World AIDS Day Breakfast

DEC. 1 Fundraiser for Rosehedge/Multifaith Works, Gay City Health Project, Seattle Counseling Service to provide HIV prevention, education, support and care, 7:30 a.m. Dec. 1, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle; donations encouraged (www.rosehedge.org).

Biking

Meet The Pros at

Peterson Bicycle Shop

SAT-SUN Professional cyclists Tom Peterson, Martijn Maaskant, Tyler Farrar meet visitors and autograph posters and memorabilia, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday; bike ride, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Peterson Bicycle Shop, 1755 N.E. 48th St., Renton; free, no registration required (425-271-0396 or petersonbicycle.com).

Dance

Emerald City Contra Dance

FRI Beginners' workshop, 7 p.m., dance to live music with caller; don't wear perfume or other scented products, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5-$8 (206-440-9839 or seattledance.org/contra/emerald.city.html).

Sno-King International

Folk Dance Club

SAT Dancing to requests, 7 p.m.; dance instruction, 7:30 p.m.; international folk dancing to recorded music, 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $2-$7 (425-385-2088 or www.sno-king.org).

Food events

Historic Monroe Wine Walk & Culinary Samplings

SAT Wine tasting and restaurant samplings in shops, bring your own glass, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Main Street, Monroe; $20 (425-208-2770 or www.woodwarewine.com/id19.html).

Holiday Tea, Father Christmas, Mount Vernon

SAT Music, food, tea, coffee, apple cider, noon-5 p.m., free, donations for La Conner Boys & Girls Club requested, reservations required; arrival of Father Christmas to visit with children, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Christianson's Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon (360-466-3821 or www.christiansonsnursery.com).

Holiday Boot Camp at Willows Lodge

WED Learn to make party appetizers for holiday entertaining; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Willows Lodge, 14580 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; free (425-424-3900 or www.willowslodge.com).

Tom Douglas Cookbook Social

DEC. 1 Buy cookbooks and taste recipe samples by authors Keren Brown, Lisa Dupar, Jessie Olsen, Amy Pennington, Becky Selengut, Ethan Stowell, Maggie Savarino, Kurt Timmermeister, Sharon Kramis, Julie Hearne, 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Palace Ballroom, 2100 Fifth Ave., Seattle; $20 (206-448-2001 or tomdouglas.com/).

Salty's Redondo Beach

30th Birthday

PLAN AHEAD Anniversary dinner, music, 1980s costume contest, 4:30-9 p.m. Dec. 2, Salty's, 28201 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines; $30 (253-946-0636 or www.saltys.com).

Winter Beer Festival

PLAN AHEAD Washington Beer Commission samples of beers from 33 Washington craft breweries, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2, noon-9 p.m. Dec. 3, Hale's Ales Brewery and Pub, 4301 Leary Way N.W., Seattle; $23-$25 (206-787-1989 or www.washingtonbeer.com).

Hiking/walks

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

FRI-SAT Dogs welcome on 4-6 mile "leader's choice" hike, 800-1,200-foot elevation gain, 10 a.m. Friday; May Creek Trail in Newcastle, 2-3 miles, slow pace, 8 a.m. Saturday (no dogs); bring/wear hiking shoes, daypack, food, water; Issaquah Alps Trail Club, 110 S.E. Bush Street, Issaquah (www.issaquahalps.org).

East Shore Singles

Gene Coulon Park Walk

SAT Singles ages 45 and older, 2- 3 mile walk through the park and along Lake Washington, 11 a.m. Saturday, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton (425-226-2015 or www.eastshoresingles.org).

"Walking Seattle"

TUE Clark Humphrey, author of guidebook outlining points of interest in Seattle neighborhoods, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wide World Books & Maps, 4411 Wallingford Ave. N., Seattle (206-634-3453).

Holiday events

Seattle's Holiday Parade

FRI Inflatable floats, school marching bands, hundreds of costumed characters, community groups, Santa Claus; parade route follows Pine Street from Seventh Avenue to Fifth Avenue, on Fifth Avenue to University Street, on University Street to Fourth Avenue, then north to Macy's, 9 a.m. Friday, Seattle (206-506-7555 or www.macys.com/events).

Here Comes Santa Claus

FRI Live musical performances, 3:30 p.m., Santa cruises down First Street followed by tree-lighting ceremony, 4 p.m. Friday, Snohomish (www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/).

