WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide 2025

Updated 12/9/2025: 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 – thank you!

HOLIDAY BAZAARS/SALES, MARKETS, & BUSINESS OPEN HOUSES

(WSB photo from past Duwamish Longhouse Native Art Market)

ADMIRAL JUBILEE, DECEMBER 11: Holiday stroll to participating businesses, pop-up market, benefit bake sale, more! 4-9 pm. Info and map here.

ART WALK, DECEMBER 11: West Seattle Art Walk, December/holiday edition, 5 pm “until late.”

WESTWOOD ART STUDIO HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE, DECEMBER 13-14: Group show and sale, continuing 10-6 Saturday 12/13, noon-5 pm Sunday 12/7 and 12/14, more info here. (9042 31st SW)

VIVA STUDIO TOUR ON VASHON, DECEMBER 13-14: 10 am-5 pm each day, self-guided tour of Vashon artists’ studios. Info and locations at vivartists.com. (WSB sponsor)

MR. B’S MEAD CENTER WINTER SOLSTICE NIGHT MARKET, DECEMBER 18: 5-8 pm during the Rat City Art Walk. (9444 Delridge Way SW)

DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE ONE-DAY NATIVE ART MARKET, DECEMBER 19: One more time before shopping season ends, 10 am-5 pm Friday, December 19. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)

We’ll add whatever more we hear about, so check back for updates – westseattleblog@gmail.com is the place to send your info – thanks!

SANTA PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES

picturetime(WSB file photo – Santa at Menashe Lights)

SELFIES WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 13-14, 20-21: 8:30 am-11 am Saturday and Sunday mornings in December, DIY photos with Santa at CAPERS Home (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor), donation requested for West Seattle Food Bank.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 13: Pics at Curious Kidstuff‘s Santa Land. (4740 California SW)

SANTA AT MENASHE FAMILY LIGHTS, DECEMBER 13: West Seattle’s brightest lights host Christmas’s jolliest old soul – with reindeer! 6-10 pm. (5605 Beach Drive SW)

SANTA PHOTOS IN ADMIRAL, DECEMBER 13: Santa photos will be part of the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s Winter Wonderland event, 11 am-2 pm December 13. See Santa at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor).

SANTA PHOTOS AT SEASIDE GRILL, DECEMBER 17: Date change! 6-10 pm, Santa photos free with $25 purchase, gift cards included. (2820 Alki SW)

SANTA AT WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY, DECEMBER 18, 21, 22, 23: See Santa at the grocery store! 10 am-1 pm on 12/18 and 12/21, 1:30-4:30 pm on 12/22, 2:30-5:30 on 12/23. (4201 SW Morgan; WSB sponsor)

LIGHTING EVENTS & LIGHT DISPLAYS

MENASHE FAMILY LIGHTS, ON NOW: The Menashe Family Lights are the biggest and brightest display in West Seattle. As of Thanksgiving weekend, they’re on!

(WSB file photo)
(5605 Beach Drive SW)

ASTRA LUMINA, NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, days and times vary. Tickets and info here.

ALKI HOLIDAY LIGHTS, DECEMBER 18: Second year for the celebration organized by the Alki Community Council! Various venues, details to come. 6-9 pm.

DECORATED HOMES, ALL SEASON LONG: We’re spotlighting homes! Watch this WSB archive (and send tips, with or without photos).

Got lights? See lights? Neighborhood displays included – please let us know! We’ll be spotlighting lights all season long

JUNCTION HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS (co-sponsored by WSB)

HOLIDAY ROOM SELFIES, DECEMBER 10-23: Drop-in DIY photo ops at Curious Kidstuff (4740 California SW), 10 am-6 pm: “Head to Curious Kidstuff for a magical photo opportunity in a festive holiday room. Drop your letter to Santa in the special North Pole mailbox, and enter to win a giant PomPom Penguin (valued at $359.99)!”

