Weekend Calendar

Animal events

Zoo Open House

THU Learn about improvements the zoo is planning on Phinney Avenue North near North 55th Street; 6 p.m. Thursday, Woodland Park Zoo Membership Office, Phinney Avenue North between North 55th and North 56th Streets, Seattle (206-548-2462 or www.zoo.org).

Pony rides at The Bravern

FRI-SUN Pony rides, noon-4 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 19, in the arrival court on 110th Avenue Northeast, The Bravern, 11111 N.E. Eighth Street, Street, Bellevue; free (www.thebravern.com/holiday).

Cat Adoptions

SAT Young and adult cats ready for adoption, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, All the Best Pet Care, 1909 N.W. Market St., Seattle; (425-485-5179).

Adoption Workshop hosted by Pawsitive Alliance

SAT Learn about selecting and acquiring a dog, 11 a.m. Saturday, Canine Behavior Center, 7551 205th Ave. N.E., Redmond; $20 (206-465-4116 or www.pawsitivealliance.org).

Santa Paws at Seattle Humane Society

SAT-SUN Pet photos with Santa, proceeds benefit shelter animals, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Humane Society, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue; $20 suggested donation (425-641-0080 or www.seattlehumane.org).

Holiday Pet Portraits

with Santa

SAT-SUN All Creatures professional photo shoot with Santa, proceeds benefit Dogs Deserve Better, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Redmond Pet Pros, 15946 Redmond Way, Redmond; $25 (206-714-1161).

Canine Christmas Adoption Event by Pawsitive Alliance

SUN Meet adoptable dogs and pups from eight shelters and rescues, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Academy of Canine Behavior, 4705 240th St. S.E., Bothell (www.pawsitivealliance.org).

Adopt a cat free

ONGOING Adoption fees waived on cats a year old and older through the month of December, Seattle Humane Society, 13212 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue (425-641-0080 or seattlehumane.org).

Benefits

"Sexy Santa Night" with Washington State Firefighters

THU Firefighters from the WSCFF calendar make an appearance, calendar proceeds benefit Burn Foundation, 5 p.m. Thursday, Babeland, 707 E. Pike St., Seattle (206-328-2914 or firefightercalendar.org).

Bellevue Philharmonic Wine Auction

FRI Wines for collectors, auctioneer Dave Ross, 4 p.m. Friday, Choice Gallery, 825 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; $25 (425-455-4171).

CookieFest

SAT Bake sale benefiting the Seattle Milk Fund, more than 10,000 cookies donated by 25 bakeries, restaurants, culinary schools, caterers, sold by the dozen while supplies last, 10 a.m. Saturday, Macy's, 1601 Third Ave., Seattle; $12 (206-526-7944 or seattlemilkfund.org/events/cookiefest/).

The Big Spin

SUN Hanukkah bash benefiting Seattle Children's hospital, kids' rock concert with Caspar Babypants, Recess Monkey and The Not-Its, family gift bags, giant spinning dreidel, snacks, 2 p.m. Sunday, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle; $36-$48 (206-579-5372 or TheBigSpin.org).

Biking

Reindeer and holiday decorations

FRI Cascade Bicycle Club 25-mile, leisurely paced street and trail ride, new riders of all ages welcome, to Carkeek Park with stop to see reindeer at Swansons; steady rain cancels, 10 a.m. Friday, Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle (206-522-3222 or www.cascade.org).

Birding

Lake Hills Birding

SAT Join a park ranger on walk to discover variety of local birds, 9 a.m. Saturday, Lake Hills Greenbelt, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue; free, preregistration required (425-452-7225).

West Seattle Bird Loop

SUN Van tour for short birding hikes at four locations, coffee stop, for ages 8 and older, ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by adult, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Camp Long, Seattle; $25, registration required (206-684-7434).

