November 2026
Choir FREE
November 1, 2026
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
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.
Seattle events November 2026
Day of the Dead FREE
November 1 - 5, 2026
Seattle & Tacoma
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration Día de los Muertos. Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.
- Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 — Seattle Center
- Nov. 5 — Phinney Center
- El Centro de la Raza
- Shoreline Recreation Center
- Town Hall Seattle not free
- Tacoma Art Museum
- Tacoma 6th Ave.
- Seattle Art Museum
- Burien Community Center free
- Orquesta Northwest
Polish food & bazaar FREE
November 7, 2026
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
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.
Small publisher expo FREE
November 7, 2026
Georgetown (4.8 miles S)
Short Run Comix Festival showcases makers of books, zines, comics, and animation in Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
Fashion show
November 7, 2026
Georgetown (8 miles S)
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+.
Veterans Day parade (south) FREE
November 7, 2026
Auburn (29 miles S)
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.
Comics convention in Tacoma
November 7, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Meet dozens of comics creators, hear panel talks, play games, and browse dealer tables at Grit City Comic Show at the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma.
Beer + cars
November 7, 2026
Puyallup (37 miles S)
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 ticket includes eight tastes, four ounces each.
State park day FREE
November 11, 2026
All state parks
Discover Pass Free Days include Veterans Day, when you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
National park day FREE
November 11, 2026
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Veterans Day if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
- Mount Rainier — no pets on trails
- North Cascades (always free) — pet policy
- Olympic National Park — pets on six trails
Quilt & craft show
November 12 - 14, 2026
Puyallup (37 miles S)
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.
Art studio tour FREE
November 13 - 15, 2026
Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)
Drive to 19 homes and studios of artists during Art in the Woods in picturesque Poulsbo. While you’re there, visit famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery.
Thanksgiving run or walk
November 15 - 26, 2026
multiple locations
- Nov. 15 — Kirkland Turkey Trot at Marina Park
- Nov. 21 — Fairwood Turkey Trot in Renton
- Nov. 21 — Green Lake Tacky Turkey Sweater
- Nov. 26 — Auburn Turkey Trot at Sunset Park
- Nov. 26 — Green Lake Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup
- Nov. 26 — Gig Harbor Turkey Trot along the water
- Nov. 26 — Issaquah Turkey Trot in downtown Issaquah
- Nov. 26 — Magnuson Park Thanksgiving Day
- Nov. 26 — Montlake Turkey Trot at arboretum
- Nov. 26 — Tacoma Norpoint Classic
- Nov. 26 — Tacoma City Turkey Trot, Proctor District
French wine tasting
November 20, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles SE)
The 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+.
Night market FREE
November 21, 2026 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
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.
Christmas trees downtown FREE
November 21 - Dec. 1, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles SE)
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 until Dec. 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Open on Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026
multiple locations
- Bellevue Botanical Garden free
- Harbor Cruise at Pier 55
- Ice skating in Bellevue or Tulalip
- Kubota Garden, Rainier Beach free
- Movie theaters
- Seattle Aquarium enter by 3 p.m.
- Walgreens Issaquah 24-hour pharmacy
- Walks in Seattle free
Thanksgiving dinner
November 26, 2026
multiple locations
Restaurants open for dining or takeout:
Grocers selling prepared meals:
Bellevue street show FREE
November 27 - Dec. 24, 2026
Bellevue (10 miles E)
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. Sections of Bellevue Way and NE 6th Street are closed (6 to 7:45 p.m.).
Pike Place holiday FREE
November 28, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
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.
Lunch specials in Chinatown
November 28, 2026
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer cheap menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Santa Train (North Bend)
November 28 - Dec. 20, 2026
North Bend (30 miles E)
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. Buy your ticket online.
Seattle Marathon
November 29, 2026
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.
Christmas ships
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Renton, Kirkland
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.
Christmas tree lighting FREE
November 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
Watch a tree-lighting ceremony, often with music.
Earshot Jazz Festival
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle
The Earshot Jazz Festival features dozens of concerts by local and worldwide jazz greats. Closed Monday. Schedule.
Restaurant week
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle & Eastside
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.
Rock music festival
November 2026 (undated)
Ballard & Fremont (5 miles NW)
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.
