Author Archives: David's Picks

Seattle International District Lunar New Year Celebration
SAT Celebrate the Year of the Pig with dragon dance, food walk, children’s costume parade and live reptile show At Hing Hay Park. Map
(www.cidbia.org)

Northwest Women’s Show
SAT-SUN Over 600 booths with everything from cosmetics to books plus firefighters, fashion shows, wine-tasting, seminars, celebrities, food and more at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.nwwomenshow.com)

PSEC Engineering Fair
SAT Hands-on activities and demos by professionals in local engineering societies, colleges and businesses. At the Museum of Flight. Map

Corvette and High Performance Meet
SAT-SUN Display of Corvettes and muscle cars, swap meet of parts and accessories at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.corvettehp.com/)

Pike Chocofest
SUN A romantic food and drink lovers delight. $60 ticket includes 10 drink tokens, unlimited food tastes, souvenir glass and live music. At the Pike Brewing Company – 1415 1st Avenue (Between Pike & Union). Map
(pikebrewing.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 09 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Northwest Bridal Showcase
SAT-SUN Bridal suite open house, professional displays, fashion shows and gown sale at Tulalip Resort. Map
(nwbridalshowcase.com)

Valentine’s Day at the Woodland Park Zoo
SAT Celebrate Cupid’s holiday the wild way with heart-shaped ice pops made of fruit juice, honey, strawberries and cranberries, herbal bouquets, heart-shaped steaks and more sweet treats for the animals., At the Woodland Park Zoo. Map
(www.zoo.org)

SR-99 Tunnel Opening Celebration
SAT Tunnel walk, family-friendly STEM activities, and a community celebration and art festival on the viaduct.

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival
FRI-SAT With 20+ wineries, over a dozen chocolatiers, many fine gift and specialties items. Two days of wine tasting, chocolate sampling, demonstrations, music, shopping and more. At Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(www.enumclawchocolatefestival.com)

Kidstock!
SAT Kidstock! is the FREE, annual family event at ECA that features musical performances, theatre, arts education workshops, and activities for kids. At the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Map
(www.edmondscenterforthearts.org)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 09 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Seattle Boat Show
THRU FEB 02 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at CenturyLink Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

Belgianfest
SAT breweries pouring more than 50 Belgian-style beers in the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. Map
(www.washingtonbeer.com)

Red wine and Chocolate Festival
SAT-SUN A full weekend of sumptuous chocolates and tasty red wines. At Carpenter Creek Winery in south Mount Vernon. Map
(www.carpentercreek.com)

Groundhog Day
SAT According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow there will be an early spring.
(www.groundhog.org)

Seattle Boat Show
FRI-FEB 02 Display and sale of all kinds of watercraft and seminars at CenturyLink Field Event Center and on the water at South Lake Union. Map
(www.seattleboatshow.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THU-FEB 09 The best and brightest in international children’s cinema with live performances, animation, features, and hands-on workshops for the filmmakers of tomorrow. At NW Film Forum on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Map
(www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org)

Northwest Model Hobby Expo
SAT-SUN Hobby swap meet, vendors and judged model competition at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA Directions
(www.nwmhe.com)

Ursulmas Medieval Faire
SAT-SUN A full weekend of events including fighting, crafts, Bards, archery, youth activities and merchants at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe Map
(www.aquaterra.antir.sca.org)

Winter Friends Children’s Story Program at UW
SAT 10:30AM – For those who wonder where animals go when the weather gets frosty, these stories offer factual information as well as imaginative fun. After the stories, make a winter habitat tree. All ages are welcome. At the Elisabeth C. Miller Library on the UW Campus. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 4
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Washington Sportsman’s Show
WED-SUN Fishing, hunting, camping equipment and vendors plus kids’ activities and seminars at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.otshows.com)

Maker Day:Building Board Games
SAT Join local game design studio Forrest-Pruzan Creative in creating your own board game elements. At the Museum of History and Industry at south Lake Union. Map
(www.mohai.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 3
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Model Train Show
SAT-MON A Northwest family tradition for over 30 years, the Model Railroad Show brings many creative layouts and different scales of models for you to enjoy at the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

The Great Train Expo
SAT-SUN Full working display railroads plus interactive kids’ displays and trains and accessories for sale at Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.greattrainexpo.com/)

Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse
SUN A total lunar eclipse in conjuction with the moon’s closest approach to Earth. The moon will appear reddish and slightly larger than usual beginning at 6:36 PM and reaching full totality at 9:12 PM Pacific Time.

