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Seattle Marathon
December 1, 2024 (1 & 5 p.m.)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Join 15,000 people burning off Thanksgiving calories at the morning Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon, which begin on the north side of the Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
GeekCraft Expo Seattle Holiday Market promises “gifts for the geeks on your holiday shopping list” handmade by 100 vendors in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Tickets cost more on Friday. Free for age 12 and younger.
View 22 designer trees in a hotel lobby during the annual Festival of Trees Display at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Also visit Teddy Bear Suite (except on Mondays). Both are FREE. The annual gala dinner and auction is $300.
Based on German tradition, European Christmas Village “combines colorful décor, gifts from 60 artisans, enticing food & drink (including beer & mulled wine), and family entertainment.” Located in Fisher Pavilion and on the lawn at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free. Video: 2 minutes.
Arrive early to park and find a good viewing spot for the 20-minute show of lights, music, falling snow, young dancers, and drummers in uniform on Snowflake Lane, which is Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th.
Lights twinkle on snow at Village of Lights, with food vendors on Front St. (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), live music in the gazebo (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), roaming Christmas characters (12 to 4 p.m.), kids’ activities & cocoa in Festhalle (12 to 6 p.m. Sat., 12 to 4 p.m. Sun.), and Santa at the gazebo (noon) in Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leavenworth.
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs The Nutcracker by George Balanchine, with a live orchestra, magnificent sets and costumes, and a huge cast in McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. at Seattle Center.
Visit Cougar Mountain Zoo when it’s decorated like the North Pole to welcome Santa with his reindeer and sleigh during the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at 19525 SE 54th St. in Issaquah. Last day with Santa is Dec. 23. We recommend reserving a time in advance.
Enjoy more than a half million colorful lights with displays at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. You must buy timed tickets online. Free for age 10 and younger.
Bundle up to admire 800,000 holiday lights and displays at Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. The kids’ area has goats. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
See 15 gingerbread houses entered in the Gingerbread Contest and vote for your favorite at Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn. Closed Sunday. FREE
A Victorian Country Christmas has 500 booths with vendors in Victorian costumes selling art, jewelry, decorations, clothing, and toys at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking, and free for children age 11 and younger.
Hear dozens of caroling teams sing, and then vote for your favorite at Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. Announcements at 6 p.m., caroling in the market 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., sing-off and awards 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. FREE
Holiday Pops features the Seattle Symphony and vocalist Aubrey Logan on the trombone, performing holiday favorites and traditional carols at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Shop for hand-crafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, house wares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Repeats in June. Friday night is ticketed. Saturday and Sunday are FREE.
Get creative with drawing materials, open studios, live models, live music, and food for sale at family-friendly Drawing Jam at Gage Academy of Art, 1501 10th Ave. E in Seattle. Children younger than age 18 are free. Adult bar available 6 to 10 p.m.
Run once or twice around Green Lake and then eat cookies at The Electric Cookie Run 5K/10K at Green Lake Park. Begin at Road Runner Sports, 7020 Woodlawn Ave. NE in Seattle.
Glorious Lights of West Seattle features people wearing costumes of light to compete for prizes, live music (choir, jazz, rock), an art exhibit, a tree lighting at 7 p.m., and a night market and beer garden open 4 to 8 p.m. at Junction Plaza Park, 4545 42nd Ave. SW in Seattle. FREE
Your ticket to Winterwoof includes “hosted food and drinks, silent and liv auction, fun and games, music, magic, and entertainment plus adoptable puppies on the water at Sunset Bay Lodge at the Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle. No pets.
JuleFest has a market of Scandinavian arts and crafts, food vendors, a Lucia bride arriving in a Viking boat, and a giant bonfire at Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE in Poulsbo. FREE
Hear live music at 4 p.m., then at 4:30 p.m. watch lighted vehicles, floats, cars, and walkers go down Main Street from Auburn High School to city hall in the Santa Parade, followed by a tree lighting at city hall. FREE
Watch bands, floats, and walking units in the Santa Parade go south down S. Meridian and then turn west on 5th Ave. SW. The nearby Holiday Market is 12 to 7 p.m. in Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup. FREE
Enjoy Christmas carols, Father Christmas, coffee roasting, ornament making, and a yule log with your ticket to Christmas Regale at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
The Winter Festival & Crafts Fair has 120 arts and crafts vendors, musicians and dancers, and lunch and baked goods at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Santa Limited is a two-hour ride that includes a gift from Santa and a kids’ activity stop, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend.
