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Seattle events November 2025 introduction

Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.

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November 1, 2025 (7:30 to 8:45 p.m.)

Downtown (0.4 miles SW)

Poe Unexpected is “a spooky night of improv comedy based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe” for $17 at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Held Fridays and Saturdays.

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Spooky concert

November 1, 2025 (5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.)

Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)

Boo! Seattle promises “a multi-genre musical experience” with 24 acts per day, costumed performers, and special effects at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle for age 18+.

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Haunted houses & forests

November 1, 2025

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CityMilesAttraction Arlington44 N.Haunted House Buckley46 SEFright Factory Federal Way27 S.Wild Wes Frightfest Lacey58 S.My Morbid Mind Mountlake Terr14 N.Nile Nightmares Seattle4 SGeorgetown Morgue Snohomish28 NEThomas Farms Snohomish28 NEStalker Farms Tacoma33 S.Frighthouse Station Vaughn58 SWMy Haunted Forest

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Polish food & bazaar FREE

November 1, 2025 (12 to 5 p.m.)

Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)

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.

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Small publisher expo FREE

November 1, 2025 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Georgetown (4.8 miles S)

Short Run Comix Festival showcases makers of books, zines, comics, and animation in Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle.

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Theater party

November 1, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Greenwood (6.2 miles N)

A $50 ticket to Uncorked includes wine, beer, brandy, non-alcoholic beverage, catered bites, a silent auction, and a live auction to benefit Taproot Theatre, 208 N 85th St. in Seattle for age 21+.

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Scottish ball

November 1, 2025 (6 to 11:30 p.m.)

Pinehurst (7.9 miles N)

The $38 Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, a silent auction, meat pies for sale, and a no-host bar at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.

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Wine tasting

November 1, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Renton (19 miles SE)

Taste local wines and eat “sumptuous appetizers and desserts” at $40 Hope for Housing, with live music and a silent auction for charity at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. in Renton.

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Beer + cars

November 1, 2025 (12 to 6:30 p.m.)

Puyallup (37 miles S)

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 at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID. Your $40 ticket includes eight tastes, four ounces each.

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Earshot Jazz Festival

November 2, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)

(began this month on November 1)

Seattle

The Earshot Jazz Festival features dozens of concerts by local and worldwide jazz greats. Closed Monday. Schedule.

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Live theater

November 2, 2025

(began this month on November 1)

multiple locations

ACT — The Taming of the Shrew explores themes of marriage, gender roles & power. Erickson Theatre — Southern Gothic drama The Little Foxes is about an inheritance. Renton Civic — Dracula is a haunting tale about the battle between good and evil. Tony-winning musical

November 2, 2025 (1:30 & 7:30 p.m.)

Downtown (0.2 miles SE)

Set in the decadent 1920s, Chicago is a dazzling production about show business with unforgettable songs and seductive dance that earned it six Tony Awards at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.

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Haunted pub tour

November 2, 2025 (7 p.m.)

(began this month on November 1)

Downtown (0.4 miles SW)

Your guide tells spooky stories in four bars during $39 Haunted Pub Crawl, beginning at Pike Pub, 1415 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Drinks are not included.

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Cat convention

November 2, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)

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.

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Choir FREE

November 2, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)

Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)

Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral ne at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle.

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Japanese day FREE

November 2, 2025 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Central District (2.1 miles SE)

Japanese Culture Day Festival has food vendors, craft-making, sumo wrestling, a Japanese shop, and a tea ceremony at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle. The 2025 theme is about embracing imperfection and repairing items in visually appealing ways.

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Seattle haunted house

November 2, 2025 (6 to 11:30 p.m.)

(began this month on November 1)

Georgetown (4.1 miles S)

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. This is one of the few haunted houses open on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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Horror show in a garden

November 2, 2025

(began this month on November 1)

Riverview (6 miles S)

“Explore immersive zones filled with light, fog, frightening echoes, and surprising encounters” in the Forest of Shadows at Seattle Chinese Garden, located at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle for age 10+.

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Halloween at Wild Wes

November 2, 2025 (2 to 10 p.m.)

(began this month on November 1)

Federal Way (27 miles S)

Wild Wes has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+.

Booville offers daytime trick-or-treating, face-painting and entertainment for age 12 and younger, Sat. & Sun. Fright Fest offers scary monsters, rides in the dark, and haunted houses at night, Fri., Sat., Sun. Adult beverages.

