**THIS IS NOT THE 2025 GUIDE – THAT WILL BE OUT BY 11/14/2025**
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Updated 11/15/2024: Welcome to this year’s WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide! Check back often – we’ll be updating it at least once a day now through New Year’s – adding what’s newly announced and removing what’s over – so if you have something, lease email us ASAP so we can add it! Note that the link has changed this year – it’s westseattleblog.com/holiday – thank you!
(WSB photo, 2022 Eastridge Church turkey giveaway)
THANKSGIVING MEAL HOLIDAY ORDERING: Here are options, if you want someone else to do most of the work for you:
West Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor) – Order through the deli; deadline is Monday, November 25 6 pm. Order pickup deadline is Thursday, November 28, 6 pm (when the store closes).
PCC West Seattle (WSB sponsor) – Holiday meats info here, dinners and sides info here. The only advance reservation selections will be from the meat market; turkeys, hams, beef, and re-heatable turkey. The deadline to make a reservation order is Monday, November 25, 11 pm (end of business day). Sides and bakery items cannot be reserved in advance.
Husky Deli – Order in advance for November 27 pickup, pre-made Husky Style Kit, full Thanksgiving dinner for 5, $150 plus tax. Info here.
Metropolitan Market – Order here. Last date to make a reservation for Joyful Feast selections will be Sunday, Nov. 24, 11 pm. All reservations must be placed 3 days prior to planned pickup. Order pickup deadline is Thursday, November 28, 2 pm.
Whole Foods Market – Order by November 26. Info here.
The Skylark – Deadline November 22. Info here.
For baked goods and other holiday treats:
Bakery Nouveau – Order by November 23. See Thanksgiving items here. Order online, in store, or over phone. Pies: Pumpkin, Pecan, Chocolate Pecan and Dutch Apple. Pumpkin cheesecake and 12 packs of Pioneer or Brioche rolls. Sorry, all sold out of Stollen. Pick up on Wed., Nov 27.
A La Mode Pies – All pre-orders for the week of Thanksgiving must be placed using each cafe’s Thanksgiving menu. When ordering online, choose the location choice “Thanksgiving – West Seattle” to access the special menu featuring six of their most popular pies. Open normal business hours Mon-Wed (10 am-9 pm) and open Thanksgiving Day from 10 am-4 pm.
Pre-Thanksgiving turkey distribution for people in need
EASTRIDGE CHURCH TURKEY GIVEAWAY: Hundreds of turkeys and bags of holiday-fixings groceries will be available outside the church at 39th/Oregon, starting at 9 am Saturday, November 23, continuing while they last. Details here.
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: No drive-up turkeys this year. Here’s when clients can visit:
West Seattle Food Bank Thanksgiving week holiday hours:
Monday, Nov. 25 – 12 pm-7 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 26 – 10 am-2 pm
Wednesday, Nov. 27 – 10 am-2 pm
(35th/Morgan)
Also pre-Thanksgiving:
HIGH POINT CC FEAST: The High Point Community Center staff cooks a Thanksgiving dinner one week ahead, 1-5 pm November 21. Register in advance. $12/person. (6920 34th SW)
On Thanksgiving Day …
GOBBLE GOBBLE GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) presents its annual holiday-morning run, 8 am on Alki. Details in our calendar listing. And just announced: “We are going to be raffling off running shoes to try and spread a little extra cheer this year.” Look for the sandwich board to find the WSR group.
WEST SEATTLE YMCA: Watch for schedule updates here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor)
(WSB photo, past Hall at Fauntleroy Thanksgiving dinner)
HALL OF FAUNTLEROY’S FREE COMMUNITY DINNER: The owners of Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering are again presenting a fulL free sit-down community dinner, noon-3 pm. All welcome. So are donations of desserts and warm clothing, and volunteers – details are in our preview. The Hall is on the south end of the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse. (9131 California SW)
WEST SEATTLE EAGLES’ FREE DINNER: 2-5 pm, a free sit-down community dinner is planned again this year by the West Seattle Eagles, all welcome. (4426 California SW)
THANKSGIVING GROCERY-STORE HOURS: Who’s open and who’s closed on Thanksgiving Day? We’re continuing to update – here’s what we have so far: West Seattle Thriftway (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor), 5 am-6 pm; Metropolitan Market (41st/42nd/Admiral), 6 am-3 pm … Whole Foods Market (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW) 7 am-1 pm … QFC 5 am-6 pm … All 3 Safeways regular hours … CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY: PCC, Trader Joe’s, and Target.