HOLIDAY ART WALK, DECEMBER 11: The Junction has special holiday extras planned for its part of the December West Seattle Art Walk:

 Silver Bell Carolers Return – 5:30-7:30P
Their voices will keep the holiday spirit alive as you shop, stroll, and sip your way through the Junction. Specifically be on the lookout in front of Northwest Art & Frame, Capers, the old Jak’s location and Elliott Bay Brewing.

 Santa’s Elves Are Coming to Town – 5:30-7:30P
Santa’s cheerful helpers will be wandering the Junction, spreading holiday joy with candy and sharing insider tips on where to spot Santa before the big day!

 Art Walk and Art of Music – 5-:7:30P
Look out for Junction merchants hosting local artists for Art Walk and live music for The Art of Music. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces for the art lover on your list—or yourself!

Pics at Curious Kidstuff. (4740 California SW)

COCOA & COAT DRIVE, DECEMBER 14: At the south end of the Farmers’ Market with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, 10 am-2 pm – bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves – “Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa courtesy of Husky Deli.”

PRE-HOLIDAY FARMERS’ MARKET, DECEMBER 21: 10 am-2 pm, last market before Christmas Eve/Day. (California between Oregon and Alaska)

HOLIDAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PARTIES AND TASTINGS
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(Past Festival of Trees)

SIP AND CRAFT AT HARRY’S BEACH HOUSE, DECEMBER 9, 16, 23: 5-7 pm, get creative, make ornaments! Registration info is in our calendar listing.

WINTER WANDER SCAVENGER HUNT, THROUGH DECEMBER 14: Alice Kuder is organizing this again!

The Winter Wander Scavenger Hunt is a free, 10-day community event designed to bring friends and families together for holiday fun. Wanderers download instructions, a Bingo-style clue sheet, and a map, then 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. 5th, and concludes at 7 PM, Sun., Dec. 14th, 2025. Sign up anytime between those dates by registering at wondersinaliceland.com.

MAKE A TOY FOR YOUR PET, DECEMBER 11: Free workshop 4-6 pm at Mud Bay in Admiral (2611 California SW).

HOLIDAY TEEN ART JAM, DECEMBER 12: 5-7 pm at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center (4408 Delridge Way SW), presented by Arts Corps.

CHAMPAGNE EVENT #2, DECEMBER 13: West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW) hosts two champagne events – details and registration link here.

WINTER WONDERLAND, DECEMBER 13: Presented by the Admiral Neighborhood Association, multiple venues, 11 am-2 pm:

Join the Admiral Neighborhood Association (ANA) and our incredible Admiral business community as we spread some holiday cheer. Businesses throughout Admiral will be hosting festive family-friendly events/activities and offering specials during our third annual Winter Wonderland. Join the Daytime Disco Party with Santa at West Seattle Realty, sing your heart out with carolers from Admiral Church, and be on the lookout for the ANA penguin wandering the neighborhood! Find our map of participating locations here. Join the ANA as we celebrate our Admiral community while shopping small this winter!

PET PHOTO BOOTH, DECEMBER 13: Mud Bay in Admiral is hosting a holiday pet-photo booth 11 am-4 pm, free but nonprofit donation encouraged. (2611 California SW)

UGLY SWEATER SOCIAL, DECEMBER 13: Noon-3 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), including a 2 pm contest with prizes!

ALASKA JUNCTION SANTA PUB CRAWL, DECEMBER 13: 4-10 pm, starting at Shadowland (California SW and SW Oregon). 21+.

AVAMERE COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY, DECEMBER 22: Stop by Avamere/Park West for a variety of tasty, fun holiday activities, 2-5 pm, all welcome. (1703 California SW)

COOKIE DECORATING EVENT AT SALTY’S, DECEMBER 22: 5-8 pm at Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW) – reserve your kit for the event here.

