Seattle, WA

What: Snowflake Fun-Fest
When: 6pm-8:30pm, Friday, Dec. 7th
Where: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, 6535 Ravenna Ave NE, 98115
$$$: $3
The community center hosts an evening of carnival games, songs, crafts, and jolly good fun. 206.684.7534

What: Bothell Winterfest
When: 12 - 7 - 2007, 5: 30 pm to 7: 30 pm
Where: Park at Bothell Landing - 9929 NE 180th St, Bothell
$$$: Free
A Bothell family tradition. Come see the arrival of Santa and the lighting of the community tree at the Park at Bothell Landing on Friday, December 7. Tractor rides through the park begin at 5:30 pm with arrival of Santa at 6:30 pm. Parents are encouraged to bring their camera to take photos of their children with Santa. This is a free event sponsored by City of Bothell Parks and Recreation.

What: Holiday Magic
When: 3pm-7pm, Friday, Dec. 7th
Where: Queen Anne Hill
$$$: Free
Families are invited for an evening of holiday festivities on top of Queen Anne Hill, including a petting zoo, puppet theatre, live music, and costumed characters. The event takes place on Queen Anne Avenue between McGraw and Galer Streets.

What: Community Christmas Celebration
When: 4pm-9pm, Friday, Dec. 7th
Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 14020 Ambaum Boulevard SW, Burien.
$$$: Free
The “Christmas Around the World” event features instrumental and vocal performances, a carol sing-along (8pm), and displays of hundreds of nativity scenes from around the world.

What: Freemont Lenin Lighting
When: 5pm-6pm, Friday, Dec. 7th
Where: Lenin Square, Evanston Avenue N and N 36th Street in Seattle
$$$: Free
It’s holiday time at the Center of the Universe! Fremont lights up its massive statue of Vladimir Lenin, complete with a big red star above his head. Families can enjoy live music and hot cider while taking in this most curious holiday sight. The event is held at

What: Christmas Ship
When: 12/8 Lowman Beach 8:45 – 9:15 p.m
Where: Lowman Beach Park
$$$: Free
Join South Park Community Center and Southwest Community Center at Lowman Beach for a bonfire (weather permitting), cookies, hot chocolate and cider, and music from the Christmas Ship. 206.684.7438

What: Merry-Time on the Waterfront
When: December 8, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Seattle Aquarium
$$$: Free with paid admission
This is the second year for Merry-Time on the Waterfront where visitors can experience a seafaring holiday celebration between Pier 52 and the Olympic Sculpture Park. Enjoy craft activities and special shopping and dining deals all along the waterfront. At the Aquarium kids can make recycled holiday gift cards 9:30am – 3pm and everyone can enjoy the Sound Quartet (youth symphony string quartet) from 2pm-3pm.

What: North Pole Party
When: 12/08, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Where: Seattle’s Imagine Children’s Museum
$$$: Free with paid admission
Special guests at the North Pole Party include Rudolph’s Live Reindeer Buddies, the North Pole Music Makers, and you-know-who. Kids can also enjoy Frosty’s glide skating, Kringle’s candy kitchen, Mr. Chimney’s roasted chestnuts, gingerbread house construction, and a mysterious “polar surprise” from 4pm-5:30pm.

What: Dickens Festival
When: Dec. 8th, 11am-5pm
Where: Stadium Historical District, Tacoma
$$$: Free
Families can enjoy free horse and carriage rides, live entertainment on four stages (at King’s Books, First Presbyterian Church, Titus, and Tacoma Little Theatre), and photos with St. Nick in Tacoma’s Stadium Historical District.

What: Shaarei Tikvah: Gates of Hope
When: 2-4pm, Sunday, 9 Dec.
Where: Temple B’nai Torah, 15727 NE Fourth Street, Bellevue. 206.461.3240, ext 8784
$$$: Free
Jewish Family Service hosts a nondenominational Hanukkah service open to all, including people with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Families can enjoy singing, dreidel spinning, and latkes. Advance registration is encouraged; contact Adam by phone or email to register.

What: Macy’s Annual Brunch with Santa
When: Sunday, 9 Dec.
Where: Macy’s Downtown Seattle, Stewart Street Room
$$$: Adults (12 & over) $17.50; Children (11 & under) $15.50
Brunch with Santa at Macy’s in Downtown Seattle is a local tradition. Meet and greet Santa, enjoy breakfast, and check out Cabaret Productions’ The Year Santa Slept In. Call for reservations. 206.506.4FUN
*$2.25 from each ticket benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.
**Seating is at tables of ten and is in order of the date and time reservation is placed.

What: Macy’s CookieFest 2007
When: Saturday, December 8, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm
Where: Downtown Seattle Macy’s, 3rd Floor, Stewart Street Room
$$$:
Sprinkle some joy this holiday with sugar and spice and everything nice at CookieFest. Seattle’s best bakeries, restaurants, caterers, hotels and culinary schools serve up goodies and treats. All proceeds benefit family-assistance programs supported by the Seattle Milk Fund.

Cookies are 85¢ each or $8.50 a dozen*. Plus, kids can decorate their own cookie for $2 each at Cookie Corner.
Questions? Give us a jingle at (206) 506-4FUN.

*While supplies last. Maximum purchase per timed ticket entry is 4 dozen cookies.
**150 customers per time slot.

What: Children’s Christmas in Scandinavia
When: Sunday, December 9, 1pm-2pm
Where: Nordic Heritage Museum, Ballard
$$$: Free with paid admission
Scandinavian Christmas crafts (1pm-2pm), a Santa Lucia pageant, singing and dancing, and a visit from Santa Claus. Advance reservations are not required. 206.789.5707

What: Gingerbread House Decorating
When: Sunday, Dec. 9th, 5:30pm
Where: Capers, 4521 California Avenue SW, Seattle.
$$$: $25
Children accompanied by an adult can decorate a pre-built gingerbread house. Advance registration is required; call to register. The event is held at

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