THANKSGIVING DAY COFFEE & RESTAURANTS/BARS: We’re just starting our lists – links will be here when we’re ready to launch them. If you know of a restaurant, bar, or coffee shop that’ll be open on the holiday, please let us know – westseattleblog@gmail.com or text 206-293-6302 – thank you!
WHAT TO DO AFTER THANKSGIVING DINNER: Admiral Theater is usually open for moviegoing on the holiday – check the schedule here (2343 California SW)
(WSB photo from past Duwamish Longhouse art fair)
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BAZAAR/BOOK SALE, NOVEMBER 15 & 16: Two-day bazaar and book sale at White Center Library – on Friday and Saturday (11 am-4 pm both days). (1409 SW 107th)
HOLIDAY BAZAAR & BAKE SALE AT THE MOUNT, NOVEMBER 15 & 16: 10 am-4 pm, annual bazaar and bake sale at Providence Mount St. Vincent. (4831 35th SW)
C & P HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, NOVEMBER 16: 8 am-2 pm, shop local at C & P Coffee Company (5612 California SW; WSB sponsor) with local makers there to show and sell their creations.
CAPERS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, NOVEMBER 16-17: Both weekend days, come experience holiday magic at CAPERS (4523 California SW; WSB sponsor), 11 am-4 pm.
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, NOVEMBER 16: 11 am-2 pm – see our calendar listing for schedule of events. (California/Brandon)
RAT CITY BAZAAR, NOVEMBER 16 & DECEMBER 14: 3-7 pm, shop local makers’ creations at Burger Planet (9614 14th SW), and play, in a “combo art market and video game tournament.”
PEACE LUTHERAN BAKE SALE PLUS, NOVEMBER 23: “Yummies and Yarn bake sale +” is the church’s holiday event this year, at 39th/Thistle. 9 am-3 pm.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT ALKI CENTER, NOVEMBER 23: “Alki Court #21, Order of Amaranth, is having their annual Craft Bazaar on November 23 from 9 am to 4 pm. It will be held at the Alki Masonic Center at 4736 40th Ave SW and there is plenty of parking!!”
ARROWHEAD GARDENS HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, NOVEMBER 23: Amazing handmade creations, every year! Office building on the east side of the complex at 9200 2nd SW, 10 am-3 pm.
ADMIRAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS MARKET, NOVEMBER 23: “Step into a German-style Christmas market right here in West Seattle! Enjoy a cup of hot cider and a soft pretzel while browsing our festively decorated booths. Discover that perfect one-of-a-kind gift created by a local artisan. Bring joy into your home with our handcrafted holiday decor. Find unique gifts for co-workers, teachers, and holiday hosts. And don’t miss our homemade cookies, pies and holiday sweets. Relax and enjoy the enchanting spirit of Christmas, support Admiral Church’s important community work, and return home prepared for the festive season!” 10 am-4 pm. (4320 SW Hill)
DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET, NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1: This is your annual chance to buy from Native artists and crafters the weekend after Thanksgiving. 10 am-5 pm each day. Food vendors too. And now there’s more parking! (4705 West Marginal Way SW)
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY HOLIDAY MARKET, NOVEMBER 30: “Hosted by Spruce Hill Winery (WSB sponsor), T2 Cellar, Elsom Cellars, Republic of Cider, and 2BAR Spirits, 1-5 PM. 2960 4th Ave S. Join us for a free holiday market with artists, makers, food, drink specials, a raffle, and more! We’re just 7 minutes from the West Seattle Junction. Stop by and knock a few more people off your holiday gift list.”
HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR AT OLG, DECEMBER 6-7-8: The popular fair-trade-gift fair returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe, 6-8 pm Friday, 4-8 pm Saturday, 9:30 am-1:30 am Sunday.
HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE, DECEMBER 6-15: Rain City Clay in Arbor Heights is hosting a holiday show & sale again this year, featuring artists who work with clay:
Opening Night Party and Sale!
