ARBORETUM WINTER SOLSTICE WALK
Take a luminary forest walk on lit pathways, and make a craft at the Arboretum Winter Solstice Walk for age 21+.
HOLIDAY FUN RUN
You’re welcome to dress for the holidays when you join the Holiday Fun Run (5K, 10K, 15K), followed by hot chocolate at Magnuson Park.
MODEL TRAIN FESTIVAL
Watch model trains run through detailed scenes of the Pacific Northwest, and see railroad-history exhibits at the Model Train Festival at Washington State History Museum.
HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CRUISE
The Holiday Cocktail Cruise includes a drink ticket, games and activities, a no-host bar, and 90-minutes of city views on Lake Union, departing from Waterways Cruises.
CHRISTMAS SHIP FESTIVAL
During the Christmas Ship Festival, ride on the main ship with the choir, or watch for free at an onshore bonfire.
WILDLANTERNS
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.
WINTERFEST
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, Mexican dance, carolers, comedy, model trains, ice sculptures at Seattle Center.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
See a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses during Festival of Trees at White River Valley Museum.
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
FAMILY SWITCH
Jess and Bill Walker are doing their best to keep their family connected as their children grow older, more independent, and more distant. When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the family to wake up to a full body switch, on the morning of the most important day of each of their lives, can the Walkers unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal and soccer tryout? (Netflix)
FOUR CHRISTMASES
Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust — big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds. (Hulu)
HOME ALONE
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day. (Disney+)
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