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES, DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 8: You can vote as well as admire:

A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Also during a 6 pm pre-reception before the 7 pm Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 20, and during the reception following the 4 pm concert on Sunday, Dec. 21. Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS & SINGALONGS
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WEST SEATTLE BIG BAND CHRISTMAS JAZZ CONCERT, DECEMBER 9: At Grace Church, 7 pm. (10323 28th SW)

SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIR, DECEMBER 12: 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 @ WS EAGLES, DECEMBER 13: Second chance to see them in less than a week:

WSBB will be the featured Saturday night dance band at the West Seattle Eagles on December 13th. A dinner of Baked Zita will be available for purchase at $15 prior to the show at 5:30 PM. First come, first served. All proceeds of the dinner will go to the Music Boosters at James Madison Middle School. Space is limited. No reservations will be taken for the meal. The evening of music starts at 7:00 PM with 3 sets concluding at 10:00 PM. Music will include some Christmas favorites as well as big band swing and jazz. There is no cover charge for the event, but a tip jar will be available with 100% of the proceeds of the evening going to the Madison instrumental music program. The event entrance is off the alley behind the Eagles Building at 4426 California Ave SW.

BELLS OF THE SOUND, DECEMBER 13: 7 pm concert with Puget Sound’s premier handbell choir at Tibbetts United Methodist Church (3940 41st SW) – “Let Your Heart Be Light” is this year’s theme. By donation, at the door.

NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR, DECEMBER 14: Northwest Boychoir‘s annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” at Holy Rosary Church, 7 pm. Tickets here. (42nd SW and SW Genesee)

WEST SEATTLE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRAS, DECEMBER 15 & 17: Two WSCO fall/winter concerts, both free admission (“donations gratefully accepted”) – Debut Orchestra and Concert Orchestra at 6 pm December 15, Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra at 7 pm December 17. Both concerts are at Chief Sealth International High School (2600 SW Thistle).

WINTER SEALTH-STICE, DECEMBER 18: A Chief Sealth International High School performing-arts celebration – musical groups perform, with Chief Sealth Drama vignettes inbetween, 7 pm at CSIHS, admission by donation. (2600 SW Thistle)

NORTHWEST FIRELIGHT CHORALE, DECEMBER 19 & 20: 7:30 pm Friday and 2 pm Saturday concerts at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church (3050 California SW) – this year’s theme is “Ring Out Ye Bells.” Ticket info here.

FAUNTLEROY CHURCH, DECEMBER 20 & 21: Christmas concerts at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California SW), 7 pm Saturday and 4 pm Sunday with receptions, details here.

HOLIDAY PLAYS & OTHER PERFORMANCES

SILVER SOUNDS HOLIDAY SHOW, DECEMBER 10: 1 pm at the Center for Active Living (California/Oregon), “In this unique holiday comedy, the Grinch engages in a lively and spirited campaign to ruin the holiday season. Will he succeed? Join the fun by singing along to familiar holiday tunes, enjoy some goofy holiday comedy and receive free prizes plus a mystery raffle..” RSVP required.

WEST SEATTLE PERFORMING ARTS, DECEMBER 13-14: WSPA presents “The Nutcracker” and “In Motion,” with performances at Chief Sealth IHS – see the WSPA calendar for times

CHRISTMAS SHIP IN WEST SEATTLE

(Photo by David Hutchinson)

The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship will make two West Seattle stops this season, both on the same night, both with Choir of the Sound aboard:

DECEMBER 18, WS STOP 1:
Salty’s on Alki (1936 Harbor SW)
5:50 pm-6:10 pm

DECEMBER 18, WS STOP 2:
Alki Beach Park (usually near the Bathhouse, 2701 Alki SW)
8:35 pm-8:55 pm
-With a bonfire plus this special event presented by the Alki Community Council:

CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS & FRESH WREATHS (updated 11/21/25)

(Wreaths at Holy Rosary Tree Lot)

TONY’S TREES: As we reported recently, the tree lot at 35th SW and SW Barton is back this year

WEST SEATTLE NURSERY (California/Brandon; WSB sponsor): The first trees arrived early at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) and more followed.

HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT: The Holy Rosary School Tree Lot, on the north side of the campus, opened the day after Thanksgiving. Part of the proceeds go to local nonprofits.

TREES BY THE SEA (2530 Alki SW) … Here’s the website for the Alki lot – now open

JUNCTION HARDWARE: We noticed trees =in as of 11/21 at Junction Ace Hardware (4747 44th SW)

THE HOME DEPOT: Trees are in at The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW)

MCLENDON HARDWARE: Sign says McLendon Hardware has “live trees in” (10210 16th SW, White Center). Website says other trees should be there now.

THREE TREE FARMS AT WEST SEATTLE FARMERS’ MARKET: First spotted at November 30 market!

PATHFINDER K-8 WREATH SALES IN JUNCTION: During the West Seattle Farners’ Market December 14 and 21, find the famous fundraising wreaths – raising money for outdoor education – on sale at KeyBank Plaza.

RECYCLING YOUR TREE AND GREENS: Here’s all the city info you need.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES/DONATION DRIVES/BENEFITS

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE STUDENTS: Aboveis the Giving Tree on the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, and it’s one of two opportunities we’re spotlighting today to support SSC students this season:

Giving Tree for Student Families

Through Dec. 10, South Seattle College’s Human Resources Office is hosting a Giving Tree to support students and their families this holiday season. Community members are invited to select a child’s wish tag from the tree in the Robert Smith Building and return unwrapped gifts with the tag by December 10. Students will receive their gifts during finals week (Dec. 15-19).

In addition to selecting gifts for a child, donations of new, unused unwrapped toys, toiletries (such as shampoo, conditioner, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hair-care items), and gift-wrapping supplies (new or gently used wrapping paper, bows, ribbon, greeting cards, and unused gift tags) are welcomed.

If you would like to help out, please visit South Seattle Colleges Human Resources Office, located in the Robert Smith Building (RSB) on main campus in West Seattle. You can select gifts for a child from the Giving Tree and drop off miscellaneous gifts, toiletries and wrapping supplies. A red a-frame sign directs visitors to the HR Office from the RSB Courtyard. Please view the South Seattle College main campus map and Robert Smith Building detail map for more details. Questions? HR.South@seattlecolleges.edu.

Food Pantry Donations

South Seattle College food pantries provide a vital service to our students. In recent years, over 50% of South students have reported food insecurity due to rising grocery costs and other barriers. We operate food pantries at main campus in West Seattle and at our Georgetown campus to provide students with shelf-stable groceries, fresh food items, toiletries and diapers. Two links for donations:

Main Campus Food Pantry Fundraising Site
Georgetown Campus Food Pantry Fundraising Site

TOY DRIVE FOR SALVATION ARMY FAMILIES, THROUGH DECEMBER 12: Three dropoff locations for toys and gift cards to be provided to families during a “Holiday Market” to obtain gifts for children up to 17. Details here.

WARM ITEMS AT KOL HANESHAMAH, DECEMBER 2-20: Drop-off donation drive outside West Seattle’s progressive synagogue. Details here. (6115 SW Hinds)

TOYS FOR TOTS AT HIGHSTREET INSURANCE, THROUGH DECEMBER 12: This longtime local insurance agency has a new name but the same annual Toys For Tots collection, drop off 8 am-4:30 weekdays. (5431 California SW)

TOYS FOR TOTS AT HARBOR INSURANCE, THROUGH MID-DECEMBER: Harbor Insurance Services (3922 California SW) is also a drop-off site this year for Toys For Tots, new and unwrapped. (Look for the sign in the window!)

COCOA & COAT DRIVE, DECEMBER 14: At the south end of the Farmers’ Market with the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle, 10 am-2 pm – bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves – “Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa courtesy of Husky Deli.”

