Take a stroll through a Bonsai light garden, participate in holiday-themed science and crafts, or take in a puppet show, A Christmas Carol, or an orchestra performance. This pre-holiday week is packed with FREE family fun.
Thursday, December 19
Science Meets Art: Make a Holiday Floral Centerpiece. This one is for the big kids! Make a holiday arrangement using biodegradable materials and locally sourced plants. Ages 11 and older. Free pizza provided! 4 to 6 p.m. Federal Way Library, Federal Way.
Snow Soup Puppet Show. Presented by Pegasus Puppet Theatre, the story of Stone Soup is performed on stage by puppets. Watch how an artic fox and other animals learn how to share food in the winter. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Kirkland Library, Kirkland.
Head to the Everett Art Walk and drop in for Teen Night at Schack, where older kids can do four different art projects in the studios with professional artists. 6 p.m. Schack Center for the Arts, Downtown Everett.
Friday, December 20
Native Art Market. Enjoy shopping with your kids for handmade items from Native American artists, including clothing, drums, art prints, woodworking and more, plus food vendors. Today through Sun. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle.
Culturally Inclusive Storytime. Designed with preschoolers in mind, these storytimes are for children of all abilities and backgrounds. Movement and expression are encouraged! 10:30 to 11 a.m. Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle.
Movie Night: From Pole to Pole. In this episode of Planet Earth, learn about climate change and seasonal transitions. Best for ages 5 and older, please pre-register. 5 to 6 p.m. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Bellevue.
Free Friday Night at Imagine! Let the littles run wild at the Children’s Museum, where they can fly a plane, go to the farm, play with trains or at the water tables, and so much more. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett.
Saturday, December 21
Edmonds Holiday Market. Peruse the unique holiday gifts such as artisan crafts and cured meats at this market of over 50 vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5th Avenue between City Hall and the Edmonds Historical Museum, Downtown Edmonds.
Create LED Light Up Hanukkah Cards. Learn how to use LED lights and make a card just in time for the holidays. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sammamish Library, Sammamish.
Ranger Walk. Join for an easy, one-mile hike around the Greenbelt’s trails, and learn about the flora and fauna that live there. Rain or shine! 2 to 3 p.m. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue.
Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival. Want to get out of town with the family? This long-held tradition for many Seattle-ites is just east of the mountains, and this weekend is the last event of the season! Begins at dusk, Downtown Leavenworth.
A Bonsai Solstice. Take an evening stroll to see the Bonsai plants all lit up for the holidays, and stay on for local talents, treats, and community. 4 to 7 p.m. Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way.
Sunday, December 22
Holiday Concert: Seattle Mandolin Orchestra. A very special holiday concert during which many of the season’s classics will be performed. 2 to 3 p.m. Bellevue Library, Bellevue.
Ballard Civic Orchestra: Holiday Fiesta. A night of tradition, ceremony, and celebration! Enjoy holiday music, food, pinatas, dancing, and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture, Seattle.
Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting. Join for traditional Jewish music, refreshments, and family-friendly games like spin the bottle. A celebration of the first night of Chanukah! 5 to 7 p.m. The Landing (across from Regal Cinemas), Renton.
Check out the Playlist for a list of FREE holiday-themed activities you can do right at home!
