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January 24-26, 2014

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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)

Mariners FanFest
SAT-SUN Q&A sessions with Mariner players and coaches, interactive baseball experiences, club and field access, Mariner Hall of Fame and History of Baseball in The Northwest exhibit, meet the Mariner Moose and other kids’ activities at Safeco Field. Map
(www.mariners.com)

Children’s Film Festival Seattle
THRU FEB 02 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.nwfilmforum.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 4
SAT-SUN 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)

Hawaii Weekend at Seattle Aquarium
SAT-SUN Featuring Hawaiian entertainment, hands-on activities and special diver shows. Dress in your best Aloha wear and come enjoy Aloha spirit at the Aquarium. Map
(target=”_blank”>www.seattleaquarium.org)

Ursulmas Medieval Faire
FRI-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)

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)

Tacoma Home & Garden Show
THU-SUN Display gardens, home decorating and improvement exhibits, vendors and seminars and more at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.otshows.com)

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January 17-20, 2014

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Bavarian Ice Festival in Leavenworth
SAT-SUN A weekend grab bag of invigorating outdoor events includes snow sculpture, tug o’ war, an ice cube scramble for kids six and under, the great Frisbee sweep, and Leavenworth’s famous Smooshing Contest. Map
(www.leavenworth.org)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 3
SAT-SUN 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)

MOHAI Family Day
SAT Sample MOHAI’s terrific educational programs, try some hands-on crafts, and enjoy special performances and guest appearances. Map
(www.mohai.org)

Hawaii Weekend at Seattle Aquarium
SAT Featuring Hawaiian entertainment, hands-on activities and special diver shows. Dress in your best Aloha wear and come enjoy Aloha spirit at the Aquarium. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Lasting Homes Expo
SUN Get answers to your questions on home repair, maintenance, remodels and design! Northgate Mall. Map
(lastinghome.com)

Model Train Show
SAT-MON A Northwest family tradition for 36 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.pacsci.org)

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

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January 10-12, 2014

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Ski Areas Open
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Winter Trails Days
SAT Free snowshoe tours and demos! Kids are welcome and no experience is necessary to enjoy this family friendly event. At Snoqualmie Summit. Map
(www.mountaineers.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)

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 2
SAT-SUN 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)

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January 3-5, 2014

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Seattle Home 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)

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)

Skagit Eagle Festival Week 1
SAT-SUN 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)

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

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December 13-15, 2013

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Christmas Ship onshore viewing
See the lighted and decorated Christmas ship and listen to the live choir. Many onshore viewing locations have bonfires.
FRI:
o 7:15-7:35 Shilshole Bay
o 8:00-8:20 Blue Ridge
o 8:35-8:55 Carkeek Park
SAT:
o 4:20-4:40 Medina
o 5:30-5:50 Houghton Beach
o 8:55-9:15 Sheridan Beach Club
o 9:45-10:05 Matthew Beach Park
SUN:
o 5:15-5:35 Carillon Point
o 6:25-6:45 Meydenbauer Bay
(www.argosycruises.com)

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)

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks
FRI-SAT This is one of the best meteor showers of the year and never seems to disappoint observers.

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December 6-8, 2013

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Christmas Ship onshore viewing
FRI-SUN See the lighted and decorated Christmas ship flotilla and listen to the live choir from the shore. Most viewing spots will have bonfires.
FRI:
o 8:00-8:20 Gene Coulon Park
o 8:50-9:10 Newport Yacht Club
SAT:
o 4:20-4:40 Lowman Beach Park
o 5:10-5:30 Alki Beach Park
o 8:15-8:35 Seattle Aquarium
o 9:35-9:55 Winslow Waterfront Beach
SUN:
o 5:00-5:20 Museum of Glass – Tacoma
o 6:20-6:40 Gig Harbor
(www.argosycruises.com)

Ivar’s Clam Lights Holiday Festival
FRI-DEC 31 Kickoff lighting display ceremony with entertainment 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)

Phinney Neighborhood Winter Festival
SAT-SUN Crafts Fair with 115 artists and vendors, hundreds of musicians and dancers, live ongoing entertainment on two stages, a quilt raffle, a bake sale and lunch items. 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)

