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
Holiday Guide
25 books to read aloud with family during the holiday season
Here are our suggestions for books to read aloud with family over the winter break. We've proposed a wide range of themes, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa stories. Some Christmas books offer Christian stories and others are secular holiday stories, tales about winter, and folktales from cultural … [Read more...] about 25 books to read aloud with family during the holiday season
U-cut, fresh cut Christmas trees around the Sound
Here’s our list of Christmas tree farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree, plus some of the best local stores for fresh cut trees and other holiday greenery, as well as holiday lights, ornaments, and other seasonal décor. Choosing a Northwest Christmas Tree The Pacific Northwest is home to many species of … [Read more...] about U-cut, fresh cut Christmas trees around the Sound
Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here's a list of Santa photo opportunities. They include free and paid Santa pictures. We found Santa in locations from Stanwood to Puyallup. All that, and toys, too! We're indubitably impressed. Some of the Santa photo ops are at Christmas festivals and other holiday events featuring an appearance by Santa Claus. … [Read more...] about Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
FREE Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other holiday events
Any day of the week during the long holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, you can find FREE things to do that put you in a festive mood. Some events are short-lived, but some begin on Thanksgiving Weekend (or before) and some continue through New Year's Eve. Some of the popular events include Festival … [Read more...] about FREE Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and other holiday events
Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired fun. The festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and go until New Year's Eve. The Seattle Center grounds are open 365 days a year. The Armory, Fisher Plaza and other buildings are closed … [Read more...] about Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks
Join more than 50,000 people ringing in the New Year at the base of the world-famous Seattle Space Needle, located on the grounds of Seattle Center, just off Broad Street between 4th and 5th Avenues. The big public fireworks display boasts more than 2,000 pyrotechnic effects, one of the biggest and most spectacular … [Read more...] about Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks
New Years events around the Puget Sound region
The start of a new year has been celebrated since ancient times. Only the date has changed. Today, many people around the world celebrate New Year's Eve every December 31 and New Year's Day on January 1. Two places in the central Pacific Ocean are the first and last to greet the New Year: the island nation of Kiribati … [Read more...] about New Years events around the Puget Sound region
Where to party New Year’s Eve 2019 for under $30
Here are our suggestions for free New Year's events and cheap places to celebrate on for $30 or less in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Our list is a mix of fun events, including the typical music and dance parties with champagne and countdowns, but also eclectic celebrations that include movies, fireworks, … [Read more...] about Where to party New Year’s Eve 2019 for under $30
Affordable holiday champagne and sparkling wine
If you are looking for some bubblies to celebrate the New Year, there are many deliciously frugal alternatives. Local Seattle wine shops offer a great selection of sparkling wine offering good value and quality at very affordable prices. The selection includes local and domestic wines, as well as sparkling wines from … [Read more...] about Affordable holiday champagne and sparkling wine
Something to think about in this season of wanting
Winter is upon us. Amidst the ordinary routines of everyday life, against the backdrop of media blasts reporting violence in large cities and small towns, the political rhetoric and infighting, and the latest technological toys...the holiday season is once again here, heralded by darkening days and wind chilling … [Read more...] about Something to think about in this season of wanting
Best movies to watch Christmas week 2019
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 2019 that you might not want to miss and some movie ticket discount information. Discount movie tickets on Goldstar Listed below are … [Read more...] about Best movies to watch Christmas week 2019
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
NPR podcast playlist for the holidays
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
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