Wear a costume or tie on bells for the morning Jingle Bell Run 5K, 1 mile, or kids’ run at Green Lake Aqua Theater, West Green Lake Way N in Seattle. Walkers may bring dogs or strollers.
Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience with “80 true-to-life size dinosaurs” plus dinosaur shows and craft activities at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Expect long lines for rides. Best for age 8 and younger. Video review (14 minutes).
Take a walk following glowing luminaries on the Green Lake Pathway of Lights, which includes three live-music stages and hot-air balloons the first hour (if weather allows) at Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle. You are welcome to bring cans for the food bank. FREE
Sample 65 wines, beers, ciders, and spirits in 25 shops during Holiday Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk, beginning at Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, 10031 Main St. in Bothell for age 21+. You’re welcome to “wear your goofy holiday sweaters, blinking antlers, bells, and elf boots.”
See lit Bonsai trees during Winter Bonsai Solstice, with live music, kids’ activities, hot chocolate, and a gift shop at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. DONATION
A ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes 10 tastes of wine within shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Anna Marie Creative Collective, 1015 1st St. in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Drink local wine in 20 shops during Kirkland Wine, Beer, & Spirits Walk, which begins at Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. No children or pets. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in multiple months.
Penn Cove MusselFest offers chowder tasting, cooking demonstrations, free mussel farm tours by boat, a beer & wine garden, mussel-eating competitions, and kids’ activities at Coupeville Wharf, 24 Front St. NW in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Friday has just one event. FREE
You’re welcome to dress for the holidays when you join the Holiday Fun Run (5K, 10K, 15K), followed by hot chocolate at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
A Festival of Lessons & Carols presents the story of the Nativity, with readings and carols sung by Northwest Boychoir at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
See a film about Jewish tradition, hear live Klezmer music, and enjoy free vegetarian noodle take-out at Fiddler on the Roof Sing Along, an annual tradition at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
New Year's Eve Concert, Countdown & Party features the Seattle Symphony performing Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven, followed by a party with dancing to an electro-swing band until midnight at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Watch the Space Needle’s fireworks through the windows of the city’s tallest building at New Year’s Eve at Sky View Observatory, which includes “light bites & sweet treats,” an open bar, DJ music, and champagne at midnight for age 21+ atop Columbia Center, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Both include a DJ playing dance music, a no-host bar, and views of Space Needle fireworks.
Elliott Bay – NYE Late Night Cruise departs from Argosy Cruises at Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Lake Union – New Year’s Eve Party Cruise includies specialty appetizers, desserts, and a midnight champagne toast, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle
At midnight, watch fireworks launch from the Space Needle and 200 drones fly in formation during New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center, with the band Groove Nation in the Armory (8 p.m.), plus DJ music and videos projected on the International Fountain (10 p.m.). FREE
A ticket to New Year’s Eve Casino Night includes an open bar with signature cocktails, tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a buffet until 10 p.m., DJ dance music, casino games, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, and city views from the 21st and 35th floors of the Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Watch the glamorous film with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor at Moulin Rouge: New Year’s Eve Sing-Along at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. This event ends before midnight.
Casino Royale – New Year’s Eve Party features “great music, festive cocktails, a seven-course dinner with appetizers and desserts, and an unforgettable atmosphere” at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Dress up for Shaken not Stirred, which has a band playing swing, jazz, and big band. The ticket includes a drink, a light appetizer and snacks buffet, a dessert buffet, a casino, party hats, a balloon drop, and midnight champagne at 1950 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
During the Christmas Ship Festival, ride on the main ship with the choir, or on a “follow boat” for adults, or watch for free at an onshore bonfire (unless the performance is marked P for private in the schedule).
Banff Mountain Film Festival promises “an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world” when it screens films that are award-winners and audience favorites.
“Enjoy live music from local artists surrounded by thousands of sparkling lights, featuring some of your favorite holiday tunes” at Festive Friday Concert in Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle. FREE
Buy a ticket online, and then wear a Santa suit or holiday costume and visit a dozen city bars from noon to closing time at SantaCon. [Please don’t drink on streets or sidewalks.]
