Weekend calendar

Holiday Tree Lighting, Shoreline

SAT Music, singalong, tree lighting, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Les Schwab, 17754 15th Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-801-2600 or www.cityofshoreline.com).

Holiday Tree Lighting, Mukilteo

SAT Santa, music, snacks, tree lighting, parade of boats (weather permitting), 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Avenue and Third Street, Mukilteo (425-355-2069).

A Holly Jolly Day in Kent

SAT Holiday bazaar, ornament making, merchants open house, 1-mile walk for people and pets, parade for kids and pets, entertainment, historic-district tours by tractor, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa visits, tree lighting, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, downtown Kent and Kent Station (www.kentdowntown.org/PublicWeb/winterfest/).

Tree Lighting, Brier

SAT Santa and Mrs. Claus, music, holiday parade of boats, tree lighting, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Brier Park, 2903 228th St. S.W., Brier (ci.brier.wa.us).

Merrysville for the Holidays

SAT Electric Lights Parade, outdoor holiday concert, visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Comeford Park, State Avenue and Fifth Street, Marysville (360-363-8400).

Santa Parade, Puyallup

SAT Santa parade, 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown Puyallup, tree lighting, Pioneer Park, Puyallup (253-840-2631 or www.puyallupmainstreet.com).

Skykomish Christmas Tree and Holiday Lighting

SAT Holiday market, noon-4 p.m.; caroling and lighting of the community tree, 6 p.m.; Santa's arrival by dog sled, 6:20 p.m. Saturday, Skykomish (360-677-2261).

Fort Nisqually's 19th Century Christmas

SAT Christmas season in 1855 style with dances and other seasonal traditions, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $2-$4 (253-591-5339).

Sinterklaas

SAT Welcome Sinterklaas, the Dutch patron saint, with procession through downtown, klompen dancing, folk music, 1 p.m. Saturday, lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Lynden (360-354-5995 or www.lynden.org).

Children's Christmas in Scandinavia

SUN Santa Lucia Pageant, Christmas crafts, music and dancing, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 N.W. 67th St., Seattle; museum admission $4-$6 (206-789-5707 or www.nordicmuseum.org).

Special People's Holiday Cruise

SUN Seafair holiday boat parade of hundreds of decorated boats hosting developmentally disabled adults, from several dock and yacht club locations throughout the Puget Sound area, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, by reservation (206-728-0123 or seafair.com).

RedmondLights Kickoff

SUN Holiday tree lighting, music, art exhibit, walk along the Sammamish River past light displays and music, 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Redmond City Hall, 15670 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; event continues throughout the month (425-556-2300 or www.ci.redmond.wa.us).

Issaquah Highlands Christmas Festival

SUN Entertainment, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, living nativity, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Issaquah Highlands Blakely Hall, 2550 N.E. Park Drive, Issaquah; donations to benefit charity requested (www.whatismosaic.com/christmasfestival).

Holiday Carousel

ONGOING Carousel holiday attraction benefiting Treehouse, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle; $2 (www.downtownholidays.com). Downtown Light Spectacular

ONGOING Light show, dusk-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, dusk-8 p.m. Sundays, dusk-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, through Dec. 31, Westlake Park, Seattle; also, gallery of 40 energy-efficient LED-lighted Toyland-themed displays including a doll, teddy bear, swing set, wagon, rocking horse and windup toys at locations around downtown Seattle (www.downtownholidays.com/toyland.html).

Winter Wonderland, Pacific Place

ONGOING Snowfall show in the atrium, 6 p.m. daily, through Dec. 31, Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle; free (206-405-2655). Gingerbread Village

ONGOING Elaborate gingerbread village, "A Superhero Holiday," created by top local architectural firms and Sheraton culinary staff, daily through Jan. 4, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle; free, donations collected for the Northwest Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (206-621-9000).

