JINGLE BELL RUN SEATTLE
Wear a costume or tie on bells for the morning Jingle Bell Run 12K, 5K, 1 mile, or kids’ run at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. Dogs and strollers are welcome.
FOOTBALL
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game against Indianapolis Colts at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
WINE WALK
Bring your own glass to $33 Holiday Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk, where you get 10 tastes of “wines, beers, ciders, and spirits” in shops, beginning at Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, 10031 Main St. in Bothell for age 21+. Holiday costumes are welcome.
BONSAI LIGHTS
See lit Bonsai trees during Winter Bonsai Solstice, with holiday lights, music, free hot chocolate, and a gift shop at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Free including parking. Flashlights welcome.
DINOSAURS
Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience with “80 true-to-life size dinosaurs” plus dinosaur shows and craft activities at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Expect long lines for rides. Best for age 8 and younger. Held in spring and winter.
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.)
DISNEY’S “THE LION KING”
Based on the animated film, The Lion King is a Tony Award winning musical telling a story of love and redemption, and featuring the music, animals, and people of Africa at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
LIGHTS AT GREEN LAKE
Take a walk following glowing luminaries on the Pathway of Lights, with “warm drinks, sweet treats, sponsor giveaways, and musical performances” at Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle.
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.
CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
See 65 lit and decorated boats sail from South Lake Union to the Fremont Bridge and back in the Christmas Ship Parade of Boats. You can buy a ticket to ride on the boat, or watch from shore along the parade route or at the Official Onshore Viewing Party in Evanston Plaza.
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
MY SECRET SANTA
A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her? (Netflix)
STRANGER THINGS
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl. (Netflix)
ELF
When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can’t shake the nagging feeling that he doesn’t belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher. (HBO Max)
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