Moon Marquee, Billy Stoops and Dirt Angel, The Naughty Blokes), Santa, dancing, dinner specials
$10 donation
Aurora Borealis, 16708 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline
Bothell Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Market
Dec. 1, 2-6 p.m.
Market with dozens of crafters, food trucks, Santa, Christmas tree lighting
Free event
Main Street in Bothell
Weihnachtsfest Christmas Party
Dec. 1, 1-5 p.m.
Traditional Austrian celebration with St. Nikolaus, Krampus and more, potluck, Alpine music, native foods, treats, caroling, dancing
Free/club members, $10/guests
206-682-1574
German House, 613 Ninth Ave., Seattle
Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert
Dec. 1, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, Times vary
Concerts by the Magical Strings family ensemble
$12-$35
253-857-3716
Locations vary
Providence O'Christmas Trees Family Preview
Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m.
View one-of-a-kind, designer-decorated Christmas trees that will be auctioned off at the Providence O'Christmas Trees Gala Dinner and Auction, trees designed by local artists, bid in advance on trees, entertainment, crafts for kids, Seahawks game viewing, beer, wine and other beverages available for purchase, game-day snacks, Christmas cookies and milk, Santa pictures for $10 (donated to Providence Home and Community Care), raffle
Free event
206-938-1998
The Westin Seattle's Grand Ballroom, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle
Victorian Country Christmas
Dec. 4-8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed-Thurs, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun
Holiday music, shop in more than 500 stores, food, wine and treats, professional stage shows, lights, Santa, tickets at the gate are cash only
$8.50-$13, free/ ages 5 and under
253-770-0777
Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup
Nordic Stories: Christmas/Norway
Dec. 5, 10-11 a.m.
Story hour, "The Polar Bear Wish" by Lori Evert and Per Breiehagen, fun craft project
Free event
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
Adult Craft Class: Woven Christmas Hearts
Dec. 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn how to weave Christmas hearts out of paper, an old Scandinavian tradition, preregistration recommended, seats are limited
$15/members, $25/general admisison
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
A John Waters Christmas: Filthier & Merrier
Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
A one-man show from filmmaker and author John Waters ("Hairspray," "Female Trouble," "Serial Mom")
$35-$45
1-800-982-2787
Neptune Theatre, 1303 N.E. 45th St., Seattle
SAM Lights
Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
Sculptures lit with the glow of luminaria, tours, art-making, music, warm drinks and treats
Free event
206-654-3151
Olympic Sculpture Park Grounds and Pavilion, 2901 Western Ave., Seattle 98121
Scott Shoemaker's War On Christmas!
Dec.5-22, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
Variety show with comedy, song and dance numbers, LGBTQ holiday show
$25-$85
206-233-9873
Re-bar, 1114 Howell St., Seattle
Fremont Festivus
Dec.6-8, Times vary
Lenin lighting, Fremont First Friday Art Walk and Bazaar on Friday, Dec.6; all ages Fremont Holiday Music Festival at Fremont Mischief Distillery on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 10 p.m., roaming holiday bazaar bingo; Fremont Sunday Holiday Market on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m.
Free event
Fremont
The 33rd Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Dec. 6, 6-8:30 p.m.
Neighbors sing and celebrate to raise funds for Seattle seniors
$25 suggested donation
206-728-2773
Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle; and downtown Seattle retail corridor
Giving Marketplace
Dec. 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ethically sourced gifts at dozens of pop-up shops that support women's and girl's empowerment, refugees, global health and the environment, family activities
Free event
206-709-3100
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle
Christmas Flair Craft Boutique
Dec. 6-7, Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7
Ornaments, wreaths, jewelry, gift baskets and more, portion of profits benefits Edmonds School District scholarship fund
Free event
425-774-6049
ArtWorks, 200 Dayton St., Edmonds
St. Nick's Taste The Season Holiday Wine Weekend
Dec. 6-8, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6; Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 7-8
Over 30 wineries and tasting rooms open for touring and tasting, designated drivers allowed to tour the wineries without purchasing a ticket
$60
425-287-3298
Woodinville Wine Country Vistor's Center, 14700 148th Ave. N.E., Woodinville
Bells of the Sound Holiday Concerts
Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13; 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14; 4 p.m.Dec. 8 and 15
Performances by Bells of the Sound handbell ensemble
$10-$15, free/ages 8 and under
206-574-8417
Locations vary
Christmas Lighting Festival
Dec. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, all day
Lights, musical performances, visits from Santa and costumed holiday characters, carolers, sledding (snow permitting), refreshments and more
Free event
509-548-5807
Downtown Leavenworth
Get Up and Go 5K Pajama Fun Run
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.
