11.23.2024

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✨ Experience Seattle’s holiday magic IRL

Presented by Space Needle

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Get ready for the merriest and brightest time of year in the Emerald City. | Photos courtesy of Seattle Center + Space Needle

Dreaming about a dazzling day trip or a staycation that sleighs?

We have the road map for planning an unforgettable experience all in one place: Seattle Center. How? One ticket unlocks a world of wonder.

The magic begins at the Space Needle

Celebrate the holidays on top of the world — literally. At 605 feet in the air, you’ll be able to see all the twinkling lights and beautiful nature below.

Plus, a special visitor is in town by way of the North Pole. Don’t miss meeting Santa at the Space Needle from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on:

Friday, Nov. 29–Sunday, Dec. 1
Saturday, Dec. 7–Sunday, Dec. 8
Saturday, Dec. 14–Dec. 15
Saturday, Dec. 21–Monday, Dec. 23

Bask in the brilliance of Chihuly Garden and Glass

Just a short walk from the Space Needle is Seattle’s home base for brilliance: Chihuly Garden and Glass. Soak in the bright colors, the creative inspiration, and the unique art that will transport you to another world.

This winter, visitors will be treated to Winter Brilliance, a stunning exhibit inspired by fire, ice, and the dramatic use of light. (Read: It’s a can’t-miss stop to add to your holiday bucket list.)

Warm up at the Seattle Christmas Market

Follow your nose to the hot chocolate booth. The perfect holiday plan ends at the Seattle Christmas Market, a special tradition that brings people together over delicious treats and festive fun.

Marvel at the wondrous light displays, add a lock to the Love Lock installation, visit Santa’s Snow Globe, and more. Check out the full list of vendors and market hours to plan your visit.

Enjoying all of this holiday magic just got easier with the Seattle Center 3-Pack. Save up to 25% on a full day of festive fun that will spark joy and ignite the imagination.

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What treat are you trying first at the Seattle Christmas Market?

A. Raclette
B. Soft Pretzel
C. Chimney Cakes
D. Candied Apples

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Keep reading to see even more holiday magic happening throughout Emerald City.

Events

Saturday, Nov. 23

Mariachi Sol de Mexico de José Hernandez: “A Merry-Achi Christmas” | 7:30 p.m. | Moore Theatre | $30+ | This 2024 Latin Grammy-nominated group is bringing in the holiday spirit with well-loved seasonal and mariachi classics.

JON.PROM: AN.ADULT.PROM | 8 p.m. | Octopus Bar | $50 | Dress to the nines and get ready for all the classics like spiked punch, balloon arches, and bad dancing.

La Femme | 9 p.m. | The Showbox | $30 | This futuristic, retro French band has plenty of songs that will immediately make you feel 10x cooler.

Sunday, Nov. 24

Nordic Chamber Music: Finland | 2-5 p.m. | Ballard First Lutheran Church | $10+ | This saxophone quartet jams so beautifully you won’t want their performance to Finnish.

Monday, Nov. 25

Tuesday, Nov. 26

AURORA | 7:30 p.m. | WAMU Theater | $45+ | You may recognize this Norwegian artist from her appearances on the “Frozen II” soundtrack or from her hit “Running with the Wolves.”

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Seattle Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl | 5-11 p.m. | Multiple locations, Seattle | $8+ | Wear a wacky sweater and enjoy Thanksgiving-themed drinks at a variety of locations around the city.

There's plenty more to do

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Seasonal

Shop and sip your way through Small Business Saturday

Presented by Seattle Good Business Network

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Find something fun + unique for everyone on your holiday gift list. | Photos courtesy of GrowingBoyMedia

We love shopping local, especially during the holidays.

Head to Ballard’s bustling brewery district for a fun afternoon supporting local businesses in our community on Saturday, Nov. 30 (aka Small Business Saturday). Swing by Obec Brewing to find local sustainably-produced gifts from 18 makers, a crafting station, and more at Shop & Sip, hosted by Seattle Made x Rooted Northwest.

