let the festivities begin

some of my favorite things ....

Nov 25-Dec 28

THE NUTCRACKER

Pacific Northwest Ballet's production of this classic tale
to Tchaikovsky's score features sets designed by Ian Falconer
McCaw Hall, 206-441-2424, pnb.org
AAA member discounts available on select tickets

Nov 25-Jan 1

WILD LIGHTS

Guests are transported to a festive winter wonderland
complete with lights, animals, treats and more
Woodland Park Zoo, 206-548-2500, zoo.org/wildlights

Nov 25-Jan 1

ZOOLIGHTS

During the holidays, the Point Defiance Zoo glows with more than

half-a-million lights every night; a vintage carousel and reindeer add fun

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 253-591-5337, pdza.org

Nov 25-Jan 8

BELLEVUE MAGIC SEASON

The magic includes an open-air ice rink in Bellevue Downtown Park,
a nightly Snowflake Lane parade at Bellevue Way & NE 8th St,
and holiday film classics at Meydenbauer Center

Bellevue, 425-453-1223, bellevuedowntown.org

Nov 26-Dec 31

GARDEN D'LIGHTS

More than a half-a-million lights bring the botanical garden
into a winter "bloom" of brilliant illuminations.
Bellevue Botanical Garden, 425-452-2750, gardendlights.org

Dec 1-28

THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 

Warm Beach Camp sparkles with a million lights during the holidays.

Nightly dinner theater, horseback rides, even overnight stays

thelightsofchristmas.com, 800-228-6724

AAA member discounts available 

Dec 2-18

CHRISTMAS LIGHT FESTIVAL

Ole St. Nick leads the festivities on Fridays, while caroling and a

lighting ceremony at dusk cap events on Saturdays and Sundays

509-548-5807, leavenworth.org

Dec 1-23

THE CHRISTMAS SHIP FESTIVAL

Argosy Christmas Ships set sail to different waterfront communities
and choirs on board give 20-minute performances to the
thousands gathered around roaring bonfires on shore
888-623-1445, argosycruises.com

Dec 11

DARCY'S ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Every year Santa pulls up a chair and spends the morning with friends,
family and clients while we enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast
206-915-0916, darcy@windermere.com
I hope you can join me!

'tis the season for pancakes, Santa and good cheer!

Every year Santa pulls up his chair and we whip up some pancakes for this festive holiday event - I hope you can join us!

so cute - a few photos from previous Santa Breakfasts!

Pop me an email if you and your family can join us! We can't wait to see you on the 11th!

Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run

If you're looking for a fun way to spend time with family and friends and build up a healthy appetite this Thanksgiving then join us at Montlake's first annual 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run.

The 5K course will begin and end in the Montlake Business District near Fuel Coffee Shop and make a loop through scenic Washington Park Arboretum.  A race map will be published closer to the event at montlake.net.  

The 5K will start promptly at 9 am and will be followed with a kids run at 10:30 am. Walkers and strollers welcome. Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race, but are welcome to attend as leashed spectators.

• Net proceeds will be donated to the University District Food Bank. You can donate food before or race day at local Montlake businesses.
• Online registration is open on RaceWire.
• Price is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Run (prices increase by $10 for those registering after November 15th).
• Registration includes a t-shirt designed by Jonathan Bridgman.
• Online registration closes November 23rd.
• Same day registration will be accepted, but t-shirts can't be guaranteed.
• Visit Montlake.net for additional, and updated information.

Hope to see you on the course!