Seattle, WA

What: 16th Seattle Juggling and Footbag Festival
When: Fri, Nov 16th 5pm-10pm; Sat, Nov. 17th 10am-6pm; Sun, Nov. 18th 11am-6pm
Where: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
$$$: $5 for weekend pass. Important! Tickets to the show usually sell out, so buy yours now!
Ages 6 & up. The Festival features games, workshops, contests, two live performances and in-depth access to top professionals in the juggling and footbag world.

What: Star Party
When: Saturday, Nov. 17th @ 7pm
Where: Green Lake Park
$$$: Free
Seattle Astronomical Society sets up telescopes and invites families for an up close look at the night sky. The event is held on the north shore of the lake, west of the Bathhouse Theatre. The event is cancelled in case of rain or heavy clouds.

What: Seattle Christmas Gift Show
When: November 16th - 18th, 2007, 10am-6pm
Where: Washington State Convention Center
$$$: Adults $8.50; Children (13 & under) free
Families can view more than 450 exhibits and displays, watch artists in action, and visit with Santa.

What: Great Train Expo
When: Saturday & Sunday, November 17-18, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
$$$: Adult $7; Children (12 & under) free
The traveling train show features working model railroads - including a 16′ by 24′ lego train - hands-on exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, hundreds of vendors, and a train that kids can ride. Visitors can attend both days with a single ticket. There are trains for kids to operate!

What: Yulefest
When: Sat, Nov. 17th 10am-6pm; Sun, Nov 18th 12n-5pm
Where: Nordic Heritage Museum
$$$: Adults $2; Children (11 & under) $1
The museum is transformed into a Christmas marketplace with singers, dancers, and fiddlers, a visit from Santa, traditional Scandinavian food, and kids’ craft activities.

What: The Anime Discovery Project
When: Most Fridays during UW school quarters starting at 5 pm
Where: University of Washington, Gowen 301 (most showings)
$$$: $5 (membership per quarter; all showings are free)
Japanese Anime! Lots of Anime! The Anime Discovery Project is a registered student organization at the University of Washington. They show English-subtitled anime TV shows, OAVs, and movies almost every Friday during UW school quarters.
You don’t have to be a UW student; anyone can become a member (which entitles you to go to their weekly showings & to borrow tapes from their library).

What: Best of the Northwest Art Show
When: November 16, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM November 17 & 18 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Hangar 27
$$$: $8 admission with free re-entry
“The last premiere art show of the year provides art patrons an opportunity to interact with over 280 of the region’s finest and most creative emerging and established artists. Art patrons will receive the chance to discover unique and unusual handcrafted artwork to satisfy a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Specific mediums include: Glass, Fine Art, Jewelry, Clothing, Photography, Wood, Soap, Candles, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Dolls, Home & Yard Décor.”

What: Seattle International Gem and Jewelry Show 2007
When: November 16-18th, Friday 12pm-6pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm
Where: Qwest Field Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave S
$$$: $7.00 Children ages 16 and under are free
see thousands of dealers of every imaginable gemstone, one-of-a kind jewelry creations, estate jewelry, special celebrity exhibits, other luxury accessories. Attendees will find discounts and an infinite variety of beautiful exotic gems, beads and jewelry, which can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors from every corner of the world. There are NO STROLLERS allowed at the show

What: 17th Annual Invitational Miniature Show
When: 11/10-11/25, Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Howard/Mandville Gallery, 120 Park Lane, Suite D, Kirkland / Juanita
$$$:
Paintings and sculptures by more than 100 artists.

What: Molbak’s 32nd Annual Festival of Poinsettias
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 24
Where: Molbak’s, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville, WA
$$$: Free?
Winter wonderland features over 30 varieties of poinsettias, dozens of themed trees, tree skirts, stockings, cards, and party ware, American made wooden toys for kids, retro tin toys for adults, pet paraphernalia, opening event with music.

Of course if you’d rather just stay in and read a good book, you might want to check out The Book Stacks for a recommendation or three.

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