David's Picks

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)

Festival of Trees
SAT-DEC 02 Decorated, themed trees on display at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Tree sales benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital. Map
(www.seattlefestivaloftrees.com)

Nordic Heritage Yulefest
SAT-SUN Nordic Christmas celebration with craft vendors, Scandinavian musical performances, Nordic treats at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. Map
(www.nordicmuseum.org)

Puget Sound Artists Gift Show
SAT High-quality, artist-made items. Each purchase supports the local art community. At Artworks in Edmonds. Map

Kirkland Wine Walk
FRI A 21+ event of local wineries offered at downtown Kirkland businesses and commences at The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland. Map
(kirklandchamber.org)

Oddmall Emporium of the Weird
SAT-SUN Entertainment and shopping for curious things at the bazaar of the bizarre. At the Everett Howard Johnson. Map
(oddmall.info)

Woodland Park Zoo Turkey Toss
SAT The zoo’s carnivores chow down on raw, store-prepared turkeys at the annual Turkey Toss. Map
(www.zoo.org)

Leonid meteor shower peaks
SAT-SUN The annual Leonid meteor shower will be at it’s peak. Look to the northern sky around the constellation Leo. Wikipedia