Stay in your PJs for this fun run featuring hot chocolate and maybe a Santa sighting, benefits research and uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, register online until Dec. 5, race begins at 9 a.m., teams of 10 or more can designate their fees to any department, program or research project at a Seattle Children's Hospital
$10/ages 5-18, $30/adults
17425 Ballinger Way N.E., Lake Forest Park
Santa Paws at Seattle Humane
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bring the whole family, including your pets, for a photo with Santa
$25 suggested donation
425-641-0080
Seattle Humane, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue
Jones Family Christmas and Toys For Tots Drive
Dec. 7, 7:30-11 p.m.
Performances from Stacy Jones Band, Chester Dennis Jones and Mad Bo Jones, admission requires clean, unwrapped toy or cash for donation
Toy or cash donation
Madison Avenue Pub, 905 Madison St., Everett
"Christmas in Blue" CD Release Party
Dec. 7, 8 p.m.-midnight
Award-winning local band Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers will play the entirety of their album "Christmas in Blue" and other funky, danceable favorites
Free event
Collectors Choice Restaurant and Lounge, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish
Santa Parade and Tree Lighting
Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m.
Lighted parade, drill teams, dancers, childrens groups, cars, a tree lighting and more
Free/families, participants and nonproft groups, $10/commercial businesses
253-931-3000
Main Street from E Street Northeast to A Street Northwest in Auburn
Cookies with Mrs. Claus (Auburn)
Dec. 7, 2:30-4 p.m.
Hang out with Mrs. Claus for stories, cookie decorating, hot cocoa and Christmas crafts, plus holiday face-painting
$8-$10/preregistration, $12/on-site registration, free/adults
253-931-3043
Washington Elementary, 20 E St. N.E., Auburn
Kids Craft Class: Gingerbread House Family Program
Dec. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
Come with your family to decorate a gingerbread house that is yours to keep, one house only per family, preregistration required, cost includes supplies
$20/family for members, $30/family general admisison
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
Bow Farmers Market Holiday Festival
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Over 65 vendors with handmade products, specialty foods, crafted gifts, lunch, free hot cider, music, raffle drawing
Free event
Edison Elementary School, 5801 Main Ave., Edison
Hometown Holiday
Dec. 7, 3-7 p.m.
Holday crafts at select model homes (3-5 p.m.), Santa Claus at the Ten Trails Welcome Center for photographs (3-5 p.m.), lighting of the community tree by Santa with holiday carolers, hot apple cider, cookies, food trucks and children activites (5:30-7 p.m.)
Free event
360-469-4043
Ten Trails, 32607 WIllow Ave., Black Diamond
O Yule Full of Gladness: Christmas in Scandinavia
Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Songs and carols from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, preconcert talk with director Freddie Coleman at 7 p.m., family carol sing-along with the Flentrop organ at 7:30 p.m.
$5-$25
Saint Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle
Jingle Bell Brunch
Dec. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa for ages 2-12, food, hot cocoa station, crafts
$12-$15
253-835-6900
Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St., Federal Way
Holiday Tree Lighting (Federal Way)
Dec. 7, 4-5 p.m.
Santa, activities, tree lighting by the mayor
Free event
253-835-6900
Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S., Federal Way
Rainier Youth Choir's Holiday Concert "All Decked Out"
Dec. 7, 3 p.m.
Holiday concert of the Rainier Youth Choir's 13th season, cookie mingle, raffle for Mariners tickets
$1
New Hope Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. S.E., Kent
Now We Make Mirthë
Dec. 7, 8 p.m.
Medieval Women's Choir holiday concert
$15-$30
206-717-4550
Saint James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., Seattle
Christmas Carol Sing/Play Along
Dec. 7, 11 a.m.
Informal event, music provided for singers and instrumentalists, music is easy and appropriate for beginners, kids are welcome
Free event
206-547-6945
Wallingford United Methodist, 2115 N. 42nd St., Seattle
Book Sale
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Center's annual book sale, selection of books at affordable prices, holiday bake sale
Free event
206-949-8882
Lake City Presbyterian Church, 3841 N.E. 123rd St., Seattle
Skyline High School Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local artists, drafters, handcrafted goods, holiday music and more
Free event
Skyline High School, 1122 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish
Santa Breakfast, Book/DVD Sale and Pictures with Santa
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon
Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice and other beverages, take photos with Santa, buy books and shop for DVDs, pets welcome for pictures, photos with Santa an additional cost
$5
206-297-0403
Ballard N.W. Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave. N.W., Seattle
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 7, 4 p.m.