Friday, December 6th (4-8 pm)Dates & Times
Saturday, December 7th (1-5 pm)
Sunday, December 8th (1-5 pm)Friday, December 13th (4-8)
Saturday, December 14th (1-5 pm)
Sunday, December 15th (1-5 pm)Shop the show at Rain City Clay:
4208 SW 100th
JUNCTION NIGHT MARKET, DECEMBER 7: Hometown Holidays Night Market in The Junction, time TBA.
ART WALK, DECEMBER 12: West Seattle Art Walk, December/holiday edition, 5 pm “until late.”
MAKERS ART MARKET, DECEMBER 14: Noon-5 pm at Alki Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), more than two dozen makers are there for your shopping adventures.
We’ll add whatever more we hear about – westseattleblog@gmail.com is the place to send your info – thanks!
(WSB photo – Santa at Menashe Lights)
SANTA AT OUNCES, DECEMBER 1: Free pics with the jolly ol’ fella 1-4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
SANTA PHOTOS AND PANCAKES, DECEMBER 7: Santa photos are part of what you’ll find at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle pancake breakfast, 7 am-11 am December 7th at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) – details here.
SANTA PAWS, DECEMBER 7: Santa & pets, 1-4 pm December 7 at Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW), $25 donation, benefiting Forgotten Dogs Rescue.
SANTA ON THE STREET, DECEMBER 12: Look for Santa roaming The Junction during the December West Seattle Art Walk, 5-8 pm.
SANTA PHOTOS IN ADMIRAL, DECEMBER 14: Santa photos will be part of the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s Winter Wonderland event, 10 am-2 pm December 14.
SANTA AT JOHN L. SCOTT IN THE JUNCTION, DECEMBER 14: 11 am-2 pm Santa visit at 4445 California SW.
‘LIGHT UP THE NIGHT,’ DECEMBER 6: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish & School invite you to “Light Up the Night,” with music and of course, lights, including the giant tree, highest-altitude community tree in the city! Bring nonperishable food donations to fill the sleigh in the Walmesley Center. 7 pm. (35th SW/SW Myrtle)
MENASHE FAMILY LIGHTS, TBA: The Menashe Family Lights are the biggest and brightest display in West Seattle.
(WSB file photo)
(5605 Beach Drive SW)
ASTRA LUMINA, THROUGH DECEMBER 15: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, times vary. Tickets and info here.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS TREE LIGHTING, DECEMBER 7: 4-8 pm, The Junction’s tree gets lit! The main stage and tree are alongside Junction Plaza Park. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)
DECORATED HOMES, ALL SEASON LONG: We’ll be spotlighting homes as they start appearing! Watch this WSB archive.
Got lights? See lights? Neighborhood displays included – please let us know! We’ll be spotlighting lights all season long
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30: EVERY day should be Small Business Day, but this is the day early in the shopping season when your independent local small businesses are in a special spotlight. (Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – if your business is doing something special on this day!).
SHOP LATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: “Live music with The Silver Belles and Better Than Brass playing holiday favorites, plus it’s the first Thursday of the month so you can join one of the participating merchants for West Seattle Book Club.”
JUNCTION TREE LIGHTING, NIGHT MARKET, MORE, DECEMBER 7: “Holiday Festival including a Night Market, Tree Lighting, Pet Costume Contest, Entertainers, Live Music, Santa, Metropolitan Singers, Beer Garden and more on SW Alaska St between 42nd and California Ave SW, including Junction Plaza Park.”
HOLIDAY ROOM SELFIES, DECEMBER 10-23: Drop-in DIY photo ops at Curious Kidstuff (4740 California SW), noon – 5 pm.
HOLIDAY ART WALK, DECEMBER 12: The Junction has special holiday extras planned for its part of the December West Seattle Art Walk: The Silver Belles carolers, Santa on the Street, Art of Music, 5 pm “till late.”
SANTA PHOTOS, DECEMBER 14: Noon-3 pm at Curious Kidstuff.
COCOA & COAT DRIVE, DECEMBER 15: At the Farmers’ Market with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, 10 am-2 pm – bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves.
HOLIDAY FARMERS’ MARKET, DECEMBER 22: 10 am-2 pm, last market before Christmas Eve/Day. (California between Oregon and Alaska)
(2021 Festival of Trees)
SANTA PHOTOS AND PANCAKES, DECEMBER 7: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will present its holiday-season pancake breakfast, 7 am-11 am December 7th at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds), $10 at the door, $8 in advance, kids eat free. Toy donations, Santa photos, more – details here.