Westlake tree lighting FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.1 miles S)
Watch the Tree-Lighting Celebration in Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle.
- 1 p.m. — Family-friendly craft making, costumed characters, and giveaways.
- 5 p.m. — Tree lighting, star lighting, and fireworks.
Gingerbread Village FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
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 theme changes each year. The 2025 theme is Toy Shop Time Machine.
Geek girl convention
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles E)
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.
Christmas improv
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
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.
Christmas play
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles E)
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. Simlar in Olympia.
Spooky comedy
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Poe Unexpected is “a spooky night of improv comedy based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe” at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Held Fridays and Saturdays.
Welcome to Seattle
November 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
New to the city? Meet fellow newcomers, learn about the city’s rich culture, and design the life you want to build during 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.
Oyster fest
November 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Oyster New Year serves 25 varieties of oysters, with a seafood and desserts buffet, wine, beer, spirits, and DJ music on Pier 56 at Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 21+.
Whisky tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with culinary bites at Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Holiday tea
November 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.7 miles E)
Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea plus a tiered tray of sandwiches and sweets during the cozy Holiday Tea for all ages at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle.
Art & dance festival
November 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
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.
Winter at Seattle Center FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, carolers, comedy, dancers, model trains, vendors, and ice sculptures at Seattle Center. Scroll down their page for the entertainment schedule. Watch the movie Frozen on Dec. 26. (The outdoor Christmas Market is not free.)
Festival of India FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
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.
European Christmas market
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.1 miles NW)
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.
Cat convention
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
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.
Christmas rock
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
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.
Hockey
November 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Football
November 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Soccer
November 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Thanksgiving cruise
November 2026 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Thanksgiving Day Cruise includes a buffet, a no-host bar, and a 2.5-hour narrated cruise of Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Auto show
November 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
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.
Films from Romania
November 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
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.
Films from Turkey
November 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
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 usually on Saturday.
Italian film festival
November 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Cinema Italian Style screens 11 films in Italian with English subtitles at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Mannheim Steamroller
November 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)
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.
Spooky concert
November 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)
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+.
Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
November 2026 (undated)
Central District (2 miles E)
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 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.
Japanese day FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Central District (2.1 miles SE)
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 theme changes each year.
Queen Anne wine walk
November 2026 (undated)
Queen Anne (2.2 miles NW)
A ticket to 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.
Vegetarian dinner
November 2026 (undated)
Madison Park (2.4 miles NE)
The 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+.
Wine tasting
November 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.6 miles S)
Pour features 22 urban wineries, live music, and food for sale at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Circus acrobats
November 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
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.
Wine dinner
November 2026 (undated)
Magnolia (3.3 miles NW)
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.
Women in tech
November 2026 (undated)
Fremont (3.3 miles N)
Tech Powered by Women is a 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.
Huskies basketball
November 2026 (undated)
University District (3.9 miles NE)
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.
Wine tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Mount Baker (3.9 miles SE)
Taste dozens of wines with appetizers and live music during Mount Baker Wine Tasting at Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S in Seattle for age 21+.
Huskies football
November 2026 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Lights at Seattle zoo
November 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
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.
1970s concert
November 2026 (undated)
University District (4.4 miles NE)
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.
Dance show
November 2026 (undated)
University District (4.6 miles NE)
“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.
Comedy competition
November 2026 (undated)
University District (5.1 miles N)
Comedians do their best acts for prizes at the Seattle International Comedy Competition, at 15 venues in Western Washington. On Nov. 30, five finalists compete for the championship at Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE in Seattle for age 18+. The venue requires buying two menu items.
Phinney beer tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Enjoy “10 tastes from 30 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks and music at Winter Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Held in summer & fall.
Odd Japanese dance
November 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (5.2 miles S)
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. Two events are held in the University District.
Viking feast
November 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
A 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.
Scandinavian Christmas
November 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Julefest is a popular outdoor Christmas event with 10 Nordic food vendors, 40 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. There usually is a night market for adults Friday evening.
Horror show in a garden
November 2026 (undated)
Riverview (6 miles S)
“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+.
Light show in a garden
November 2026 (undated)
Riverview (6 miles S)
“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.