Tree lighting, performances by Henry M. Jackson High School drum line and Voices Northwest Chorus, cookie decorating
Free event
425-551-7254
Mill Creek City Hall South, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek
Mukilteo Yacht Club Holiday Lighted Boat Parade
Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m.
Watch parade of decoarted and lighted boats, weather permitting, local boaters invited to participate
Free event
Shoreside locations along the Snohomish River, including Boxcar Park
Christmas Tidings
Dec. 7 and 14, 7:30 p.m.
Two holiday choir concerts by the Northwest Chorale featuring a wide variety of choral works
Free event
206-696-1222
Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds; St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 814 N.E. 85th St., Seattle
39th Annual Winter Festival & Crafts Fair
Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Over 120 vendors, savory and sweet food, entertainment, beer and wine garden, can of food suggested donation
$2/PNA members, $4/general public, free/ages 12 and under
206-783-2244
Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
Northwest Repertory Singers Holiday Concert
Dec. 7-8, 7:30 Dec. 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 8
Northwest Repertory Singers presents "Christmas Ancient, Christmas Modern" featuring Vivaldi's "Gloria"
$18-$20, free/ages 12 and under
Mason United Methodist Church, 2710 N Madison St., Tacoma
Cold is the Night: Scandinavian Carols
Dec. 7-8, 7:30; 2 p.m.
Concerts by The Magnoila Chorale with special guests The Seattle Lilla Spelmanslag
$12-$15, free/ages 17 and under
Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 N.W. 57th St., Seattle; Magnolia Lutheran Church, 2414 31st Ave. W., Seattle
Tis the Season!: Joyous Music for Soprano and Recorder
Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m.; 3 p.m.
Arwen Myers: soprano, Vicki Boeckman: recorder, Jillon Stoppels Dupree: harpsichord, music by Baroque and contemporary composers
$15-$35
206-726-6088
Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., Seattle
The Nutcracker with Emerald Ballet Theatre Orchestra
Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 2 p.m.
Full-length, family-friendly production with youth and adult performers, costumes, sets and a live orchestra
$20-$43
425-298-3449
Northshore Performing Arts Center, 18125 92nd Ave. N.E., Bothell
Greenbank Farm Holiday Market
Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shop from 19 vendors, sip hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa Claus, tractor lighting with Santa at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7
Free event
Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank
Vashon Island Visual Artists Holiday Studio Tour
Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. all dates
45 artists' studios and galleries representing over 100 artists, painting, photography, jewelry and more
Free event
Various locations on Vashon Island
Candy Cane Lane
Dec. 7-Jan. 1, 4-9:30 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 4-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays
70th anniversary, festive displays, opening night Dec. 7, bins at the end of street for food and warm accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) donations, official celebration/pedestrian night with the Roosevelt Jazz Band Dec. 10, Husky Marching Band Dec. 12, pedestrian night Dec. 19; through Jan. 1
Free; food and warm accessories donations accepted
Northeast Ravenna Blvd. and Northesast Park Rd.
Downtown Renton Santa House
Dec. 7, 14, and 21, 1-5 p.m.
Visit and get a picture with Santa, individual, group and pet pictures possible
Free event
425-430-7271
Renton Civic Theater, 507 S. Third St., Renton
Julestue
Dec. 8, 2-5 p.m.
Northwest Danish Christmas celebration filled with Danish Christmas traditions, experience Danish "julehygge," make Danish Christmas crafts, hear stories about Danish Christmas elves, sing and dance around the Christmas tree, enjoy Danish Christmas treats, Julemanden (Santa) will be there with goodie bags for all the kids, reserve a spot online
Free event
206-523-3263
Seattle Danish Center, 1833 N. 105th St. #205, Seattle
Hanukkah Community Concert and Celebration
Dec. 8, 11 a.m.
National touring singers Elana Jagoda and Chava Mirel perform, plus games, latkes, activites for kids of all ages
$7-$15, free/ages 2 and under
206-232-7115
Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island
33rd Annual "Messiah" Sing/Play Along
Dec. 8, 6 p.m.