Teddy Bear Suite

ONGOING Visit holiday suite with dozens of teddy bears and children's books, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Dec. 26, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St., Seattle; free, donations accepted for Seattle Children's Hospital (www.downtownholidays.com).

Christmas Ships

ONGOING Decorated ships and boats parade to locations throughout Puget Sound, providing holiday concerts including stops at Atlantic City Park, 7:50 p.m., Seward Park, 8:25 p.m. today; Ferdinand Street Boat Ramp, 7:40 p.m., Stan Sayres Park, 8:15 p.m., Mount Baker Beach, 8:45 p.m. Friday; Medina, 4:10 p.m., Yarrow Point Park, 5 p.m., Chism Beach, 8 p.m., Laurelhurst, 9:25 p.m. Saturday; Brown's Point, 5:45 p.m., Redmond Beach, 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Edmonds, 7:10 p.m., Richmond Beach, 8:20 p.m. Monday; Ballard Locks, 8 p.m., Golden Gardens, 9:05 p.m. Tuesday; Bremerton Marina 7 p.m., Silverdale 8:05 p.m. Wednesday; for complete schedule including information on riding onboard call 206-623-1445 or go to www.argosycruises.com.

Bellevue Magic Season

ONGOING Snowflake Lane display of lights, music, drumming from live toy soldiers and magical snow, 7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24, along Bellevue Way and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue (425-454-8096); outdoor ice arena with covered portion, heated tent for spectators, through Jan. 11, Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue; $10 with skate rental, $7 to bring your own ice skates (425-453-1223 or www.magicseason.com).

Garden d'Lights

ONGOING Holiday and garden-themed display with 500,000 lights, 5-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 3, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; free, donations encouraged; preferred parking $5, parking at Wilburton Park free (425-452-2750 or www.bellevuebotanical.org).

Redmond Town Center Holiday Train

ONGOING Redmond Town Center alight with lights and holiday décor, Santa's house for photos and holiday train, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 14, daily Dec. 18-24, Redmond Town Center, 16495 N.E. 74th St., Redmond; $3 (425-867-0808).

Festival of Poinsettias

ONGOING Winter wonderland features 30 varieties of poinsettias, holiday accessories, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays-Fridays through Dec. 24, Molbak's, 13625 N.E. 175th St., Woodinville (425-483-5000).

Issaquah Reindeer Festival

ONGOING Santa's Siberian reindeer team and South American reindeer, Santa visits, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 23, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $11.50, $10.50/ages 62 and older, $9.50/ages 2-12 (425-391-5508).

Zoolights

ONGOING Holiday and animal-themed light displays, 5-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 4 (closed Dec. 24), Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $7 (253-404-3822 or www.pdza.org).

The Lights of Christmas

ONGOING Light displays, train rides, music, pony rides, vendors, 5-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Dec. 28, Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; $7-$12 (360-652-7575 or www.warmbeach.com).

Holiday/Christmas

tree farms/u-cut

National Forest trees

ONGOING Permits available to cut personal-use Christmas trees in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. Cutting-area maps and information provided with permit, $10 for tree up to 12 feet, trees taller than 12 feet $20 minimum; checks and cash only, credit cards not accepted at Forest Service offices; check for road and weather information (www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs); permits available at following locations:

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 23, REI, 3000 184th St. S.W., Lynnwood (425-640-6200).

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 13-14, Snoqualmie Ranger Station, 450 Roosevelt Ave. E., Enumclaw (360-825-6585).

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 13-14, Snoqualmie Ranger Station, 42404 S.E. North Bend Way, North Bend (425-888-1421).

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Darrington Ranger Station, 1405 Emens Ave. N., Darrington (360-436-1155).

• 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sauk River Trading Post, 1015 Seeman St., Darrington (360-436-1500).

• 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Verlot Public Service Center, 33515 Mountain Loop Highway, 11 miles east of Granite Falls (360-691-7791).

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 13, Mount Baker Ranger Station, 810 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley (360-856-5700, ext. 515).