Pro tip: Bookmark the SGBN holiday hub for more festivities + fun gift ideas.

Happy holiday shopping

News Notes

Weather

More than 600,000 people in Western Washington lost power because of Tuesday’s “bomb cyclone” — the most in almost 20 years. Puget Sound Energy expects a majority of its customers will have power restored by noon today. (KING 5 + Seattle Times)

Edu

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) superintendent Dr. Brent Jones announced that he is reconsidering the proposal to close four elementary schools to address a $94 million budget shortfall. The change comes after continued feedback from families about the potential disruption. (KING 5)

Closing

Elysian Brewing has closed its Georgetown taproom and will end production at the facility in December. Its Capitol Hill location will absorb some of the production needs, but nothing has been said about the future of the Elysian Fields location. (Washington Beer Blog)

Transit

The Ballard Bridge will not close this weekend because of the National Nordic Museum’s annual Julefest. The Seattle Department of Transportation had originally expected the bridge’s repairs to complete by now, and so postponed remaining work to ease travel for the festival. (My Ballard)

Biz

Hanging out downtown recently? New data shows that 2.9 million people who live within 10 miles of downtown traveled there to spend time, which is the highest number of people since March 2020. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Environment

Carkeek Park’s Pipers Creek and Venema Creek are currently seeing a record-breaking amount of chum salmon in their waters. In the past few years, only a few hundred were counted, but 2024 volunteers counted 1,779 fish swimming around. (Seattle Times)

Sports

After returning to practice on Wednesday, it looks like Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins might be ready to hit the field again after a hand injury. Hear from the local experts as they discuss what this means for the team with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcasts.

Shop

What do local makers, holiday gifts, and a brewery have in common? You can find them all at Shop & Sip on Saturday, Nov. 30 (yes, that’s next weekend). Pick up local sustainably-produced gifts from 18 makers at Obec Brewing. Happy holiday shopping.*

Seasonal

Experiencing holiday magic at the Seattle Center just got easier. With the Seattle Center 3-Pack, visitors can save up to 25% on a full day of festive fun that will spark joy and ignite the imagination — plan your visit.*

Home

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Home

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Listen

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Finance

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✨ Get lost in the world’s largest Christmas light maze

Presented by Enchant Christmas

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Adventure through 80,000 sqft of breathtaking light sculptures as you search for the missing fragments of Santa’s Magic Timepiece, the key ingredient to Santa’s magical journey around the earth. | Photos courtesy of Enchant Christmas; GIF by SEAtoday

After four holiday seasons away, Enchant Christmas has made its return to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, featuring an all-new world’s largest Christmas light maze experience.

The Pacific Northwest can once again immerse themselves amidst a ballpark field full of larger-than-life light sculptures, an ice skating trail, and countless other festive attractions now through Sunday, Dec. 29.

Plan a holly, jolly good time for your friends and family this holiday season.

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City Guide

Lend a hand?

The front of the Ballard Food Bank with its name in bright, block orange lettering.

Ballard Food Bank opened its new facility at 1400 NW Leary Way in October 2021. | Photo via Ballard Food Bank

Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are some ways to get involved in the Emerald City.

If you want to help your neighbors in need

Ballard Food Bank | After relocating to a brand new facility in 2021, the food bank has increased its capacity. It hopes to find food baggers, packagers, van drivers, and mail desk support.

Natural-born teachers and mentors

Page Ahead | There are several ways to help this program that provides books and reading activities for low-income children in the Seattle are. Volunteer for the story time program, help the book fair, or join a committee.

The outdoorsy types

Black Farmers Collective | With a mission to develop a Black farmer-led food system, the group offers a chance to help out on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Yes Farm (715 Yesler Way).

If you’re an animal lover

Dog Gone Seattle | With foster and adoption services, the pup rescue has helped find many forever homes. Help with transporting dogs, taking pics, or vet outreach.

More ways to help

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The Wrap

From our Editor

I loovveeee the National Nordic Museum’s Julefest. While I love the meatballs and mulled wine, I actually love the shopping best. Somehow, I always end up coming home with a new gnome.

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