Seattle, WA

What: 17th Annual Cultural Crossroads
When: Nov. 3-4, Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 11am-6pm
Where: Crossroads, 15600 NE 8TH Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
$$$: Free
Families can enjoy two days of music and dance from countries around the world. The event also includes an international bazaar and children’s activities. A full schedule is available online.

What: Hmong New Year Celebration
When: 10am-10pm Saturday, Nov. 3rd
Where: Seattle Center House
$$$: Free
Celebrate the Hmong New Year, which symbolizes the end of the harvest, a time when Hmong relax, prepare special foods, and begin courtships. This year’s theme is Hmong in America, and features exhibits and oral histories of local immigrants. The event features dance performances, children’s activities, and embroidery, basket weaving, and leaf blowing demonstrations. The event is held in the Center House.

What: 4th Annual Salmon BBQ and Holiday Festival
When: November 4, 2007 • 12 - 5 pm
Where: Haller Lake Community Club located in north Seattle at 12579 Densmore Ave. N.
$$$: Fresh Pacific salmon, a Caesar salad, garlic bread and a fruit dessert will be available for $8 for adults ($6 for HLCC members) and $5 for 12 & under. Beverages will be sold separately.
Come and enjoy great food at a great price, shop at the Arts & Crafts Market featuring original work and products by local artists and crafters and enjoy a Musician’s Showcase on stage featuring live music from 12:30-5:00pm. An organist from the Puget Sound Theatre Organ Society will perform on the antique theater organ from 12:00 to 12:25.

What: Owl Prowl
When: Saturday, 3 Nov. 7pm-9pm
Where: Camp Long
$$$: Adults $8; Children $6 (
Silent wings and camouflaged plumage make ghost-like owls hard to find during the day. Join us for a dusk-to-dark owl prowl through the forest. Learn to talk to owls. It’ll be a hoot! Please pre-register.

What: Japanese Culture Day
When: Sunday, Nov. 4th, 2pm
Where: Japanese Cultural and Community Center, 1414 S. Weller St., International District
$$$: Free
Celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture with Taiko, dancing, Judo, Karate demonstrations, flower arranging, international displays, food tasting, Nintendo Wii, Northwest Nikkei Museum and more.

What: 44th Annual Polish Holiday Bazaar
When: 11/3-11/4: noon to 7 p.m.
Where: Polish Home Association, 1714 18th Ave., Capitol Hill
$$$: Free
Specialty dinners with pickle soup, borscht, pierogi, polish sausage and cabbage rolls on sale, also crafts, linens, books, Christmas ornaments and other Polish favorites.

What: Northwest Danish Foundation 2007 Christmas Bazaar
When: Sunday, November 4, 2007, 11AM - 3PM
Where: 1833 North 105th Street, Seattle
$$$: Free
Traditional handmade decorations and crafts, Danish calendars and Scandinavian-motif magnets and Nisse cards and prints.

What: Gusto!
When: November 2, 2007 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Everett Events Center
$$$: Tickets are limited. Buy early. Advance Tickets: $50 At the Door (if available): $60
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring Northwest wines from more than 60 wineries. Ticket price includes wine tasting, cuisine from more than 20 fine restaurants, and a commemorative wine glass. For the first time, Gusto! is presenting samples from Northwest microbreweries. Guests will also enjoy cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and a silent auction. All proceeds from Gusto! benefit the Everett Community College scholarships, programs, and services.

What: Festival del Día de Los Muertos
When: Nov. 2, 7pm
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Freemont
$$$: Free
Candlelight procession of masked performers, dancers and musicians followed by a celebration with an art show, readings and arts and crafts.

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