• 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sykomish Ranger District Forest Service Guard Station, on Highway 2, east of Skykomish (360-677-2414).

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Glacier Public Service Center, Mt. Baker Highway 542, Glacier (360-599-2714).

Puget Sound Christmas Tree Association (PSCTA)

ONGOING Organization of choose-and-cut tree farms (www.pscta.org).

Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association

ONGOING Organization of Christmas-tree farms in Washington and Oregon; information available online or printed guides available at libraries, chambers of commerce, AAA offices and participating YMCAs and Fred Meyer stores (503-364-2942 or www.nwtrees.com/).

McMurtrey Farms/Red-Wood Farm

Redmond Douglas, grand, Fraser, noble trees, wagon rides, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, 13925 Redmond-Woodinville Road, Redmond (425-482-6795 or www.red-woodfarm.com).

Country Tree Farm

Renton Noble and grand trees, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Santa, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, 18225 116th Ave. S.E., Renton (425-255-5172 or www.nwtrees.com/washington.htm).

Pfaff's U-Cut Christmas Trees

Auburn U-cut noble, Douglas, Fraser, white, Turkish fir, Shasta, blue spruce; precut noble, Douglas, grand, Fraser, Shasta, spruce, cutting assistance, Santa visits, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 29204 124th Ave. N.E., Auburn (253-852-8244 or www.pfaffschristmastrees.com).

Trees 'N Bees

Auburn Noble, Douglas, grand fir, Norway spruce and others, cutting assistance, gift shop, Mrs. Claus on weekends, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, 34747 162nd Ave. S.E., Auburn (866-627-2857 or www.treesnbees.com).

Wilson Hill Tree Farm

Maple Valley Noble, Douglas, grand, Fraser, cutting assistance, gift shop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 20241 S.E. 232nd St., Maple Valley (425-432-2805 or www.nwtrees.com/washington.htm).

Carnation Tree Farm

Carnation Norway spruce, noble, Douglas, grand, Fraser, Korean fir, cutting assistance, gift shop, Santa, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday through Dec. 21, 31523 N.E. 40th St., Carnation (425-333-4510 or www.carnationtreefarm.com).

Christmas Creek Tree Farm

North Bend Noble, Douglas, grand, Shasta, Fraser trees, hayrides, Santa on weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily until sold out, 468th Avenue Southeast at Edgewick Road, North Bend (425-888-2099 or www.yourchristmastree.com).

Crown Tree Farm

North Bend Noble, Douglas, grand, Fraser trees, gift shop, 9 a.m.-dusk daily until Dec. 21 or until sold out, 13005 424th Ave. S.E., North Bend (425-888-1506 or www.crowntreefarm.com).

Marsh Family Christmas Trees

Everett Douglas, nobles, Fraser, Nordmann and grand firs, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, until noon Dec. 24; portion of the proceeds benefit Virginia Mason Foundation for Cancer research, Marsh Family Christmas Trees, 9901 Evergreen Way, Everett (206-407-6466 or www.marshfamilychristmastrees.com).

Bacon's Christmas Tree Farm

Bremerton Choose and cut from 60 acres of Douglas, grand, noble, Shasta, pine; free beverages and dog treats, 8 a.m.-dusk daily, Bacon's Christmas Tree Farm, 9381 W. Belfair Valley Road, Bremerton (360-275-3162 or www.baconschristmastreefarm.com).

Museum events

First Thursday at SAM

THU Free admission, tours, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

First Thursday, Northwest African American Museum

First Thursday, Burke Museum

THU Free admission today; exhibits include "The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World," 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle (206-543-5590).

First Thursday, MOHAI

THU Free admission today, exhibits include artifacts and exhibits on the growth of the Puget Sound region, Seattle in the 1880s, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today; Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle (206-324-1126 or www.seattlehistory.org).

