Bundle up for lots of fun park events this week. There’ll be dancing and drumming and sweet treats to keep you warm.
All Week Long
There’s holiday fun happening all over town. Here’s where you can find it any day of the week.
Monday, December 10
The Big Play Date Drop in for play-based learning that encourages language skills and social and emotional development. Geared toward newborns through age 6, but all ages welcome. 10 a.m. to noon. Renton Highlands Library, Renton.
Children’s Story Time Preschoolers and toddlers can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle.
Tuesday, December 11
The Gingerbread Man Watch a crazy cast of characters chase a tricky cookie. Presented by Sweet Pea Cottage. 10 to 11 a.m. Loyal Heights Community Center, Seattle.
Toddler Gym Playtime Meet new friends, bounce and play, ride scooters and tricycles, roll and throw balls and more. For toddlers and preschoolers through age 5. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Queen Anne Community Center, Seattle.
Wednesday, December 12
Student Wednesday at BAM Students of all ages can explore the art galleries after school. Free with downloadable coupon. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bellevue Arts Museum.
Christmas Ship Visit Listen to local school choirs sing carols while waiting for the Argosy Christmas Ship™ to arrive. Dress for the weather. There’ll be a beach fire and warm refreshments to help keep you cozy. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline.
Thursday, December 13
“Snow Sisters!” Winter Story Time Meet local author Kerri Kokias and hear her read from her children’s book “Snow Sisters!” 11:15 a.m. Delridge Branch Library, West Seattle.
Holiday in the Park See Volunteer Park transform into a winter wonderland with hundreds of luminarias lighting the pathways. There’ll be caroling, sweet treats and kids activities. 6 to 8 p.m. Volunteer Park, Seattle.
SAM Lights Artistic light installations illuminate the pathways through the Olympic Sculpture Park. Make art, listen to music and take in the sights. 6 to 9 p.m. Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle.
Friday, December 14
Snow Day in Denny Park Check out a winter light display, holiday-themed entertainment, interactive crafts, food trucks, a beer garden, a giant snow globe photo booth and a mini market. Stay warm while dancing to live music and a festive playlist curated by a KEXP. 4 to 9 p.m. Denny Park, Seattle.
Family Game Night Have a chill Friday night hanging out with friends and neighbors and playing favorite games. BYOBoard game or check out the games provided. 6-7:45 p.m. Miller Community Center, Capitol Hill.
Saturday, December 15
Native Art Market Browse handmade items from Native American artists, including clothing, drums, arts and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle (Discovery Park).
Snowfall Story Time Celebrate wintry weather with stories and do a snowflake craft. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Miller Library, UW Botanic Gardens.
Mixteco Nature Gathering Dance and drum with an intergenerational gathering of people interested in this Afro-Cuban tradition. 1 to 3 p.m. Powell Barnett Park, Seattle (Central District).
Wintertime Mokojumbies Watch stilt dancers groove to Soca music, and take a calypso dance lesson. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jimi Hendrix Park, Seattle (Mount Baker).
PhinneyWood Phestivus Ride the Emerald City Trolley and enjoy a light show and various holiday activities. 6 to 10 p.m. Greenwood neighborhood (N 65th and Phinney Ave).
Sunday, December 16
Fun with Frosty Meet Frosty the Snowman, watch a magic show and do arts and crafts. Noon to 3 p.m. Country Village, Bothell.
A Bonsai Solstice This beautiful bonsai garden will be illuminated by the soft glow of holiday lights. Live acoustic music and sweet treats, too. 4 to 7 p.m. Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way.
Want more? Check out our Family Events Calendar, searchable by age, location and cost.
