TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: ‘Bigger, brighter’ in North Admiral
Tonight’s spotlighted lights are from, and by, Dana in North Admiral:
Hey neighbors! For the past six years, I’ve been decking the halls (and walls!) with thousands of twinkling lights. Every year, I add something new to the show, and this year is no exception. We’ve got a bigger, brighter display with new animations, and our mischievous elves are back and more animated than ever!
Come on by and check out the lights from 5 PM to 11 PM every night through New Year’s. We hope to put a smile on your face and brighten up your holiday season. 4321 SW Atlantic St. [map]
Thanks again to everyone who’s sending photos and/or suggestions – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text our hotline, 206-293-6302. You can see what we’ve shown already by scrolling through this archive!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: ‘Miracle on 34th’
Time for tonight’s Christmas lights spotlight! Thanks to Eric for the photo:
Miracle on 34th street (okay, 34th Ave SW). On 34th a block and a half south of Camp Long.
If you see, or have, lights we should spotlight on WSB, please email the location (with or without photo) to westseattleblog@gmail.com, or text our hotline, 206-293-6302. Go here to scroll through our archive of past spotlights!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: See ‘Wylights,’ twinkling by the tower
Tonight’s photo of standout West Seattle Christmas lights is from Wyatt near the Charlestown water tower (aka standpipe):
Here is my house for this year! I am one of the organizers of Alki Holiday Lights, and the community may recognize my handmade trees from the event! This year I am debuting the name I came up with for my display: “Wylights”! I would also like to share a message with the community and younger people trying to find themselves: “Where I am today is a result of trusting the process and listening to my heart. You will build something beautiful when you follow what truly speaks to you. In that you will find self-fulfillment.”
Wyatt’s house is at 3729 40th Ave SW (we publish full addresses if we hear directly from the resident; otherwise we publish vicinities) – and Wyatt plans to add more lights this season! If you have, or see, lights we should spotlight on WSB, please email the location (with or without photo) to westseattleblog@gmail.com, or text our hotline, 206-293-6302. Go here to scroll through our archive of past spotlights!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Aglow in Admiral
Our holiday-lights spotlights continue with this photo sent by Dayna:
Our neighbor has a really great light display on 45th Ave SW between Admiral and Lander!
(That’s just west of Lafayette Elementary.) If you have lights – or have seen lights – to suggest for a WSB spotlight, please email us (with or without photo), westseattleblog@gmail.com, or text 206-293-6302 – thank you! (Scroll through this WSB archive to see what we’ve shown already – plus past year’s features.)
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Gai Family’s Madonna illuminated again
Again this year, Theresa Arbow-O’Connor brings us first word of the return of the Gai Family‘s legendary illuminated Madonna. Last year she told us about the new setting that Ron Gai, son of the display’s creator Phil Gai, had crafted. This is in northeast West Seattle, in the 3200 block of 36th SW [vicinity map]. Theresa happened to find Ron finishing securing the display last night, so she took these photos.
Thanks to everyone who’s sent locations, with or without photos, for our spotlights – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: ‘All aglow’ on a fence
(WSB photos)
That fence at 34th/Cambridge was nominated by Yvonne as a don’t-miss display of lights:
I don’t have the house # but along Cambridge St there is a long fence with a LONG display of what looks like pool noodles with rope lights running through them in the shapes of giant snow flakes. Maybe 5 or 7 of these very large, bright & colorful snowflake shapes. Definitely worth a photo on the WSB! I am a frequent walker & saw them in the daylight but wasn’t sure what they were…was thinking yard art? until I walked by in the dark and saw them all aglow.
We went over for a look tonight and they’re indeed “all aglow,” on the north side of Cambridge.
Got lights to suggest, with or without a photo? Email westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you! (Go here to see what we’ve shown so far, and past years’ spotlights too.)
TONIGHT’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Return to Whoville
As our Christmas-lights spotlights continue, a favorite from Christmases past is back:
The photos are from Lacey, who tells us, “We have our lights and Whoville display up again this year. We are south of Roxbury on 18th Ave SW, between Roxbury and SW 98th. Mr. Grinch is hanging around and there are plenty of lights to see.”
