Holiday Events This Weekend In Western Washington

Thanksgiving leftovers are piled in the fridge, and Black Friday shopping is behind us, but the holiday fun continues this weekend as Western Washington gets in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Ship Festival
Lake Union Park, Seattle
Nov. 29 - Dec. 23
Friday's opening night was sold out, but there are several chances to get in on the fun up until Christmas Eve. Two events are scheduled in Seattle Saturday and Sunday.
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George Balanchine's Nutcracker
McCaw Hall, Seattle
Nov. 29 - Dec. 28
This year's run of The Nutcracker at Seattle Center begins Friday night. There are two shows Saturday and Sunday, and many more scheduled through December.
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Magic in the Market
Pike Place Market, Seattle
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The 24th year of Pike Place Market's annual holiday celebration takes place Saturday, Nov. 30. The free event features photos with Santa, live reindeer and holiday music performances before the Market lighting at 5 p.m.
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Snowflake Lane
The Bellevue Collection (227 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue)
Nov. 29 - Dec. 24
Nightly at 7 p.m.
Come down to the Bellevue Collection between now and Christmas Eve to see a nightly parade featuring floats, dancers, and festive characters.
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WildLights at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle
Nov. 29, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Woodland Park Zoo's holiday lights festival tuns between Nov. 29 and Jan. 5, 2020 (review website for exceptions). Come see the animals, get in a snowball fight, or just take a step back and get dazzled by the lights.
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Zoo Lights at Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma
Nov. 29, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The Point Defiance Zoo's annual holiday tradition runs between Nov. 29 and Jan. 5, 2020, except for Christmas Eve. Some of the zoo's newest babies will be recreated in big light displays, including the baby tapir and some wolf pups.
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74th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Pantages Theater (901 Broadway, Tacoma)
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The community is invited down for a free event in downtown Tacoma, featuring carolers, Santa, and a tree lighting.
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