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Disney on Ice

November 2, 2025

Everett (28 miles N)

Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance stars Disney characters skating, dancing, and acting out scenes from Disney movies to the sound of remixed Disney tunes with a giant light show at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.

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Toy show

November 2, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Puyallup (37 miles S)

Shop from 250 vendors 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 at 9 a.m. costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.

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Day of the Dead FREE

November 2 - 8, 2025

Seattle & Tacoma

Honor the dearly departed during the Latin American celebration Día de los Muertos. Events may include elaborate altars, food, costumes, and entertainment.

Nov. 2 — Town Hall Seattle not free Nov. 2 — Tacoma Art Museum Nov. 6 — Seattle Art Museum Nov. 7 — Burien Community Center Nov. 8 — Orquesta Northwest Restaurant week

November 2 - 8, 2025

(began this month on November 1)

Seattle & Eastside

Get a special deal at 220 restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah, and Edmonds to Rainier Beach) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, scroll down the page and click its name. Held in the spring and fall.

Musical: Brigadoon

November 2 - 16, 2025

(began this month on November 1)

Everett (29 miles N)

Two American men discover a dreamlike Scottish village and an enchanting woman in Brigadoon at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.

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Fun tours

November 2, 2025 - April 25, 2026

Seattle

Harbor Cruise at Seattle waterfront $46 Mount Rainier day tour with driver $165 Space Needle + Chihuly Glass Museum $74 Underground Seattle at Pioneer Square $30 Taste of Seattle

November 2, 2025 - Oct. 25, 2026

Seattle

Chef tasting at Pike Place Market $70 Chocolate tasting downtown $84 Coffee tasting on Capitol Hill $59 Wine tasting with food downtown $115 Free things to do FREE

November 2, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026

multiple locations

Bellevue Botanical Garden until dusk Frye Art Museum, Capitol Hill (Wed. - Sun.) Gold Rush Museum (Wed. - Sun.) Henry Art Gallery, U.W. (Thurs. - Sun.) Kubota Garden in Rainier Beach, brochure Live music in Lake Forest Park (Fri. - Sat.) Olympic Sculpture Park near Pier 70 Walks in Seattle Soccer

November 3, 2025

Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)

Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.

Date Nov. 37:30 PMMinnesota United FC Nov. 8TBD@Minnesota United FC

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High-flying acrobatic show

November 3 - 8, 2025

Capitol Hill (1 mile E)

Acrobatic Conundrum presents its latest circus show Threads, which is “an exploration of connection, love, and endings” featuring seven aerial performers and a musician at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.

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Huskies basketball

November 3, 2025 - March 4, 2026

University District (3.9 miles NE)

Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.

Date Nov. 38:00 PMArkansas Pine Bluff Nov. 67:00 PMDenver Nov. 95:30 PM@Baylor Nov. 148:00 PM@Washington State Nov. 186:30 PMSouthern Nov. 271:30 PM@Nevada Nov. 28TBA@Colorado or S.F. Dec. 38:00 PMUCLA Dec. 63:00 PM@USC Dec. 133:00 PMSouthern Utah Dec. 197:00 PM@Sea. U (Climate Pledge) Dec. 227:00 PMSan Diego Dec. 298:00 PMUtah Jan. 45:00 PM@Indiana Jan. 75:30 PM@Purdue Jan. 113:00 PMOhio State Jan. 147:30 PMMichigan Jan. 17TBAMichigan State Jan. 216:00 PM@Nebraska Jan. 2512:00 PMOregon Jan. 296:00 PM@Illinois Jan. 315:00 PM@Northwestern Feb. 48:00 PMIowa Feb. 77:00 PM@UCLA Feb. 117:30 PMPenn State Feb. 147:00 PMMinnesota Feb. 2112:00 PM@Maryland Feb. 243:30 PM@Rutgers Feb. 281:00 PMWisconsin March 47:30 PMUSC March 78:00 PM@Oregon

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Hockey

November 3, 2025 - April 13, 2026

Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)

Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.