First Thursday,

Museum of Flight

THU Free admission 5-9 p.m. today; display of aircraft, 100-year-old Red Barn manufacturing plant, aviation in World War I and World War II, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

First Thursday, Wing Luke Asian Museum

THU The history, culture and art of Seattle's Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian communities, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, 719 S. King Street, Seattle; free on first Thursdays and third Saturdays of every month (206-623-5124 or www.wingluke.org). First Thursday and Saturday, Asian Art Museum

THU, SAT Art from China, Japan, Korea and other Asian countries, free admission, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, family activities 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle; $3 (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Bellevue Arts Museum

First Friday

FRI First Friday admission free, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue (425-519-0770 or www.bellevuearts.org).

Park events

Winter Birds Super Saturday

SAT Discover more than 100 species of birds in the park with games, arts and crafts, puzzles, bird-friendly landscaping information, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Winter Wonderland Hayrides Around Seward Park

SAT Join a Seward Park Audubon naturalist for a haywagon ride around the park, hourly 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5, space limited, advance reservations suggested (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Discovery Park habitat restoration

SAT Help remove invasive plants and plant native plants to create new habitats for wildlife; tools, gloves and instruction provided, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle; register two days in advance (206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks).

Performances

Columbia City Beat Walk

FRI Live music at venues within walking distance including Awash Ethiopian Restaurant, Bookworm Book Exchange, Columbia City Fitness Center, Columbia City Gallery, Island Soul Restaurant, Retroactive Kids, 7 p.m. Friday, Rainier Avenue South from South Edmunds Street to South Hudson Street, Seattle; $5 includes all venues, ages 14 and younger free (www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org).

University Presbyterian Church Cathedral Choir

SAT "Welcome Yuletide" concert with 70-voice choir, brass ensemble and pipe organ, Christmas carol singalong, 3 p.m. Saturday, University Presbyterian Church, 4540 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle; $15 suggested donation (206-524-7301 or www.upc.org).

Family Holiday Concert

SAT Traditional Christmas and Hanukkah music and dancing with Tickle Tune Typhoon, 11 a.m. Saturday, Covington Library, 27100 164th Ave. S.E., Covington (253-630-8761 or www.kcls.org).

The Exchange Club of Edmonds Holiday Concert

SAT Shane Cobane tribute to Elvis; The Gothard Sisters Irish step dancers; Sherwood Elementary Big Blue Ball Marimba Ensemble, The Driftwood Players, North Sound Jazz ensemble; all proceeds go toward the prevention of child abuse, 1 p.m. Saturday, Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds; $5-$10 (425-220-8056).

Recess Monkey holiday show

SAT Concert for all ages, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Black Diamond Library, 24301 Roberts Drive, Black Diamond (www.kcls.org).

Norwegian Ladies Chorus of Seattle Christmas Concert

SUN Christmas concert, reception, 3 p.m. Sunday, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2400 N.W. 85th St., Seattle; $8-$10 (206-264-5210).

Jazz Vespers

SUN All-ages concert with inspirational interlude, 6 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Seattle, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; free, donations collected for musicians (206-325-6051 or www.seattlejazzvespers.org).

Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide Concert

SUN Celtic Yuletide music, 3 p.m. Sunday, Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center, 10020 S.E. 256th St., Kent; $16-$20 (253-856-5050 or www.kentarts.com).

Running

Jingle Bell Run

PLAN AHEAD 5K race and walk with costume contest, post-event bash, proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, 8 a.m. Dec. 14, Westlake Center, Seattle; $25/advance, $10/ages 8 and younger, $35/day of race (206-547-2707 or www.seattlejinglebellrun.org).

Sales/Shopping

Holiday Gift Event

THU Jewelry, handbags and holiday cards by local artists, 6-9 p.m. today, Little q Designs Studio, 5628 Airport Way S., #10, Seattle (206-763-5205 or www.littleqdesigns.com).