Theater party
November 2026 (undated)
Greenwood (6.2 miles N)
A 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+.
Arts and crafts show
November 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
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.
Food fair
November 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at 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.
Indoor craft fair
November 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Suggested donation. Repeats in June.
Nerdy holiday market
November 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
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 tickets cost more. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Native craft market FREE
November 2026 (undated)
North Delridge (7.9 miles S)
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.
Scottish ball
November 2026 (undated)
Pinehurst (7.9 miles N)
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.
Used snow gear FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (10 miles SE)
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.
Veterans Day events
November 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
- Bellevue — Sunset Hills Memorial
- Gig Harbor — Vintage Aero Museum
- Lynnwood — Veterans Park
- Seattle (north) — Evergreen Washelli
- Seattle (south) — Museum of Flight
- Seattle (west) — Discovery Park
- Tacoma — Point Defiance Zoo
- Tacoma — War Memorial Park
Lights in Bellevue
November 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
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.
Lights in Shoreline FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Shoreline (11 miles N)
ShoreLights is “a dazzling showcase of light” covering art installations and trees in the Park at Town Center, 17550 Aurora Ave. N in Shoreline. Calendar for live music & food trucks. Closes 9 p.m. Free parking.
Mimosa Walk
November 2026 (undated)
Burien (12 miles S)
“Enjoy delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting local shops” on the Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
Chamber music
November 2026 (undated)
Renton (14 miles SE)
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.
Swing dance convention
November 2026 (undated)
SeaTac (15 miles S)
Take professional workshops and enjoy DJ dances at Sea to Sky Seattle at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac.
African charity party
November 2026 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
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.
Eastside wine tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (16 miles SE)
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.
Wine tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Renton (19 miles SE)
Taste local wines 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.
Veterans Day parade (north) FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Mill Creek (23 miles N)
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.
Festival in a garden FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Federal Way (26 miles S)
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.
Halloween at Wild Waves
November 2026 (undated)
Federal Way (27 miles S)
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.
Country holiday market FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Snohomish (28 miles NE)
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.).
Snohomish beer tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Snohomish (28 miles NE)
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.
Motocross
November 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
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.
Ghost conference
November 2026 (undated)
Kingston (29 miles NW via ferry)
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.
Christmas trees in Auburn FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Auburn (29 miles S)
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 Mon., Tues., Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
Weird arts & crafts show FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
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.
Islander & reggae music
November 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
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.
Holiday concert in Tacoma
November 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
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.
Tacoma Tree Lighting FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
The Tacoma Tree Lighting includes Santa, free refreshments, and music by a brass quartet at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m., and the lights go on at 6 p.m.
Casino lights FREE
November 2026 (undated)
Tulalip (36 miles N)
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. See Santa through Dec. 21.
Motorcycle racing
November 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
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.
Toy show
November 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
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.
Christmas trees in Tacoma
November 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Festival of Trees offers “children’s activities, a gift shop, and visits with Santa, set against a dazzling backdrop of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths” at University of Puget Sound, 3326 N 11th Street in Tacoma. Donation.
Lights at Tacoma zoo
November 2026 (undated)
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. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Pay to bring your dog on some nights.
Tasting in Gig Harbor
November 2026 (undated)
Gig Harbor (42 miles SW)
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your 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.
Drive through lights (south)
November 2026 (undated)
Spanaway (43 miles S)
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. Check their website for any changes due to weather.
Wine tasting
November 2026 (undated)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
A 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.
Holiday lights walk
November 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (44 miles S)
Walk through two miles of animated displays with food trucks at Fantasy Lights Walk in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Pay online per person plus parking at nearby Sprinker Recreation Center, 521 Military Road S in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free.
South End craft fair
November 2026 (undated)
Spanaway (46 miles S)
Popular Spanaway Lake Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway.
Drive through lights (north)
November 2026 (undated)
Stanwood (50 miles N)
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.
Neon art in the woods
November 2026 (undated)
Stanwood (54 miles N)
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. Optional workshops.
Santa train (Centralia)
November 2026 (undated)
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.
Mystery hijacker conference
November 2026 (undated)
Vancouver (166 miles S)
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. Schedule.