Date Nov. 37:00 PMChicago Blackhawks Nov. 57:00 PMSan Jose Sharks Nov. 84:00 PM@St. Louis Blues Nov. 94:00 PM@Dallas Stars Nov. 117:00 PMColumbus Blue Jackets Nov. 137:00 PMWinnipeg Jets Nov. 157:00 PMSan Jose Sharks Nov. 184:00 PM@Detroit Red Wings Nov. 205:00 PM@Chicago Blackhawks Nov. 224:00 PM@Pittsburgh Penguins Nov. 232:00 PM@New York Islanders Nov. 267:00 PMDallas Stars Nov. 291:00 PMEdmonton Oilers Dec. 46:00 PM@Edmonton Oilers Dec. 67:00 PMDetroit Red Wings Dec. 87:00 PMMinnesota Wild Dec. 107:00 PMLos Angeles Kings Dec. 126:00 PM@Utah Mammoth Dec. 145:00 PMBuffalo Sabres Dec. 167:00 PMColorado Avalanche Dec. 186:00 PM@Calgary Flames Dec. 207:00 PM@San Jose Sharks Dec. 227:00 PM@Anaheim Ducks Dec. 237:00 PM@Los Angeles Kings Dec. 285:00 PMPhiladelphia Flyers Dec. 297:00 PMVancouver Canucks Jan. 17:00 PMNashville Predators Jan. 27:30 PM@Vancouver Canucks Jan. 56:30 PM@Calgary Flames Jan. 67:00 PMBoston Bruins Jan. 87:00 PMMinnesota Wild Jan. 104:00 PM@Carolina Hurricanes Jan. 124:00 PM@New York Rangers Jan. 144:00 PM@New Jersey Devils Jan. 154:00 PM@Boston Bruins Jan. 172:00 PM@Utah Mammoth Jan. 192:00 PMPittsburgh Penguins Jan. 217:00 PMNew York Islanders Jan. 237:00 PMAnaheim Ducks Jan. 251:00 PMNew Jersey Devils Jan. 277:00 PMWashington Capitals Jan. 297:00 PMToronto Maple Leafs Jan. 317:00 PM@Vegas Golden Knights Feb. 37:00 PM@Anaheim Ducks Feb. 47:00 PM@Los Angeles Kings Feb. 255:00 PM@Dallas Stars Feb. 265:00 PM@St. Louis Blues Feb. 287:00 PMVancouver Canucks March 27:00 PMCarolina Hurricanes March 47:00 PMSt. Louis Blues March 77:00 PMOttawa Senators March 107:00 PMNashville Predators March 127:00 PMColorado Avalanche March 147:00 PM@Vancouver Canucks March 155:00 PMFlorida Panthers March 177:00 PMTampa Bay Lightning March 195:00 PM@Nashville Predators March 212:00 PM@Columbus Blue Jackets March 244:00 PM@Florida Panthers March 264:00 PM@Tampa Bay Lightning March 282:30 PM@Buffalo Sabres March 316:00 PM@Edmonton Oilers April 27:00 PMUtah Mammoth April 47:00 PMChicago Blackhawks April 64:30 PM@Winnipeg Jets April 75:00 PM@Minnesota Wild April 97:00 PMVegas Golden Knights April 114:00 PMCalgary Flames April 137:00 PMLos Angeles Kings April 157:00 PM@Vegas Golden Knights April 167:30 PM@Colorado Avalanche

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Kamala Harris

November 4, 2025 (7 p.m.)

Downtown (0.3 miles SW)

The former vice president “tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history” during A Conversation with Kamala Harris at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Your ticket includes a copy of her book 107 Days.

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Welcome to Seattle

November 4, 2025 (6 to 9:30 p.m.)

First Hill (0.5 miles SE)

New to the city? Meet fellow newcomers, learn about the city’s rich culture, and design the life you want to build during $39 Seattle Welcome Day at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Food trucks are ailable at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Country themed musical

November 4 - 9, 2025

Downtown (0.3 miles NE)

Shucked is a rousing musical set in corn country with knee-slapping humor at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.

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Comedian

November 5 - 7, 2025 (7 p.m.)

Seattle & Tacoma

Last year’s highest grossing stand-up comic Nate Bargatze shares family friendly observations on life with his signature deadpan, monotone delivery at Tacoma Dome (Wed.) & Climate Pledge Arena (Thurs., Fri.).

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Comedy competition

November 5 - 30, 2025

multiple locations

Comedians do their best acts for prizes at the Seattle International Comedy Competition, which holds events at 15 venues in Western Washington. Not suitable for children.

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Rock music festival

November 6 - 9, 2025

Ballard & Fremont (5 miles NW)

With 100 artists, Freakout Festival “offers gritty guitars, hypnotic light shows, and tasty libations” at seven venues in Ballard for age 21+. The smaller Freakout Weekender happens each spring.