CENTER LUNCHES, DECEMBER 3 & 10: Center for Active Living‘s holiday lunches. Free to members. Suggested donation for others. Browse the center’s calendar for details. (4217 SW Oregon)
‘WINTER WANDER’ SCAVENGER HUNT, DECEMBER 6-15: Alice Kuder presents the “Winter Wander” scavenger hunt again this year – pre-registration open now; email wswinterwander@gmail.com:
The Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt is a free, 10-day community event designed to bring friends and families together for holiday fun. Wanderers download a Bingo-style clue sheet, scour West Seattle to identify the locations that solve the clues, and upload selfies in front of those locations to qualify for prize drawings. Open to everyone of all ages! Winter Wander starts at 5 PM, Fri., Dec. 6th , and concludes at 7 PM, Sun., Dec. 15th, 2024. Sign up anytime between those dates by registering at wondersinaliceland.com.
GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP, DECEMBER 14: 10 am-noon at Tibbetts UMC (3940 41st SW), presented by Island Time Preschool – reservation and fee details are here.
WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS, DECEMBER 9 & 11: Two WSCO fall/winter concerts, both free admission (“donations gratefully accepted”) – Debut Orchestra and Concert Orchestra at 6 pm December 9, Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra at 7 pm December 11. Both concerts are at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).
BELLS OF THE SOUND, DECEMBER 6: 7:30 pm concert with Puget Sound’s premier handbell choir at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW) – “A Very Bell Noel” is this year’s theme. Ticket info here.
NORTHWEST FIRELIGHT CHORALE, DECEMBER 13: 7:30 pm concert at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – this year’s theme is “Hearts Aglow in Winter’s Snow.” Tickets and info here.
NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR, DECEMBER 8 & 15: Northwest Boychoir‘s annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at Holy Rosary Church, 7 pm. Tickets here. (42nd SW/SW Genesee)
SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIR, DECEMBER 14: 7:30 pm at Holy Rosary (42nd/Genesee), Seattle Girls Choir presents “Carmina Angelorum: Songs of the Angels.” (Follow that link for concert and ticket info.)
WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT, DECEMBER 15: At Admiral Church on December 15, 1:00-3:00 pm. “Holiday Jazz Concert, dancing as space allows! All Welcome! FREE! And there’s cookies!” (4320 SW Hill)
FAUNTLEROY CHURCH, DECEMBER 21-22: Two Christmas concerts at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm December 21 and 4 pm December 22. “Enjoy a free performance of seasonal music for choir, soloists, and instrumentalists in the sanctuary. Fellowship Hall will be open an hour before for viewing of the Festival of Trees.”
‘SNOWED IN (AGAIN),’ NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 22: ArtsWest (4711 California SW; WSB sponsor) presents its holiday production, 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 3 pm Sundays.
ArtsWest sent four of Seattle’s hottest musical theater stars on a cozy retreat to write the most perfect holiday show the world had ever seen. But when a blizzard hit, tensions rose and the crumpled-up notebook pages began to pile up even faster than the snow. This year, four more stars scramble to remount last year’s holiday hit. With hindsight on their side, the process should be foolproof. What could possibly go wrong?
SILVER SOUNDS HOLIDAY SHOW, DECEMBER 4: 1 pm at the Center for Active Living (California/Oregon), “Santa Claus can grant one special wish to a deserving icon—which one will it be? Join the West Seattle Silver Sounds for another unexpected holiday performance and enjoy the music, skits, jokes, prizes, free raffle and sing-along.” RSVP required.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL,’ DECEMBER 13-14-15: The radio-play edition of “A Christmas Carol” at Kenyon Hall (7904 35th SW), 7:30 pm December 13, 2:30 and 7:30 pm December 14, 2:30 pm December 15.
WEST SEATTLE PERFORMING ARTS, DECEMBER 14-15: WSPA presents “The Nutcracker” and “In Motion,” with matinees and evening performances at Chief Sealth IHS – details in our calendar listing
DANCE! WEST SEATTLE, DECEMBER 22: Presenting “The Nutcracker Suites” at 1:30 pm, Highline Performing Arts Center (Burien) – ticket link is in our calendar listing.
(Photo by David Hutchinson)
The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship will make two West Seattle stops on its first night of the season.
