CHRISTIMAS SHIPS
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 have bonfires.
NATIVE CRAFT MARKET
Shop for clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, and art prints at United Indians Native Art Market in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
TACOMA BOAT PARADE
Boats with lights and decorations travel south along the Tacoma waterfront from Anthony’s at Point Defiance to Dock Street Marina in the Lighted Boat Parade. A possible viewpoint is Cummings Park, 3939 Ruston Way in Tacoma.
ELEGANT PARTY
An $80 ticket to Enchanted Winter’s Eve: A White Masquerade includes two glasses of wine and a decadent dessert bar, a dance floor, and a live DJ at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville for age 21+. You’re encouraged to wear white and a mask. [Reservation tip: Change start date to Dec. 20.]
HOLIDAY RUN
You’re welcome to dress for the holidays when you join the Holiday Fun Run (5K, 10K, 15K, kids’ dash), followed by hot chocolate at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
HOLIDAY CHORUS
Seattle Men’s Chorus sings seasonal favorites and leads a sing-along in their show Holly Jolly Jingle at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. (The morning show on Dec. 20 is a short version for kids.)
LIGHTS IN THE ARBORETUM
A $20 ticket to the Winter Luminary Walk includes two drinks, live acoustic guitar, and a 30-minute self-guided walk along the pathways at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle. Limited parking. No pets.
BEER FESTIVAL
A $70 ticket to Winter Beer Fest includes “unlimited tastes of over 40 breweries and 150 beers” with food for sale and Santa in Victory Hall at The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets..
SANTA BAR CRAWL
Buy a ticket online, put on a Santa suit or holiday costume, and then visit a dozen city bars from noon to closing time at SantaCon. It’s illegal to drink on streets or sidewalks.
DINNER IN THE DARK
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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