We've sorted through NPR and pulled together several podcasts sure to keep you in the holiday spirit. Some are directly related to Christmas, others are interesting muses about movies, radio, and winter pursuits. A Holiday Story About Kindness We begin with a short podcast (just 3-1/2 minutes) that tells a story … [Read more...] about NPR podcast playlist for the holidays
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Free things to do over Christmas winter break
Here are several suggestions for free things to do around the Puget Sound region over the Christmas winter break. These are all great outings for out of town guests or to keep the kiddos happily occupied during the long holiday from school. Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Seattle has been one … [Read more...] about Free things to do over Christmas winter break
Christmas videos to put you in a holiday mood
Here are some of our favorite Christmas videos sure to put you in a holiday mood, including renditions of the Hallelujah Chorus and Santa Claus is coming to town. Hallelujah Chorus by 5th Graders in Quinhagak, Alaska This charming version of the Hallelujah Chorus by the village of Quinhagak in Alaska took the … [Read more...] about Christmas videos to put you in a holiday mood
Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are at private homes in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound region that can be enjoyed from the warmth of your vehicle as you idle past. Others are commercial displays with an admission … [Read more...] about Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
Seattle restaurants open Christmas and New Year’s
If you are planning to eat out at a restaurant on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the Puget Sound region, check our list of restaurants. The list includes locally owned and operate restaurants as well as popular chain restaurants. You can also check OpenTable Seattle restaurants to find restaurants with available … [Read more...] about Seattle restaurants open Christmas and New Year’s
Free Christmas and New Year events around the Sound
This list below features free Christmas events in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Any day of the week during the Christmas season, you can find free things to do that put you in a holiday mood. Some events are short-lived, but some begin on Thanksgiving Weekend (or before) and some continue through New Year's … [Read more...] about Free Christmas and New Year events around the Sound
25 books to read aloud with family at Christmas
Here are our suggestions for Christmas books to read aloud with family over the winter break. All of the books are available at local libraries, some in several formats including audio books and ebooks. Many would also make wonderful gifts. We've proposed a wide range of themes, some Christian and some secular … [Read more...] about 25 books to read aloud with family at Christmas
Our big list of Halloween haunted houses
The following list of Seattle and Puget Sound Halloween attractions and haunted houses are very scary and intended for adults and teens. Some of these attractions are indoors, some are outdoors, and some are a mix. Those that are indoors are often in unheated buildings. Things to know before you go: Not cheap. … [Read more...] about Our big list of Halloween haunted houses
Free and cheap Halloween events around Puget Sound
Our list of free and cheap Halloween events and fun things to do for kids, families, adults, and teens in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. From Halloween costume ideas to daytime family fun and night time adult entertainment, there's a little something for everyone. Halloween costume ideas and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Halloween events around Puget Sound
Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
There's a bevy of sites on the Internet where you can get plenty of help carving a ghoulish or fun pumpkin to celebrate All Hallow's Eve. But where did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate? How did it become associated with Halloween? A short history of pumpkin carving and other Halloween … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
100+ cheap and fun DIY ideas for Halloween costumes
Need Halloween costume ideas for you or your kids? How about 100 ideas? History of Halloween costume traditions There's seems to be no singular tradition tied to today's custom of dressing up in costume on Halloween. Some of the folklore is murky at best. One pre-Christain Celtic festival (samhain or samain, … [Read more...] about 100+ cheap and fun DIY ideas for Halloween costumes
Find a Halloween Candy Buyback near you
Many Seattle and Puget Sound area dentists pariticipate in the Halloween Candy Buyback program. Buybacks are held at local businesses, most often dental offices. But many other local businesses participate. The goal is to remove excess Halloween candy from kids, while supporting American troops and charitable … [Read more...] about Find a Halloween Candy Buyback near you
Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
If you enjoy seeing a movie on the big screen on Christmas Day or a family outing with the kiddos over the holiday break, we've put together a list of movies releasing in December 2018 that you might not want to miss and some movie ticket discount information. You can save money on your cinematic outing when you buy … [Read more...] about Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
Where to find u-pick pumpkin patches and farm stands
Below, we provide links to lists of pumpkin patches (and farm stands selling picked pumpkins) in Seattle, Tacoma, and around the Puget Sound region. Some pumpkin patches are working farms, where you might take a hay ride out into the field or enjoy related activities. Other locations are elaborate farm stands with … [Read more...] about Where to find u-pick pumpkin patches and farm stands
Free summer shows at Neptune Theater in Seattle
Seattle Theater Group's annual summer series Nights at the Neptune offers free performances at The Neptune Theater in Seattle's University District. The series focuses on showcasing local artists’ work as it relates to race and social justice. This platform gives voice to some of our most pressing race and social … [Read more...] about Free summer shows at Neptune Theater in Seattle