NOVEMBER 23: Don Armeni Boat Ramp (1220 Harbor SW), 5:35 pm.
NOVEMBER 23, WS STOP 2: Alki Beach Park (usually near the Bathhouse), 8:35 pm, with a bonfire plus this special event presented by the Alki Community Council:
The singers for both West Seattle performances (each about 20 minutes) will be Pacific Sound Chorus. See this year’s full regional Christmas Ship schedule here.
(Wreaths at Holy Rosary Tree Lot)
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY (California/Brandon): Trees are usually in house fairly early.
HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT: This year’s Holy Rosary Tree Lot, on the north side of the campus, is scheduled to open the day after Thanksgiving. Part of the proceeds go to local nonprofits.
TREES BY THE SEA (2530 Alki SW) … Watch the website for the Alki lot – they tell us they WILL be back this year.
OTHER OPTIONS: Trees are usually also carried by Junction Ace, Home Depot, and McLendon Hardware (White Center). We’ll update the list as we see them!
Also:
FUNDRAISING ‘DOOR DECOR’ SALES: Pathfinder K-8 PTSA and students will be selling their handmade “door decor” again thi8s year – stand by for ordering/buying info.
BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL, NOVEMBER 16: If you’re not signed up to bowl in this fundraiser, you can still stop by <strong>West Seattle Bowl (39th/Oregon) 5:30-8 pm to cheer the bowlers, drop off a food donation, etc. – details here.
ALKI UCC DONATION DRIVE, NOVEMBER 17: The church‘s periodic donation collection, 11 am-3 pm, with this focus:
Alki UCC Donations Drive Sunday, November 17
6115 SW Hinds
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front CourtyardThis month’s priority: rain gear/warm clothing, particularly coats for men, and NEW SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!
Also needed:
Non-perishable food, men’s work clothing, hygiene items and outdoor gear: tents, tarps, blankets, etc.
Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.
(6115 SW Hinds)
WEST SEATTLE GIVING SPIRIT: Starts on WSB November 20 – watch for daily spotlights of local nonprofits with information on how you can give them a boost!
FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND AT JOHN L. SCOTT WESTWOOD, ONGOING: Starting November 25, wnwrapped toys and gift cards are being collected at John L. Scott Real Estate – Westwood (2600 SW Barton; WSB sponsor):
John L Scott Westwood/The Madrona Group are accepting toy and monetary donations from November 25-December 18, 2024. We are working again with THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND to bring Christmas to underprivileged families in Washington. Last year we delivered over 20,000 gifts to children and families in Western Washington. We helped over 750 families and approximately 2,100 children.
The Forgotten Children’s Fund began when a boy named Craig wrote a letter to Santa Claus in December of 1976. That letter never got delivered to Santa’s North Pole, but it did reach a restaurant in Seattle called Francisco’s. The letter immediately captured the heart of Mr. Dick Francisco, and the Forgotten Children’s Fund was created to help others in similar situations. The FCF currently operates in King County, Lewis County, North Counties (including Skagit, Island, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties) and Chelan Counties of Washington State.
Visit forgottenchildrensfund.org to donate, volunteer or just learn more about this organization.
While all donations are greatly appreciated, the age groups that tend to have the greatest need are infants, who need engaging but safe toys, and 9–12-year old’s, who tend to prefer projects and crafts. Any toys you are able to donate would be incredibly meaningful to the families who will be receiving your support this year.
Please bring your unwrapped gifts to John L. Scott Westwood at 2600 SW Barton Street, Suite A-6 (Westwood Village), Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 10-1 PM. You can also donate at our other locations: John L. Scott Bothell, Des Moines, Federal Way, and Mukilteo.
Checks can be made to THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND – P.O. BOX 365 – Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Questions? Contact Josiah Melton at 425-949-8434 or jhmelton@johnlscott.com
TOYS FOR TOTS AT NORTHWEST INSURANCE GROUP: Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Northwest Insurance Group (5431 California SW; WSB sponsor), 8:30 am-4 pm Mondays-Fridays (closed Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving).
WEST SEATTLE KIWANIS’S TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVES: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle also is accepting donations at its West Seattle Farmers’ Market booth, 10 am-2 pm Sundays, through December 10, as well as three other locations, as noted here.