Watch Irving Berlin’s song-and-dance extravaganza White Christmas, based on the classic film starring Bing Crosby about two guys who fall for a sister act while putting on a show at a Vermont inn, live at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
A ticket to the all-ages Seattle Indies Holiday Party includes beer, wine, cocktails, a dinner buffet, a deserts bar, and unlimited arcade games at GameWorks, 1511 7th Ave. in Seattle.
A ticket to NYElectric 2025 includes an open bar for five hours, three DJs playing dance music, party favors, and a midnight countdown at Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Land of the Sweets is a polished burlesque version of the Nutcracker ballet with a live jazz band and top-notch dancers who arrive in opulent costumes and depart scantily dressed at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. For age 17+ (or 21+ after 9 p.m.).
Wonderland is a whimsical winter cabaret and burlesque show that promises “a glittering parade of nostalgia, exploding with dance, laughter, and all the cheer of yesteryear” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret, 95 Pine St. in Seattle for age 21+. Food and drinks for sale.
Audience suggestions add funny twists to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim at An Improvised Christmas Carol at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge, performed by talented actors with surprising special effects at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. in Seattle.
Twinkle Twinkle promises festive treats, a bonfire, roasted s’mores, cocoa, holiday lights, and carolers singing (6 p.m.) at Seneca Plaza in Freeway Park, 600 Seneca St. in Seattle. FREE
“Laugh your way into the new year” at Xtreme Theatresports New Year’s Eve Party, which promises an epic battle of 20 comedy improvisers split into 4 teams, with gifts, hats, streamers, and a champagne toast at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Doors open 9 p.m.
Wear anything from a T-shirt to a tuxedo to GeekWire Gala and “see familiar faces, make new friends, and enjoy “an evening of conversation, tasty treats, and festive cocktails with great music” at The Showbox, 1426 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Your ticket includes two drink tickets and heavy appetizers.
Global Rhythms begins with food & beverages for sale at 6 p.m. (with and without alcohol) followed at 7:30 p.m. by The Klezmatics playing “soul-stirring melodies and foot-stomping rhythms” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Also consider Chanukah in Renton.
A ticket to Rhythms and Resolutions includes light bites, desserts, limited drinks, a champagne toast, and two live bands (Lee Oskar & Friends; Duende Libre) to support KNKX Public Radio at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle. Open to all ages.
Sacred Music by Duke Ellington features the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, plus guest vocalists, a gospel choir, and tap dancers at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
A ticket to Bourbon Bash includes a guided tasting of Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam Small Batch, plus bourbon cocktails, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and a view from the 75th floor of the Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Santa Brunch includes “a decadent holiday brunch, festive decorations, a joyful atmosphere, delightful activities, and photos with Santa” with amazing views from the 75th floor of the Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Enjoy tea, sandwiches, and sweets plus a visit from Santa during the cozy Letters to Santa and Holiday Tea at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle.
Attend a 5:30 p.m. reception with appetizers and a no-host bar, and then hear a speaker at 6:30 p.m. and a panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. focusing on “the biggest issues and major stories that defined our civic life” in the past year at The Year in Review by Seattle CityClub at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle.
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes retells the classic Nativity story with actors, dancers, vocalists, a rousing choir, and a sing-along at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle.
A ticket to Fresh Fest Seattle includes live sets from dueling DJs, live break-dancing and beat-boxing battles, a graffiti artist, craft activities, repurposed art, and a no-host bar at WNDR Museum, 904 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 16+.
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, Mexican dance, carolers, comedy, model trains, ice sculptures at Seattle Center. See entertainment schedule. FREE
New Year’s Eve Party promises “an elegant and fun evening of dining, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast” plus a dance lesson for age 21+ at Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St. in Seattle. (Dinner option is sold out.)
Support great causes by shopping for unique gifts from dozens of vendors at Giving Marketplace, with craft-making and live music at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 5th Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Watch documentary film trailers, mingle with fellow art & film lovers, swap art, and enjoy cider and karaoke at the low-key Gothmas: NWFF Holiday Party at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. FREE
Gatsby’s Penthouse has a prepaid bar, casino games, urban skyline views, and DJ music playing on a “state of the art lighting and sound system” at King Street Ballroom, 255 S King St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Boats decorated with Christmas lights begin lining up from Aurora Bridge to Gas Works Park at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Seattle Christmas Boat Parade starts sailing counterclockwise around the lake, past MOHAI, Ivar’s Salmon House, and back to the start. FREE
New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise includes champagne when you board and at midnight, a four-course dinner, party favors, DJ music, and views of the Space Needle fireworks, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle for age 16+.
