Ivar’s Clam Lights Holiday Festival
FRI-Jan 1 Free holiday lighting display ceremony with dancing clams at Gene Coulon Park in Renton Map
(www.ivars.com)
Redmond Lights Winter Festival
SAT This winter festival event honors holiday spirit and reflects Redmond’s diversity. Map
(www.redmondlights.com)
Christmas Ship Festival
A NW tradition that brings communities together to celebrate the holidays both on water and onshore with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charitable organizations. See detailed schedule for onshore viewing times.
FRI: Gene Coulon Park, Newcastle
SAT: Medina, Houghton Beach, Madrona Beach
SUN: Stan Sayres Park, Mt. Baker Beach
(www.argosycruises.com)
Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition
FRI 40+ caroling teams compete with all donations to benefit the Pike Market Senior Center and downtown food bank. Starts at 6pm at Westlake Park. Map
(pikemarketseniorcenter.giving.officelive.com)
Gingerbread House Decorating Party and Fundraiser
SUN Every family will have a station complete with: Their own gingerbread house, white royal icing, and a selection of Candy Map
(www.northhelpline.org)
Phinney Neighborhood Winter Festival
SAT-SUN Crafts Fair with 115 artists and 2 stages with live entertainment. Map
(www.phinneycenter.org)
Burien Winterfest
SAT Free horse and carriage rides, hay rides, hot treats and in-store specials. Map
(www.discoverburien.com)
Kent Winterfest
SAT Kids Santa Parade and Tree Lighting with music and free hot apple cider, hot chocolate and popcorn. Map
(www.kentlionsclub.org)
Seattle’s Coolest Santa and his Out-of-this-World Workship
SAT-SUN The coolest, hippest Santa Seattle has ever seen will be chillin’ out at the top of the Space Needle. Kids are invited to visit the arts and crafts station on the Observation Deck to make and take home a complimentary holiday keepsake. Map
(www.spaceneedle.com)
A Victorian Country Christmas
THRU SUN Commercial holiday gift festival with Victorian themed costumes, caroling and kids activities at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com)
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