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Light show in a garden

November 6 - Dec. 31, 2025

Riverview (6 miles S)

“Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song” at Astra Lumina, a pricey walk with special-effects lighting and sound in Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle.

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French wine tasting

November 7, 2025 (6 p.m., VIP 5 p.m.)

Downtown (0.3 miles SE)

The Wine Festival features French-American business awards, networking, gourmet bites, and a curated wine tasting at Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.

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Wine tasting

November 7, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)

SoDo (2.6 miles S)

Pour features 22 urban wineries, live music, and food for sale at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. Tickets $40.

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Films from Romania

November 7 - 9, 2025

Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)

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. Some films are from Moldova. All films he English subtitles.

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Arts and crafts show

November 7 - 9, 2025

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

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 costs more and is for age 21+. Repeats in May.

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Art studio tour FREE

November 7 - 9, 2025

Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)

Drive to 19 homes and studios of artists during Art in the Woods in picturesque Poulsbo. While you’re there, visit famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery.

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Ghost conference

November 7 - 9, 2025

Kingston (29 miles NW via ferry)

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.

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Oyster fest

November 8, 2025 (SOLD OUT)

Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)

Oyster New Year serves 25 varieties of oysters, with a seafood and desserts buffet, wine, beer, spirits, and DJ music for $181 on Pier 56 at Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 21+.

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Queen Anne wine walk

November 8, 2025 (4 to 7 p.m.)

Queen Anne (2.2 miles NW)

A $40 ticket for 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.

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Wine tasting

November 8, 2025 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Mount Baker (3.9 miles SE)

Taste dozens of wines with appetizers and live music during $28 Mount Baker Wine Tasting at Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S in Seattle for age 21+.

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Phinney beer tasting

November 8, 2025 (7 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)

Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)

Enjoy “10 tastes from 30 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks and music at $62 Winter Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Held in summer & fall.

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Fashion show

November 8, 2025 (7 p.m.)

Georgetown (8 miles S)

Dress up for 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+. [The remaining tickets are standing room only.]

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African charity party

November 8, 2025 (6 p.m.)

Redmond (16 miles NE)

A $95 ticket to 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 at Archer Hotel, 7200 164th Ave. NE in Redmond.

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Snohomish beer tasting

November 8, 2025 (1 & 5 p.m.)

Snohomish (28 miles NE)

A $39 ticket to 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.

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Veterans Day parade (south) FREE

November 8, 2025 (11 a.m.)

Auburn (29 miles S)

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.

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Tasting in Gig Harbor

November 8, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Gig Harbor (42 miles SW)

“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and sory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your $82 ticket includes a beverage, a buffet of bites, live music, games, an auction to benefit seniors, and admission to Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum, 1108 26th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor.

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Geek girl convention

November 8 - 9, 2025

Downtown (0.3 miles E)

GeekGirlCon creates a community for women in science, technology, arts and literature, comics, and game design in The Conference Center at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Pike St. in Seattle. Wearing a mask is optional in 2025.

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Art & dance festival

November 8 - 9, 2025

Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)

With an Alice in Wonderland theme, O-Jak Bridge Festival “wees together Korean, Chinese, and Cambodian traditions alongside Taekwondo, ballet, and contemporary dance with 100 performers at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle.

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Used snow gear FREE

November 8 - 9, 2025

Bellevue (10 miles SE)

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. Some entry times can be reserved. The first hour on Saturday is not free.

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Festival in a garden FREE

November 8 - 9, 2025

Federal Way (26 miles S)

Fall Foliage Festival includes tours, plant vendors, a kids’ scenger hunt, and a food truck (Sat. only) at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St. in Federal Way.

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Weird arts & crafts show FREE

November 8 - 9, 2025

Monroe (33 miles NE)

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.

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Islander & reggae music

November 8 - 9, 2025

Tacoma (33 miles S)

Holo Holo Music Festival promises “great tunes, delicious food, full bars, and a chance to gather with friends and family” in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D Street in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free.

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South End craft fair

November 8 - 9, 2025

Spanaway (46 miles S)

Popular Spanaway Lake Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway. Closes 5 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Neon art in the woods

November 8 - 9, 2025 (4 to 7:30 p.m.)

Stanwood (54 miles N)

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. Adult tickets $40. Optional workshops.

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Architectural tours

November 8 - 22, 2025 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

Seattle area

Join Seattle Architecture Foundation on a $28 two-hour walking tour. No pets. FAQ.