A ticket to Slacker's New Years Eve Party And Show includes party favors, desert, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider to toast at midnight, and a “Northwest showcase of hilarious stand-up comedy” at Club Comedy, 328 15th Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
Begin with a half-hour dance lesson at 8:30 p.m., and then dance until 1:30 a.m. at New Year's Eve Tango Bash, which has a Roaring ‘20s theme, a tango performance, and an “elegant buffet & dessert bar” at Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave. E in Seattle. Wear black and white and red.
Año Nuevo en el Sur 2024 features the band Orquesta Cambalache, DJ music, a salsa dance lesson, party favors, midnight champagne, and an optional dinner buffet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+.
Blue Years Eve features bawdy adult improv by ComedySportz, a midnight champagne toast, music, and dancing in a small theater at Csz Seattle, 3509 Fremont Ave. N in Seattle.
Dance your way into the new year with music from three DJs (Cut Chemist, Waxvillain, Indica Jones) during NYE at Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
WildLanterns features “large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe” including bugs, lions, pandas, parrots, and dragons, with snacks for sale and a performance in the entrance building at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Grounds map.
“Performers have free rein to go as blue as they want” when acting out skits based on audience suggestions at The Naughty Improv Show on the third floor of University Heights Center, 5031 University Way NE in Seattle. Must be age 17+.
Take a luminary forest walk on lit pathways, and make a craft at the Arboretum Winter Solstice Walk for age 21+. Buy a ticket online (includes a free beverage) and then check in at the visitors center in Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle. Limited parking.
A ticket to Cool Yule Holiday Party and Concert includes “snazzy, jazzy holiday tunes and standards” by BlueStreet Voices and a jazz pianist, with a no-host bar at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle.
Snow Globe features performances by Kristin Chambers, The Mack Grout Trio, and more to benefit Northwest Harvest at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle for all ages. Doors open 5:30 p.m.
“Show up to sing, dance or quietly glow with the holiday spirit” at Holiday Hootenanny “a boot stomping, hand-clapping evening of holiday song classics, obscurities, and originals with full on audience participation” at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. The early show is family friendly.
Local artists rotate on and off stage singing holiday cover songs, backed by the Artist Home All-Star band, during Artist Home New Year’s Eve Celebration at Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle.
A ticket to Ballard Cocktail Trail includes tastes of 10 “unique craft cocktails” in boutique shops beginning at Umpqua Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle.
New Year’s Eve Dance with Jacqueline Tabor features a jazz, blues, and swing vocalist plus appetizers, desserts, a no-host bar, and a midnight toast at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St. in Seattle.
No money changes hands at the Barter Fair & Holiday Party. Instead, bring things you cooked, made, or do as a service to trade starting 2 p.m. There will be free refreshments at Ballard Eagleson VFW Post, 2812 NW Market St. in Seattle. DONATION
Family-friendly Seattle Holiday Jingle Jam has choirs, soloists, and singalongs of sacred and secular music for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and winter solstice, plus storytelling and food for sale at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, 2007 NW 61st St. in Seattle. FREE
Shop for clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, and art prints at United Indians Native Art Market in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle. FREE
A ticket to Winter Beer Festival includes a glass and 8 four-ounce samples from your choice of 40 Washington breweries, with entertainment and food for sale in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, smoked salmon, and other food at the Native Art Market at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle. Held in Nov. & Dec. FREE
Seattle Festival Orchestra performs a Holiday Extravaganza of Christmas carols with a visit from Santa at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 13047 Greenwood Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 5 and younger are free.
A ticket to East Side Bollywood Family Party includes an Indian buffet, DJ dance music, live singing, belly dancers, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast at Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE in Bellevue.
“Enjoy the beauty of over 550 crèches from around the world” plus 150 Christmas trees and live music during Festival of the Nativity at The Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15205 SE 28th St. in Bellevue. Music schedule. FREE
Amazing Bubble Man “explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized” at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland.