Northwest Remodeling Expo
FRI-SUN Experts showcase everything for the home including cabinetry, flooring, additions, basements, energy efficiency and more at the Washington State Convention Center. Directions and Parking
(www.homeshowcenter.com)

Tacoma RV Show
THU-SUN If you love RV’s, then you cannot afford to miss the Tacoma RV Show, the first RV event of the year at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.otshows.com)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MON A federal holiday marking the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

National Parks Free Entrance Days
MON Free admission at Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and all other National parks. In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Find a Park
(http://www.nps.gov/index.htm)

Ballard Art Walk
SUN Live music | Art Demonstrations | Local Artists at various venues and locations in Ballard. Map
(www.visitballard.com)

Winter In The Park: Kid’s Saturdays
SAT Crafts with an artist, walking adventure and free movie. In the Paccar Pavilion at the Olympic Sculpture Park in downtown Seattle. Map
(www.seattleartmuseum.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 2
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Seattle Wedding Show
SAT-SUN Wedding vendors including florists, bakeries, ministers, musicians, gowns and more at the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.weddingshow.com)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week1
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Puyallup Home & Garden Show
FRI-SUN Find the latest in kitchen, bath, garden and decor all in one place, the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.thefair.com)

Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival
SAT Traditional Japanese New Years celebration with making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi at Islandwood school on Bainbridge Island. Map
(www.bijac.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 1
SAT Guided walks, photography workshops, arts & crafts sales, tours, raft trips, dance performance and music. About 2 hrs north of Seattle in Concrete, WA. At the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center. Map
(http://concrete-wa.com)

Puyallup Home & Garden Show
FRI-SUN Find the latest in kitchen, bath, garden and decor. At the Washington State Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.thefair.com)

Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival
SAT Traditional Japanese New Years celebration with making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi. With kid’s crafts and activities. On Bainbridge Island. At the Woodward Middle School. Map
(www.bijac.org)

Seattle Wedding Show
SAT-SUN Wedding vendors including florists, bakeries, ministers, musicians, gowns and more at the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.weddingshow.com)

Christmas Ship onshore viewing
See the lighted and decorated Christmas ship and listen to the live choir. Some shore viewing sites will have bonfires(*).
FRI:
o 7:50* Luther Burbank Park (Mercer Island)
o 9:00 Waverly Beack Park (Kirkland)
SAT:
o 7:30* O. O. Denny Park
SUN:
o 4:15* Houghton Beach Park
Grand Finale
o 7:45 Portage Bay
o 8:45* Gas Works Park
(www.argosycruises.com)

Model Train Festival
FRI-JAN 01 Miniature villages transport you back to the days when the iron horse was king. At the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. Map
(www.washingtonhistory.org)

Greenlake Pathway of Lights
SAT The Green Lake circuit, paths, and docks will be lit with thousands of twinkling candles. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and live holiday music. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lights and candles to add to the ambiance. Map
(parkways.seattle.gov)

Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition
FRI Dozens of caroling teams compete with all donations to benefit the Pike Market Senior Center and downtown food bank. 5pm to 8:30pm at Westlake Park. Map
(www.pikemarketseniorcenter.org)

MEHVA Santa’s Lights Tour
SAT Santa Claus takes time out from his busy schedule at the North Pole for a 3-hour tour of Seattle’s best Christmas lights. Buses depart at 7 p.m. from 2nd Ave. S. and S. Main St., across from the Seattle Fire Department Headquarters. Map
(www.mehva.org)

Winter Solstice Night Market
FRI-SAT Magnuson Park Hanger 30 Map
(www.mobilefoodrodeo.com)

Christmas Ship onshore viewing
See the lighted and decorated Christmas ship and listen to the live choir. Some onshore viewing sites will have bonfires(*).
FRI:
o 7:55* Alki Beach Park
o 8:40* Lowman Beach Park
SAT:
o 3:00* Duwamish Waterway Park
o 4:05 Don Armeni Park
o 8:00* Bainbridge Island Waterfront Park
o 9:10 Salty’s on Alki Beach
SUN:
o 6:15 Skansie Brothers Park Gig Harbor
o 7:20 Jack Hyde Park Tacoma
(www.argosycruises.com)

Celebrations Holiday Home Tour
FRI Tour unique Eastside homes decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit Eastside Assistance League. Map
(www.aleastside.org)