WARM CLOTHES/DESSERTS, NOVEMBER 25-28: Donations requested for The Hall at Fauntleroy‘s free Thanksgiving dinner – details in our preview.
PINS FOR THE PANTRY, THROUGH NOVEMBER 29: From community advocate Phil Tavel:
My son Nathan is doing a fundraiser for both the West Seattle Food Bank and the White Center Food Bank called “Pins for the Pantry.”
People can go to www.nathantavelbowling.com to pledge. He’s bowling for an hour on Black Friday, before the bowling alley opens, and he will raise money based on his pin total for that one hour.
People make guesses about how many total pins he’ll get, how many strikes, how many Turkeys (3 strikes in a row), and his high score for the day. They get nice prizes from the bowling alley and other local businesses.
You can pledge up to 10 am on Nov 29. He bowls from 10 to 11 on the 29th.
CAUDLE FAMILY’S DRIVE-UP FOOD AND COAT DRIVE, DECEMBER 7: “Our family is doing our annual Food & Coat Drive for the West Seattle Food Bank on Dec. 7th from 10-3.” Just drive or ride up to the back lot at Hope Lutheran (4456 42nd SW) and drop off your donations.
COCOA & COAT DRIVE, DECEMBER 15: South end of West Seattle Farmers’ Market, look for the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle booth, where you can donate, 10 am-1:30 pm. (California/Alaska).
Having a holiday sale? Special late hours? Seasonal deals? Email us info so we can feature it here!
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – While EVERY day should be Shop Small Business Day, this day in particular has a special emphasis, so support your West Seattle businesses! (And if yours has something special going on that day – let us know so we can add it to this section!)
VAIN ON SMALL BIZ SATURDAY: The salon/boutique in The Junction is first to announce their plans:
VAIN is hosting West Seattle’s own wugprints!
wugprints is spreading local love, one print at a time!
Colorful prints, postcards and more!
Saturday November 30th 12-3 pm
4513 California Ave SW in the heart of the Junction.
Also find new and sale items throughout the boutique.
SMALL BIZ SATURDAY HOLIDAY MARKET IN SODO, NOVEMBER 30: “Hosted by Spruce Hill Winery (WSB sponsor), T2 Cellar, Elsom Cellars, Republic of Cider, and 2BAR Spirits, 1-5 PM. 2960 4th Ave S. Join us for a free holiday market with artists, makers, food, drink specials, a raffle, and more! We’re just 7 minutes from the West Seattle Junction. Stop by and knock a few more people off your holiday gift list.”
SHOP LATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5: Shop Late Thursday in The Junction with special holiday extras including live music with The Silver Belles and Better Than Brass.
ART WALK, DECEMBER 12: West Seattle Art Walk‘s holiday edition, 5 pm “until late,” with extra holiday fun. Remember, most art work you see can be purchased!
DECEMBER 15, 22: Holiday Farmers’ Markets in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm.
*Note – any announced Thanksgiving Eve/Day services will be listed in the Thanksgiving section atop this page*
FAUNTLEROY CHURCH (9140 California SW)
Christmas Eve:
10 am morning worship
4 pm children’s service
7 pm all-ages with candlelight/choir
11 pm with candlelight/communion
We’ll add more winter-holiday services as we receive announcements/schedules – so please e-mail us if/when you have your schedule finalized – thanks!
(WSB photo from 2019 Junction celebration)
THE DATES: This year, the 8-night Festival of Lights begins the evening of December 25th and ends January 2nd.
Any local Hanukkah events? Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
GROCERY-STORE HOURS: Who’s open and who’s closed? We’ll update here as we find/receive the info.
RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OPEN: We’ll be compiling a list and linking it here when Christmas gets closer. (Know your hours already? Please tell us!)
OTHER BUSINESSES: While we don’t compile a comprehensive list, business owners/managers are welcome to send us info – especially if you have any last-minute shopping hours on Christmas Eve.
(Photo by David Hutchinson)
MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS: Yes, the Space Needle plans pyrotechnics again to greet 2025.
BAR PARTIES: We’ll add listings as we get them!
(January 1, 2022 photo by Scott Nelson)
POLAR BEAR SWIM: Usually held New Year’s Day morning on Alki – we’ll publish the announcement as soon as we receive it.
Let us know what else you want to see listed here, and/or what’s missing! Check back because we’ll be adding to the page frequently, as the events come in!