Details: The Victorian Village and train set at Seattle Center’s Winterfest.
The festival enters its final days. Check out the full schedule to take in some of the remaining events. Through December 31st at the Center House at the Seattle Center.
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Now that Christmas is behind us, have you made your plans for New Year’s Eve? The options narrow with each passing day, but even if you’ve waited till the last minute, here are some ideas to help you ring in 2009.
Make reservations for dinner out. Ok, all the really great spots may be booked up (or maybe not given the economy right now). I’d suggest taking a look at Open Table and see what is available. (This is a great site for reservations any time of year.)
Fireworks at the Space Needle. You may still be able to get …read more
Given the snowy Seattle weather, it seems a little silly to post about all the fun holiday things that you can do, because many people are without power or can’t even get our of their driveway or neighborhood.
But, on the off chance that this snow melts quickly, put the Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park (Tacoma) on your must-see holiday lights list. The two mile lighting display along Spanaway Lake is the the largest drive-through holiday lights display in the Pacific Northwest.
With over 300 displays, including animation, the bring a smile to light up even the coldest moment.
Tune the car …read more
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The Sound of Music, the much loved movie set in the Austrian Alps, was released over 43 years ago, yet still gains new fans with each generation.
Who hasn’t found themselves humming one along to the title theme song, or Do, A Deer, or even Edelweiss?
Celebrate the New Year with a special showing of the movie at the 5th Avenue Theatre, as they present Sing-A-Long Sound of Music.
This is participatory theater at its finest, with moviegoers encouraged to come in costume. Cheer for the Von Trapp’s, Boo the Nazi’s, and sing-a-long to all your favorite tunes. Don’t know the words? …read more
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Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia was a celebration of a culture that I knew nothing about, as well as a thought provoking exhibit of what might be the missing link in evolution from ape to man.
But now I’m getting ahead of myself, so let’s go back to the beginning and I’ll take you along with me through the exhibit.
Back in 1974, Dr. Donald Johanson discovered fossils in Hadar, Ethiopia. The fossils weren’t human, but they weren’t really an ape either, leading to the theory that Lucy could be the link between the two.
The fossil discovery was called …read more
One of the brightest spots during the holiday season is the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and the annual Zoolights exhibit.
Zoolights is a huge holiday light display, with more than half a million lights. You’ll ooooh and aaaaah at over 70 displays with over 27 miles of lights arranged in traditional holiday displays, along with zoo and aquarium themed displays and local ones.
Wear warm clothes, as the nights are getting colder and I know you’ll want to spend some talking walking among the light displays.
Location: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 North Pearl Street in Tacoma (map it)
Dates & …read more
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Details: The Fairmont Olympic Hotel (411 University Street, downtown) is one of my favorite places during the holiday season. They have lots of holiday events for all ages, and the hotel is beautifully decorated.
It’s also a great place to introduce a child to a little dress up holiday fun. Even though this is a very formal hotel, they are quite welcoming to kids, with lots of options for them to enjoy.
Last weekend, after a busy day in the city, I stopped off for a little holiday cheer in the hotel lobby. Among the beautifully decorated trees, gingerbread displays, and …read more
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December is a great month to take kids to the Tacoma Art Museum, AND it won’t put a dent in your holiday budget!
During the month of December, visitors 6 – 18 years of age get FREE admission to the Tacoma Art Museum. Kids under 5 are always FREE.
Brett Willis, president of the museum’s Board of Trustees said: “Our Museum is a safe place where children and their families can come together to explore, think creatively, and build stronger connections, all through art.”
The museum’s permanent collection includes a rotating display of pieces of Northwest Art, Glass, Studio Art …read more
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One of the many beautiful light displays this time of year is the Parade of Christmas Ships.
The Christmas Ship is Argosy Cruise Line’s Spirit of Seattle, and it leads off the parade. Onboard will be music and entertainment, including scheduled shore-side caroling. Santa will be there checking to see who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, and helping to keep the festivities merry. There are lots of activities for children (activity corner, sing-a-longs, etc.), you can order a box lunch to eat onboard, and for adults, a cash bar is available.
Don’t worry if the weather is a little chilly; …read more
Details: Center House is all decked out in its holiday finest for the annual WinterFest celebration.
Offering up family events, entertainment, and tons of activities, it was full of life this weekend.
One of my favorite displays was this bigger than life-sized snow globe.
There were a couple of trees and some additional decorations inside, and when the air machine got to work, the snow swirled around. It was just like I’d tipped the globe upside down!
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