Weekend Holiday Events In Western Washington

Thanksgiving week is getting started early around Puget Sound, and there are several ways to get into the holiday groove this weekend.

SATURDAY EVENTS

Silver Bells Bazaar (Puyallup)
Puyallup's annual craft and small business bazaar is free to attend with a pet food donation. Proceeds benefit Northwest Boxer Rescue and other rescue and shelter organizations.
WHERE: Pioneer Park Pavilion (330 S. Meridian, Puyallup)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Woodland Park Zoo Turkey Toss (Seattle)
The public is invited to come out and witness animals at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo chow down on some early Thanksgiving turkey and other holiday treats. The event itself is free but requires admission to the zoo.
WHERE: Woodland Park Zoo
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Gobble Up (Seattle)
More than a hundred local food and beverage vendors will have food and beverages on sale, alongside kitchenware and cookbooks. The event is free to attend and features several raffle prizes from local businesses.
WHERE: Magnuson Park Hangar
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Free Turkey Trot & Fun Run (Renton)
Join the Fairwood community for a free turkey trot and food drive collecting items for Northwest Harvest. This event is dog-friendly and registration begins at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Fairwood Firs Community Park (14008 SE 181st St)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to noon
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93rd Annual Tree Lighting & Open House (Sumner)
Join your neighbors and the Sumner High School choirs for the annual Light Up Main tree lighting in downtown Sumner. Refreshments are provided and the Ryan House Museum will be open for tours.
WHERE: Sumner Ryan House Museum (1228 Main St.)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENTS

Sensory Friendly Santa (Puyallup)
This event is designed tailors toward children with special needs, allowing them a private photo-op with Santa before the mall opens. Visits are free and photos can be purchased on-site.
WHERE: South Hill Mall (3500 S Meridian, Puyallup)
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Tacky Turkey Sweater 5K (Seattle)
Get a jump on turkey trot season and don your ugliest sweaters for a run/walk at Green Lake. After the race, stick around for a costume contest and a Thanksgiving dinner raffle.
WHERE: Green Lake Park (7201 E. Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle)
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 24, 8 a.m. to noon
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19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K (Kirkland)
The annual tradition typically brings together more than 1,500 people to help raise money for Hopelink. Aside from the race, there is an expanded fair at Marina Park with face-painting, giveaways, and more.
WHERE: Marina Park (25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland)
WHEN: Sunday (Nov. 24), 8:00 a.m. to noon
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