Updated 11/21/2025: 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!
(WSB photo, 2024 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) – Options and prices are on this page, both full dinners – turkey breast, whole turkey, baked ham – and a la carte sides. Order through the deli; deadline is November 23. Order pickup deadline is Thanksgiving Day (when the store closes).
–PCC West Seattle (WSB sponsor) – Holiday meals, sides info here. The only advance reservation selections will be from meats: turkeys, hams, beef, etc. The deadline to make a reservation order is Sunday, November 23, 11 pm.
–Husky Deli – Order by November 24, full Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 5, $165 plus tax (half-gallon of ice cream included!). Info here.
–Locol Kitchen and Bar: “This year, we’re excited to offer a special Thanksgiving To-Go Menu for West Seattle residents. People will be able to choose from a selection of our house-made dips, appetizers, platters, and desserts—perfect for bringing their Thanksgiving celebration. People can visit our website for a link to the ordering page where you can select what you’d like and schedule a pickup on either the 25th or 26th, or people can email us at info@thelocolbar.com.”
–Metropolitan Market – Order here. Last date to make a reservation will be Sunday, November 23.
–Whole Foods Market – Order by November 25. Meals and sides options here.
For baked goods and other holiday treats:
–Bakery Nouveau – Order at least 48 hours in advance, on days when they’re open (Wednesdays-Sundays). See holiday items here (mostly pies) for online ordering; see other options here.
–A La Mode Pies – All Thanksgiving-week pies must be pre-ordered. Go here to order. Thanksgiving week, A La Mode WS will be open normal business hours Mon-Wed (10 am-9 pm) and open Thanksgiving Day from 10 am-3 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 22, continuing until 11:30 am, or while they last. Details here.
WEST SEATTLE FOOD BANK: Here’s when clients can visit during the holiday week:
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)
On Thanksgiving Day …
GOBBLE GOBBLE GROUP RUN: West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) presents its annual holiday-morning run and food drive, 8 am on Alki. Details in our calendar listing.
FIT 4 MOM TURKEY TROT: Presented by Fit4Mom, 8 am from Alki Bathhouse</a>.
WESTIES TURKEY TROT: 9 am, meeting across from Future Primitive Beach Bar (2536 Alki SW).
WEST SEATTLE YMCA: Watch for schedule updates here. (3622 SW Snoqualmie; WSB sponsor)
(WSB photo, 2024 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: 2-6 pm, a free sit-down community dinner is planned again this year by the West Seattle Eagles, all welcome. (4426 California SW)
FRIENDSGIVING AT ADMIRAL PUB: 6 pm free dinner followed by live music – details here. (2306 California SW)
THANKSGIVING GROCERY-STORE HOURS: ***NOT FINALIZED**** 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), TBA; 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 West Seattle (WSB sponsor), Trader Joe’s, and Target.
THANKSGIVING DAY COFFEE & RESTAURANTS/BARS: We’ve started work on 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) … Friendsgiving jazz duet concert at Admiral Pub (2306 California SW), 9 pm…
(WSB photo from past Duwamish Longhouse art fair)
WHITE CENTER LIBRARY GUILD BOOK SALE AND BAZAAR, NOVEMBER 21-22: 11 am-4 pm both days at the library. (1409 SW 107th, White Center)
C & P HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, NOVEMBER 22: 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.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT ALKI CENTER, NOVEMBER 22: Alki Court #21‘s annual Craft Bazaar on November 22 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Alki Masonic Center (4736 40th Ave SW), bake sale, art, crafts, concessions with breakfast and lunch options.
ARROWHEAD GARDENS WINTER CRAFT FAIR, NOVEMBER 22: Amazing handmade creations, including baked goods and preserves, every year! Office/community building on the east side of the complex at 9220 2nd SW, 10 am-3 pm.
HARBOR ISLAND HOLIDAY MARKET, NOVEMBER 23: Shop local vendors 10 am-6 pm at Harbor Island Studios (3235 16th SW).
DUWAMISH LONGHOUSE NATIVE ART MARKET, NOVEMBER 28-NOVEMBER 30: 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 parking on both sides of WMW. (4705 West Marginal Way SW)
BLACK FRIDAY LOCAL MARKET, NOVEMBER 28: Shop small and local at Tim’s Tavern in White Center, noon-6 pm. (16th SW & SW 98th)
JINGLE BASH ART SHOW, NOVEMBER 29: 10 am-3 pm at Vashon High School (9600 SW 204th), ~65 artists participating, Music and Santa photos too.
HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE, DECEMBER 5-7: 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 5th (4-8 pm)Sale continues
Saturday, December 6th (11 am-7 pm)
Sunday, December 7th (11 am-5 pm)Shop the show at Rain City Clay:
4208 SW 100th
JUNCTION NIGHT MARKET, DECEMBER 6: Hometown Holidays Night Market on tree-lighting night in The Junction, 4 to 8 pm.
WEST SEATTLE EAGLES BAZAAR, DECEMBER 7: 18 local vendors, 9 am-3 pm. (4426 California SW)
MAKERS ART MARKET, DECEMBER 7: Noon-5 pm at Alki Bathhouse (2701 Alki SW), more than 20 artists/makers are participating.
BARRE 3 SIP AND SHOP, DECEMBER 7: 1-4 pm, local vendors, plus wine! (3218 California SW)
ART WALK, DECEMBER 11: West Seattle Art Walk, December/holiday edition, 5 pm “until late.”
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: One more time before shopping season ends, 10 am-5 pm. (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!
(WSB file photo – Santa at Menashe Lights)
SANTA PHOTOS AND PANCAKES, DECEMBER 6: Santa photos are part of what you’ll find at the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle pancake breakfast, 7 am-11 am December 6th at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds) – details and tickets here.
FREE PET PICS WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 6: 10 am-noon at Windermere in The Junction. (4526 California SW)
SANTA AT OUNCES, DECEMBER 6: Free pics with the jolly ol’ fella 1-4 pm. (3809 Delridge Way SW)
SANTA ROAMS THE JUNCTION, DECEMBER 4 and 6: Look for Santa roaming The Junction during The Junction’s Shop Late Thursday on 12/4, 5-8 pm, and Tree Lighting/Night Market on 12/6, 4-8 pm.
SELFIES WITH SANTA, DECEMBER 6-7, 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 PHOTOS IN ADMIRAL, DECEMBER 13: Santa photos will be part of the Admiral Neighborhood Association‘s Winter Wonderland event, 11 am-2 pm December 14. See Santa at West Seattle Realty (2715 California SW; WSB sponsor).
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)
‘LIGHT UP THE NIGHT,’ DECEMBER 5: 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. We’ll update when we learn when the lights will officially go 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.
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS TREE LIGHTING, DECEMBER 6: During 4-8 pm event, The Junction’s tree gets lit! The main stage and tree are alongside Junction Plaza Park. (42nd SW/SW Alaska)
ALKI HOLIDAY LIGHTS: 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’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
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29: EVERY day should be “Shop Small” Day, we say, but this is the day early in the shopping season when your independent local small businesses are in a special spotlight: “Varies by location. Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local businesses in The Junction. Find unique gifts and make a difference in your community by shopping small!” (Email us – westseattleblog@gmail.com – if your business is doing something special on this day.)
SHOP LATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4: Here’s the extras, in addition to stores staying open late:
 Meet the Big Man Himself – 5:30-7:30P
Santa Claus is coming to the Junction! Stop by for a holiday selfie, share your wish list, and soak in the magic of the season. Santa’s Elves Are Coming to Town – 5:30-7:30P
Santa’s cheerful helpers will be wandering the Junction with Santa spreading holiday joy with candy. Better Than Brass – 5:30-7P
Feel the rhythm of the season with this lively band performing in front of Key Bank starting at 5:30 PM. It’s the perfect soundtrack for your holiday shopping spree!
JUNCTION TREE LIGHTING, NIGHT MARKET, MORE, DECEMBER 6: Here’s the schedule:
 Tree Lighting & Holiday Night Market – 4-8P
From 4 PM to 8 PM, enjoy a magical evening on SW Alaska St. The event features:o A Holiday Night Market with handmade goods and holiday snacks.
o Live Entertainment with roaming elves and carolers, Santa, an MC, three live music acts, a DJ to close out the night.
o A 21+ Beverage Garden to keep spirits bright.
o A Pet Costume Contest sure to warm your heart.
o The Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring holiday cheer to the Junction.
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.ď‚· 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!
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 BEERFEST, NOVEMBER 29: Noon-9 pm at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW).
(Past Festival of Trees)
WEST SEATTLE ROTARY FESTIVAL OF TREES, THROUGH DECEMBER 4: Drop in at Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW) any day through December 4 to see the decorated trees, donated by Rotarians and businesses; 5:30-7:30 pm December 4, the trees will be silent-auctioned, with refreshments provided by Brookdale.
