Poe Unexpected is “a spooky night of improv comedy based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe” for $17 at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Held Fridays and Saturdays.
Boo! Seattle promises “a multi-genre musical experience” with 24 acts per day, costumed performers, and special effects at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle for age 18+.
Eat pierogi, sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, beer, coffee, and pastries downstairs (or buy food to go), and then browse Polish crafts for sale upstairs at the Polish Fall Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
A $50 ticket to Uncorked includes wine, beer, brandy, non-alcoholic beverage, catered bites, a silent auction, and a live auction to benefit Taproot Theatre, 208 N 85th St. in Seattle for age 21+.
The $38 Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, a silent auction, meat pies for sale, and a no-host bar at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Taste local wines and eat “sumptuous appetizers and desserts” at $40 Hope for Housing, with live music and a silent auction for charity at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
Sample local beers and ciders, and meet Northwest craft brewers in the beer garden at Brewallup Craft Beer Festival, which includes three live bands, a car show, and food trucks at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID. Your $40 ticket includes eight tastes, four ounces each.
“Explore immersive zones filled with light, fog, frightening echoes, and surprising encounters” in the Forest of Shadows at Seattle Chinese Garden, located at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle for age 10+.
Wild Waves has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+.
Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger, Sat. & Sun.
Fright Fest offers scary monsters, rides in the dark, and haunted houses at night, Fri., Sat., Sun. Adult beverages.
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration Día de los Muertos. Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.
Get a special deal at 220 restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah, and Edmonds to Rainier Beach) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, scroll down the page and click its name. Held in the spring and fall.
Tony-winning musical
November 2, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
Set in the decadent 1920s, Chicago is a dazzling production about show business with unforgettable songs and seductive dance that earned it six Tony Awards at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Shop for all things cat related from 100 vendors at Sea-Meow, with workshops, special guests, famous cats, cat performances, a costume contest, and cat adoptions in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Japanese Culture Day Festival has food vendors, craft-making, sumo wrestling, a Japanese shop, and a tea ceremony at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle. The 2025 theme is about embracing imperfection and repairing items in visually appealing ways.
Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance stars Disney characters skating, dancing, and acting out scenes from Disney movies to the sound of remixed Disney tunes with a giant light show at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Shop from 250 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Admission at 9 a.m. costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.
The former vice president “tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history” during A Conversation with Kamala Harris at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Your ticket includes a copy of her book 107 Days.
New to the city? Meet fellow newcomers, learn about the city’s rich culture, and design the life you want to build during $39 Seattle Welcome Day at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Food trucks are available at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Last year’s highest grossing stand-up comic Nate Bargatze shares family friendly observations on life with his signature deadpan, monotone delivery at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
A $140 ticket to Battle of the Pinots includes a five-course gourmet dinner with Pinot Noir pairings at Palisade, 2601 W Marina Place in Seattle for age 21+. Tax and tip included.
With 100 artists, Freakout Festival “offers gritty guitars, hypnotic light shows, and tasty libations” at seven venues in Ballard for age 21+. The smaller Freakout Weekender happens each spring.
The $104 Wine Festival features French-American business awards, networking, gourmet bites, and a curated wine tasting at Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Celebrate “the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance” at Diwali: Lights of India, with classical and folk dances, henna and face painting, Indian food, an art gallery, and craft making at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Schedule.
Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, Fall has 115 artists displaying jewelry, clothing, paintings, glass art, and sculptures plus food trucks at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. No pets. Children age 12 and younger are free. Friday morning costs more and is for age 21+. Repeats in May.
The Port Gamble Ghost Conference features paranormal investigations, guest speakers, classes, and ghost tours in the historic town of Port Gamble, beginning at Port Gamble Theater, View Drive NE in Poulsbo. Pre-register.
Oyster New Year serves 25 varieties of oysters, with a seafood and desserts buffet, wine, beer, spirits, and DJ music for $181 on Pier 56 at Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 21+.
A $40 ticket for Queen Anne Fall Wine Walk includes a glass and 12 tasting tickets to use at local merchants. No pets or children. The starting location is Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Taste dozens of wines with appetizers and live music during $30 Mount Baker Wine Tasting at Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S in Seattle for age 21+.
