(Amanita, photographed at Lincoln Park by Machel Spence)

FABULOUS FAMILY FUN – OCTOPUSES: 10:30 am session for kids 3-5 and families, 11:15 am for 5 and up, with visitors from the Seattle Aquarium at High Point Community Center. Free. (6920 34th SW)

‘STAR WARS’ GAMES AT MEEPLES: 11 am-9 pm today, first of two days of a weekend-long “Star Wars” event at Meeples Games (WSB sponsor) – see the full updated schedule on the Meeples website. (3727 California SW)

HOLIDAY MUSIC AT THRIFTWAY: Gary Benson on guitar at West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), 12-3 pm, followed by We Three Carolers 3-5 pm. (Fauntleroy/California/Morgan)

SANTA AT EWA: Santa at Emerald Water Anglers (WSB sponsor) – “Pictures with Santa Claus @ EWA! Santa will be in the store from 1-4 pm. All ages are welcome — you’re never too old to sit on Santa’s Lap!” (42nd SW & SW Oregon)

COCOA CRIS CRINGLE: Easy Street Records is again hosting Cocoa Cris Cringle, as a benefit for the West Seattle Food Bank; it’s his 7th annual “Theatrical Holiday Photo Funomenon“! 4-9 pm, “shop for records, enjoy hot cocoa, and prepare to have a truly unique holiday photo experience … Cocoa welcomes families, individuals, groups, and most pets. … Suggested donation $15-$20, superflexible. Includes 3 poses with a variety of hats, props, and a fog machine. One printed photo to take with you, and shots with your smartphone or camera.” (California/Alaska)

‘CARTOONING SANTA’: 4-7 pm at Luna Park Café – 4-7 pm. From the café: “Food and beverage specials; have our Santa draw a cartoon for your little one or get a Santa picture (bring your camera). All the Luna Elves are working hard to get everything decorated and prepared for a fun evening! Hope to see you all there!!!!” (2918 SW Avalon Way)

WEST SEATTLE SANTAS: 3rd annual West Seattle Santas Pub Crawl. Per this schedule, starts at 6 pm at Coastline in The Junction. (4444 California SW)

MERCY MERCI: Live music at Admiral Bird, 6:30 pm. (California SW & SW Admiral Way)

SWTLC WINTER FEST: Teens are invited tonight to Winter Fest at Southwest Teen Life Center, 7-10 pm, with dinner at 7, games and more at 8. (2801 SW Thistle)

THE AMPLIFY PROJECT: 7:30 pm singer/songwriter showcase and benefit at The Junction Church – details here. (4157 California SW)

‘WONDERFUL LIFE’: “Wonderful Life” is the show this holiday season at ArtsWest in The Junction. Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3 pm, no performances Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Buy tickets online here. (4711 California SW)

More holiday events/info, through New Year’s Day, in our guide, including church services; if we’re missing your event/service, please e-mail us at editor@westseattleblog.com – thanks!