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SUMMARY:Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Tacoma's long-running holiday light show takes over Point Defiance Zoo after dark\, with light displays strung along the zoo's paths above Commencement Bay. It's a walking show rather than an animal visit\, since the exhibits close for the evening\, so come for the lights\, a hot drink and a loop of the grounds. Tickets are timed and sold online in advance\, and Zoolights isn't included with regular admission or zoo membership. Weeknights early in the season tend to be the calmest\, and parking at the zoo is free.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/zoolights-at-point-defiance-zoo-aquarium/
LOCATION:Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium\, 5400 N Pearl St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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SUMMARY:Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto
DESCRIPTION:The Grotto's wooded sanctuary in Northeast Portland turns into a quarter-mile walk of lights each evening from November 27 to December 30. The music is the draw: school\, church and civic choirs sing in the Chapel of Mary's acoustics\, the Grotto Carolers perform at the bottom of each hour\, and a puppet show plays in the plaza tent at the top of each hour. Plan 60 to 90 minutes\, and grab cocoa and snacks in the Interpretive Center. Value nights save a couple of dollars.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/christmas-festival-of-lights-at-the-grotto/
LOCATION:The Grotto (National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother)\, 8840 NE Skidmore St\, Portland\, OR\, 97220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
DESCRIPTION:A drive-through light show on the racetrack at Portland International Raceway\, and the single largest fundraiser for the Sunshine Division's hunger-relief work. Tickets are priced per carload\, so pile in the grandparents and cousins and tune the radio while you roll the course. Weeknights are cheaper and calmer than weekends or the December 16 to 25 peak. Two special nights swap cars for people: Bike the Lights on November 29 and the Lights & Leashes dog walk to start December.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/winter-wonderland-at-portland-international-raceway/
LOCATION:Portland International Raceway\, 1940 N Victory Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, 97217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261224T193000
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SUMMARY:Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection
DESCRIPTION:Every night at 7 p.m. from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve\, Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th turns into a short holiday parade: toy drummers\, dancers\, lighted floats\, music and machine-made snow drifting down over the crowd. With free admission and free parking in the Bellevue Collection garages\, it makes an easy weeknight outing with kids. Claim a curb spot early on weekends\, when the sidewalks fill. Santa holds court for photos inside Bellevue Square during the same run\, and the Downtown Park ice rink is a few blocks away.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/snowflake-lane-at-the-bellevue-collection/
LOCATION:Bellevue Way between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square\, Bellevue Way NE from NE 4th St to NE 8th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261128T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270103T213000
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SUMMARY:Garden d'Lights
DESCRIPTION:Bellevue Botanical Garden's holiday display shapes its lights into the garden itself: glowing flowers\, plants and small critters tucked into the beds along the paths\, with a scavenger-hunt map for kids who want to find them all. Entry is by half-hour timed ticket\, starting at 4:30 p.m. The first two weeks have $5 Monday-through-Thursday nights\, and Dec. 8 is a sensory-friendly night with no live music and half the usual crowd. The garden lot is small and costs $5\, so many visitors park free at Wilburton Hill Park\, a quarter mile east.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/garden-dlights/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T183000
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SUMMARY:Portland's Public Menorah at The Square
DESCRIPTION:Chabad Center for Jewish Life lights Portland's public menorah in Pioneer Courthouse Square across Hanukkah\, from Friday\, December 4\, through Sunday\, December 13. The gathering runs late afternoon into early evening\, right as downtown workers head home\, and it brings a different kind of light to the city's living room during its busiest month. Bring friends who have never seen a public lighting; the whole community is invited.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/portlands-public-menorah-at-the-square/
LOCATION:Pioneer Courthouse Square\, 701 SW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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SUMMARY:Redmond Lights
DESCRIPTION:Redmond's winter festival is more art show than Christmas display: a month of illuminated installations by local and regional artists in Downtown Park and Overlake's Esterra Park. This year's pieces include Ai-Chun Huang's walk-through woven mountains\, an interactive infinity mirror\, a glowing pop-art salute to Redmond and a light piece driven by the city's streams and trails. The kickoff on Saturday\, Dec. 5\, from 4 to 8 p.m. adds snow every 15 minutes\, a silent disco\, a kids' light fashion show and a lantern promenade. Everything is free.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/redmond-lights/