Seattle Center Winterfest

THRU DEC. 29 Winter train and village, entertainment, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 29, Center House (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com);

• Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra and Opening Ceremony, 12:30 p.m. Friday;

• Total Experience Gospel Choir, 12:30 p.m. Saturday;

• Garfield High School Jazz Band, 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Bellevue Magic Season Snowflake Lane

THRU DEC. 24 Simulated snowfall, live toy soldiers and winter characters, music, light show, 7 p.m. daily, Bellevue Way and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue (425-454-8096 or magicseason.com).

Zoolights

THRU JAN. 1 Lights and light sculptures of animals and local landmarks, music, aquarium, camel rides, carousel, scuba-diving Santa, 5-8 p.m. Friday through Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24), Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $7-$8.25, ages 2 and younger free (253-404-3822 or www.pdza.org/zoolights).

Magic in the Market

SAT Take a photo with Santa and his 1936 International "sleigh," 1-5 p.m.; Dickens Carolers, 3-5 p.m.; gifts wrapped for suggested $5 donation to the market's social services; thousands of colorful lights switched on for the season, 5 p.m. Saturday, Pike Place Market, 1501 Pike Place, Seattle (pikeplacemarket.org/).

Steamer Virginia V

SAT Come aboard the Virginia V to watch the Christmas Ships as they depart from Lake Union Park for the first holiday cruise, 6 p.m. Saturday, 860 Terry Ave. N., Seattle; free, donations encouraged (206-624-9119 or virginiav.org/events).

Photos with Santa and Ponies

SAT Pictures taken with Santa on farm with "sleigh" tractor rides, horse lessons, demonstrations; portion of proceeds benefits horse rescue organization; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Horsepitality Too, 33623 206th Ave. S.E., Auburn (206-218-6071).

Santa Sing-Along and Tree Lighting, Edmonds

SAT Tree lighting ceremony, 4:30 p.m., downtown Edmonds; Santa Claus in his sleigh with Mrs. Claus, the Gingerbread Man and an elf, photos available, holiday singalong, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N., Edmonds (425-640-1808).

Downtown Open House, Tree Lighting, Bainbridge Island

SAT Merchants' activities, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; tree lighting, 5:30 p.m., downtown Bainbridge Island (www.bainbridgedowntown.org).

Holiday Tea, Father Christmas, Mount Vernon

SAT Music, food, tea, coffee, apple cider, noon-5 p.m., free, donations for La Conner Boys & Girls Club requested, reservations required; arrival of Father Christmas to visit with children, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., noon Saturday, Christianson's Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon (360-466-3821 or www.christiansonsnursery.com).

Argosy Christmas Ships

SAT thru DEC. 23 Decorated ship and companion boats sails to Puget Sound waterfront communities for 20-minute choir performances at each location; rides on Christmas ship or follow boats available; Argosy Cruises, leaving from Seattle, Kirkland, Tacoma, Edmonds, Des Moines, Poulsbo through Dec. 23; $19-$58, by reservation (206-623-1445 or www.argosycruises.com).

Upcoming performances:

• Preview, Northwest Boychoir, 7 p.m. Saturday, from South Lake Union Park; 7:40 p.m. at Museum of History & Industry/Montlake Cut;

• Preview, Northwest Girlchoir "Amore," 5 p.m. Sunday, from South Lake Union; 5:50 p.m., Seattle Tennis Club; 6:55 p.m., Seattle Yacht Club;

• Opening ceremony, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Kirkland Marina; Con Brio Women's Choir at Kirkland Marina Park, 7:05 p.m.; Gas Works Park, 8:20 p.m. Dec. 1;

• Dickens Carolers, leaves Leschi 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 8 p.m., Gene Coulon Park; 8:50 p.m., Newcastle.

Garden D'Lights

SAT thru DEC. 31 Winter wonderland of light displays, gift shop, 5-10 p.m., last entry 9:30 p.m. daily, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; $5, ages 10 and younger free; free admission for all Monday-Wednesday and Dec. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 (425-452-6844 or www.gardendlights.org).

Santa Train

SAT thru DEC. 17 Northwest Railway Museum and Snoqualmie Valley Railroad's holiday train excursion to visit Santa Claus at the Snoqualmie Depot, with music, cookies, small gift for each child, hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 3-4, 10-11, 17; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 16; departs from North Bend depot, 205 McClellan St., North Bend; $20; advance purchase recommended (425-888-3030 or www.trainmuseum.org).

It's a Wonderful Woodmark

SUN Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in "It's a Wonderful Life," reads " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas," followed by question and answer session, 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday, The Woodmark, 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland; $10-$25 (www.thewoodmark.com).

