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Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, December 7 for Ballard HolidayFest! Everyone is invited to join the Ballard Alliance at this beloved FREE annual event in Marvin’s Garden park. The park will transform into a winter wonderland featuring live music, friendly elves, holiday treats, fresh popcorn, hot cocoa/cider, free photos with Santa, and […]

Roosevelt Jazz presents its 25th anniversary performance of The Jazz Nutcracker Suite on Dec. 6-8. The Tchaikovsky’s classic, reimagined by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, has challenged and inspired generations of young musicians at Roosevelt High School for a quarter of a century. This year our nationally acclaimed high-school jazz band shares the stage with […]

ou’re invited to the End of Year Board Game & Puzzle Swap at the annual Barter Fair When: December 8th Time: 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Where: Old Stove Gardens - 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98107 What to bring? Kid, family, or adult board games, card games, or puzzles. Games and puzzles should […]

Roosevelt Jazz presents its 25th anniversary performance of The Jazz Nutcracker Suite on Dec. 6-8. The Tchaikovsky’s classic, reimagined by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, has challenged and inspired generations of young musicians at Roosevelt High School for a quarter of a century. This year our nationally acclaimed high-school jazz band shares the stage with […]

Luciafest: Celebrating 60 Years in Ballard! Join us for a light-filled celebration of light, hope, and tradition at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in North Ballard, as we honor the 60th anniversary of Luciafest! Sunday, December 8, 5:00 PM Experience the magic of this cherished Swedish tradition featuring: Sankta Lucia and her attendants spreading light and […]

The Whale Trail presents Welcome the Orcas 2024 Celebrating the Seasonal Return of the Southern Resident Orcas to Central Puget Sound It's been orca-palooza in central Puget Sound this year! A larger-than-expected chum run has kept J pod here for a record-setting number of weeks. Join The Whale Trail and friends on December 10 to […]

Who will gobble you up if don't get any gifts this Christmas? The Yule Cat, of course! Iceland is replete with spooky stories of haunting holiday characters. In this lecture, Drs. Lauren Poyer and Colin Connors will share some of their favorite spooky Icelandic Christmas stories from medieval sagas and early modern folklore. Come dressed […]

The fastest Nutcracker in the west! Nutcracker sweets showcases the talented students of the school along with the professional dancers of ARC Dance Company. A 90 minute run time, easy parking, and an intimate view of the beautiful costumes. Don't miss this neighborhood gem!

In its December concerts—“Fauré en Fệte”— Magnolia Chorale celebrates Gabriel Fauré, a French composer whose choral works resonate with timeless beauty and depth. Artistic Director Joseph To leads the two-concert series—which explores the elegance and subtlety of some of Faure’s most acclaimed pieces. From the dramatic “Les Djinns”, to the serene “Cantique de Jean Racine”, […]

The Sunday matinee concert of "Fauré en Fệte" celebrates Gabriel Fauré, a French composer whose choral works resonate with timeless beauty and depth. Artistic Director Joseph To leads Magnolia Chorale in some of Faure’s most acclaimed pieces. From the dramatic “Les Djinns”, to the serene “Cantique de Jean Racine”, to his transcendent Requiem, Fauré's refined, […]

While for some the holidays can be joyful, many of us struggle with grief and sadness. If this resonates with you, know you are invited to Blue Christmas. We gather just as we are to pray, ask God for consolation, and lay our burdens down at the foot of the cross. You are welcome to […]

The Fremont Chamber is holding a Ugly Sweater Wine Walk on December 18 from 5 to 8 pm. Register at: https://www.tickettomato.com/event/9100 10 Retail locations | 10 Wineries Holiday Shop & Drink Wine Only $30, a great value Funky & Festive, Ugly Sweater attire is encouraged December 18, 2024, from 5 to 8 pm Sign-in at […]

POP UP ART GALLERY ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19! DCB is excited to host our third pop up art gallery featuring photography from Jesse Sieden and art from muralist Morgan Zion. The art show is going on from 5-9pm and New Orleans cuisine from Where Ya At Matt being served up from 5-8pm. Come on by! […]

POP UP ART GALLERY ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19! DCB is excited to host our third pop up art gallery featuring photography from Jesse Sieden and art from muralist Morgan Zion. The art show is going on from 5-9pm and New Orleans cuisine from Where Ya At Matt being served up from 5-8pm. Come on by! […]

Join us this year for an evening of winter holiday fun. Bring your imagination and we will provide the rest! There will be all sorts of winter crafts, music, a hot chocolate bar and of course our magnificent Gingerbread construction and snowball zone! Friday, December 20 | 6pm-8pm at the Ballard Community Center Only $5 […]