LOCATION:Redmond Downtown Park (also Esterra Park)\, 16101 NE 85th St\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T180000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031524Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Vancouver Chamber Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Vancouver Chamber's monthly after-work mixer moves to a different member business each time\, so you get a look behind the scenes along with the handshakes. It's a relaxed\, two-hour drop-in rather than a structured program\, which suits newcomers to Clark County's business community. November's edition is hosted by U.S. Bank on the 17th\, and December's by EOCF on the 8th. The series is aimed at chamber members\, so contact the chamber about guest passes before you go.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/greater-vancouver-chamber-business-after-hours-2/
LOCATION:Host member business (rotates monthly)\, Vancouver\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Networking,Portland Area,Vancouver Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T203000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031542Z
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SUMMARY:New Tech Seattle Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Seattle's biggest recurring tech meetup has gathered founders\, developers\, recruiters\, investors and the tech-curious every month since 2013. The format is friendly and fast: an hour of block-party-style networking with appetizers and a cash bar\, then a run of eight-minute presentations from local founders and community leaders\, each followed by a few minutes of questions. It meets at The Collective in South Lake Union\, and the conversation spills into the building's community space afterward. If you're new to town or new to the industry\, it's one of the easier rooms in Seattle to walk into alone.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/new-tech-seattle-monthly-meetup-2/
LOCATION:The Collective\, 400 Dexter Ave N\, Ste 100\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business & Networking,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T190000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Ships Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer skippers have strung their boats with lights and cruised the rivers every December for about seven decades\, and the fleets sail most nights from December 3 to 20. The Willamette fleet leaves RiverPlace Marina for runs toward Johns Landing\, the Fremont Bridge or Milwaukie; the Columbia fleet works from the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp toward Vancouver\, Hayden Bay and North Portland Harbor. Bring a thermos\, check the route for your night\, and find a spot along the water.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/christmas-ships-parade-5/
LOCATION:Willamette and Columbia rivers (riverfront parks and restaurants)\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T190000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Ships Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer skippers have strung their boats with lights and cruised the rivers every December for about seven decades\, and the fleets sail most nights from December 3 to 20. The Willamette fleet leaves RiverPlace Marina for runs toward Johns Landing\, the Fremont Bridge or Milwaukie; the Columbia fleet works from the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp toward Vancouver\, Hayden Bay and North Portland Harbor. Bring a thermos\, check the route for your night\, and find a spot along the water.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/christmas-ships-parade-6/
LOCATION:Willamette and Columbia rivers (riverfront parks and restaurants)\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031550Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:On the second Thursday of each month\, galleries\, boutiques\, bars and cafes across Capitol Hill hang new work and stay open late\, from about 5 to 8 p.m. It's looser and younger than the downtown walks: as likely to mean a photo show in a coffee shop or a pop-up in a vintage store as a white-walled gallery. Chophouse Row on 11th Avenue is a reliable anchor\, with its restaurants open and serving during the walk. Grab the online art map first\, then work your way along Pike\, Pine and 12th.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/capitol-hill-art-walk-2/
LOCATION:Capitol Hill galleries\, shops and bars (including Chophouse Row)\, 1424 11th Ave (Chophouse Row)\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Thursday Nights at Tacoma Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Art Museum stays open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays\, and admission is free from 5 o'clock on. That's three hours to see Northwest and Western art in the Haub Family Collection\, the Kent Monkman and Grafton Tyler Brown pairing before it closes Jan. 3\, and the new Internet Speed show from Nov. 21. The museum sits on Pacific Avenue across from Union Station and a short walk from the Link stop\, so it's easy to fold into dinner downtown. Regular admission is $18 for adults the rest of the week.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/free-thursday-nights-at-tacoma-art-museum-5/
LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Seattle Area
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
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SUMMARY:The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach Camp
DESCRIPTION:For its 30th season\, the Northwest's big Christmas light festival at Warm Beach Camp\, north of Marysville near Stanwood\, becomes mainly a walking event. Guests stroll at their own pace past more than a million lights\, with a Christmas market\, food\, costumed characters\, mini-golf\, a light maze and train rides along the way. It runs on select nights only\, and every ticket must be bought online ahead with limited entries per hour. Three Thursdays are kept as drive-thru nights for anyone who'd rather stay warm in the car\, though those skip the activity stops.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/the-lights-of-christmas-at-warm-beach-camp-3/
LOCATION:Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center\, 20800 Marine Dr\, Stanwood\, WA\, 98292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
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SUMMARY:Santa Trains at the Northwest Railway Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Railway Museum has run Santa trains through the Snoqualmie Valley every year since 1969. Families pick between two rides. The 40-minute Yuletide Express leaves the Snoqualmie Depot\, climbs past Snoqualmie Falls\, and Santa visits every family on board. The two-hour North Pole Limited leaves North Bend for the museum's decorated Railway History Campus\, with cookies\, cocoa\, crafts and a visit with Santa in a restored chapel car before the ride back. Every child gets a gift\, and tickets go fast.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/santa-trains-at-the-northwest-railway-museum-3/
LOCATION:Snoqualmie Depot and North Bend Depot\, 38625 SE King St\, Snoqualmie\, WA\, 98065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Seattle Area
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
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SUMMARY:Oregon Ballet Theatre: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Oregon Ballet Theatre's Balanchine Nutcracker is Portland's big-stage holiday ballet\, with Tchaikovsky's score played live by the OBT Orchestra at the Keller Auditorium. Marie's trip to the Land of Sweets runs 18 performances between December 5 and Christmas Eve\, including audio-described shows on December 5\, 13 and 21. Families with young kids or neurodiverse members can also catch a separate sensory-friendly Storybook Nutcracker on December 23. Pick a matinee for younger dancers-in-training; evening shows start at 7:30.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/oregon-ballet-theatre-george-balanchines-the-nutcracker-2/
LOCATION:Keller Auditorium\, 222 SW Clay St\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Portland Area
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20261105T042801Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Express at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION:Heritage rail cars leave the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in the Central Eastside for a short holiday excursion\, with Santa and his elves working the heated cars. Morning departures are daylight rides with scenery and the odd glimpse of wildlife; the later trains roll out at early dusk to show off the lights. Your ticket includes admission to the Center and its historic locomotives\, and cocoa and cookies are sold on site. Trains leave on time\, so arrive 20 minutes early.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/holiday-express-at-the-oregon-rail-heritage-center-3/
LOCATION:Oregon Rail Heritage Center\, 2250 SE Water Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Portland Area
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261105T042634Z
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SUMMARY:International Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:If McCaw Hall feels far from the Eastside\, Bellevue's own Nutcracker plays the Meydenbauer Center Theatre for two weeks before Christmas. International Ballet Theatre roots its version in the original 1892 production\, keeping the classical structure with full scenery and bright costumes. The theater is smaller than Seattle's big houses\, which puts every seat closer to the stage\, a real plus for young first-timers. Pair a matinee with Snowflake Lane at 7 p.m.\, a few blocks away on Bellevue Way.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/international-ballet-theatre-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center Theatre\, 11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T153000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042755Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Weekends at Portland Japanese Garden
DESCRIPTION:For three weekends starting the day after Thanksgiving\, the Japanese Garden in Washington Park dresses for the season with traditional winter decorations. Visitors can shop Japanese and Japanese-inspired gifts\, have them wrapped in furoshiki cloth\, and leave with a take-home origami ornament. Seasonal teas and treats are on at the Umami Café\, and garden tours are free with admission. Late-autumn maples and moss make the walk itself worth the trip\, and it's all included with regular admission.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/holiday-weekends-at-portland-japanese-garden-3/
LOCATION:Portland Japanese Garden\, 611 SW Kingston Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T190000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042711Z
CREATED:20261105T042711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T042711Z
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SUMMARY:Sips & S'mores at Bell Street Park
DESCRIPTION:Belltown's shared street becomes a small holiday block party for an evening\, with free hot drinks\, sweet treats and s'mores\, plus live music. It's an easy after-work stop on a dark December Friday\, and a good excuse to explore Belltown's bars and restaurants afterward. Bell Street Park runs through the heart of the neighborhood\, so you can walk over from the waterfront or Pike Place Market in a few minutes. Dress for drizzle; the drinks are hot.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/sips-smores-at-bell-street-park/
LOCATION:Bell Street Park\, Bell St between 1st Ave and 5th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T220000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042746Z
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SUMMARY:Portland Holiday Brew Fest
DESCRIPTION:More than 40 winter beers and ciders from around the region pour under the 75-foot city tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Holiday releases are the point here: the seasonal\, once-a-year pours that breweries save for the dark months\, sampled in the middle of downtown with the lights overhead. The fest runs Friday evening and all day Saturday\, so Saturday afternoon is the easygoing session and Friday night the lively one. Strictly 21 and over; buy tickets ahead through the festival's site.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/portland-holiday-brew-fest/
LOCATION:Pioneer Courthouse Square\, 701 SW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T190000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042702Z
CREATED:20261105T042702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T042702Z
UID:4679-1797015600-1797015600@pnwacquainted.com
SUMMARY:Tacoma City Ballet: The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Tacoma City Ballet has danced The Nutcracker for 71 years\, and its home is the 1918 Pantages Theater on Broadway\, an ornate vaudeville house that suits the story's old-fashioned magic. The run is short\, two weekends in mid-December\, with an opening Friday evening show and the rest as 2 p.m. matinees that work well for younger kids. Downtown Tacoma is decked out by then\, so plan a pre-show lunch nearby or a walk through the Theater District afterward. For South Sound families\, it beats the drive to Seattle for the big-house version.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/tacoma-city-ballet-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Pantages Theater\, 901 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T190000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042737Z
CREATED:20261105T042737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T042737Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Ships Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer skippers have strung their boats with lights and cruised the rivers every December for about seven decades\, and the fleets sail most nights from December 3 to 20. The Willamette fleet leaves RiverPlace Marina for runs toward Johns Landing\, the Fremont Bridge or Milwaukie; the Columbia fleet works from the M. James Gleason Boat Ramp toward Vancouver\, Hayden Bay and North Portland Harbor. Bring a thermos\, check the route for your night\, and find a spot along the water.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/christmas-ships-parade-7/
LOCATION:Willamette and Columbia rivers (riverfront parks and restaurants)\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T202000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T211000
DTSTAMP:20261105T042619Z
CREATED:20261105T042619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T042619Z
UID:4543-1797020400-1797023400@pnwacquainted.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Ship Parade of Boats Viewing Party in Fremont
DESCRIPTION:For the 11th Parade of Boats\, privately owned boats strung with lights fall in around the Christmas Ship as it leaves Lake Union Park\, and the whole flotilla cruises past Fremont while the Dickens Carolers sing from the deck. Evanston Plaza is the official free viewing spot\, close to the water at the north end of the Fremont Bridge. The choir performance runs from 8:20 to 9:10 p.m. Dress for a wet December night\, and plan dinner or a drink in Fremont before or after\, since the neighborhood's bars and restaurants are a short walk away.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/christmas-ship-parade-of-boats-viewing-party-in-fremont/
LOCATION:Evanston Plaza\, Evanston Ave N & N 34th St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031533Z
CREATED:20261105T042731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031533Z
UID:4777-1797062400-1797080400@pnwacquainted.com
SUMMARY:Hollywood Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:A Saturday market on NE Hancock between 44th and 45th in Northeast Portland's Hollywood district. It keeps its weekly schedule right up to December 19\, which makes it one of the more dependable east-side stops for the supporting cast of a Thanksgiving turkey or a few last-minute edible gifts. After the holidays it shifts to a twice-monthly winter schedule from January through March\, so December is the last weekly stretch until spring.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/hollywood-farmers-market-6/
LOCATION:NE Hancock St between 44th & 45th Aves\, 4420 NE Hancock St\, Portland\, OR\, 97213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031605Z
CREATED:20261105T042553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031605Z
UID:4458-1797066000-1797084000@pnwacquainted.com
SUMMARY:University District Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday\, year-round\, farmers take over University Way NE between 50th and 52nd\, two blocks from the U District light rail station. Winter is the season for squash\, roots\, apples and hardy greens\, and the market's chef demo series keeps going into December: the Husky Culinary Club on Nov. 7\, Anna of Yoka Miso on Dec. 5 and Caroline Wright on Dec. 19. SNAP shoppers get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match at the manager's booth. Parking in the nearby U Heights lots is a suggested $3 donation\, but the train is easier.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/university-district-farmers-market-6/
LOCATION:University Way NE (the Ave)\, University Way NE between NE 50th St & NE 52nd St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031545Z
CREATED:20261105T042641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031545Z
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SUMMARY:Edmonds Museum Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:The Edmonds Historical Museum's street market moves into holiday mode on six Saturdays in November and December\, filling 5th Avenue North and Bell Street just outside the old Carnegie library building that houses the museum. Farmers\, bakers and specialty food producers set up next to artisans selling handcrafted gifts and artwork\, and holiday greenery is a big draw. There's music\, and the shops of downtown Edmonds are steps away\, so it's an easy morning to combine with lunch near the ferry dock. Note there's no market on Thanksgiving weekend.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/edmonds-museum-holiday-market-5/
LOCATION:Edmonds Historical Museum (5th Ave N & Bell St)\, 118 5th Ave N\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031542Z
CREATED:20261105T042700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031542Z
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SUMMARY:Proctor Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Tacoma's only year-round farmers market sets up every Saturday in the Proctor District through Dec. 19. Shoppers come from across the city for local vegetables and flowers\, meat and seafood\, artisan foods\, beer and cider\, and prepared food\, usually with a local musician playing and plenty of dogs to watch. The surrounding blocks are full of independent shops\, coffee and restaurants\, which makes it a natural start to a North End Saturday. SNAP shoppers can double their dollars with Market Match at the info booth.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/proctor-farmers-market-6/
LOCATION:Proctor District\, N 27th St & N Proctor St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seattle Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031538Z
CREATED:20261105T042721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031538Z
UID:4740-1797066000-1797084000@pnwacquainted.com
SUMMARY:Portland Farmers Market at PSU
DESCRIPTION:Portland Farmers Market's flagship keeps its Saturday rhythm all winter in the South Park Blocks on the Portland State campus. The winter market is smaller than the summer crush\, which makes it easier to talk with the farmers\, bakers\, ranchers and cheesemakers who still show up in the cold. It's the one Portland Farmers Market site open every Saturday through the season\, closing only on December 26\, so it doubles as a dependable stop for holiday baking supplies and Sunday-dinner ingredients.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/portland-farmers-market-at-psu-6/
LOCATION:South Park Blocks\, Portland State University\, SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery St (1803 SW Park Ave)\, Portland\, OR\, 97201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Portland Area
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T031556Z
CREATED:20261105T042605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261107T031556Z
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SUMMARY:Lake City Farmers Market (Fall Saturdays)
DESCRIPTION:Lake City's market switches from summer Thursday evenings to Saturday mornings in the fall\, and it keeps going until Dec. 19\, which makes it one of the few seasonal markets in North Seattle still open for holiday cooking. Look for it at NE 125th Street and 28th Avenue NE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The scale is small and easygoing\, the kind of market where farmers have time to chat. SNAP users can pay with an EBT card directly at select farm stands and get up to $50 a month back on fruit and vegetables.
URL:https://pnwacquainted.com/event/lake-city-farmers-market-fall-saturdays-6/
LOCATION:Lake City Farmers Market\, NE 125th St & 28th Ave NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Seattle Area
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