Taste America: Seattle is a $157 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.
Seattle Jazz Vespers features the five members of Kim Maguire Quintet playing the piano, bass, drums, and sax with vocals at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Parking.
Japanese Culture Day Festival has food vendors, craft-making, sumo wrestling, a Japanese shop, and a tea ceremony demo. at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle. The theme changes each year.
Celebrate Halloween with a “steampunk, halloween, Oktoberfest, Día de Muertos” concert when a string quartet performs $40 Concert IV: Quoth the Raven at Dystopian State Brewing Co., 611 S Baker St. in Tacoma.
Shop from 400 tables 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 costs less after 10 a.m. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. November is about vampire animals like mosquitoes and bats.
Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration Día de los Muertos. Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.
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. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
Step beneath modern Seattle to explore the original street level, which was buried after The Great Fire of 1889. Your $32 Underground History Tour begins at Beneath the Streets, 102 Cherry St. in Seattle.
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.
A $125 ticket to Roots Rise Up includes a silent auction with cocktails at 6 p.m., plus a dinner and program at 7 p.m. to support Roots Young Adult Shelter at Block 41, 115 Bell St. 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 preview costs more. Repeats in May.
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.
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works, including George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, durimg Ghost Stories at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Oyster New Year serves 25 varieties of oysters, with a seafood and desserts buffet, wine, beer, spirits, and a party band on Pier 56 at Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 21+.
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.
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.
Green Building Slam has 10 interesting lectures by innovative architects & builders lasting 10 minutes each, with light appetizers and networking in the Panoramic Center at Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open at 5 p.m.
A $40 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.
Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, a silent auction, meat pies for sale, and a no-host bar for $38 at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Dress up for $99 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+. Doors open 6 p.m. Sold out except $60 standing room.
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.
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 for $95 at Hyatt House, 15785 Bear Creek Pkwy in Redmond.
A $40 ticket to Hope for Housing Fundraiser includes wine tasting, food, and a silent auction for charity at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
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.
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.
Meet dozens of comics creators, hear panel talks, play games, and browse dealer tables at $12 Grit City Comic Show at the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma.
Learn how to prepare and enjoy the cuisine of Tokelau, which features the island flavors of coconut, seafood, and preserved staples at $29 Taste of Asia Pacific at Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. See future events.
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. Take the green gate to the Agriplex, 5th St. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID. Your $45 ticket includes a glass and eight tastes, four ounces each.
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your $109 ticket includes a beverage, a buffet of bites, live music, games, and an auction to benefit seniors at Canterwood Golf and Country Club, 12606 54th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.
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. Bring your cat.
See feature-length films and short films during Seattle Turkish Film Festival (STFF) at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. After the Saturday evening film, there is a gala party at KEXP.
Fall Foliage Festival includes tours, craft vendors, food trucks, and a kids’ scavenger hunt at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St. in Federal Way.
Popular Spanaway Lake Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway. Admission is free for age 5 and younger.
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 and pay $10. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
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.
The people of Newfoundland welcomed thousands of airline passengers stranded for days when all flights were grounded on 9/11. Come from Away “is a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
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. Poulsbo also has a parade.
After Hours: Gill & Chill has animal-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Winemaker Dinner includes five courses paired with wines from “Washington State’s most prestigious vineyards“ in The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars, 14300 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. You pay $56 to register, then $110 plus tax and tip at the event.
Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret: Ghosted is a variety show featuring “spirits of the drag burlesque & circus underworld” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
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.
A skilled pianist performs five of Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas during Beethoven Piano Sonatas at Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. Additional sonatas Nov. 14 in Olympia.
A $225 ticket for the Annual Gala to support Olympic Ballet Theatre includes wine, a plated dinner, short ballet performances, and a lively auction at Seattle Golf Club, 210 NW 145th St. in Shoreline.
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. The first hour on Friday is not free.
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.
Drive to 14 studios that feature the work of 53 artists during Art in the Woods in picturesque Poulsbo. While you’re there, visit famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery.
In 1971, “Dan Cooper” hijacked a plane flying from Portland to Seattle before parachuting out with the ransom. Learn about the case and efforts to identify the hijacker at The DB Cooper Conference in Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St. in Vancouver. Schedule.
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.
Enjoy “10 tastes from 25 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks and DJ music at Winter Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Tickets are $65, or $15 without beer. Held in summer & fall.
Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at $3 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.
A $245 ticket to Farmview Dinner typically includes a welcome cocktail and appetizer, plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses” indoors at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. FAQ.
A $48 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Nov. 26, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. Opening day Nov. 18.
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 Theater, 6520 5th Ave. S in Seattle. The Thursday cabaret is at Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts.
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.
See WildLanterns’ amazing luminary displays, have animal encounters, take carousel rides, and visit holiday-themed lounges with fireplaces selling specialty cocktails and food during Night Owls at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Held Nov. 20, Dec. 18, and Jan. 2.
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.
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.
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.
German Christmas market
November 20 - Dec. 26, 2026
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. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Your $55 ticket to Brewology includes a tasting glass and eight tasting tokens for beer, cider, or wine. Hear brewers talk about their craft, buy BBQ, and explore the museum after closing time at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
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 at least $40 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.
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.
A $50 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 Rain City Market, 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Free parking. Family events.
Seattle International Fashion Film Festival includes a red-carpet reception (3:30 p.m.), film screenings (4 p.m.), and awards (7 p.m.) at PUD Auditorium Theater, 2320 California St. in Everett.
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.
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.
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. [Drive through begins Nov. 27.]
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 some nights.
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.
Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, smoked salmon, and other food from 21 vendors at the Native Art Market at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle.
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.).
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.
Admire 20 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 on floor 2 is also free to visit (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
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.
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.
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.).
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. Lights on until 11 p.m.
Dorothy flies over the rainbow with her dog to a magical kingdom in the original version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, performed live at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle for age 4+.
A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge, performed by talented actors with surprising special effects at Union Arts Center, 700 Union St. 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.
See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters at The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. This event is for pedestrians on 18 days and for cars on 3 days.
Visit Cougar Mountain Zoo when it’s decorated like the North Pole to welcome Santa with his reindeer and sleigh during the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at 19525 SE 54th St. in Issaquah. Santa’s last day is usually Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
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. Holiday movies shown some evenings. (The outdoor Christmas Market is not free.)
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.
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 Christmas. Credit cards only. Special walking version without cars on Nov. 21 & 22.
Magic in the Market includes holiday choirs, Santa, kids’ crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a 5 p.m. lighting ceremony with Can Can dancers at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
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 delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting local shops” on the $53 Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
Sounds of the Season 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.
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.
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.
North Pole 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.
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 available.
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.
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.
Vote for your favorite of 12 designer-decorated Christmas trees at Family Preview, with Santa, festive entertainment, and free arts & crafts for kids in the ballroom of The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. in Seattle.
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