“I’ll be adding a bit more to Whoville in the driveway soon. Hope others enjoy it as much as I enjoy putting it together!”
If you have – or have seen – lights to feature on WSB, send info (with photo/s if you have them) to westseattleblog@gmail.com, or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Up on the roof
Tonight’s Christmas lights spotlight shines on the roof of homes about a block east of Chief Sealth International High School, on the south side of Thistle [map]. The roof’s configuration is a perfect platform to line with inflatable Christmas characters.
Got a display to suggest? With or without photos? We’re planning a spotlight every night so we appreciate your tips as in years past, westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302.
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Season’s first spotlight
We’re starting our nightly spotlights of West Seattle Christmas lights! First in, from Clint in Westwood:
Our display has gradually grown over the years and we’d like to share with WSB.
We are on 29th Ave SW between Elmgrove and Kenyon, just down from EC Hughes Park.
Do you have lights to suggest, yours or someone else’s, with or without photo? Email or text us – westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302 – thank you!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Menashe Family’s 2024 display
Christmas-light season is officially on. The Menashe Family’s home at 5605 Beach Drive SW is ablaze in lights – our video above is a minute-long look at most of it. One aspect that’ll catch your eye, the transportation features – train, plane, helicopter, among others.
Lots of Christmasy characters inhabit almost every square inch of the yard. And by the sidewalk, the traditional mailbox for letters to Santa Claus:
Santa himself will visit in two weeks, the night of December 14 (as noted in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide), with reindeer accompanying him. (He’s already represented on the north side of the display.)
We’ll be showcasing lights from around the community again this season, starting tomorrow (Monday) – if yours are extra-festive, or you see some that are, please let us know! westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Yours up yet?
Four weeks until Christmas, so it’s time we started showcasing West Seattle’s holiday lights. Above is an in-progress photo we caught earlier this week as the Menashe Family and friends continued working on their legendary Beach Drive lights (due to “officially” launch this Sunday, December 1). But you don’t have to have THAT many for a memorable display. Out on a short drive this evening, we noticed more than a few locations that took advantage of today’s sunshine to get their displays in place. So as we do every year here on WSB, we’re welcoming photos of your lights – or lights that catch your attention – so we can show your neighbors around the peninsula. You don’t have to include the exact address – just the block is fine (xx00 block of xx SW, for example) – as long as that’s enough info for light-sightseers to find it. Please send photos/info to westseattleblog@gmail.com or 206-293-6302 – thank you! (Scroll through this archive to see what we’ve featured in past years!)
WEST SEATTLE LIGHTS: Final nights for ‘The 4040 House’
That’s Ryan, creator of the music-synched lights at “The 4040 House,” handing out candy canes on Christmas Eve. The photo was sent to us by a reader who visited that night, and sent others too:
We have the occasion to publish them because Ryan asked us to let you knoe there’s just a few more nights to see the display (previously featured here two weeks ago):
The final nights of the 2023 sound and light show at 4040 House are coming up?
The show runs every night from 6-9 through New Year’s Day.
A very special thanks to those who have stopped by and a major shout-out to all of our neighbors on 47th AVE SW.
The display has a website, 4040house.com – full address is 4040 47th SW, between Dakota and Andover, and a reminder: “We ask if people drive down, please park on Dakota or Andover and walk over.”
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Merry Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas Eve to all! Thanks to Peter for the photo. These bright lights are on 34th Avenue SW between SW Kenyon and SW Elmgrove. Scroll through our archive to see everywhere we’ve showcased this season.
(8:42 PM: Commenter says this is on 32nd, not 34th.)
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Two in Admiral
Two from Admiral tonight – first, the house at 45th/Stevens that’s known well for its Halloween spirit is also brightly lit for Christmas; we took the photo while out looking around one recent night. Below, a North Admiral home photographed by Brendan:
He found that one in the 4300 block of SW Atlantic. … Any last-minute tips? We’re headed out on one last scouting trip tonight – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you! (To see everywhere we’ve shown, click WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS beneath the story headline above, and scroll through that archive.)