Ski Swap

FRI Bring your XC, Telemark or Randonnee ski and snowshoe gear, benefits the Snoqualmie Nordic Club and Mountaineers Foothills Branch ski program, sellers' setup 5:30 p.m., sale 6-9 p.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 111 N.E. 80th St., Seattle (206-391-4352 or snoqualmienordic.org/tiki-index.php?page=Nordic+Ski+Swap+2008).

Shop 'n Nosh

FRI Photographs, pottery, textiles, paintings, jewelry, noon-7 p.m., wine reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (206-417-4645).

Long House Art Fair

FRI Artwork, clothing, prints, food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, The Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia (360-867-6718).

Holiday on Earth Art Sale

FRI-SAT Ceramics, woven scarves, prints, holiday cards, jewelry by local artists, children's holiday crafts, luminary walk at Laurelhurst Park, carolers, marshmallow roast; holiday cooking and gingerbread houses for kids available by reservation; 1-8:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 N.E. 41st St., Seattle (206-684-7529 or www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/Laurelcc.htm).

Holiday Gift Sale

FRI-SAT Ornaments, jewelry, hats, scarves and other crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle (425-271-2267 or scn.org/arts/pnnag).

North End Arts Tour

FRI-SUN Sale by 28 artists at seven North Seattle locations, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, including Artisans' Gallery, 7525 41st Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-526-9973).

Pratt Fine Art Center's Holiday Art Sale

FRI-SUN Sale of work by more than 100 local artists; opening-night celebration, 6-9 p.m. Friday, $20; sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 11-14, Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., Seattle (206-328-2200 or www.pratt.org).

Seward Park Clay Studio Holiday Sale

FRI-DEC. 24 Ceramic show and sale by 40 clay artists, opening-night party with snacks, meet the artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday; sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, noon-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through Dec. 24, Seward Park Clay Studio, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; suggested donation for opening night, $10; sale admission free (www.sewardparkart.org).

Art Under $100

SAT South Park Arts sale of affordable art including painting, sculpture, neon, jewelry, clothing, photography, glass, with music, wine and appetizers, art raffles, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, South Park Neighborhood Center, 8201 10th Ave. S., Seattle (206-763-6201 or www.southparkarts.org).

Have Yourself a Mall-Free Little Christmas

SAT Used books, CDs, DVDs, handcrafted jewelry, cards, bake sale, holiday ornaments, crafts, lunch available, craft activities for children, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Wallingford United Methodist Church, 2115 N. 42nd St., Seattle (206-547-6945).

Highland Park Elementary Holiday Bazaar

SAT Crafts, raffle, carnival games for kids, lunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Highland Park Elementary School, 1012 SW Trenton Street, Seattle (206-252-8250).

Holiday Bazaar and Magic Show

SAT Holiday bazaar, bake sale, magic show, 11 a.m. Saturday, White Center Library, 11220 16th S.W., Seattle (206-243-0233 or www.kcls.org).

Wood Construction Center Saturday Market

SAT Sale of furniture, arts and crafts made by students and alumni of the SCCC Wood Construction Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, SCCC Wood Construction Center, 2310 S. Lane St., Seattle.

Daftbird Trunk Show

SAT Daftbird designer Josh Christopher trunk show, DJ, drinks, snacks, 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sway & Cake, 1631 Sixth Ave., Seattle (206-624-2699 or www.swayandcake.blogspot.com).

Arts & Crafts Holiday Gift Show

SAT Work by local artists including jewelry, art glass, woodworking, watercolor, ceramics and paintings by Richard Kirsten, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aegis of Shoreline, 14900 First Avenue N.E., Shoreline (206-367-6700).

John F. Kennedy High School Arts & Crafts Fair

SAT Arts and crafts vendors, food, bake sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, 140 S. 140th St., Burien (www.kennedyhs.org).

Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale

SAT Pottery by 30 local artists, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Moshier Community Art Center, 430 S. 156th St., Burien (206-988-3700 or www.burienparks.net).