Green Holiday Ideas

Holiday Tree Lighting, Pioneer Square

DEC. 1 Holiday tree lighting during the First Thursday Art Walk, 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Occidental Square Park, Seattle (downtownholidays.com).

Issaquah Reindeer Festival

DEC. 1-30 Meet Santa, see his reindeer, gift shop, food, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 1-23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26-30, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $10.50-$12.50 (www.cougarmountainzoo.org).

The Lights of Christmas

DEC. 1-28 1 million lights, music, theater, pony rides, petting farm, train rides, food, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 15-23, 26-28; overnight packages available, Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center, Stanwood; $9-$15 (800-228-6724 or www.warmbeach.com/index.php/lights-of-christmas).

Santa Cruise and Dance

PLAN AHEAD Developmentally disabled people ages 16 and older invited to participate, noon Dec. 4, Des Moines Yacht Club, Des Moines; free, registration required by Nov. 28 (425-226-0559).

Christmas tree farms

ONGOING Puget Sound Christmas Tree Association information on tree farms in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston and Kitsap counties, information online and in brochure available at select public libraries and other locations (www.PSCTA.org).

Christmas tree permits,

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

ONGOING Permits available to cut a Christmas tree in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; $10-$20, cash only at most locations (www.fs.usda.gov/mbs);

• Outdoor Recreation Information Center, REI, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle (206-470-4060);

• REI, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-640-6200);

• North Bend ranger station, 902 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend (425-888-1421);

• Enumclaw ranger station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. E., Enumclaw (360-825-6585);

• Skykomish ranger station, 74920 N.E. Stevens Pass Highway, Skykomish (360-677-2414);

• Verlot Public Service Center, 33515 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls (360-691-7791);

• Darrington ranger station, 1405 Emens Ave. N., Darrington (360-436-1155);

• Glacier Public Service Center, Mt. Baker Highway 542, Glacier (360-599-2714);

• Sedro-Woolley ranger station, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley (360-856-5700, ext. 515).

Christmas tree permits, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

ONGOING Permits available to cut one tree per family; get permits at ranger stations and businesses in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, Chelan, Winthrop; $15 (www.fs.usda.gov/okawen).

Movie bargains

"The Big Year," "50/50" and "The Hedgehog"

New at the Crest Cinema. Also there: "The Help" and "Contagion" ($3).

"50/50, "The Big Year" and "The Three Musketeers"

They're new at the Admiral Theater in West Seattle. Also there: "The Help" ($5.75).

"The Women on the 6th Floor" and "Midnight in Paris"

They're new at the Varsity Theatre. Also there: "Into the Abyss." All seats on Tuesday are $7.

"Ghostbusters"

It's the midnight movie at the Egyptian Friday and Saturday. All seats are $8.25.

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part One"

It continues at the Big Picture Seattle.The 3:30 p.m. shows Saturday-Sunday are $7.

"Casablanca" and "Bellflower"

They're new at the Central Cinema in Seattle. All shows $6-$8.

"Water for Elephants"

It's new at the Tin Theater in Burien this week. All shows $7-$8.

"The Debt," "Drive" and "The Three Musketeers"

They're new at the Gateway in Federal Way. Also there: "The Help," "Abduction," "Contagion," "The Lion King 3D," "Cowboys & Aliens," "Cars 2" and "The Smurfs 3D" ($2, all seats on Tuesdays $1).

Museum events

Festivals of Light

FRI THRU JAN. 5 Learn about winter traditions around the world: Diwali, Friday through Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or thechildrensmuseum.org).

25th Birthday Celebration,

Children's Museum of Tacoma

MOHAI Open House and Christmas Ships Parade

SAT Music, Santa visit, free museum admission, hot chocolate and cookies, 5-8 p.m.; watch the Christmas Ships parade at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

Diving Santa

SAT-SUN See Santa diving in the Window on Washington exhibit, noon and 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Dec. 18, Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle; $12-$19 (206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org).

Carnival Hats and Samba at the Burke

SAT-SUN Join Show Brazil and learn to samba, for all ages; art activity to make a carnival hat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-543-5590 or www.burkemuseum.org/events).

Gingerbread Jamboree

SAT-SUN Create a gingerbread house, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma; $36, preregister (253-627-6031 or childrensmuseumoftacoma.org).

International Bruce Lee Day

SUN Celebrate the birthday of one of Seattle's most famous residents, noon at Lakeview Cemetery, 1554 15th Ave. E., Seattle; followed by cake and unveiling of wax bust of Bruce Lee, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Museum of Northwest Legends and Lore, 815 Airport Way S., Seattle; free (206-523-6348 or www.seattlechatclub.org).