ADMIRAL CHURCH, THROUGH DECEMBER 15: Two donation sites:

The Admiral Church Annual Warm Clothing Drive is in full swing, this year with two drop-off points: one in front of the Admiral HUB (at 4320 SW Hill St) for community donations; and the other at the Admiral Chapel at SJB (3050 California SW), for donation drop off during worship. There is a deep need for warm children’s clothing this year, so if you have neighbors with school age children who have outgrown their winter clothes from last year, encourage them to donate to this great cause. The children’s clothing will be distributed at WIN’s Saturday Feeding Program in White Center to those who need the clothing the most. Adult clothing will be sorted through and divided between the Westside Neighborhood Emergency Shelter and WIN’s Saturday Feeding Program. Larger sizes for both men and women are needed by WIN. Smaller sizes by Westside along with warm coats, hats, and gloves. Cash donations to Admiral’s Outreach Fund will also support this effort.

HOMEMADE COOKIES, CHRISTMAS WEEK: The Christmas People need 9,000 homemade cookies to distribute with delivered holiday meals for those in need! West Seattle Coworking (9030 35th SW; WSB sponsor) is the dropoff spot. Details here.

WINTER-CLOTHING DRIVE AT DAVE NEWMAN STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY, THROUGH DEC. 31: The annual warm-clothing drive at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues through the end of the yearl Stop by the office 9 am-5 pm weekdays to drop off donations.

FOOD DRIVE AT FITNESS TOGETHER, THROUGH DEC. 31: At WSB sponsor Fitness Together in The Junction:

Fitness Together West Seattle will be having a food drive supporting Immanuel Community Services for the month of December! Please bring holiday items and non perishable items to our studio to help those in need!

Please drop items at our studio on the 2nd floor:
4546 California Ave SW
(Our entrance is in the Alley behind The Matador – Look for the green awning)

FOOD DRIVE AT BAKERY NOUVEAU, ALL SEASON: All Bakery Nouveau shops are collecting for local food banks. In The Junction, it’s the West Seattle Food Bank. (4737 California SW)

FOOD DRIVE AT GENE JUAREZ SALON, THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Amanda the Barber emailed to let you know that “Gene Juarez Salon and Skin Care in The Junction has a WSFB drop-off box in our lobby. We will have it through the holidays. So if anyone is looking for a place to donate in The Junction, we have them covered. Thank you!” (4830 California SW)

FOOD DRIVE AT WEST SEATTLE MERCANTILE, ALL SEASON: Fill the sleigh at the shop with food! (3270 California SW)

SHOPPING SPOTLIGHTS

Having a holiday sale? Special late hours? Seasonal deals? Email us info so we can feature it here!

AVALON GLASSWORKS HOLIDAY HOURS: Expanded days/hours:

We have expanded hours starting Black Friday: Open 12-4 daily through December 23 and 11 am-2 pm Christmas Eve.

(2914 SW Avalon Way)

KAVU WAREHOUSE SALE: 11 am-6 pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday. (9064 Delridge Way SW)

MR. BUN’S BAKERY POP-UPS, VARIOUS DECEMBER DATES: Local cttage baker’s dates:

Thursday, December 11 from 5pm-8pm – Pop-up at WEND Jewelry during West Seattle Art Walk (3278 California Ave SW). Grab some holiday treats going into the weekend, including mixed boxes and single items.

Saturday, December 13 from 10am-4pm – Pop-up at Jet City Labs (4547 California Ave SW). We’ll offer a full suite of baked goods, including some morning pastries and breads, cookies, crackers, and various holiday boxes.

Thursday, December 18 from 5pm-8pm – Pop-up at Rat City Art Walk (Downtown White Center). Grab some holiday treats going into the weekend, including mixed boxes and single items.