A Victorian Country Christmas
WED-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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November 22-24, 2013

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Dr Who Anniversary Celebration
SAT Doctor Who fans unite with costumes, drinks and activities to celebrate the anniversary of Dr. Who at EMP Map
(www.empmuseum.org)

Festival of Trees
SAT The annual event to benefit Seattle Children’s with decorated, themed trees on display at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Map
(www.seattlefestivaloftrees.com)

Festivals of Light
THRU JAN 05 Exploration of winter celebration traditions including Diwali, Hanukkah, Los Pados, Christmas Around the World and more at Seattle Children’s Museum Map
(www.thechildrensmuseum.org)

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November 15-17, 2013

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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)

Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival
THURS-SAT Sewing, quilting, needle-art, knitting, stamping and scrapbooking at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Map
(www.quiltcraftsew.com)

International Gem & Jewelry Show
SAT-SUN Commercial exhibition with a wide selection of jewels, precious gems, metals and more with something for everyone at Seattle Center. Map
(www.InterGem.com)

Scandinavian Festival Bazaar
FRI-SAT Scandinavian crafts plus lunch, lefse, bake sale and traditional Norwegian dinner on Saturday at Normanna Lodge in Everett. Map
(www.normannaeverett.org)

Mustache Dache
SAT 5K run/walk followed by mechanical bull rides, beer garden, prizes and food trucks all to raise awareness of prostate cancer during Movember. At Magnuson Park in Seattle. Map
(mustachedache.com/seattle)

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November 8-11, 2013

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Redmond Digital Arts Festival
MON-SAT Artist workshops and digital art competition. The weekend portion will take place at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond. Map
(digitalartfestival.com)

Affordable Art Fair
WED-SUN Contemporary paintings, pints, photographs and more affordably priced plus children’s activities, cafe, workshops and more at Seattle Center. Map
(www.affordableartfair.com/seattle)

Christmas in Seattle
FRI-SUN Browse a wide variety of gifts, including original handcrafted items, holiday and home décor, and specialty foods. At the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. Map
(www.christmasinseattleshow.com)

Glitter Sale at Seattle Goodwill
SAT-SUN An annual celebration of all that is glitzy and glamorous! Shop the Seattle store for formal dresses, fancy gowns, cocktail dresses and designer wear, and choose from our amazing selection of accessories and fabulous jewelry. At the Seattle Goodwill Store. Map
(www.seattlegoodwill.org)

Skidazzle
FRI-SUN The Seattle Ski & Snowboard Show™ celebrates it’s 44th Anniversary and features over 125 Exhibitor and Sponsor booths showcasing “A World of Skiing & Snowboarding Under One Roof™”. Directions
(www.skidazzle.com)

Auburn Veteran’s Day Parade
SAT One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi with honor guards, veteran units and military fly-over starting at 9am in downtown Auburn. Map
(www.auburnwa.gov)

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

Veteran’s Day
MON Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring armed service veterans.

Museum of Flight Veteran’s Day Celebration
MON Boeing Employee’s Concert Band performs patriotic music plus color guard and guest speakers. Map
(http://www.museumofflight.org/)

Seattle Veterans Museum
MON Mission: To honor and thank our Veterans and educate the Puget Sound community about the sacrifices our Veterans have made for our freedoms. Map
(www.seattleveteransmuseum.org)

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November 1-3, 2013

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Daylight Savings Ends
SUN Set your clocks back one hour Saturday night

Cultural Crossroads Festival
FRI-SUN Featuring some of the area’s best ethnic entertainment on two stages, an international bazaar and exhibits. At Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. Map
(www.crossroadsbellevue.com)

LaConner Arts Alive
FRI-SUN Exhibitions by local artists in picturesque LaConner. Map
(www.lovelaconner.com)

Digital Photo Expo
SAT-SUN Photography exhibit, seminars, manufacturers representatives. At the Lynnwood Convention Center. Map
(www.kenmorecamera.com)

Comet Ison
Month of November A comet named ISON (officially known as comet C/2012 S1) could present viewers on earth with a spectacular display during November of this year when it passes within a mere 1.1 million miles of the sun.

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