Bring your voice or instrument and participate in the performance, no admission charge, donation of cash or nonperishable food requested, no soloists, no rehearsals, orchestra music is provided, limited number of vocal scores available
Cash or nonperishable food requested
206-526-8443
St. John United Lutheran Church, 5515 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle
The Red, White & Blue Holiday Concert
Dec. 8, 2 p.m.
Concert performed by the 133rd Army Band of the Washington National Guard, patriotic music, sing along to holiday music and carols, six ticket limit per family, tickets available for pick-up at the Auburn Community and Event Center
Free event
Auburn Performing Arts Center, 702 Fourth St. N.E., Auburn
Children's Christmas in Scandinavia
Dec. 8, 1-2:30 p.m.
Santa Lucia Pageant put on by the children of the Swedish School, followed by Christmas crafts open to all appropriate for all ages, visit from Santa
Free, suggested $5 donation
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
"From the Call to the Hall" Seattle Mariners Women's Club Holiday Party
Dec. 8, 4-10 p.m.
Holiday party to fund the Bev and Wes Stock Scholarship, 4 p.m. social hour, 5:30 p.m. dinner, Mariners-style traditional Christmas carols, menu is a holiday buffet featuring a turkey dinner and more, no-host bar, bring socks to donate to low-income families through Mary's Place
$40
Holiday Inn, 1801 12th Ave. N.W., Issaquah
Tom Douglas Cookbook Social and Holiday Bazaar
Dec. 8, 2:30-5 p.m.
Cookbook authors and local artisans can mingle and stock up for their holiday gifting needs
$25
Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave., Seattle
SAFE Holiday Open House
Dec. 8, Noon-3 p.m.
Family-friendly event, take holiday photos with mini-horse "elves" Sunn D and Shasta, shop the craft bazaar, complimentary refreshments, kids activities, proceeds benefit the horses in SAFE's care
Free event
360-692-3611
SAFE, 10407 192nd Ave. N.E., Redmond
Jingle Bell Run
Dec. 8, 7 a.m.
Dress in festive holiday attire, tie bells to your shoes and run (or walk) through downtown Seattle to support those living with arthritis, 12K, 5K, 1-miler, kids run, Elf Village Kids Area, Holiday Cheer Garden, register online, registration closes on Dec. 4 at midnight
$20-$60
Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle
Soup and Cinema: "A Christmas Story" (Finland)
Dec. 10, Noon-3 p.m.
Showing of Finnish film about St. Nicholas (Santa), soup, bread, coffee and cookies served from Freya Café
$15/members, $20/general admission
206-789-5707
Nordic Museum, 2655 N.W. Market St., Seattle
Winter Concert
Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Highline Community Symphonic Band's winter concert
Free event
Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila
Cookies with Mrs. Claus (Federal Way)
Dec. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.
Holiday cookie decorating and events for the family
$3
253-835-6900
Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St., Federal Way
PhinneyWood Phestivus
Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m.
Check out 200-plus lighted monkeys while enjoying a holiday version of the monthly Art Up Chow Down Art Walk, filled with a variety of art, music and refreshments, visit Santa Claus Lane in Piper Village in Greenwood where you’ll find pet photos with Santa, holiday lights and children’s art activities, including decorating a giant gingerbread house
Free event
206-783-2244
Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood (PhinneyWood)
The Northwest Firelight Chorale Concerts
Dec. 13-14, 21, 7:30 p.m. all dates
Festive concerts from The Northwest Firelight Chorale, arrangements of seasonal favorites
$12-$22, free/ages 5 and under
206-853-8255
Phinney Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; St. John the Baptist Episcopal, 3050 California Ave. S.W., Seattle; University Congregational Church, 4515 Sixteenth Ave. N.E., Seattle
Christmas Pops
Dec. 13-15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 6 p.m. Dec. 14; 3 p.m. Dec. 15
Holiday favorites performed by the Westminster Chapel Choir and Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra
$15-$20
425-747-1461
Westminister Chapel, 13646 N.E. 24th St., Bellevue
The Five Ghosts of Ebenezer Scrooge
Dec. 13-15, 19-22, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22; 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 14 and 19-21
Play performance by Auburn Community Players
$14-$22
253-931-3043
Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave., Auburn
Danish Christmas Fest
Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
Taste various Christmas brews, cider and aquavit while you snack on Danish Christmas treats, plus games, prizes and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available, alcohol for 21+ only
Free event
206-523-3263
Seattle Danish Center, 1833 N. 105th St. #205, Seattle
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 14, 8:30 and 11 a.m.