Nov. 8 — Mount Baker neighborhood tour Nov. 15 — Madrona historical homes Nov. 15 — Queen Anne hilltop neighborhood Nov. 22 — Downtown architectural styles

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Motorcycle racing

November 8 & 22, 2025

Puyallup (37 miles S)

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. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.

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Gourmet cooking class

November 8 - 25, 2025

Belltown (0.1 miles NW)

Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.

DateTimePriceTheme Nov. 811:00 AM$115Dutch Baby pancakes Nov. 82:30 PM$110Cajun chicken gumbo Nov. 145:30 PM$115Stuffed Italian pasta Nov. 2211:00 AM$105Vietnamese pho Nov. 222:30 PM$115Seafood dishes Nov. 255:30 PM$125Thanksgiving pies

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Music by candlelight

November 8 - 30, 2025

multiple locations

Candlelight Concerts feature a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles.

DateArtistVenue Nov. 8DrakeWoodinville Nov. 9Neo SoulWoodinville Nov. 13, 30Abba & QueenArctic Club Hotel Nov. 14Lord of the RingsArctic Club Hotel Nov. 15Metallica, SchubertWoodinville Nov. 16Whitney HoustonWoodinville Nov. 20ColdplayTown Hall Seattle Nov. 20Joe HisaishiTown Hall Seattle Nov. 22, 29Bad BunnyArctic Club Hotel Nov. 23BeatlesArctic Club Hotel Nov. 28Fleetwood MacArctic Club Hotel Nov. 29Classical musicArctic Club Hotel

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Brunch cruise

November 8 - Dec. 28, 2025 (11 a.m.)

Eastlake (1.3 miles N)

Enjoy a brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Lake Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.

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Football

November 9 - Dec. 18, 2025

Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)

Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.

Date Nov. 25:20 PM@Washington Commanders Nov. 91:05 PMArizona Cardinals Nov. 161:05 PM@Los Angeles Rams Nov. 2310:00 AM@Tennessee Titans Nov. 301:05 PMMinnesota Vikings Dec. 710:00 AM@Atlanta Falcons Dec. 141:25 PMIndianapolis Colts Dec. 185:15 PMLos Angeles Rams

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Veterans Day events

November 11, 2025

multiple locations

Bellevue — Sunset Hills Memorial Gig Harbor — Vintage Aero Museum Lynnwood — Veterans Park Seattle (north) — Evergreen Washelli Seattle (south) — Museum of Flight Seattle (west) — Discovery Park Tacoma — War Memorial Park Veterans Day parade (north) FREE

November 11, 2025 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Mill Creek (23 miles N)

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.

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State park day FREE

November 11, 2025

All state parks

Discover Pass Free Days include Veterans Day, when you can freely explore the 145 Washington State Parks.

National park day FREE

November 11, 2025

All national parks

Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Veterans Day. Expect more visitors than usual.

Mount Rainier — no pets on trails North Cascades (always free) — pet policy Olympic National Park — pets on six trails Italian film festival

November 12 - 16, 2025

Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)

Cinema Italian Style screens 11 films in Italian with English subtitles at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.

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Sing along

November 13, 2025 (8 to 11 p.m.)

Central District (1.9 miles E)

The Totally ‘90s Sing Along projects 30 subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to NSYNC, TLC, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and the Spice Girls for $17 at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. For tickets, click “8:00 PM” button on their page.

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Dance show

November 13 - 15, 2025 (8 p.m.)

University District (4.6 miles NE)

“Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style,” Parsons Dance performs at Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.

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Quilt & craft show

November 13 - 15, 2025

Puyallup (37 miles S)

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.

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Odd Japanese dance

November 13 - 23, 2025

Georgetown (5.2 miles S)

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 Theatre, 6520 5th Ave. S in Seattle. The free event on Nov. 13 and the Butoh cabaret on Nov. 18 are held in the University District.

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Food fair

November 14 - 15, 2025

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at 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.

Friday (5 to 8 p.m.) — $8 Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) — $2

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Auto show

November 14 - 16, 2025

SoDo (1.5 miles S)

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.

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Circus acrobats

November 14 - 16, 2025

SoDo (2.8 miles S)

See acrobatics, high-flying aerials, contortions, and juggling to live music when the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) presents SANCA’s Annual Showcase Spectacular (SASS) for all ages at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle.