WEST SEATTLE THRIFTWAY HOLIDAY TASTE #2, DECEMBER 4: 4-7 pm, 20+ vendors and the store deli offer you tastes of possibilities for your holiday celebrations. (4201 SW Morgan)
SANTA PHOTOS AND PANCAKES, DECEMBER 6: The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle will present its holiday-season pancake breakfast, 7 am-11 am December 6th at Alki Masonic Center (40th/Edmunds), $10 at the door, $8 in advance, kids eat free. Toy donations, Santa photos, more – details here.
CHAMPAGNE EVENTS, DECEMBER 7 AND 13: West Seattle Wine Cellars (6026 California SW) hosts two champagne events – details and registration link here.
MAKE A TOY FOR YOUR PET, DECEMBER 11: Free workshop 4-6 pm at Mud Bay in Admiral (2611 California SW).
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! Stay tuned for more details and find our map of participating locations coming soon 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)
ALASKA JUNCTION SANTA PUB CRAWL, DECEMBER 13: 4-10 pm, starting at Shadowland (California SW and SW Oregon). 21+.
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.
BYRD ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT, NOVEMBER 29: 8 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. (4139 42nd SW)
SUMMER SLEEVES SHOW, DECEMBER 5: Band performance at The Skylark (3803 Delridge Way SW) to release a holiday single, with opening act hosting a holiday singalong, 6 pm.
NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR, DECEMBER 7 & 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 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.)
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.
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.
GIFT OF DANCE, FEATURING THE MAGICAL DOLLMAKER, NOVEMBER 23: 2 pm performance by Seattle Civic Dance Theatre, at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Ticket link in our calendar listing.
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
(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:
(Wreaths at Holy Rosary Tree Lot)
TONY’S TREES: As we reported recently, the tree lot at 35th SW and SW Barton will return this year, right after Thanksgiving.
WEST SEATTLE NURSERY (California/Brandon; WSB sponsor): The first trees have arrived at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor) and more are expected soon.
HOLY ROSARY TREE LOT: The Holy Rosary School Tree Lot, on the north side of the campus, usually opens 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 – the owners tell us they WILL be back this year, they’re just finalizing the dates etc.
OTHER OPTIONS: Trees are usually also carried by Junction Ace Hardware (4747 44th SW), The Home Depot (7345 Delridge Way SW), and McLendon Hardware (10210 16th SW, White Center). Sometimes a West Seattle Farmers Market vendor too. We’ll update the list when we see trees!
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 7 – new, unwrapped toys, please. (Also during the Kiwanis pancake breakfast 7-11 am December 6 at Alki Masonic Center!)
CAUDLE FAMILY’S DRIVE-UP FOOD AND COAT DRIVE, NOVEMBER 22: Again this year, you can drive up, ride up, walk up, and drop off food and coat donations for the West Seattle Food Bank – this year 10 am-3 pm on Saturday, November 22. Back lot at Hope Lutheran (4456 42nd SW), off SW Oregon just east of 42nd..
WARM CLOTHES/DESSERTS, NOVEMBER 26-27: Donations requested for The Hall at Fauntleroy‘s free Thanksgiving dinner:
Gently used warm clothing, new blankets and socks, and dessert donations can be dropped off at our SODO office at 4105 Airport Way S, 98108 on Wednesday, November 26th from 10 AM to 3 PM or can be dropped off at The Hall at Fauntleroy (9131 California SW) on Thanksgiving Day from 10 AM to 1 PM.
SHOP AT WEST SEATTLE RUNNER, BENEFIT STUDENTS, DECEMBER 6: Part of the proceeds at West Seattle Runner (2743 California SW; WSB sponsor) 10 am-5 pm on this date will benefit WSHS Cross Country.
TOYS FOR TOTS AT SEATTLE FIRE STATION 29, DECEMBER 6: Drop off new, unwrapped toy(s) at Station 29 (2139 Ferry Avenue SW) between 2 and 4 pm.
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)
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.
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.
Having a holiday sale? Special late hours? Seasonal deals? Email us info so we can feature it here!
SIP, SHOP, SWAP AT PAPER BOAT BOOKSELLERS, NOVEMBER 21: Cozy Friday night at the bookstore with Darby Winery pouring plus a book swap, 6-8 pm. (4522 California SW)
SHOP SMALL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – 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!)
SHOP LATE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4: Shop Late Thursday in The Junction with special holiday extras including live music with The Silver Belles and Better Than Brass.
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!
DECEMBER 14, 21: 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*
We’ll list 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 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!
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.
(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!