Enjoy “10 tastes from 30 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks and music at $62 Winter Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Held in summer & fall.
Dress up for Fashion in Flight, which has a live DJ, designer booths, and red-carpet photos before the show. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m., and the after-party is 9 p.m. inside the Great Gallery at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 10+.
Fireside Tales Concert features four musicians in “an intimate musical salon where music is shared in the spirit of a fireside gathering” at Stage 7 Pianos, 107 Williams Ave. S in Renton. Adults $35, children 16 and younger $5.
A $95 ticket to Songea’s Kids Soiree includes a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, silent and live auctions, and stories about kids being helped in Tanzania at Archer Hotel, 7200 164th Ave. NE in Redmond.
A $39 ticket to Snohomish Brewfest includes a souvenir glass and seven tasting tickets, lots of producers (breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries), live music, football on screen, and Mexican food for sale at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
The Veterans Parade & Observance includes veterans’ units, military vehicles, motorcycles, 20 marching bands, and floats moving along E Main St. (from E St. to A St.) in Auburn. See related events on their web page.
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your $93 ticket includes a beverage, a buffet of bites, live music, games, an auction to benefit seniors, and admission to Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, 1108 26th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
Shucked is a rousing musical set in corn country with knee-slapping corny humor and a few adult jokes at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design at Seattle Convention Center Arch, 800 Pike St. in Seattle. Wearing a mask is optional in 2025.
With an Alice in Wonderland theme, $64 O-Jak Bridge Festival “weaves together Korean, Chinese, and Cambodian traditions alongside Taekwondo, ballet, and contemporary dance with 100 performers at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle.
Newport Ski Swap is a huge consignment sale that includes skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and winter clothing at Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd. SE in Bellevue. Some entry times can be reserved. The first hour on Saturday is not free.
See unusual creations by 170 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Free admission and parking. Held in March and November.
Holo Holo Music Festival promises “great tunes, delicious food, full bars, and a chance to gather with friends and family” in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free. Schedule.
Watch films from an obscure country with a taste for dark humor at the Romanian Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Some films are from Moldova. All films have English subtitles.
Fall Foliage Festival includes tours, plant vendors, a kids’ scavenger hunt, and a food truck (Sat. only) at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St. in Federal Way.
Light the Forest is a self-guided tour of neon art and light installations among the trees at Pilchuk Glass School, 1201 316th St. NW in Stanwood. Adult tickets $40. Optional workshops.
The $125 Benefit Dinner is a three-course vegetarian dinner sourced from local farmers to benefit Seattle farmers’ markets at Cafe Flora, 2901 E Madison St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with a raising of the colors and a presentation in Library Park. A one-hour Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. features “military and high school bands, color guards, vintage & military vehicles, and community organizations” going from Mill Creek Town Center to City Hall. The parade begins at L.A. Fitness, 15024 Main St. in Mill Creek.
Tech Powered by Women is a $50 panel discussion with female tech leaders about “sharing insights on mentorship, career growth, and empowering the next wave of talent,” plus a networking happy hour with light appetizers and drinks in the event space called Stone Way Auto, 3621 Stone Way N in Seattle.
A $68 ticket to Jarlsgiving Viking Feast includes a large dinner (ribeye steak or king salmon) plus dessert at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. Drinks and tips are extra.
“Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style,” Parsons Dance performs at Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.
Kat Robichaud's Misfit Cabaret performs its latest over-the top show Hearthbreaker, “a rock-and-roll klassy slutty sleasefest ... with songs of heartbreak, rebellion, lust, and obsession” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
Cranksgiving is a scavenger hunt on your bicycle for Thanksgiving food that you donate to a food bank, with prizes and an after party. Bring $40 or more cash, a bag/pack, and a bike lock to Byrd Barr Place, 722 18th Ave. in Seattle. The ride itself is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at $2 Gobble Up by Urban Craft Uprising in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Examples of what you’ll find include sauces, teas, kitchenware, and food trucks. No pets. Held in June and November.