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Mystery hijacker conference

November 14 - 16, 2025

Vancouver (166 miles S)

In 1971, “Dan Cooper” paid cash to fly from Portland to Seattle, then hijacked the plane and parachuted out with the ransom. The DB Cooper Conference explores the case and relentless efforts to identify the hijacker at Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St. in Vancouver. Tickets are $31 per day, or $76 for all days. Schedule.

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Fun holiday plays

November 14 - Dec. 28, 2025

multiple locations

A Very Die Hard Christmas is a fast-action parody of the famous film. Nov. 14 to Dec. 21 — Seattle Public Dec. 26 to 28 — Village Theatre, Everett O Christmas Tea is a joyful British comedy rich in wordplay and comic physicality. Nov. 18 — Washington Center, Olympia Nov. 19 — Renton Nov. 20 — Edmonds Center for the Arts Nov. 22 — Moore Theatre, Seattle Nov. 23 — Pantages Theater, Tacoma Nov. 26 — Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue Dec. 10 & 11 — KPC, Kirkland Dec. 12 & 13 — Historic Everett Theatre Dec. 14 — Federal Way In Elf the Musical, an orphan crawls into Santa’s bag and ends up at the North Pole. Nov. 28 to Dec. 28 — Fifth Avenue Lights at Seattle zoo

November 14, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026 (4 to 9 p.m.)

Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)

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.

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Thanksgiving scenger hunt

November 15, 2025 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Central District (2 miles E)

Cranksgiving is a scenger hunt on your bicycle for Thanksgiving food that you donate to a food bank, with prizes and an after party. Bring $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.

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Eastside wine tasting

November 15, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)

Issaquah (16 miles SE)

A $35 ticket to Gilman Village Winter Fest includes 12 tasting tickets to sample beer, wine, and cider with live music in the shops at Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah for age 21+. You’re welcome to bring your own glass.

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Comics convention in Tacoma

November 15, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Tacoma (34 miles S)

Meet dozens of comics creators, hear panel talks, play games, and browse dealer tables at Grit City Comic Show at the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma.

Wine tasting

November 15, 2025 (4 p.m., VIP 3 p.m.)

Enumclaw (43 miles SE)

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.

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Huskies football

November 15 - 29, 2025

University District (4 miles NE)

Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.

Date Nov. 8TBA@Wisconsin Nov. 15TBAPurdue Nov. 22TBA@UCLA Nov. 29TBAOregon

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Santa train (Centralia)

November 15 - Dec. 21, 2025

Chehalis (89 miles S)

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.

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Night market FREE

November 16, 2025 (6 to 10 p.m.)

Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)

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.

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Thanksgiving run or walk

November 16 - 27, 2025

multiple locations

Nov. 16 — Kirkland Turkey Trot at Marina Park Nov. 22 — Fairwood Turkey Trot in Renton Nov. 22 — Green Lake Tacky Turkey Sweater Nov. 26 — Magnuson Park Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27 — Auburn Turkey Trot at Sunset Park Nov. 27 — Gig Harbor Turkey Trot along the water Nov. 27 — Green Lake Thanksgiving Day Apple Cup Nov. 27 — Issaquah Turkey Trot in downtown Issaquah Nov. 27 — Montlake Turkey Trot in the arboretum Nov. 27 — Tacoma Norpoint Classic Nov. 27 — Tacoma City Turkey Trot, Proctor District Christmas trees downtown FREE

November 17 - Dec. 2, 2025

Downtown (0.3 miles SE)

Admire two dozen 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 upstairs is also free to visit, but it’s only open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $350 gala dinner is Nov. 22, 2025.

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Musical: 9 to 5

November 18 - Dec. 28, 2025

Issaquah (17 miles E)

Based on the popular movie about a bad boss, 9 to 5 features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.

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Christmas trees in Auburn FREE

November 19, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026

Auburn (29 miles S)

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. 27, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1.

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Tacoma museum night FREE

November 20, 2025

Tacoma

The third Thursday of the month is free.

Foss Waterway Seaport (4 to 8 p.m.) Museum of Glass (5 to 8 p.m.) Tacoma Art Museum (5 to 8 p.m.) Washington State History Museum (3 to 8 p.m.) European Christmas market

November 20 - Dec. 24, 2025

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 Pilion and on the lawn at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free. Closed Nov. 27, 2025.

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Gingerbread Village FREE

November 20, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026

Downtown (0.2 miles SE)

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 every year.

