Dec 19 Friday
Santa Claus is Coming to Village at Totem Lake! The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Santa is making his grand arrival at the Village at Totem Lake. Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable holiday memories with Santa from November 28 through December 24, 2025 at 11901 NE Village Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98034.Holiday Hours Overview:Santa Hours:Friday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMDecember 15–19: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMDecember 22–23: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMChristmas Eve: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSpecial Themed Events:Santa Paws (Pet Photos): December 2 & 9, 3:00–7:00 PMCowboy Santa: December 4 & 11, 3:00–7:00 PMPajama Night: December 10, 3:00–7:00 PMCaring Santa (Sensory-Friendly): December 7 & 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSanta will wear his classic red suit most days, with fun themed looks on special event days!Santa visits are free! Come enjoy the holiday magic and meet Santa Claus.Bring your family and friends to capture unforgettable moments with Santa and make special memories this season. Families can reserve their visit in advance using our appointment link: https://www.thesantapeople.com/kirkland-washington-santa-claus-visits-village-at-totem-lakeFor questions, email contact@souvenirphotograph.com or call 833-268-8743.Make your season merry and bright with Santa at Village at Totem Lake!
Connect to a world of sparkling lights, amusements and spirited entertainment at Seattle Center Winterfest, presented by Symetra, Nov. 28 – Dec. 31, 2025 happening in-person on our grounds. Throughout the five weeks of Winterfest, those in search of uplifting seasonal spirit or delightful diversion will find seasonal decor, ice sculpting, our Winter Train & Village, weekend entertainment on the Armory Stage, and a New Year's Eve Celebration.
Seattle Christmas MarketFrom November 20 to December 24 the Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn at Seattle Center will be transformed into a European-inspired outdoor Christmas village and community marketplace. A true feast for the senses with festive decorations, daily live entertainment, sweet and savory treats, hot chocolate and Glühwein (hot mulled wine), and beautifully handcrafted gifts at over 60 local and international vendors, the Seattle Christmas Market is the perfect place to celebrate the magic of the holiday season.
Winter Train & VillageDelight in viewing a late 19th-century model train and village display, installed inside the Armory Food & Event Hall. This annual tradition has been on display for nearly 50 years! The public is invited to take a turn operating the train, or interact by participating in our Scavenger Hunt. Pick up your entry sheet at the Train Station, and see how many clues you can spot. The train operates 10am to 6pm daily from November 28th through December 31st. Visitors are invited to operate the train between 10:30am and 5:30pm. Donations accepted to keep the train operating. Audio description and accessible transcripts for the display available from the Yard Boss at the Train Station.
Winterfest World Bazaar presented by FestálShop for your holiday gifts at this special World Bazaar, offering goods created by local BIPOC artists, and curated by community partners. Browse a rotating roster of vendors on weekends, noon to 6pm between November 28th and December 21st. Check out our event calendar for list of vendors on each day.
Symetra Ice SpectacleOur weekly Ice Sculpting series is back! Watch as acclaimed carvers create original sculptures made of ice each Saturday during Winterfest starting at 12pm at Mural Amphitheatre. Artists include Chan Kitburi, Janson Iwakami and James Royal.
More information at: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest
The Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra returns for its 28th year! The region’s largest ice-skating experience boasts over 9,000 square feet of real ice in a fully covered, open-air venue at Bellevue Downtown Park. Join for a season of festive fun featuring free skate lessons courtesy of Microsoft, themed skate nights, on-site concessions, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a novice eager to learn, get ready to bundle up for an unforgettable time on the ice.
Live Jazz!
Garden d’Lights is a dazzling holiday tradition that transforms the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a magical wonderland of over half a million sparkling lights in whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls, all set amid the Garden’s natural beauty. Now celebrating its 31st year, this beloved family event continues to enchant visitors with festive charm and imaginative displays.
Celebrate the holidays with Steve Messick's Holiday Jazz Showcase, featuring jazz arrangements of holiday favorites and mashups.
Steve Messick - double bassJay Thomas - trumpet & saxDavid Franklin - pianoChris Monroe - drums
Reservations can be made by emailing reservations@ballardjamhouse.com or by calling 206-789-1621 after 6pm Thu-Sat.
Egan's serves a dinner and dessert menu along with beer, wine, and cocktails.
The 7PM show is all-ages, and the 9PM show is 21 and over.
Enjoy an evening filled with Christmas big band tunes and lively performances. FREE ADMISSION!
Support a Great Cause! While the concert is free, we encourage donations to the Monroe Arts Council. Your contributions will help support ongoing renovations of the historic Wagner Performing Arts Center.
Bring your friends and family—let's make it a memorable night!
Join us for a night of live music, entertainment, and improv comedy hosted by Xclusively Elle, featuring performances by The King Dre Trio, Sydney Michelle & Kasai.
Join us starting at 7pm. Full menu, featuring food by Chef Tay, and bar available until 11pm. View our menu at blackandtanhall.com/menu.
Showtime 7 to 11pm
All-ages until 10pm
$15 advanced online general admission tickets, $20 at the door
Limited seating is first-come first-served for general admission tickets. A small number of booth tickets are available, which include both event entry and reserved seating.
Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.
His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.
Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”
For five unforgettable seasons, Harlequin’s A Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of audiences across the South Sound. Now, in our 5th anniversary production, we invite you to rediscover Dickens’ timeless tale of hope, redemption, and the true spirit of the season. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to a beloved tradition, this year promises to be the most memorable yet—with a reworked script, new characters, an updated set, new special effects, and all the warmth, music, and holiday magic you’ve come to cherish. Traditions evolve, and who knows what the future holds? Don’t miss this milestone year of A Christmas Carol at Harlequin.
