Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink
Sat/Sun Dec 15/16
Bellevue Downtown Park
BYO skates or borrow some there and skate, glide and slide into the holiday season at the region’s largest open-air ice skating experience in downtown Bellevue. $15 admission (includes skate rental), $10 admission for ages 8 and younger. Times vary daily; check the website.
Gingerbread Village
Sat/Sun, Dec 15/16 (hours vary)
Sheraton Grand Seattle lobby. FREE
Every Who down in Whoville will be at the Sheraton this holiday season. Come see the magic that Seattle architectural firms, trade associations and Sheraton Seattle culinary staff team have designed, baked and built out of gingerbread. The event is free, but all donations go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The display is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through this weekend, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 21-27, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 28-Jan. 1.
‘Twas the Night
11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m., Sat/Sun Dec 15/16
Studio East, Kirkland
This fun, family musical comedy is brought to the stage by Studio East. Loosely based on that famous holiday poem we all know and love, it’s a perfect way to savor the season. Great for ages 4 and older. $20.
Board Game Sunday
1-4 p.m. Sun, Dec 16
Ballard Library. FREE
Head to the Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Library for an all-ages board game day Sunday.
They’ll have a variety of board games on hand including Blokus, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Jenga and Scrabble. If you have a board game you've been meaning to play, bring it along and others can join you.
"Rapunzel: A British Pantomine"
2 p.m. Sun, Dec 16
Knutzen Family Theatre, Federal Way
Everyone knows the tale of the girl stuck in the tower with super long hair, right? Well, maybe you don’t know this version. Join Center Stage Theatre as they bring their non-traditional take on the tale to life on stage. Audience interaction and participation are encouraged. $35, $30 seniors/military, $15 ages 18 to 23, $12 ages 17 and younger.
Winter Wonderland in the Park
5-7 p.m. Sun Dec 16
Salmon Bay Park; FREE
It’s beginning to sound a lot like the holidays. Head to Salmon Bay Park this Sunday and enjoy a special evening set to the sounds of Ballard High School’s vocal Jazz choir. Admire the festive lights, imbibe a few warm drinks and take part in fun winter-themed arts and crafts.