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Evening cabaret

November 20, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026

Downtown (0.3 miles SW)

Wonderland is a whimsical winter cabaret and burlesque show that promises “a glittering parade of nostalgia, exploding with dance, laughter, and all the cheer of yesteryear” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret, 95 Pine St. in Seattle for age 21+. Food and drinks for sale.

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Dinner in the dark

November 21, 2025 (6 & 8:30 p.m.)

South Lake Union (0.8 miles N)

Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.

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Films from Turkey

November 21 - 23, 2025

Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)

See feature-length films and short films during Seattle Turkish Film Festival (STFF) at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. There is usually a gala party on Saturday.

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Scandinian Christmas

November 21 - 23, 2025

Ballard (5.5 miles NW)

Julefest is a popular outdoor Christmas event with Nordic food, 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.

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Whisky tasting

November 22, 2025 (6:45 p.m., VIP 6 p.m.)

Downtown (0.6 miles SE)

Taste “some of the most prestigious single malt, premium Scotch whiskies and other unique whiskies from around the world” with light bites at $151 Whiskies of the World at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.

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Christmas rock

November 22, 2025

Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)

With a laser-light show backdrop, The Lost 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.

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Zoo lights for adults

November 22, 2025

Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)

See WildLanterns’ amazing luminary displays, he animal encounters, take carousel rides, and visit holiday-themed lounges with fireplaces selling specialty cocktails and food during $35 Night Owls at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Open Nov. 22, Dec. 12, Jan. 2.

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Children’s Business Fair FREE

November 22, 2025 (1 to 4 p.m.)

Renton (16 miles S)

Shop from dozens of booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair at Springbrook Church, 10421 SE 192nd St. in Renton.

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Motocross

November 22, 2025 (7 p.m.)

Everett (28 miles N)

Endurocross combines the race format of motocross with the challenging obstacles of an enduro (rock beds, huge logs, and tractor tires) at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.

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Indoor craft fair

November 22 - 23, 2025 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Suggested donation $5. Repeats in June.

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Lights in the park

November 22 - 23, 2025 (4:30 & 7 p.m.)

Spanaway (43 miles S)

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. Children age 3 and younger are free. [Drive through begins Nov. 28.]

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Casino lights FREE

November 22, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026

Tulalip (36 miles N)

Tulalip Lights & Ice has 7.8 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.

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Open on Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2025

multiple locations

Bellevue Botanical Garden free Bellevue Ice Rink until 10:30 p.m. Bowlero Lynnwood bowling until 6 p.m. CVS Bellevue Way pharmacy until 2 p.m. Harbor Cruise at Pier 55 Kubota Garden, Rainier Beach free Movie theaters Olympic Sculpture Park free Underground Seattle Tour Walgreens Issaquah pharmacy 24-hours Walks in Seattle free Thanksgiving dinner

November 27, 2025

multiple locations

Find restaurants for dine-in or takeout:

Eater Gayot Guide Open Table Seattle’s Child Seattle Met Seattle Times

Order from grocery stores:

Albertsons, Costco, Fred Meyer, Metropolitan Market, Safeway, PCC, QFC, Whole Foods Thanksgiving cruise

November 27, 2025 (12:30 & 6 p.m.)

Eastlake (1.3 miles N)

Thanksgiving Day Cruise includes “a gourmet buffet of forite holiday selections,” and 2.5 hours of narrated views of Lake Union and Lake Washington from your private table, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.

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Tree lighting at Westlake Park FREE

November 28, 2025

Downtown (0.1 miles S)

See a family-friendly Tree-Lighting Celebration in Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle.

12 p.m. — family-friendly craft making, costumed characters, and giveaways 5 p.m. — tree lighting, star lighting, and fireworks.

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Christmas tree lighting FREE

November 28 - 29, 2025

multiple locations

Watch a tree-lighting ceremony, often with music.

Nov. 28 — Arlington at Legion Park Nov. 28 — Bellevue at Bellevue Place Nov. 28 — Everett at Colby & Hewitt Nov. 28 — Seattle at Westlake Park Nov. 29 — Edmonds at Centennial Plaza Nov. 29 — Seattle at Pike Place Market Nov. 29 — Snohomish on 1st Street Nov. 29 — Tacoma at Pantages Theater Country holiday market FREE

November 28 - 29, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Snohomish (28 miles NE)

Browse 100 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.).

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Nerdy holiday market

November 28 - 30, 2025

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

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 is 6 to 9 p.m. and tickets cost more. Children age 12 and younger are free.

