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South Asian film festival
November 4 - 13, 2022
Seattle (multiple locations)
See films made in or about Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka at the Tasveer South Asian Film Festival. Live events are held Oct. 1, 23, 24, and many films are available online.
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin America celebration “Día de los Muertos,” which often includes elaborate altars, performances, and even parades. Museums closed Mon. & Tues.
GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design at the conference center near the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, drinks, meat pies, and a silent auction at the Latvian Community Center for age 21+.
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.
Taste chocolate, attend workshops, and shop from 160 exhibitors at the Northwest Chocolate Festival at Bell Harbor Conference Center, 2211 Alaskan Way 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.
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.
Veterans Day Ceremony includes remarks by the mayor of Bellevue, recognition of veterans by “senior officers from each armed forces service,” a nine-gun salute, bagpipes, and the playing of taps at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1215 145th Place SE in Bellevue.
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 Hood Canal Vista Pavilion, 4740 View Drive NE. Pre-register.
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.
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.
View 20 designer trees in the lobby and driveway of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel during the free annual Festival of Trees Display. The gala dinner and auction is Nov. 19, 2022.
Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with culinary pairings at Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club for age 21+. Dress code.
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.
The Tree-Lighting Celebration features Santa counting down to the lighting of the outdoor Christmas tree at Westlake Center, the light sculptures in Westlake Park, and the Holiday Star. Free.
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.
Browse 125 craft tables and shop from food trucks during Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
Enjoy a 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.
See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters as you drive your car through The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. 2022 dates are Nov. 25 - 27, Dec. 1 - 4, 8 - 11, 14 - 23, 26 - 31 (5 to 10 p.m.). Video (1 minute).
Bundle up to admire 700,000 holiday lights and displays, plus the South Pacific Aquarium at Zoolights in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Join 15,000 people burning off Thanksgiving calories at the morning Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon that begin and end at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle.
Hear music, buy a meal, shop from artists and makers, and visit the museum during the monthly Tacoma Night Market at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. 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. Free for age 12 and younger.
The Northwest Railway Museum runs a popular two-hour roundtrip Santa Train from North Bend to the Snoqualmie Depot for cookies and a visit with Santa. Depart 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 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. Free for age 10 and younger. You must buy tickets online.
A Victorian Country Christmas has 500 booths with vendors in Victorian costumes selling art, jewelry, decorations, clothing, and toys at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Free parking.
Ride on the main ship with the choir, or on a “follow boat” for adults, or listen from shore (unless the shore event is marked P for private in the schedule) during the Christmas Ship Festival with many departure points.
See 15 decorated Christmas trees that will be auctioned off, watch live entertainment, make kid crafts, and meet Santa Claus during Providence O’Christmas Trees: Family Preview in the ballroom of The Westin Seattle. Free.
See five elaborate houses made mostly of food at the Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Grand Seattle. Lines can be long at times. Open until 9 p.m., except 11 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays. Free.
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 Broadway Performance Hall.
Enjoy holiday lights, folk dancers, carolers, model trains, and ice sculptors (Saturdays) during Winterfest at the Seattle Center. See entertainment schedule. No events Dec. 25. Free.
Watch laser lights slice through billowing fog as you hear electrified takes on holiday classics at Christmas Eve and Other Stories, featuring the driving, thundering beats of guitars and electric violins by Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle. Video (30 seconds).
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.
Watch films from an obscure country with a taste for dark humor at the Romanian Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown. All films have English subtitles. Some films are followed by question-and-answer sessions.
Celebrate the Hindu festival of lights with a DJ playing Indian dance music, city views, and a cash bar at Diwali Boat Party Seattle, departing from Lake Union Charters, 1611 Fairview Ave. E in Seattle.
Dances in the Sky promises “awe-inspiring aerial performances and a world-class flying trapeze act” with a chamber orchestra and a bar available at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
See a juried show of Northwest tiles, meet the artists, attend workshops, get appraisals, and buy antique tiles and garden art at the Handmade Tile Festival at Mount Baker Community Club. Free.
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. Free parking.
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.
Shop for clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, and art prints at United Indians Native Art Market at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park. Free.
Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, and smoked salmon at the Native Art Market and Holiday Gift Fair at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle.
Hear interesting people deliver 18-minute speeches about a variety of subjects during TEDxSeattle + TEDxSeattleWomen at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
Hear Hawaiian master musicians, admire tropical flowers, and shop for food and crafts at the annual Seattle Slack Key Festival at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Doors open at noon.
A ticket to Washington Distillers Festival includes 10 tasting tokens, 24 participating distilleries, and a silent auction at McMenamins Anderson School for age 21+.
“Drive through millions of lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear through your radio” at Christmas in Color, featuring giant candy canes, snowmen, and tunnels of lights in the parking lot at Wild Waves, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Video (2 minutes).
Watch chef demonstrations, shop from vendors and food trucks, and check out the kids’ activities at Foodies & Family Culinary Expo at Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup.
“Get dressed up and come sample area wines” at the $162 Wine Makers’ Ball for age 21+, which includes hors d’oeuvres, a keynote presentation, a catered dinner, a band, and a dance floor in Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup.
Hear festive classics and Christmas originals performed by the swing and jazz band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at its Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party at Pantages Theatre in Tacoma.
The Tacoma Tree Lighting includes Santa, music, snacks, the mayor, and a giant tree lighting at Broadway & 9th Street, outside Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Mask wearers can meet ballerinas and arts organizations in the theater lobby. Free.
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.
Popular Spanaway Lake High School Craft Fair features 180 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway.
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