Sunday, December 21 from 10am-2pm during the WS farmer’s market– Pop-up at Jet City Labs (4547 California Ave SW). We’ll offer a full suite of baked goods, including some morning pastries and breads, cookies, crackers, and various holiday boxes.

ART WALK, DECEMBER 11: West Seattle Art Walk‘s holiday edition, 5 pm “until late,” with extra holiday fun. Remember, most art work you see can be purchased!

HOLIDAY FARMERS’ MARKETS, DECEMBER 14, 21: Holiday Farmers’ Markets in The Junction, 10 am-2 pm.

SEE’S CANDIES POP-UP SHOP, THROUGH DECEMBER 24: East side of inner Jefferson Square (4724 42nd SW), open 10 am-6 pm daily except Sunday, 11 am-6 pm.

SEW REMIND ME, ONLINE DEAL: A West Seattleite is selling “the Forget Me Not Sewing Machine Needle Reminder, a helpful tool that reminds you what needle is in your machine. The Forget Me Not is made for people who work with many different types of fabric and switch their needles often. It’s perfect for anyone who owns a sewing machine and also makes a thoughtful gift. West Seattle Blog readers can receive $1 off their entire purchase at www.sewremindme.com by entering in WSB25 at checkout. Offer valid from 11/15-12/25, limited use one per customer, one per transaction.”

HOLIDAY CHURCH SCHEDULES

*Note – any announced Thanksgiving Eve/Day services will be listed in the Thanksgiving section atop this page*

We’ll list winter-holiday services as we receive announcements/schedules – so please e-mail us if/when you have your schedule finalized – thanks! First in:

WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 3601 California SW

Sunday, December 14:
Christmas worship and carol sing, 10 am, followed by a Christmas Faire for all ages at 11:30 am.

Sunday, December 21:
Traditional Lessons & Carols at 8:30 am; Contemporary Lessons & Carols at 10 am

Sunday, December 21:
Longest Night Service with prayer for those carrying heavy burdens in this season at 7 pm

Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24:
Family Service, 5 pm: Join us for family worship and our “pop-up Nativity” of the Christmas story.
Candlelight Service, 7 pm: Gather to worship with a traditional candlelight service. All ages welcome.

WINTER SOLSTICE

WINTER SOLSTICE SOUND BATH, DECEMBER 19: 7 pm event for the journey into the longest night of the year. (3618 SW Alaska)

WINTER SOLSTICE SPIRAL, DECEMBER 20: 1 pm at Inner Alchemy Studio & Sanctuary (3618 SW Alaska).

SOLSTICE SUNSET WATCH, DECEMBER 21: Join Alice Enevoldsen for the quarterly change-of-seasons sunset watch at Solstice Park. 3:45 pm-4:45 pm. (7400 Fauntleroy Way SW)

WINTER SOLSTICE RENEWAL, DECEMBER 21: Art and more at Mr. B’s Mead Center (9444 Delridge Way SW), 5:30 pm.

HANUKKAH

(WSB photo from 2019 Junction celebration)

THE DATES: This year, the 8-night Festival of Lights begins starts at nightfall on December 14 and ends with nightfall on December 22.

POP-UP HANUKKAH IN THE JUNCTION, DECEMBER 21: On the final night of Hanukkah, Kol HaNeshamah leads a public celebration at Junction Plaza Park (42nd SW and SW Alaska, 5 pm.

GIANT MENORAH ON ALKI, DECEMBER 21: Also on the final night of Hanukkah, the West Seattle Torah Learning Center will lead a public celebration at Alki, 5 pm, lighting a giant menorah, plus a fire show, donuts, and music. (2701 Alki SW)

More local Hanukkah events? Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!

CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY

GROCERY-STORE HOURS: Who’s open and who’s closed? We’ll update here as we get that info.

RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OPEN: We’ll be compiling a list and linking it here when Christmas Eve/Day get 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.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AND DAY

(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!

(Aerial photo by Sly Stewart, New Year’s Day 2025)

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, all the way up to New Year’s Day!