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Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. |Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Seattle. Holiday shopping time is upon us — look no further than these 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.

Gifts for your significant other


Local pick: SIFF Cinema Membership | $45+ | Date night just got a whole lot easier — membership perks include discounted tickets, free popcorn, and exclusive event invites.

Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.

Men’s UGG Romeo Slipper or Women’s UGG Tasman Slipper | $109.95+ | Gift your partner the perfect winter slipper that can be worn both in and out of the house.

“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.

Gifts for students


Local pick: Dubblefilm SHOW 35mm Film Camera | $53 | College is also about all the memories you make in between those harrowing cram sessions — help your student remember these moments for years to come.

Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones | $549 | Splurge on a student with Apple’s noise-cancelling headphones — perfect for late nights spent studying at the library.

Cropped puffy vest | $36.97+ | A stylish vest for warmth walking to classes.

Gifts under $20


Local pick: Kraken tea towel | $17 | This towel from Seattle’s Perennial Tea Room will add plenty of whimsy to anyone’s kitchen with its portrayal of the infamous sea monster wrapping its tentacles around a Washington state ferry.

Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.

Beer bottle chiller sticks | $19.99 | Gift beer lovers these chiller sticks that can instantly turn sad, lukewarm beer into delicious, cold beer.
90+ gifts for everyone on your list

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Events

Saturday, Nov. 16

Gobble Up Seattle 2024 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Magnuson Park Hangar 30 | $2 | Eat bites from 100+ local vendors + restaurants until you need to be rolled out the door.

Drawing From History: A Comics Workshop | 1-4 p.m. | Museum of History and Industry | $10+ | Use photos from MOHAI’s archives to imagine the moment surrounding that photo and then learn how to make a comic out of it.

Cloudbreak Music Fest | Through Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 5 p.m. | Various locations | Catch incredible music artists all over town during this festival.

Sunday, Nov. 17

Tacky Turkey Sweater 5K | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Green Lake Park | $38 | Pull out your kitschiest holiday sweater and get some exercise.

it’s not a phase mom: EMO BRUNCH | 12-4 p.m. | Queer/Bar | $30+ | This ain’t a scene, it’s a gosh darn emo brunch with your favorite fixings + go-go dancers.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Pie Making Class: Thanksgiving Edition | 6:30-9 p.m. | Byen Bakeri | $120 | Learn how to make a buttery crusted custard pie that will wow the fam this season.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

“The Aunties” | 7:30 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $15+ | This multi-installment, Indigenous storytelling production spans the entirety of Turtle Island (North America), featuring the voices of local tribes.

Food Fight with Rachel Belle | 7-8 p.m. | Cascade PBS | $25 | This trivia game will really get your stomach rumbling with food challenges, guest chef appearances, and yummy prizes.

“Bob’s Burgers” Thanksgiving Episodes Trivia | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wildrose | $7 | Spend Thanksgiving eve answering questions about your favorite dorky family’s holiday antics.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Vitamin String Quartet: Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond | 8 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $45+ | Hear sweeping classical covers of your favorite songs from artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and BTS.
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Holiday Pick

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Whether you’re a travel bug planning your next trip, wanting to connect with another culture, or looking to learn something new, the holidays are the perfect time to dive into a new language — or 25.

Gift yourself (or a friend) lifetime access to all of Rosetta Stone’s languages with their Lifetime Unlimited plan at Black Friday pricing. With one low payment, you can immerse yourself in engaging language lessons whenever you want, forever.
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News Notes

Coming Soon

Get your shopping bags ready — Bellevue will soon be the home of Washington’s largest Asian grocery store. T&T Supermarket will open its first US flagship store — which will take up 76,000 sqft of space — at the Marketplace at Factoria on Thursday, Dec. 5. (KING 5)

Outdoors

Seattle Parks and Rec is asking for creative help from locals in reimagining Westlake Park’s future. The Seattle Parks Foundation is looking to add features that encourage human connection, address safety needs, and prep for World Cup 2026. Join the project’s open house on Monday, Nov. 18 to learn more.

Open

Spread your wings and fry. Ethan Stowell’s fried chicken venture Mt. Joy has opened a new location in South Lake Union. The biz takes up a 900-sqft spot inside The Deck, a food court connected to Amazon’s office on Thomas Street. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Civic

King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in the 2025 election, noting that he feels it’s time for the county to have a new leader. Constantine is currently the longest-serving King County Executive since the position was created in 1968. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Biz

Better watch out, Seattle Inno has released its Under 25 class of 2024 and it’s full of young professionals ready to take the world by storm. Names include Samaira Bhatia — the 10-year-old founder of Sam’s Gluten Free Bakes — and Azalea Andrews, a 21-year-old satellite systems engineer at Starfish Space. (Seattle Inno)

Real Estate

According to a Redfin study, Seattle has a higher percentage of residents who rent their homes than the national average. The national average sits at 34.4%, but 37.6% of Seattle residents rent (up 1% from 2023).

Sports

The Seahawks will be facing off against its rivals — the no-good 49ers — this Sunday, Nov. 17. The Seahawks haven’t won a game against them since 2021, but maybe they can pull it off this year. Hear from the local experts on the Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Pets

Furniture gets scratched, shoes get chewed, toys go missing. These are regular occurrences in life with pets. But a $10,000 emergency surgery? That’s a whole other ball game. Fetch Pet Insurance could help you offset some of these nightmare scenarios by providing comprehensive coverage and up to 90% reimbursement.*

Eat

Are you brave enough to dine with a group of strangers on Wednesday night? Trust us, it’s not scary — it’s actually fun and rewarding, thanks to Timeleft. Simply, download the app, book a seat, and make some new connections. You never know who you might meet over dinner. Reserve your spot.*

Finance

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City Guide

🎨 Paint the town
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The fresh mural is so vast we couldn’t get it all in one shot — even from afar and with a wide lens.|Photo by SEAtoday staff
We all know that Seattle has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Henry Art Gallery or the Cornish College of Arts. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Seattle itself.

The Emerald City is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Urban Ecosystem Restoration, 1950 Alaskan Way | By Victor Ash

These sweet faces are a part of what is now North America’s largest outdoor mural — oooh, ahhh. The 42,900-sqft display is part of Street Art for Mankind’s global effort to draw attention to restoration needs for damaged ecosystems.

Rainbow Stairs, First Avenue North + Valley Street | By Taylor Ruhland

This set of bright + cheery stairs can be found heading up Queen Anne hill from Belltown. It’s like a reward for all the sweating you’re probably doing on your way up to the top.

Room for Change, Pike Street Hill Climb | By Carolina Silva, via Urban Artworks

Even in the dead of winter, this cheery composition brightens each day — which is definitely appreciated when attempting to climb the steep hill between the Waterfront and Pike Place Market.
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The Wrap

From our Editor
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Some cool news for our readers who are big fans of holiday events — the Seattle Christmas Market opens in less than a week on Thursday, Nov. 21.

I’m personally pumped for the mulled wine, but the fairytale forest sounds really cute, too. I wonder if they’d let me take my wine in with me...

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