Free Family Flick – "Elf"
Sat., Dec. 21 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
The Grand Cinema. FREE
The third Saturday of each month, The Grand Cinema welcomes guests of all ages to a family-friendly movie for free! Come see Elf this Saturday, a favorite holiday PG film. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and movies start at 10:00 a.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. All children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday Carousel at Westlake Center
Sat. and Sun. Dec. 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Westlake Center. Suggested donation of $4 per ride.
Bundle up and come ride the festive holiday carousel in Westlake Center. It’s a fun way to celebrate the season while viewing all of downtown Seattle’s seasonal magical lights, plus it helps raise money to support the management and programming of Occidental Square and Westlake Park.
Winterfest Entertainment: The Not-Its
Sat., Dec. 21 12:30 p.m.
Seattle Center Armory. FREE
Head to Seattle Center on Saturday and catch popular kindie favorite Seattle band, The Not-Its, on the main stage in the Seattle Center Armory. They will be performing upbeat tunes, so get ready to boogie along!
"Christmas Carol Junior"
Sat. and Sun., Dec. 21 and 22, 1 and 3 p.m.
Second Story Rep. $10.
The whole family will love this original, family-friendly adaptation of the Dickens’ classic brought to life on stage by Second Story Rep and narrated by Mrs. Claus. Show runs weekends through Dec. 22.
Candy Cane Lane Run
Sat., Dec. 21, 4-7 p.m.
Ravenna Park, Seattle
Celebrate the solstice by donning headlamps and taking a run through the dark woods of Ravenna and past the brilliant lights of Candy Cane Lane. The 1 mile run begins at 4:15 p.m., the 5K at 5:40 p.m. 1 mile $36, 5K $38. Price includes headlamp. For a discount, use promo code: SEATTLESCHILD15
The Dickens Carolers
Sun., Dec. 22 2 p.m.
Shoreline Library FREE
Nothing ushers in the holiday spirit quite like some caroling. Head to the Shoreline Library on Sunday to see The Dickens Carolers’ set. Adorned in elegant Victorian dress, this a cappella quartet will sing holiday favorites and lift your spirits.