Gingerbread Village
9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun
Sheraton Seattle Hotel Lobby. FREE
It’s all about the elves this year at Seattle’s awesome Gingerbread Village. Come see the creations that Seattle architectural firms, trade associations and Sheraton Seattle culinary staff have designed, baked and built. Donations accepted for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Special Story Time with Laura McGee Kvasnosky – Squeak!
Sat Nov 23 11 a.m.
Third Place Books Ravenna. FREE
"Early one morning, a gentle breeze tickles the ear of a small mouse, and he wakes up with a squeak! That squeak wakes up some chipmunks, who rattle tree branches and knock pinecones into the river.” And so goes this chain-reaction story told by author Laura McGee Kvasnosky. Come find out what happens next.
Buy Nothing Day: Gift Making
Sat, Nov 23 2-4 p.m.
Central Branch of SPL
In honor of Buy-Nothing Day, come to the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library to make hot cocoa mix, a calming fall "tea bath", and fall leaf wreaths you can share.
Piper’s Creek Salmon Celebration
Sun Nov 24 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Carkeek Park. FREE
Bundle up and head to Carkeek Park to see chum and coho salmon return to Piper’s Creek. Then stick around and enjoy food, hot drinks, music, and activities throughout the park. Salmon Stewards will be on hand to answer questions. Read more here.
Seattle Festival of Trees Sunday Celebration
Sun Nov 24 1-4 p.m.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel. FREE
Enjoy a holiday story time, a Christmas choir, delicious homemade cookies and 20+ designer-decorated holiday trees at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. Donations support Seattle Children's hospital.
"When Dr. Seuss Meets Charlie Brown": A Family Concert
Sun Nov 24 2-4:30
Town Hall Seattle
Philharmonia Northwest's family concert is here again to provide an incredible first-time symphony experience for young audience members, as well as for the young at heart! Based on Dr. Seuss’ popular book, "The Sneetches," a narrator and orchestra tella story about the perils of bigotry and the acceptance of our differences. Featuring virtuoso pianist Jeffrey Biegel, the tunes from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will make your feet dance and your heart sing as you begin your holiday season! $10 child, $20 student/senior, $30 adult. Read more about it here.