Mountlake Terrace Elementary Holiday Bazaar

SAT Arts and crafts from 30 vendors, pictures with Santa, MLT Choir, MLT High School Orchestra, raffle, snack bar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Mountlake Terrace Elementary, 22001 52nd Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace (www.edmonds.wednet.edu/schools/elementary/mountlaketerrace.cfm).

Edmonds-Woodway High Holiday Arts & Craft Fair

SAT Arts and crafts by 50 vendors, holiday music performed by Edmonds-Woodway students, food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds-Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. S.W., Edmonds (425-775-1452 or staff.edmonds.wednet.edu/users/bergevin/).

Alternative Christmas Fair

SAT Choose among 20 local/international nonprofits and receive a gift card describing a donation to give as a gift; children can choose from special $5 gifts for teachers, kids "Read with Rover" activity, free-trade handmade gifts, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Northshore United Church of Christ, 18900 168th Ave. N.E., Woodinville (425-483-6557 or www.northshoreucc.org).

Woodinville High School Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair

SAT Shopping and food sponsored by the WHS Class of 2009, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Woodinville High School, 19819 136th Ave. N.E., Woodinville (schoolcenter.nsd.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=37).

Sno-Valley Senior Center Holiday Bazaar

SAT Locally made crafts, bake sale including fresh cinnamon rolls, lunch, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation (425-333-4152 or www.snovalleysenior.org).

Christmas Bazaar

SAT Handmade tree decorations, aprons, jewelry, fabric crafts, raffle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Tolt Congregational United Church of Christ, 4851 Tolt Ave, Carnation (425-333-4254).

Consignment auction

SAT Auction of heavy equipment, autos, pickups and vans, 9 a.m. Saturday, James G. Murphy Inc., 18226 68th Ave. N.E., Kenmore (425-486-1246 or www.murphyauction.com).

Victorian Holiday Celebration

SAT Display and sale of poinsettias, Santa visit for children, staff in Victorian costume, gift shop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 South G St., Tacoma (253-305-1000 or www.metroparkstacoma.org). Fair Trade Fair

SAT-SUN Sale featuring fairly-traded, handmade gift items from artists in developing regions around the world, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 2102 N. 40th St., Seattle (206-932-9743).

Soulumination Artists' Sale

SAT-SUN Work by 24 local artists, 25 percent of proceeds benefit Soulumination nonprofit foundation which provides professional photographic services to families of children with life-threatening illnesses, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Soulumination, 5201 11th Ave. N.W., Seattle (www.soulumination.org).

Urban Craft Uprising

SAT-SUN Indie crafts by more than 120 vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 299 Mercer St., Seattle (www.urbancraftuprising.com).

Holiday "Green Gifts" Sale

SAT-SUN Holiday garden-gift sale including tabletop trees, gift-wrapped plants, cards, garden art, nursery gift certificates, all proceeds support the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline (206-546-1281 or www.kruckeberg.org).

Kirkland Arts Center Holiday Arts Sale

FRI-DEC. 21 Patron dinner, preview party with wine reception, food, music, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, $50-$150; arts and crafts sale Saturday-Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, until 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland (425-822-7161 or www.kirklandartscenter.org/2008holidaysale/information.html).

Greenbank Farm holiday market

SAT-SUN Crafts by local artists, food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 13-14, 20-21, Greenbank Farm, 765 E. Wonn Road, Greenbank, Island County (360-381-5067 or greenbankfarm.com).

Pacific NW Black Collectors Holiday Bazaar

SUN African-American collectors selling African-American Santas, holiday cards and décor, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Lakewood Seward Park Community Club, 4916 S. Angeline St., Seattle (206-722-8004).

Sand Point Antique and Design Market

SUN Sale of antiques, including plastic toys from the 1950s-70s for $2-$20, verbal appraisals of heirlooms; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., all-day Sunday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; $6; early buyers admission 8-10 a.m., $10 (360-978-4154).

