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.
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.
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration “Día de los Muertos.” Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.
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.
“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.
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.). See related events on their web page.
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.
Food fair
November 14 - 15, 2025
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
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. Friday costs more and is for age 21+ (5 to 8 p.m.). Held in June and November.
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.
“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 Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
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 but it’s only open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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. Special events and discounts.
Snowflake Lane is a 25-minute outdoor show with music, lights, falling snow, dancers, and drummers on Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th. Streets close at 6 p.m. Arrive early to park and get a good viewing spot.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $4, $6, and $8 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
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.
“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, a cookie, and a kids’ craft activity, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Tickets are only sold online.
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.
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.
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 at hundreds of restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah and Lynnwood to Seatac) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, click its name in the directory. Held in the spring and fall.
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 every year.
A Tea Soirée is an eight-course, tea-inspired dinner with wine or a cocktail plus a modern ballet performance at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. (To buy tickets, click the link above and then the photo labeled “general admission.”)
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.
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.
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.
Bundle up to watch frightening (PG-13) films at 7 p.m., with music beginning 6 p.m., and “cozy canopies, warm drinks, free popcorn, and candy while supplies last” on Movie Nights at Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St. in Seattle.
Pay what you will to hear 5 new plays and a set of 15 monologues written by Seattle playwrights being read aloud during New Works Northwest at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. in Seattle. Closed Thursday.
Hear seven Hawaiian master musicians perform at Seattle Slack Key Festival at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. The lobby opens at 11:30 a.m. to sell bento lunches and snacks.
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+.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with pancakes included, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E 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 light bites at Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea plus sandwiches and sweets during the cozy $56 Holiday High Tea for all ages at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle.
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.
“Find tons of collectible records, CDs, and other music-related collectibles for sale” on 50 tables during Northwest Record Show at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Admission at 8 a.m. costs more. Held in spring and fall.
Cascadia Poetry Festival features writing workshops, panel discussions, and readings by a dozen poets at Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. in Seattle. Schedule.
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.
With a laser-light show backdrop, The Lost 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.
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.
House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée includes four or five mini cocktails in a haunted mansion where you can experience two hours of “macabre magic, tarot readings, strange roaming specters, live music, and secret games.” Located at DAR Rainier Chapter House, 800 E Roy St. in Seattle for age 21+.
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 Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Kringle’s Inventionasium is a colorful “toy factory” where kids meet whacky characters, make a toy, and then meet Santa at 1000 1st Ave. S in Seattle. It debuts here after 15 years in Cleveland with mostly positive reviews.
Seattle Polish Film Festival screens nine films plus a set of short films at SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. All non-English films have English subtitles. Schedule.
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.
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. All films have English subtitles.
See feature-length films and short films during Seattle Turkish Film Festival (STFF) at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. There usually is a gala party on Saturday.
Enchant Christmas features a maze where you look for Santa’s timepiece, an ice-skating rink, Christmas shops, food vendors, music, Santa, and photo opportunities indoors at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Choose an entrance time when buying a ticket. Children age 3 and younger are free. Special nights include a dog night. Children age 3 and younger are free. Review by Seattle Times.
Make decorative art, watch a puppet show, take a dance workshop, see live musical performances (12:30 p.m.), and drink tea during Diwali Family Festival at Seattle Asian Art Museum, 1400 E Prospect St. in Seattle.
Taste of Queen Anne supports charity and includes tastes from local restaurants with live jazz in Banchero Hall at St. Anne School, 101 W Lee 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 cash, a bag/pack, a pen, and a bike lock to Byrd Barr Place, 722 18th Ave. 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.
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+.
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.
Georgetown Morgue is recommended for age 12+ and is located at 5000 E. Marginal Way S. Do not wear a costume or take flash photos. Free parking in the nearby federal parking lot. See schedule.
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 “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.
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.
Ghosts of Nebula is a tour through interactive performances and haunted rooms set in 1921 where you “witness the supernatural tragedy when a group of spiritualists try to access an alternate dimension called Nebula by harnessing the power of Georgetown Steam Plant” at 6605 13th Ave. S in Seattle. Lasts 90 to 120 minutes; for age 13+. Bar available.
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.
“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.
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.
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 April.
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.
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.
Dress up for Fashion in Flight, which has a live DJ, designer booths, and red-carpet photos before the show. The show begins at 7 p.m. and the after-party at 9 p.m. inside the Great Gallery at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 10+.
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 The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
Celebrate the Hindu holiday Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights, with Indian dance performances, art & clothing displays, a photo opportunity, and artists who will apply temporary henna at Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square in Bellevue. Performance schedule.
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. Children age 10 and younger are free. Parking is $5, or free at Wilburton Hill Park. Closed Dec. 25.
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. Escape room games cost extra. Recommended for age 12+.
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play an exciting game at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. Doors open 4 p.m.
Antique Doll & Toy Market features 50 vendors of “antique to mid-century-modern dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears” at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Held in multiple months.
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 Commemorative Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with a raising of the colors and a presentation in Library Park. The Veterans Day Parade featuring “military and high school bands, color guards, vintage & military vehicles, and community organizations” goes from Mill Creek Town Center to City Hall. It begins 11 a.m. at L.A. Fitness, 15024 Main St. in Mill Creek.
Shop from vendors beginning at 4 p.m., and then watch a Hawaiian music and dance show at 6 p.m. during Hawaiian Holiday Concert at Auburn Performing Arts Center A.P.A.C., 702 4th St. NE in Auburn.
Stalker Farms has three walk-through haunts, a shooting gallery, a non-haunted corn maze, midway games, and food sales at Stocker Farms, 8705 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Recommended for age 12+.
Browse 90 craft tables and shop from four 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.).
A ticket to Snohomish Brewfest includes a souvenir glass and seven tasting tickets, lots of producers (breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries), live music by The Pilchuck Boyz, and food for sale at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Mannheim Steamroller, directed by founder and Grammy winner Chip Davis, presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas with dazzling multimedia effects at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
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.
Seattle Fashion Film Festival includes a red-carpet reception (3:30 p.m.), film screenings (4 p.m.), and awards (6 p.m.) at PUD Auditorium Theater, 2320 California St. in Everett.
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.
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, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.
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 April and November.
Frighthouse Station is recommended for age 12+ and is located near the Tacoma Dome at 626 E 25th Street in Tacoma. You can wear a costume, but no masks or weapons.
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.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 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. Tacoma Tree Lighting begins outside at 5 p.m.
Tulalip Lights & Ice has 7.8 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.
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.
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track for $10 at the door of Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate. Children age 5 and younger are 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.
Shop from 200 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show [scroll down their page] at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Held in May and November. Admission at 9 a.m. costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Bundle up to admire a 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.
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your ticket includes two beverages, 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.
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. Discounted after Dec. 25. Open every day.
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. Children age 3 and younger are free. [Drive through begins Nov. 29.]
Popular Spanaway Lake Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway. Closes 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
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 and buy snacks. Santa’s last day is Dec. 23.
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. then age 10+. Best to buy in advance. No flashlights.
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.
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.
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