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Day of the Dead
November 1 - 2, 2024
Seattle & Tacoma
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration “Día de los Muertos.” These events may include elaborate altars, costumes, food, and entertainment.
Can Can’s This is Halloween is an extravaganza of live orchestral music, cabaret, burlesque, and video projection inspired by Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
Nile Nightmares is an outdoor walk plus indoor mazes at Nile Shrine Gold Center, 6601 244th St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. It has a food court and a beer garden, and is open Fri., Sat., Sun., plus Halloween. Recommended for age 12+ except less scary for kids on one special day. Escape room games cost extra.
My Haunted Forest “submerges you in a medieval alternate reality with dragons and other mythical beasts lurking in the woods” as you walk a one-mile trail at 17616 S Vaughn Road NW in Vaughn, Kitsap County. Family friendly until 7 p.m. Best to buy in advance. No flashlights. See schedule.
Cascadia Poetry Festival features writing workshops, panel discussions, and readings by a dozen poets at Spring Street Center, 1101 15th Ave. in Seattle.
Wild Waves Fright Fest offers entertainment, rides in the dark, and haunted houses on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Family by Day activities, including Booville, are Saturday and Sunday (2 to 6 p.m.). Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+. Schedule.
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. FREE
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. FREE
Autumn Moon Night Market promises 15 food trucks, bars, 100 craft vendors, DJ music, a dance party, and performers at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle for age 21+. Repeats in different months.
Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, a silent auction, and a no-host bar at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track for at the door of Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Shop for all things cat related from 70 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.
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
Visit the homes and studios of dozens of artists during Art in the Woods in picturesque Poulsbo. While you’re there, visit famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery.
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.
Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with light bites at Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle. Optional master class. Bring age 21+ ID.
Enjoy “10 tastes from 30 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks at Winter Beer Taste for age 21+ at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. No pets. Held in summer & winter.
A ticket to Snohomish Brewfest includes a souvenir glass and seven tasting tickets, a selection of 20 local craft brewers, games, live music (4 to 7 p.m.), and “wine, water, soda, and food available for purchase” at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
The Veterans Day Parade & Observance includes veterans’ units, military vehicles, motorcycles, 25 marching bands, and floats moving along E Main St. (from E St. to A St.). See related events on their web page. FREE
GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design in The Conference Center at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Pike St. in Seattle.
Hear Hawaiian master musicians, admire tropical flowers, and shop for food and crafts at the annual Seattle Slack Key Festival on Sunday at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Doors open at noon.
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. FREE except the first hour on Friday. Some entry times can be reserved.
See unusual creations by 100 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Held in April and November. FREE
Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with a raising of the colors and a presentation in Library Park. Veterans Day Parade featuring “military and high school bands, color guards, vintage & military vehicles, and community organizations” begins at 11 a.m. near L.A. Fitness in Mill Creek Town Center, 15310 Main St. in Mill Creek. FREE
Entry is free at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks on Free Entrance Days in the National Parks, including Veteran’s Day. Expect more people and less parking than usual. FREE
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. Coupon.
Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at Gobble Up, organized 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. FREE
Endurocross combines the race format of motocross with the challenging obstacles of an enduro (rock beds, water crossings, tractor tires, telephone poles) at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
“Celebrate French-American relations” at the Wine Festival, which features “high-end wine and spirits, French food specialties, a wine wall, and a silent auction” at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Renegade Craft Fair offers 180 craft vendors and some food trucks at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Repeats in April. DONATION
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.
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.
Browse 90 craft tables and shop from food trucks during Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Santa attends on Saturday. FREE
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.
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.
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.
Magic in the Market includes live holiday music, Santa, kids’ crafts, and a lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. under the clock in Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. FREE
Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
“Enjoy delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting 14 local shops” on the Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
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.
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.
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).
Comedians do their best acts for prizes at the Seattle International Comedy Competition, which holds events at 18 venues in the state. Not suitable for children.
Get a special deal on a three-course meal at hundreds of restaurants during Seattle Restaurant Week. Dates and hours may vary by restaurant. Held in the spring and fall.