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Gingerbread and grazing
Another double bill of Christmas lights tonight:
Above – head to the south end of Arbor Heights to see Jason‘s display – which he refers to as the “Gingerbread House.” It’s at 11233 35th Ave SW. … Below, Joni‘s photo of the colorful herd at 39th/Andover:
See all the lights we’ve shown by scrolling through this WSB archive; also check out this map Chloe from West Seattle Nursery made to connect many of the displays we’ve featured. And it’s not too late to send a suggestion, with or without photo/video – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Whoville and starshine
Two displays to show you tonight:
First, Lacey just sent photos: “We have our Whoville/Grinch-themed display up again this year. Lots of lights to enjoy at night, but also fun to see during the day! We are at 9643 18th Ave SW, just off Roxbury.”
Next, Janet recommended 56th SW north of Spokane, so we went there for a look and found this star-topped, light-laden tree:
Some other nice lights on that street too. … Thanks again for all the tips and pics – scroll through this WSB archive to see everyplace we’ve already shown, and if you have a suggestion, westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: Barton brightness
MONDAY: Thanks to Alice Kuder (of Winter Wander fame) for tonight’s photo, a house on SW Barton between 32nd and 34th. If you’re looking for areas to wander in search of lights, the streets around Westwood Village have multiple pockets of holiday-spirited neighbors … and this one is among them. … Got lights to suggest? Starting tomorrow we’ll be bumping up to two homes a night – we have some in queue but there’s room for more – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
ADDED WEDNESDAY: Jeremy, who created the display, sent this photo, and notes it is music-synched:
Here’s video:
TONIGHT’S LIGHTS: ‘Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!’
Thanks to Brendan for the photo! The “Peanuts” display at 2128 47th SW [map] is up again this year – getting close to half a century of making people smile; last year the display’s creator Don Rice told us it was year 47, so this would be year 48! (Starting just a decade after the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” TV special that inspired it, which by the way is only showing on Apple TV this year.)
Got lights? Seen lights? Tell us about them via westseattleblog@gmail.com – and scroll through this archive to see everywhere we’ve shown so far!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: On the fence
Tonight’s lights are at 18th/Trenton, shown on video sent by AC. If you don’t recognize what’s on the fence, it’s this Marvel character. But AC says the theme changes often – it’s programmable; here are some examples:
Going out to look at lights? Let us know if you have recommendations – westseattleblog@gmail.com; scroll through this archive to see what we’ve shown already!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Preview ‘the 4040 House,’ where shows start Friday
The photo is from Ryan, whose much-awaited mega-display (130,000+ LEDs!) makes its return tomorrow night:
After months of preparation, the winter holiday show at the 4040 House will start this Friday at 6 pm! We have even more lights and more music this year!
The show runs nightly until January 1 from 6 pm-9 pm.
This year we have over 30 songs and the jukebox returns so people can request their favorite tunes! The show is located at 4040 47th Ave SW between Dakota and Andover. We ask if people drive down, please park on Dakota or Andover and walk over.
(You might remember Ryan’s Halloween show.) Lots more info, including FAQ, at 4040house.com. … Go here to see all the displays we’ve featured already, and if you have a suggestion, please send the info – with or without photo/video – to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: ‘Winter Wonderland house’
Time for tonight’s lights! Thanks to Valerie for the photo – she describes this as the “Winter Wonderland house,” at 3431 48th SW. We’ll continue showing West Seattle (and vicinity) displays nightly through Christmas. See what we’ve already shown by clicking the tag “West Seattle Christmas Lights” beneath the headline above and scrolling through the archive that’ll take you to; send a suggestion, with or without photo/video, to westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: New setting for Gai Family’s Madonna
Thanks to Theresa Arbow-O’Connor for sending photos with the news that the Gai Family’s Christmas display is ready for viewing – with a new setting for the Madonna that the family patriarch, the late Phil Gai, built in the ’50s. For this year, his son Ron Gai has created a new crown setting for the Madonna – “a 3-D computer project and labor of love that took 45 days,” reports Theresa.
You can look at last year’s photos for a before/after comparison. To see the display in person, go to the 3200 block of 36th SW [vicinity map].
We’re showing light displays nightly through Christmas – if you have a suggestion, with or without photos/video, please email westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
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