Seattle, WA

What: Secret Garden Holiday Author Celebration
When: Saturday, Dec. 1st
Where: Secret Garden Bookshop, 2214 NW Market Street, Seattle, 206-789-5006
$$$: Free
The shop is filled with authors all day long, including Julie Paschkis (Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A Worldwide Cinderella) and Sara Anderson (A Day at the Market). Check the website for the complete lineup.

What: Eighth Annual Drawing Jam
When: Saturday, Dec. 1st
Where: Gage Academy of Art, 1501 10th Avenue East, Seattle
$$$: Adults $10; Children free
The public is invited for 12 hours of drawing from figure, portrait, and costumed models; a kids’ art room (10am-6pm); a teen art studio (7pm-10pm); and an interactive self-portrait gallery - plus free food and entertainment and free art supplies while they last. See the websitefor the entertainment schedule. Art books are not accepted for in exchange for admission this year.

What: Winterfest
When: Seattle Center
Where: 11am - 10pm through Dec 31st
$$$:
The Seattle Center celebrates the holiday season with a series of events over a five week period of Winterfest. There is an Ice Rink, Holiday Train, Carousel, concerts, dances, sporting events, exhibits, arts and cultural performances and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

What: Paramount Theatre Public Tours
When: Dec 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM running 1.5 hour
Where: Corner of 9th and Pine
$$$: Free
Paramount Theatre tours are on the first Saturday of every month. Please meet in front of the main entrance of the Theatre – on the corner of 9th and Pine – by 10 am. The tours will last approximately 90 minutes and will be lead by members of our well-versed volunteer staff.

What: Punk Rock Flea Market
When: 10 am - midnight, Saturday, Dec 1st; Bands start around 6 pm
Where: Underground Events Center, 2407 1st Ave in Belltown
$$$: $1
Whether you’re into vintage treasures, hunting for new music, looking for customized clothing, hoping for handcrafted household goods or a searching for a “gently used” Macbook, you’ll be sure to find many hidden treasures at this Belltown bazaar.

What: Cycle World International Motorcycle Show-Seattle
When: Nov. 30th - Dec. 2; Fri, 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Sat, 9:30am - 8:00pm, Sun, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Avenue, Seattle
$$$: $13.00 Adult, $6.00 Children 6-11, Children 5 & under free
The World’s largest consumer motorcycle event series! Featuring all the latest and greatest major motorcycle manufacturers, gear and accessories producers and more. Custom Bike displays, sport bikes, cruisers, ATVs, and more! Entertainment features, search for next season of Metric Revolution builders, and more!

What: Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
When: December 01, Parade starts at 4:30pm, Tree lighting follows
Where: Main Street in Downtown Auburn
$$$: Free
A festive children’s parade, followed by community caroling and a tree lighting ceremony. Santa open’s his house directly after event for photo opportunities.

For a list of Christmas Bazaars and Holiday Craft Markets, click here.