With 120 performances, Freakout Festival “offers gritty guitars, hypnotic light shows, and tasty libations” at seven venues in Ballard. Two venues are free for all ages; the rest require tickets and age 21+ ID. The smaller Freakout Weekender happens each spring.
Vote for your favorite of 12 designer-decorated Christmas trees at Family Preview, with Santa, festive entertainment, and free arts & crafts for kids at The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. in Seattle. FREE
Mannheim Steamroller, directed by founder and Grammy winner Chris Davis, presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas with dazzling multimedia effects at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Taste America: Seattle is a walk-around tasting featuring a dozen chefs plus beverage stations, which supports the James Beard Foundation at Four Seasons Hotel, 99 Union St. in Seattle.
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, Mexican dance, carolers, comedy, model trains, ice sculptures at Seattle Center. See entertainment schedule. FREE
With a laser-light show backdrop, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve features the driving, thundering beats of guitars and electric violins played by Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Thanksgiving Day Cruise includes “a gourmet buffet of favorite holiday selections,” and 2.5 hours of narrated views of Lake Union and Lake Washington from your private table, departing from at Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
See 500 of the latest cars and trucks, plus rare classics at the Seattle International Auto Show at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Save yourself a flight to Japan and watch three sumo stars wrestle in six live matches during Sumo + Sushi for age 21+, with optional sushi, sake, and beer during intermissions at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
“Queen Anne merchants host pop-up tastings with local boutique Pacific Northwest wineries” during Queen Anne Fall Wine Walk. No pets or children. The starting location is Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
See acrobatics, high-flying aerials, 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.
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.
Fashion is Art includes “red-carpet photos,” DJ music, garments from local designers and artists, and an after-party at Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
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. Workshops available Sat. & Sun. at 11 a.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. Expect scarce parking.
A ticket to Louisianathon gets you a dance lesson and eight live bands playing Cajun-Zydeco at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1836 72nd Ave. SE in Mercer Island.
Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, Fall has 120 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. Repeats in May.
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
Veterans Day Ceremony includes remarks by the mayor of Bellevue, recognition of veterans by “senior officers from each armed forces service,” bagpipes, a nine-gun salute, and the playing of taps at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1215 145th Place SE in Bellevue. FREE
Taste wine and eat “sumptuous appetizers and desserts” at Hope for Housing, with live music and a silent auction for charity at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
Enjoy a five-course chef’s tasting dinner made with “the finest and freshest ingredients of the moment from the local harvest” paired with wine at the Friendsgiving Farm to Table Feast at Orenda Winery, 32305 NE 8th St. in Carnation. Held several times a year.
“Spend an autumn afternoon tasting our region's best wines,” meet 15 winemakers, and buy charcuterie at The Great Grape Taste at Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup for age 21+.
Joy to the World features the Tacoma Concert Band playing “family friendly holiday music to kick off the holiday season” with a visit from Santa at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Get free tickets for children age 18 and younger at the box office. The Christmas tree lighting begins outside at 5 p.m.
Wear cocktail attire to Forks and Corks, which features welcome champagne, passed hors d’oeuvres, a sit-down multi-course meal with curated wine pairings, a chance to meet the winemakers, live music, and dancing in the events room at Farm 12 Restaurant, 3303 8th Ave. SE B in Puyallup for age 21+.
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
Sample local beers and ciders, and meet Northwest craft brewers in the beer garden at Brewallup Craft Beer Festival, which includes live music and food trucks at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID.
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. The includes a signature welcome drink, 5 beverage tasting tokens (wine, cider, beer, coffee), open tasting all evening, live music, games, and an auction to benefit seniors at Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, 1108 26th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
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.
Walk through two miles of animated displays with food trucks at Fantasy Lights Walk in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. You must buy a $5 ticket online.
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).
Take a “45-minute round trip to the North Pole” on the Polar Express Train Ride, which includes cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa, departing from Chehalis-Central Railroad & Museum, 1101 SW Sylvenus St. in Chehalis.
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