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Day of the Dead
November 3, 2023
Seattle (multiple locations)
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin America celebration “Día de los Muertos.” These events may include elaborate altars, costumes, food, and entertainment.
Popular Spanaway Lake High School Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway.
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.
Taste chocolate, attend workshops, and shop from 100 exhibitors at the Northwest Chocolate Festival at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
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. Entry time can be reserved.
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. Children age 15 and younger are free. No pets. Repeats in May.
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.
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.
Enjoy “10 tastes from 30 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks at the Winter Beer Taste for age 21+ at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. No pets. Held in summer & winter.
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.
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.
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 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Bring age 21+ ID. Held summer, fall, and winter.
View 20 designer trees in the lobby and driveway of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel during the free annual Festival of Trees Display. Also see the date for the annual gala dinner and auction.
The Tree-Lighting Celebration pre-show entertainment begins at 3 p.m., the countdown to light the tree and giant star begins at 5 p.m., and a post-show concert follows in Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle. 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. Friday costs more. Free for age 12 and younger.
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 (Bellevue Way between N.E. 4th & N.E. 8th). Free.
The popular Santa Train includes a gift from Santa. The 25-minute ride departs from Snoqualmie, and the 2-hour ride with kids’ activity stop departs from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend.
Enjoy zillions of colorful lights and displays at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. Free for age 10 and younger. You must buy tickets online and enter by 9 p.m.
Join 15,000 people burning off Thanksgiving calories at the morning Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon that begin and end at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
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.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker gives Tchaikovsky’s score a modern twist with 12 hip-hop dancers (including “King of Rap” Kurtis Blow), an on-stage DJ, an electric violinist, and a digital background with an urban vibe.
Attend panel discussions, and watch 24 feature films and 79 short films focused on countries like Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka at the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival with screenings in Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, and Seattle.
A ticket to Family Sing-Along includes a “sing-along concert featuring the Northwest Boychoir Apprentices and the Seattle Girls Choir” followed by dinner, surrounded by a dozen decorated Christmas trees in the ballroom of The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. in Seattle.
See elaborate houses made mostly of food at the Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (except closes 11 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays). Donation.
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.
Tea Noir promises “an eight-course menu, tea-infused cocktails, and sensational music and dance performances” at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle.
Hear Hawaiian master musicians, admire tropical flowers, and shop for food and crafts at the annual Seattle Slack Key Festival at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Doors open at noon.
Enjoy An Incredible Feast prepared by top Seattle chefs using ingredients from local farms, with adult beverages, music, games, and a silent auction at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with unlimited light bites at Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Animation Show of Shows screens 10 international short films “which deal with both the anxieties and hopes of a world faced with a seemingly endless series of existential crises” at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E Pine St. in Seattle. National website.
Watch films from an obscure country with a taste for dark humor at the Romanian Film Festival at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. All films have English subtitles. Some films offer question-and-answer sessions with directors on Zoom.
“Join a secret order of spiritualists, and summon a carefully curated collection of ghosts for the evening’s entertainment” at the interactive show Spirit Parlour for age 21+ at Cafe Nordo, 109 South Main St. in Seattle. Optional wine & cocktails.
Seattle Butoh Festival features dancers who paint their faces white and move their bodies in strange ways that range from playful to grotesque at Exit Space NOD Theater, 1621 12th Ave. in Seattle.
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. Video (1 minute).
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 at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Aerial Americana is “a celebration of local musicians and acrobatic artists” for all ages, with a chamber orchestra, trapeze acts, and a bar available at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. For all ages.
A ticket to the Cider Maker’s Dinner includes a reception with appetizers and a four-course dinner paired with cider to benefit hunger relief at The Factory Luxe, 3100 Airport Way S in Seattle for age 21+.
WildLanterns features “large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe” including bugs, dinosaurs, tigers, peacocks, and dragons, with snacks for sale at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Free parking. Enter by 8:30 p.m. (Closed Mon. to Wed.)
Dozens of Seattle musicians play songs from the best rock & roll movie ever made at Seattle’s Tribute to The Last Waltz for all ages at the Neptune Theatre.
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.
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 age 11 and younger. Expect scarce parking.
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.
Shop from “100+ 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. Held in June & November. Free.
Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, and smoked salmon at the Native Art Market at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle. Free.
Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, drinks, meat pies, and a silent auction at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Veterans Day Ceremony includes remarks by the mayor of Bellevue, recognition of veterans by “senior officers from each armed forces service,” bagpipes, and the playing of taps at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1215 145th Place SE in Bellevue. Free.
A ticket to Songea’s Kids Soiree includes a wine & appetizer reception, a plated dinner, stories about kids being helped in Tanzania, and live & silent auctions at Seattle Marriott Redmond, 7401 164th Ave. NE in Redmond.
A ticket to Festival of the Trees includes hors d’oeuvres, alcoholic beverages, live music, entertainment, and an auction to benefit Ukrainian Association of Washington State in Hayne’s Hall at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell.
Browse 125 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.
See unusual creations by 100 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Repeats in April. Free.
“Get dressed up and come sample area wines” at the Wine Makers’ Ball for age 21+, which also has hors d’oeuvres, a keynote presentation, a catered dinner, a band, and a dance floor in Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup.
Sound the Bells features the Tacoma Concert Band playing “family friendly holiday music to kick off the holiday season” at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. (Go to the box office to get free tickets for children age 17 and younger.)
The Tacoma Tree Lighting includes Santa, free hot drinks & cookies, an instrument petting zoo, a string quartet, and ballerinas both inside and outside Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Free.
Sample spirits, meet the makers, and drink cocktails at Tacoma Distillery Festival, which has food and bottles for sale at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+.
Sample local beers and ciders, and meet Northwest craft brewers in the beer garden at Brewallup Craft Beer Festival, which includes “a full lineup of bands and a night market” at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID.
Bundle up to admire 800,000 holiday lights and displays at Zoolights from 4:30 to 10 p.m. at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. The kids area has goats. The adult beer garden has fire pits.
Buy a ticket online, then drive two miles past “300 elaborate displays” of holiday lights at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Hear holiday music in the park on radio station 1700 AM.
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.
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