Seattle Mariners Women’s Club welcomes men and women to their Holiday Party, which offers “a delicious dinner, hilarious carols, a great auction, and a tribute to Ichiro Suzuki” at Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah.
Write a New Year’s message and then drop it into a boat at Burning Boat Festival, which includes “s'mores, hot chocolate, games, and entertainment” by dancers and musicians to support local students at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S in Des Moines. The boat is lit at 9 p.m. DONATION
Join the K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk along the beautiful Cedar River Trail, either with or without a leashed dog, which begins at Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy in Renton.
Wave to police, medics, and fire fighters as you drive past their decorated vehicles and tents during Battle of the Badges: Holiday Lights in the parking lot of Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. Food bank donations are welcome. FREE
Bring your own glass to Gilman Village Annual Winter Fest for age 21+. Your ticket includes 12 tastes of one ounce each, snacks, live music, and Santa in the shops at Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah.
An Appalachian Christmas features violinist and composer Mark O’Connor and his wife playing Appalachian music at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
The Gothard Sisters “present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Christmas carols, Celtic tunes and songs, irish dancing” at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
Cascade Symphony Orchestra plays stirring European anthems while travel expert Rick Steves displays beautiful photos at Europe: A Symphonic Journey at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
Celtic Yuletide offers Irish music, dance, storytelling, juggling, and songs performed by Magical Strings, with shows in Kent, Mount Vernon, and Leavenworth.
Blue Velvet Groove plays funk/disco/groove with multiple vocalists and a horn section, and balloons drop at midnight at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. Doors open 8 p.m. Bring age 21+ ID.
Sammamish Symphony performs “a blend of music for the season, beloved classical bonbons, and some jolly surprises” during its Holidays event at Eastlake High School, 400 228th Ave. NE in Sammamish.
Bubbles Jam is a “festive open-house style party” with 15 champagnes and sparkling wines to taste at Village Wines, 14450 Redmond - Woodinville Road NE in Woodinville.
An English Holiday is a “concert of symphonic favorites, some seasonal surprises, and rare performances of two great British choral works” performed by Federal Way Symphony at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S in Federal Way. A tree lighting follows in Town Square Park.
The Christian pop band For King & Country performs its high-energy show “A Drummer Boy Christmas” at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Countdown to the New Year is a “black and white affair” with tray-passed appetizers and small bites, a live band playing classic soul and R&B, a no-host bar, and a midnight balloon drop at Hotel Indigo, 1028 13th St. in Everett for age 21+.
Wintertide Lights is a “winter wonderland” every December evening in Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, next to Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. in Everett. FREE
Watch model trains run through detailed scenes of the Pacific Northwest, and see railroad-history exhibits at the Model Train Festival at Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Free for children age 5 and younger. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
Gather around the fire to sing holiday songs led by a classical singer outdoors at Cocoa and Carols, with a chance to warm up and explore the winter flower exhibit inside W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St. in Tacoma. FREE
The Midwinter Revels is a family-oriented celebration of the winter solstice. Expect music, dance, theater, song, and storytelling at Rialto Theater, 310 S 9th St. in Tacoma. The theme changes each year.
Disco Glam New Year’s Eve has a DJ playing dance music, burlesque performers, a champagne toast at midnight, and a no-host bar at Avelon Ballroom, 2315 6th Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+.
Kids can meet Princess Belle, hear a story, join a singalong, decorate gingerbread houses and cookies, and enjoy a hot chocolate bar at the Gingerbread Party at Tea and Tiaras Princess Party Parlor, 1809 99th St. E in Tacoma. The standard ticket includes an adult and a child.
Tulalip Lights & Ice has 6 million lights on plants surrounding the casino entrance ponds and the Tulalip Amphitheater at 10400 34th Ave. NE in Tulalip. Ice skating and food for sale. Video (5 minutes). FREE
Holiday Magic promises “breathtaking lights, interactive displays, festive food and drink, and fun for the whole family” including ice skating, a train ride, a laser light show, and a holiday market at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking in the green lot.
Buy a ticket online, then drive two miles past “300 elaborate displays” of holiday lights while you hear holiday music on radio station 1700 AM at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway.
See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters as you drive your car through The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. You can park at two locations to see Joyland and Santa’s Village, but Santa’s last day is Dec. 23. Video (2 minutes).
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