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I sifted through every kid friendly event this weekend and will only show you the best of the best.

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Friday - December 12

  • šŸ’” Snoqualmie Winter Lights (Snoqualmie)

    • Delight in the holiday light displays and holiday movie vibes from Thanksgiving to New Years. Tis the season to shop, sip, dine and see the sights and lights!

    • Price: free

    šŸ›¼ Rollerblades Family Skate Night (Bitter Lake)

    • Join Friday Family Roller Skate Night every Friday at the Bitter Lake Community Center from 6:30 pm to 8:15 pm

    • Price: $6

    šŸŽ„ Ornament Scavenger Hunt (Seattle)

    • They are hiding one unique glass ornament (or more!) at one of their retail-level neighborhood shops or locations.

    • Price: free

    🌲 Pines on Pike Christmas Tree Lot (Seattle)

    • In partnership with Seattle Christmas Tree, they're opening their very own tree lot at First & Pike right next to Pike Place Market.

    • Price: free

    🦁 Disney’s ā€˜The Lion King’ at the Paramount Theatre (Seattle)

    • The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.

    • Price: free

    āš½ļø Indoor Play at South Bellevue Community Center (Bellevue)

    • Come enjoy some indoor gym play with toys, bounce houses, mats and other fun activities for children ages 5 and under

    • Price: $4

    🧪 Little Science Lab with Imagine Children's Museum (Everett)

    • The program encourages children’s curiosity about the natural world and develops early science and math skills

    • Price: Free

    ā„ļø Yeti Scavenger Hunt (Kent)

    • Kent Downtown Partnership, a Shop Small Neighborhood Champion, kicks off the holiday season with a Tiny Yeti Scavenger Hunt and Shop Small at participating businesses

    • Price: $44

    šŸŽ… George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Seattle)

    • The Nutcracker experience features a picture-perfect lobby, Tchaikovsky’s classic score

    • Price: $39+

    šŸŽ„ Edmonds Free Holiday Movies (Edmonds)

    • Join in this fun Edmonds tradition! Cline Jewelers is sponsoring free movie nights at the Edmonds Movie Theatre.

    • Price: free

    ā›„ļø The Nutcracker in Bellevue (Bellevue)

    • take everyone to see a live performance of International Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at the Meydenbauer Theatre.

    • Price: $45+

    🌟 Twinkle Twinkle (Seattle)

    • Come stay cozy by the fire, roast a s’more and hold your loved-ones close as we welcome the spirit of winter with open arms.

    • Price: free

    šŸŽØ Kid Program Kits from Craftopia (Tacoma)

    • Theme: Pine Cone Gnome. Craftopia is partnering with Tacoma Public Library to provide fun and free crafts for kids!

    • Price: free

Green Lake Pathway of Lights

Saturday - December 13

  • šŸ›³ļø Christmas Ship Viewing Festival (Seattle)

    • Departs: Leschi Marina, 5:00–6:30 pm

    • Price: free

    šŸŽˆ Hot Air Balloon Glow (Green Lake)

    • This year, five of Seattle Ballooning’s full-size hot air balloons each standing nearly eight stories tall—will join the display, turning the park into a scene of warmth, color, and holiday wonder

    • Price: free

  • šŸ” Google’s Musical Holiday Lights (Kirkland)

    • 10,000 LED holiday lights will be switched on for Google’s Musical Holiday Lights.

    • Price: free

    šŸŽ… ā€˜Elf – The Musical’ at the 5th Avenue Theatre (Seattle)

    • Buddy the Elf has spent his life fulfilling his elf-ly duties in the North Pole helping Santa get ready for Christmas.

    • Price: $50+

    🐷 Santa's Farm Adventure (Lake Stevens)

    • Holiday magic with Highland cows, real reindeer, and cozy farm charm

    • Price: $48

    šŸ’Ø Georgetown Steam Plant Open House (Seattle)

    • The Steam Plant is open to the public every second Saturday. Join one of their knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

    • Price: free

    🌽 Holiday Market (Edmonds)

    • Edmonds Holiday Market features produce, preserves, edibles, baked goods and sweets, specialty gift items, holiday greenery and more!

    • Price: free

    šŸ± Phinney Harvest and Holiday Market (Phinney Ridge)

    • Shop for holiday gifts and family meals, make autumn memories, and celebrate the close of their seasonal markets at the annual harvest and holiday markets.

    • Price: free

    ā„ļø Winter Festival with Kiddie Academy Seattle (Queen Anne)

    • Bring the whole family for seasonal fun, including ornament decorating and other winter-themed activities.

    • Price: free

Holiday Ice Skating Rink in Occidental Square

Sunday - December 14

  • šŸ–ļø Sensory Playground at Seattle Gymnastics Academy (Lake City)

    • Sensory Playground sessions are designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access gymnastics activity and indoor play in their own way

    • Price: $10

    šŸƒā€ā™‚ļø Jingle Bell Run at Gas Works Park (Fremont)

    • Get ready for the Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear!

    • Price: $45+

    šŸŽ Holiday Farmers Market and Crafts Fair at Third Place Commons (Seattle)

    • A great place to buy your produce and other supplies for your holiday meals, then browse the selection of handmade items from local artisans.

    • Price: free

    šŸƒ The 12ks of Christmas (Kirkland)

    • Join this fun holiday 12K and 5K run at Marina Park, Kirkland. Families in costumes, Santa Claus and Little Elves galore.

    • Price: $40+

    🦈 Diving Santa at Seattle Aquarium (Seattle)

    • Meet Diving Santa at the Seattle Aquarium! Hear from the holly jolly diver about how you can help the ocean this holiday season.

    • Price: $45.95+

    ā›øļø Wintry Weekend Ice Skating Rink in Occidental Square (Seattle)

    • The return of the popular free ice skating rink at Occidental Square. The pop-up rink is back Dec. 13–21 for a fourth year

    • Price: free

    šŸƒā€ā™‚ļø Chase the Grinch Outta Snohomish (Snohomish)

    • The infamous Grinch is threatening to spoil all of the holiday merriment in the little town of Snohomish...AGAIN! Runners and walkers can help restore holiday order by chasing the Grinch out of town on December 15th at 9:00 am.

    • Price: $15+

    šŸŽø Winterfest Entertainment: School of Rock (Seattle)

    • School of Rock Seattle’s House Band is a group of talented young musicians that perform regularly all over the greater Seattle area and beyond.

    • Price: free

    🐦 Children’s Bird Outing with Birds Connect Seattle (Seattle)

    • Practice observing birds with our eyes and ears and look for mallard ducks, Canada geese, buffleheads, crows, chickadees, juncos and more on a short walk.

    • Price: free

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