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Native craft market FREE

November 28 - 30, 2025

North Delridge (7.9 miles S)

Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, smoked salmon, and other food at the Native Art Market at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle.

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Barian Christmas FREE

November 28 - Dec. 21, 2025

Leenworth (117 miles E)

Lights twinkle on snow at Village of Lights, including the gazebo in Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leenworth. The nearby Festhalle has gingerbread houses, kids’ crafts, and cocoa. See the schedule for Santa, carolers, and musicians.

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Christmas ships

November 28 - Dec. 23, 2025

Seattle, Renton, Kirkland

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 he bonfires.

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Christmas improv

November 28 - Dec. 23, 2025

Downtown (0.4 miles SW)

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.

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Creative Santa experience

November 28 - Dec. 24, 2025

Pioneer Square (1.4 miles S)

Kringle’s Inventionasium is a colorful “toy factory” where kids meet whacky characters, make a toy, and then meet Santa at 1000 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Schedule.

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Bellevue street show FREE

November 28 - Dec. 24, 2025

Bellevue (10 miles E)

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 get a good viewing spot.

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Christmas play

November 28 - Dec. 28, 2025

Downtown (0.4 miles E)

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge, performed by talented actors with surprising special effects at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. in Seattle.

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Nutcracker ballet

November 28 - Dec. 28, 2025

Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)

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.

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Drive through lights (north)

November 28 - Dec. 28, 2025

Stanwood (50 miles N)

See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters as you drive your car through The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. You can park at Joyland and Santa’s Village to take photos and buy snacks. Santa’s last day is Dec. 23.

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Reindeer & Santa

November 28 - Dec. 30, 2025

Issaquah (14 miles SE)

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 Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

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Winter at Seattle Center FREE

November 28 - Dec. 31, 2025

Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)

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.

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Uplifting musical

November 28, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026

Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)

The people of Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 stranded airline passengers with incredible kindness when all flights were grounded for days after 9/11. Come from Away is a new staging of “a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.

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Lights at Tacoma zoo

November 28, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (4:30 to 10 p.m.)

Tacoma (40 miles SW)

Bundle up to admire 1.5 million holiday lights and displays at Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. The kids’ area has goats. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Check out dog nights.

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Drive through lights (south)

November 28, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)

Spanaway (43 miles S)

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 Dec. 25.

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Pike Place holiday FREE

November 29, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Downtown (0.3 miles SW)

Magic in the Market includes live reindeer, holiday choirs, Santa, kids’ crafts, an adult tasting event, and a lighting ceremony with Can Can dancers (5 p.m.) at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.

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Mannheim Steamroller

November 29, 2025 (8 p.m.)

Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)

Mannheim Steamroller, directed by founder and Grammy winner Chip Dis, presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas with dazzling multimedia effects at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.

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1970s concert

November 29, 2025 (8 p.m.)

University District (4.4 miles NE)

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.

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Mimosa Walk

November 29, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Burien (12 miles S)

“Enjoy delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting 14 local shops” on the Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.

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Holiday concert in Tacoma

November 29, 2025 (3 p.m.)

Tacoma (35 miles S)

It’s A Wonderful Life features the Tacoma Concert Band playing “family friendly holiday music to kick off the holiday season” with a visit from Santa at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Get free tickets for children age 18 and younger at the box office. Tacoma Tree Lighting typically begins outside at 5 p.m.

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Tacoma Tree Lighting FREE

November 29, 2025

Tacoma (35 miles S)

The Tacoma Tree Lighting includes Santa, free refreshments, and music by a brass quartet at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma.

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International Christmas music FREE

November 29 - Dec. 20, 2025

multiple locations

Nov. 29 & 30 — British (carols), Seattle Dec. 6 & 7 — Latvia, Seattle/Lynnwood Dec. 9 — Mexico (mariachi), Belltown Dec. 13 & 20 — Nordic, Kenmore/Seattle Jan. 2 — Various countries, Montlake Lights in Bellevue

November 29 - Dec. 31, 2025

Bellevue (11 miles E)

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 are Dec. 1 - 4 and 8 - 11.

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Seattle Marathon

November 30, 2025

Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)

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.

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Santa Train (North Bend)

November 30 - Dec. 21, 2025

North Bend (30 miles E)

Santa Limited is a two-hour ride that includes a gift from Santa, a cookie, and a kids’ craft activity, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Tickets are only sold online.

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