Breakfast with St. Nick, preregistration required
$7-$10
253-931-3043
Auburn Community and Event Center, 910 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn,
Hometown Christmas Day
Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Music, sugar-cookie decorating, visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Frosty the Snowman, face painting, and more
Free event
360-469-4043
Along Railroad Ave. in Black Diamond
Rock and Blues Christmas Show
Dec. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.
Susan Carr and Mary McPage perform their annual show
$10
206-789-1621
Egan's Ballard Jam House, 1707 N.W. Market St., Seattle
Emerald City Ringers Holiday Handbell Concert
Dec. 14, 4-6 p.m.
20-person choir playing new and old holiday favorites
Suggested donation $5-$30
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Ave. N.E., Renton
Solstice: Music of Light for the Holiday Season
Dec. 14 and 21, 3 and 7 p.m. both dates
Choral music from winter traditions around the world, Christmas and Hanukkah music, preconcert conversation with Karen P. Thomas and one hour prior to performaces
$12-$38
206-781-2766
Chapel at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., Kenmore; Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle
Traditional Santa Lucia Celebration
Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m.
Swedish pageant, candlelight procession, smorgasbord, dancing around the tree, all ages
Free event
206-783-7900
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, 2400 N.W. 85th St., Seattle
An Evening with Auntie Mame
Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Fundraiser for Three Dollar Bill Cinema, dress in your winter wonderland/Auntie Mame finest for a special costume contest, doors at 6:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m.
$20
206-323-4274
On the Boards, 100 W. Roy St., Seattle
1940s Radio Christmas Carol
Dec. 20-22 and 28-29, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays
A musical play about the madness and mayhem of a 1940s radio show combining drama, comedy, heartbreak and hope
$20, $10/youth under 12
206-463-5131
Vashon Center For The Arts, 19600 Vashon Hwy. S.W., Vashon
Bellevue Farmers Market
Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shop for items from vendors to supplement your holiday events
Free event
425-454-8474
Bellevue Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue
Caroling Under Gary's Canopy
Dec. 21, 5-6 p.m.
Community sing-along led by members of the Phinney Neighborhood Community Chorus, free hot chocolate, hot cider and song sheets
Free event
206-783-2244
Gary's Greenwood Auto Repair, 7418 Greenwood N., Seattle
Kung Pao Xmas: “Abe”
Dec. 25, 5 p.m.
Enjoy Chinese food and a screening of the movie "Abe" (recommended for ages 12 and up) on Christmas Day, dinner starts at 5 p.m., film starts at 5:45 p.m., doors open 30 minutes before show time
$14-$35
206-232-7115
Stroum Jewish Community Center, 3801 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island
Malcolm's Boxing Day Jam
Dec. 26, 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Blues music jam
Free event
206-783-7791
Salmon Bay Eagles F.O.E. #2141, 5216 20th Ave. N.W., Seattle
"Messiah" Sing-and-Play-Along
Dec. 26, 7 p.m.
Perform the entire oratorio, all choruses and solos under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, early arrvial is advised, refreshments avilable during intermissions, bring a vocal score if you have one, vocal scores and orchestra parts will be available for loan, vocal scores will also be available for purchase, instrumentalists should bring their own music stands
$13-$20
206-525-8400
University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle
Handel's "Messiah" Sing and Play Along
Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Come join members of the Northwest Chorale for a holiday tradition, sing or play an instrument during the oratorio, scores available to borrow
$15 suggested donation
206-696-1222
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 111 N.E. 80th St., Seattle
Family Hanukkah Party
Dec. 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Games, latkes, menorah lighting, songs and stories, young children welcome
Free event
205-577-0403
Bet Chaverim, 25701 14th Pl. S., Des Moines
Polar Bear Plunge
Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.
Start the new year with friends, family and strangers during a dip in Lake Sammamish, costumes welcome, $10 entry fee gets you a Polar Bear Plunge hat and a hot beverage
$10
425-577-3657
Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 N.W. Sammamish Rd., Issaquah
Resolution Run and Polar Bear Dive
Jan. 1, 10:30 a.m.
5K run/walk with an optional Polar Bear Dive into Lake Washington prior to the finish line, post-race celebration includes a free Kids Dash for children 10 and under, beer garden for those over 21, free chili, coffee, hot chocolate and more will be provided, register online by Nov. 30, Kids Dash registration through Dec. 31
$35/5K, free/Kids Dash
Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle
