(Added 11:22 am: Pathfinder K-8 selling handmade holiday wreaths again today at WS Farmers’ Market)
From the WSB West Seattle Holidays page and Events calendar:

FARMERS’ MARKET: West Seattle Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 2 pm, The Junction (44th/Alaska) – note that the market has a special evening edition 12/22, and then is closed the following two Sundays, since those are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS IN THE JUNCTION – CARRIAGE RIDES AND SANTA! *Mule Carriage Rides* 11 am-3 pm, free. Take a traditional carriage ride down California SW pulled by beautiful Belgian Draft Mules. Carriages depart on California in front of KeyBank at Hometown Holidays Headquarters. Same time period, Santa Photos at City Mouse Studio and Store, professionally photographed by Donna Ryan Photography, with a suggested donation of $15 or more going to West Seattle charities.

CASPAR AND KATE AT CAPERS: At CAPERS, 4525 California SW: West Seattle artist Kate Endle and musician Caspar Babypants will be reading their two new children’s books, “My Woodland Wish” and “Bunny Rabbit in the Sunlight,” with a book-signing session to follow, and a bit of music. 11 am.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT THE FEEDBACK: Arts/crafts on sale at the Feedback Lounge‘s (WSB sponsor) annual Holiday Bazaar, 11:30 am-6 pm (6451 California SW).

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE LONGHOUSE: Duwamish Longhouse Christmas Concert — Teachings of the First People with Ravenspeaker. Local Native storyteller Ravenspeaker (Robert Frederiksen) of the Tsimshian Raven Clan shares NW stories, song and dance. Born and raised in Seattle, Ravenspeaker has travelled all over North America as a recognized Culture Bearer for the Northwest Coast’s First Peoples. Children and friends will be invited to join in song and dance. Includes hot cocoa & cookies. $10 general, $5 students, retired seniors, unemployed. Doors open at 1 pm.

HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS: West Seattle Girl Scout Rainbow Troop 52698 presents Holiday Pet Photos at The Puppy Perfectors, 9629 17th Ave SW, 2-5 PM to benefit The Doney Memorial Pet Clinic (a volunteer-run clinic providing free veterinary care for low income and homeless people’s pets.) For a donation of $25 or more, you will receive a 4×6 print of your favorite shot and a CD of all shots taken. There will be fun and goodies for people and pets.

SELF-DEFENSE FOR KIDS: Class at Lee’s Martial Arts, 2-4 p.m. This class is designed to inform and empower children ages 6-11 on the basics of self-defense. The class includes a highly rated film, role playing and physical self-defense skills. Material is presented in an age-appropriate way and is taught by Lisa Skvarla, who chairs the American Women’s Self-Defense Advancement (AWSDA) and is a third-degree black belt in taekwondo. Call 206-938-3375 to see if there’s still room.

CONCERT AND FOOD DRIVE AT C & P: Trevor Ras performs live 3-5 pm at C & P Coffee (WSB sponsor), 5612 California SW, and it’s a food drive for West Seattle Food Bank – bring donations!

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE,’ RADIO-STYLE: 3 pm performance of Twelfth Night Productions‘ “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show,” at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th SW. Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.

‘EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY’: ArtsWest in The Junction presents “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!).” 3 pm; ticket info here.

‘WONDER’: Christmas Concert at Fauntleroy Church, 4 pm: “Wonder.” An original cantata by Bronwyn Edwards, performed by the Chancel Choir and various soloists. Details in our preview.

ADMIRAL SINGS CHRISTMAS: 4 pm and 7 pm, the popular annual singalong/concert, free (donations accepted, and nonperishable food will be collected too). Details in our preview.

‘EXTREME GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE’: Tonight at 5 pm in the WSCC Activity Center (4400 42nd Ave SW): “Join what will undoubtedly be the largest gathering of questionable talent for an amazing holiday creative venture which, while certainly being memorable, will also be contributing to our effort to provide clean water to a village in El Salvador.” At least 40 teams are signed up – come cheer them on!

WHITE CENTER FOOD BANK BENEFIT: Not in WS but benefits one of the food banks that serve our area: Dueling Piano Holiday Food Drive: 5 and 7 pm at Three Tree Community Church, 16261 First Ave. S. in Burien, to benefit White Center Food Bank and the Union Gospel Mission. Performers from Chopstix Dueling Pianos will entertain and take requests – for a donation of either cash or food.

WHITE CENTER TREE LIGHTING: 5 pm at 16th/Roxbury – details here.

‘BIG CHRISTMAS BROADCAST OF 1941’: Free show at Westwood Christian Assembly (with dessert afterward), 7 pm, 9252 16th SW.

FOOD TRUCK: Looks like just one visiting West Seattle today (aside from those based here) – Snout and Co. food truck at 35th/Graham, 11 am-3 pm.