First Thursday

DEC. 1 Free admission,

• tours, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or seattleartmuseum.org).

• 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle (206-770-2700 or emplive.org);

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or seattleartmuseum.org);

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 1, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, 719 S. King St., Seattle; free (206-623-5124 or wingluke.org);

Paddle sports

Deception Pass Paddle Race

PLAN AHEAD Try kayaks, surf skis, outrigger canoes and other gear, clinics, demonstrations, vendors, Dec. 2; challenging six-mile race for kayaks, outrigger canoes, paddleboards, 10:20 a.m. Dec. 3, $59-$79, Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island (rubycreekboathouse.com/races/).

Park events

Salmon at Carkeek Park

FRI See salmon in Pipers Creek and learn about their life cycle and habitat, with children's activities, food, performance of "Stormwater: Life in the Gutter," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks).

Nighttime beach walks

FRI People for Puget Sound naturalists guide exploration of the beach and sea life, wear boots, bring a flashlight, free, no registration required (pugetsound.org);.

• 9 p.m. Friday, north end of Vashon Ferry Dock, Vashon Island;

• 9 p.m. Friday, Point White Pier Beach, 3939 Crystal Springs Drive N.E., Bainbridge Island;

• 8:30 p.m. Friday, Lions Park, 251 Lebo Blvd., Bremerton.

Nighttime at the Beach

SAT Bring a flashlight and explore the tide pools at night, 9 p.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; $5, preregister (206-386-4237).

Afternoon on the Trails

at IslandWood

SUN Trail systems, Canopy Tower, treehouses open for self-guided exploration, maps and docents available; no dogs, noon Sunday, IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free, $5/family suggested donation (206-855-4384 or islandwood.org/).

Holly-Day Decorations

PLAN AHEAD Create wreaths, garlands and sprays using holly, ivy and other invasive plants from the park, 1 p.m. Dec. 3, Discovery Park, Seattle; $9, preregister (206-386-4237).

Performances

Caspar Babypants Sing Along

FRI Music for young kids and families, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Federal Way Library, 34200 First Way S., Federal Way (253-838-3668 or www.kcls.org).

Imagine Inn

FRI-SAT Musical children's show for ages 18 months to 6 years old, 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St., Snohomish; $6 (360-568-9412 or thumbnailtheater.com).

Journey through

the Season Rock

WED The Not-Its for families and kids ages 2 and older, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Renton Public Library, 100 Mill Ave. S., Renton (425-226-6043 or www.kcls.org).

"Inspecting Carol"

SUN Comedy about a theater troupe waiting for an inspector from the National Endowment for the Arts, 2 p.m. Sunday. Burien Little Theatre, Burien; $7 (206-242-5180 or www.burienlittletheatre.org).

"Owen Meany's

Christmas Pageant"

TUE-WED Adaptation of a portion of John Irving's novel, "A Prayer for Owen Meany," previews 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Center House Theatre, lower level, Seattle Center; pay-what-you-will (206-216-0833 or www.book-it.org).

"Rough Magic"

WED thru DEC. 1 The University of Washington School of Drama stages drama; previews 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 1, Jones Playhouse, 4045 University Way N.E., Seattle; $10 (206-543-4880 or www.meany.org).

"Reckless"

DEC. 1 Theater Schmeater stages comedy about a woman who discovers her husband has hired a hit man to kill her, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Theater Schmeater, 1500 Summit Ave., Seattle; pay-what-you-can (206-423-5801 or schmeater.org).

The Shifty Sailors

DEC. 1 Sea shanty songs for all ages, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 319 Second Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-220-4240 or www.nps.gov/klse).

Sales/Shopping

Chick N' Coop Craft Show

FRI-SAT Crafts by 50 Northwest artists, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (206-542-6055 or www.chickncoopcrafts.com).

Above the Fray:

Traditional Hilltribe Art's Holiday Sale of Silk

FRI-SUN Traditional silks and authentic tribal and village arts from artists in Laos and Vietnam, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday-Sunday, The Mountaineers Club, 7700 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (541-485-9386 or www.hilltribeart.com).

Holiday and Seconds Sale

FRI Thru DEC. 22 Seconds, close-outs and holiday art-glass sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Dec. 22, Jones Glassworks, 900 N. 34th St., Seattle (206-632-3604 or jonesglassworks.com).

EtsyRAIN

Handmade Holiday Show

SAT-SUN Fifty-five vendors of original art, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Intiman Theatre, 201 Mercer St., Seattle (etsyrain.com).