A $35 ticket to Gilman Village Winter Fest includes 12 tasting tickets to sample beer, wine, and cider with live music in the shops at Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah for age 21+. You’re welcome to bring your own glass.
Meet dozens of comics creators, hear panel talks, play games, and browse dealer tables at $12 Grit City Comic Show at the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma.
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival offers workshops, seminars, and fabric & supply vendors in the Showplex Building at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking.
A $55 ticket to Enumclaw Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets to redeem in downtown shops, where you’ll also find pop-up vendors and a DJ. Begin at 1705 Cole St. in Enumclaw. Bring age 21+ ID.
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs In The Upper Room, an athletic work by Twyla Tharp about an inventor, plus two other performances at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
See 300 of the latest cars and trucks, including electric and hybrid, and take test drives at Seattle International Auto Show at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
See acrobatics, high-flying trapeze, contortions, and juggling to live music when the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) presents SANCA’s Annual Showcase Spectacular (SASS) for all ages at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. [Sold out except standing room only.]
Two American men discover a dreamlike Scottish village and an enchanting woman in Brigadoon at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
In 1971, “Dan Cooper” paid cash to fly from Portland to Seattle, then hijacked the plane and parachuted out with the ransom. The DB Cooper Conference explores the case and relentless efforts to identify the hijacker at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St. in Vancouver. Tickets are $31 per day. Schedule.
Edmonds College — Orlando changes from a boy to a woman while time traveling.
Edmonds Driftwood — Musical Cinderella is a contemporary take on the fairy tale.
Seattle Center— The Humans is a family’s emotional Thanksgiving drama.
Theatre off Jackson — Anything Goes puts the Cole Porter musical in a spaceship.
Santa train (Centralia)
November 16 - Dec. 14, 2025
Chehalis (89 miles S)
Take a “75-minute round trip to the North Pole” on the Polar Express Train Ride, which includes cocoa, cookies, a sleigh bell, a reading of The Polar Express, and a visit from Santa, departing from Chehalis-Central Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St. in Chehalis.
Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea plus a tiered tray of sandwiches and sweets during the cozy $59 Holiday Tea for all ages at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle. [Scroll down their page and click RESERVE TODAY.]
“Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song” at Astra Lumina, a pricey walk with special-effects lighting and sound in Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle.
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. See closed dates.
Admire two dozen designer trees during the annual Festival of Trees Display in the main lobby and down the escalator at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Teddy Bear Suite upstairs is also free to visit Nov. 28 to Dec. 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The $350 gala dinneris in the ballroom Nov. 22.
Seattle Butoh Festival features dancers who paint their faces white and move their bodies in strange ways that range from playful to grotesque at Yaw Theatre, 6520 5th Ave. S in Seattle. The Butoh cabaret on Nov. 18 is “pay at the door” and held in the University District.
Based on the popular movie about a bad boss, 9 to 5 features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Comedians do their best acts for prizes at the Seattle International Comedy Competition, at 15 venues in Western Washington. Not suitable for children. The next few shows:
See a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses during Festival of Trees at White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE in Auburn. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.
Seattle Christmas Market “combines colorful décor, gifts from 80 artisans, enticing food & drink (including beer & mulled wine), and family entertainment” in Fisher Pavilion and on the lawn at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free. Closed Nov. 27, 2025.
See four displays made mostly of food at Gingerbread Village in Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., extended to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Donation box. The 2025 theme is Toy Shop Time Machine.
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.
Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.
See feature-length films and short films during Seattle Turkish Film Festival (STFF) at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. The gala party is Saturday (8 p.m.).
Julefest is a popular outdoor Christmas event with Nordic food, craft booths, kids’ activities, musicians, and a beverage garden, plus access to the National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle. Free for children younger than age 12. Night Market for adults Nov. 21.
Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with culinary bites at $151 Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
With a laser-light show backdrop, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve features driving, thundering beats of guitars and electric violins played by Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
See WildLanterns’ amazing luminary displays, have animal encounters, take carousel rides, and visit holiday-themed lounges with fireplaces selling specialty cocktails and food during $35 Night Owls at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Available Nov. 22, Dec. 12, and Jan. 2.