Seattle Waldorf School Winter Faire

SUN Craft sale, craft activities for children, holiday cafe and bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Waldorf School, 2728 N.E. 100th St., Seattle (206-524-5320 or www.seattlewaldorf.org).

Special interest

American Heritage Series: Afro-Mexico

THU Discussion on history of the African presence in Mexico, 7 p.m. today, Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle; $5-$7 (206-323-4032 or www.cdforum.org/season/readings.php).

YMCA Family Fun Night

FRI Craft projects, gym activities, swimming, 6 p.m. Friday, Bellevue Family YMCA, 14230 Bel-Red Road, Bellevue; free for members, $5/family for nonmembers (425-746-9077).

Green Play: A Toy Safety Fair

SAT Information for parents and child-care providers about harmful elements and chemicals in toys including safety check, toy giveaways and specials, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, ChildTrek, 430 E. 25th St., Tacoma (www.childtrek.com).

Magic Seasons Remembered

SAT Discover family holiday traditions of Bellevue's past, with Santa, music and heritage crafts by Eastside Heritage Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Winters House, 2102 Bellevue Way S.E., Bellevue; free (425-450-1049 or www.eastsideheritagecenter.org).

Meditations for Healing and Preparing for the New Year

SUN Meditations of healing and preparation from several traditions appropriate to the end and beginning of the annual cycle, 4 p.m. Sunday, Theosophical Library, 717 Broadway Ave. E., Seattle; $5-$10 (206-323-4281 or www.Seattle-TS.org).

Tours

Celebrations Holiday Home Tour

FRI Assistance League of the Eastside tour of homes in Medina, on Meydenbauer Bay and Yarrow Point decorated for the holidays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Overlake Country Club, 8000 N.E. 16th St., Medina; $30 (425-556-5106 or eastside.assistanceleague.org).

Magnolia Holiday Tour of Homes

SAT Six homes decorated for the holidays, craft boutique and tea house, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center, 3218 W. Barrett St., Seattle; $25-$30 advance tickets, $25, sold at Around the Block, Magnolia Village; tour-day tickets $30, sold at Our Lady of Fatima Social Center (206-284-2407).

Holiday Home Tour on Camano

SAT Visit five homes decorated for the holidays, 1:30-5 p.m., followed by party with silent and live auctions, food, wine, beer, soft drinks, live music, 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oddfellows Hall, 96 South Camano Ridge Road, Camano Island; proceeds benefit Camano Island Democrats Scholarship Fund and community events, tickets/maps available at Snow Goose Bookstore or Scandia Coffeehouse in Stanwood, Camano Coffee Roasters at Terry's Corner on Camano and Seagrass Gallery at the plaza on Camano at the Terry's Corner; $10 (360-387-5123).Vashon Island Art Studio Tour

SAT-SUN Artists' demonstrations, display and sale of paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography and garden art by 100 artists at more than 30 studios and galleries, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Dec. 13-14, Vashon Island (www.vashonislandartstudiotour.com).

Travel events

Rick Steves Travel Center

THU, SAT Holiday travel in the Alps, 5-8 p.m. today; Travel Agent 101, noon Saturday; beginning German for travelers, noon Dec. 13; at Rick's Travel Center, 130 Fourth Ave. N. Edmonds; Italy, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free, preregistration required (425-771-8303 or www.ricksteves.com).

Volunteer

Mountains to Sound Greenway

SAT Help with habitat-enhancement activities, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 SE 56th St, Issaquah; call to register (206-812-0122 or www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/campaigns/tree-planting-2008).

Workshops

Wreath making

SAT Supplies provided, bring your own gloves, pruners and favorite items to include, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E. Galer St., Seattle; $20-$25, preregister, space limited (206-322-4112).Holiday Wreath Making Class

SUN Create a holiday wreath using fresh greenery, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline; $25, preregistration required (206-546-1281 or www.kruckeberg.org).