Kirkland Holiday Craft Show

SAT-SUN Jewelry, holiday décor and other arts and crafts by local artists, noon-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland (425-463-6535 or www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/parks/SpecialEvents/).

Quiet Light Candles Christmas Festival

SAT Handcrafted beeswax candles, candle-pouring tours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 24, Quiet Light Candles, 29206 64th Ave. N.W., Stanwood (360-629-0285 or www.quietlightcandles.net ).

Pacific NW Black Collectors Holiday Bazaar

SUN Sale of huge selection of Black Santas, angels ornaments, figurines, cards, jewelry and table decorations, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Lakewood Seward Park Community Club, 4916 S. Angeline St., Seattle (206-722-8004).

Hilltop Holiday Craft Show

TUE-SAT Thousands of handmade works from more than 80 selected Northwest artists, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Northwest Arts Center, 9825 N.E. 24th St., Bellevue (360-668-1987).

Skating

Seattle Center Winterfest

THRU JAN. 1 Winterfest Ice Rink, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays (closes 4 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25), Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center; $7/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $2/ages 5 and younger, includes skate rental; cash only (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

Bellevue Magic Season

Ice Arena

THRU JAN. 8 Open-air holiday ice skating, shelter for all-weather skating, hours vary through Jan. 11, including 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; 3-9 p.m. Monday; 3-7 p.m. Tuesday; 1-9 p.m. Wednesday; 3-9 p.m. Dec. 1; 3-11 p.m. Dec. 2; skating for people with young children in strollers only: 2-3 p.m. Dec. 1, 8, 15 and Jan. 5; 10-11 a.m. Dec. 22 and 29, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; $10 includes skate rental; Free Skate Mondays with Bank of America debit or credit card or pass from downtown Bellevue banking center (425-453-1223 or magicseason.com).

Swimming

Youth Appreciation

and Safety Day

FRI Swimming, raffles, information on water safety and life jacket use, free T-shirts to first 50 children 11 years old and younger, noon Friday, Bellevue Aquatic Center, 601 143rd Ave. N.E., Bellevue; $6, ages 12 and younger free (425-452-4444).

Tours

Seattle By Foot

ONGOING Walking tours (206-853-3545 or 800-838-3006 or www.seattlebyfoot.com);

• Coffee Crawl tour and tastes, 10 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Seattle's Best Coffee, Pike Place Market, Pine Street and Post Alley, Seattle; $22/advance, $25/walk-up;

• Scenic Emerald City landmarks and icons, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Pike Place Market Information Booth, First Avenue and Pike Street, Seattle; $17/advance, $21/walk-up;

• Seattle Pub-crawl microbrew tour, 4 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Pike Brewing Company, 1415 First Ave., Seattle; $21/advance, $25/walkups;

• Funky Fremont, 1 p.m. Sundays, Westlake Mall, Seattle; $19/advance, $23/walk-up.

Snow Train To Leavenworth's Lighting Festival

PLAN AHEAD Rail tour to Leavenworth, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from King Street Station, Edmonds Station, or Everett Station; $149 (206-935-6848 or alkitours.com).

Mount Baker Home Tour and Arts and Crafts Fair

PLAN AHEAD Community fundraising tour to see the interiors of six homes that exemplify the variety of architectural styles found in the Mount Baker neighborhood, walking or with free shuttle transportation, Arts and Crafts Fair with 15 local artists at the clubhouse; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle; $20-$30 (206-722-7209 or mountbaker.orgorwww.brownpapertickets.com/event/207067).

Travel events

Europe Through

the Back Door

SAT Village Italy, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, reservations required (4250771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com).

Workshops

Sno-Isle Libraries

craft activities

FRI Family craft activities, 1 p.m. Friday, Brier Library (425-483-0888); make fridge magnets and bird feeders, 11 a.m. Friday, Sultan Library (360-793-1695); buttons, duct tape creations, gift bows and holiday cards, 1 p.m. Friday, Mill Creek Library (425-337-4822); duct tape creations, 1 p.m. Friday, Mountlake Terrace Library (425-776-8722) and 2 p.m., Oak Harbor Library (360-675-5115); Angry Bird pompoms, 1 p.m. Friday, Mukilteo Library (425-493-8202); free (sno-isle.org).

Holiday wreath making,

Mill Creek

SAT Learn how to make and decorate a wreath, 2 p.m. Saturday, My Garden Nursery, 17414 Bothell Everett Highway, Mill Creek; free (425-402-1842 or www.mygardennursery.com).