A $35 ticket to Renton Wine Walk includes a souvenir glass and 10 tokens to sample wine in downtown businesses where you can meet the winemakers, beginning at Rain City Market, 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Free parking. Bring age 21+ ID.
Shop from dozens of booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair at Springbrook Church, 10421 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
Endurocross combines the race format of motocross with the challenging obstacles of an enduro (rock beds, huge logs, and tractor tires) at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Suggested donation $5. Repeats in June.
Walk through two miles of animated displays with food trucks at Fantasy Lights Walk in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Pay $6 online per person plus $5 for parking at nearby Sprinker Recreation Center, 521 Military Road S in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free. [The drive-through version begins Nov. 28.]
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Kringle’s Inventionasium is a colorful “toy factory” where kids meet whacky characters, make a toy, and then meet Santa for photos at 1000 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Keeping the toy costs an extra $30. Children younger than two years old are free. Schedule.
Tulalip Lights & Ice has 9.7 million lights on plants surrounding the casino entrance ponds and the Tulalip Amphitheater at 10400 34th Ave. NE in Tulalip. Ice skating, food for sale, and a beer garden. Santa begins Nov. 28 (4 to 8 p.m.).
Enjoy a brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Lake Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
The nine members of Straight No Chaser sing with extraordinary voices that made them “a phenomenon with a massive fanbase” at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Browse 120 craft tables and shop from food trucks during Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. See Santa on Friday (1 to 3 p.m.).
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. Friday is 6 to 9 p.m. and tickets cost more. Children age 12 and younger are free.
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.
During the Christmas Ship Festival, ride on the main ship with the choir, or on a follow boat, or watch for free at a 20-minute onshore event (unless the performance is marked P for private in the schedule). Some onshore events have bonfires.
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.
Snowflake Lane is a 25-minute outdoor show with music, lights, falling snow, dancers, and drummers on Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th. Arrive early to park and find a good viewing spot.
Lights twinkle on snow at Village of Lights, including the gazebo in Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leavenworth. The nearby Festhalle has gingerbread houses, kids’ crafts, and cocoa. See the schedule for Santa, carolers, and musicians. Lights on until 11 p.m.
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.
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.
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 Joyland and Santa’s Village to take photos, buy snacks, and (until Dec. 23) meet Santa.
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. Santa’s last day is Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, carolers, comedy, dancers, model trains, vendors, and ice sculptures at Seattle Center. Scroll down their page to see the entertainment schedule. Holiday movies shown at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, and 26. (The Christmas Market is not free.)
The people of Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 stranded airline passengers with compassion when all flights were grounded after 9/11. Come from Away is a new staging of “a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
November 28, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (4:30 to 10 p.m.)
Tacoma (40 miles SW)
Bundle up to admire 1.5 million 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. Register in advance to bring your dog certain nights.
Buy a ticket online, and then drive two miles past “300
illuminated holiday displays” while you hear holiday music on radio station 1700 AM at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Cheapest after Dec. 25. Credit cards only.
Magic in the Market includes live reindeer, holiday choirs, Santa, kids’ crafts, an adult tasting event, and a 5 p.m. lighting ceremony with Can Can dancers at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $8 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Mannheim Steamroller, directed by founder and Grammy winner Chip Davis, presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas with dazzling multimedia effects at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Dozens of Seattle musicians play songs from the best rock & roll movie ever made at the charity event Seattle’s Tribute to The Last Waltz at Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle for all ages.
“Enjoy delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting local shops” on the $35 Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
It’s A Wonderful Life features the Tacoma Concert Band playing “family friendly holiday music to kick off the holiday season” at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Get free tickets for children age 18 and younger at the box office on a weekday. Tacoma Tree Lighting begins outside at 5 p.m.
Santa Limited is a two-hour ride that includes a gift from Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, and a kids’ craft activity, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Tickets are only sold online.
Enjoy half a million colorful lights with displays at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. You must buy timed tickets online. Children age 10 and younger are free. Parking is $5, or free at Wilburton Hill Park. Closed Dec. 25. Half-price days are Dec. 1 - 4 and 8 - 11.
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.
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