Boats

Christmas Ships

THU-SUN Decorated ship with choirs onboard stops at waterfront communities for 20-minute performances, bonfires at many locations, through Dec. 23 (206-622-8687 or 888-623-1445 or www.argosycruises.com);

• opening ceremony 6:45-7 p.m. at the Museum of Glass, Tacoma; lead ship with the St. Martin's University Chorale leaves the Tacoma waterfront at 7 p.m. Thursday; at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 7:10 p.m.; Gig Harbor waterfront, 8:20 p.m.; Tacoma waterfront, 9:45 p.m. Thursday;

• Canterbury Belles leaves Pier 55, Seattle 7 p.m. Friday; Manchester City Park, 8:05 p.m.; Olympic Sculpture Park, 9:15 p.m. Friday;

• Northwest Girlchoir Vivace leaves Pier 55, 4 p.m. Saturday, 4:10 p.m. at Pier 66; 5:15 p.m. at Seacrest Marina; with Dickens Carolers, leave Pier 55 8 p.m. Saturday; 8:50 p.m. at Lowman Beach, 9:40 p.m. at Alki Beach;

• Emerald City Voices leaves Pier 55, 5 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. at Carkeek Park; 6:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge.

Holiday Parade of Lights Dinner Cruise

FRI Join dozens of decorated boats with caroling, lights, dinner; 7 p.m. Friday, Pier 66, Seattle; $15-$79, by reservation (206-223-2060 or www.waterwayscruises.com/).

Tacoma Yacht Club

Lighted Boat Parade

FRI Lighted boat parade along Ruston Way and the Old Town Dock, open to all boaters, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Tacoma Yacht Club, 5401 N. Waterfront Drive, Tacoma (253-278-1715).

Chet Gibson Memorial Cruise

FRI-SAT A parade of lighted boats starts in Lake Union at 6 p.m. Friday; Webster Point, 7 p.m.; Leschi Park, 7:25 p.m.; Meydenbauer Bay, 8:20 p.m. Friday (206-709-2000 or www.queencity.org);

• parade starts in Lake Union at 6 p.m. Saturday, to Webster Point, 7 p.m.; Cozy Cove, 7:40 p.m.; Kirkland, 8:10 p.m.; Mathews Beach, 8:40 p.m.; Sand Point, 9 p.m., returns to Webster Point at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

Bremerton Yacht Club

Lighted Boat Parade

FRI-SAT Lighted boat parade along the Tracyton shoreline and Port Washington Narrows into Sinclair Inlet, 6:10 p.m. Friday; along the south and western shoreline of Dyes Inlet, 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Bremerton Yacht Club, Bremerton (bremertonyachtclub.org).

Poulsbo Yacht Club

Lighted Boat Parade

FRI-SAT Begins at the Poulsbo Yacht Club at 7:15 p.m. Friday, to the City Marina, the southwest side of Liberty Bay, to Keyport, returning via Lemolo Shores and the northeast side of Liberty Bay and ending at approximately 9 p.m. Friday;

• begins off Manzanita at 6 p.m., west side of Bainbridge through Agate pass, to Port Madison and into the bay at 7:15 p.m., returning to the Suquamish dock down the west side of Agate pass around Point Bolin approximately 8:30 p.m. (360-779-3116 or www.membermanager.net/poulsboyc).

Rainier Yacht Club Lighted Boat Cruise

SAT Lighted boat cruise along the south shore of Lake Washington to Gene Coulon Park, Renton, 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Parkshore Marina, 9050 Seward Park Ave. S., Seattle (www.rainieryachtclub.com).

Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

SAT Decorated boats go around the harbor twice, all decorated boats invited to join, 5 p.m. Saturday, Gig Harbor waterfront (253-851-1807).

Dance

Holiday Ball

SAT Waltz lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance to swing, ballroom, Latin, country and holiday music for singles and couples of all ages with the Dancin' DJ, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Vasa Park Resort & Ballroom, 3549 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue; $15 (425-917-1188).

Sno-King International Folk Dance Club

SAT Holiday party, festive dress encouraged, potluck snacks, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood; $5-$7 (www.sno-king.org).

Festivals/Expos

Seattle Center Winterfest

THU-SUN Festive decorated Center House with Winter Train and Village, entertainment, including Seattle's Best Jazz, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday; Mud Bay Jugglers, 7 p.m. Saturday; Klez Katz, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Center House; ice sculpting, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, singing around the campfire, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, outside Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).

International Motorcycle Show

FRI-SUN Display of hundreds of the latest sport bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters, customs, ATVs and aftermarket parts and accessories, talk to experts, stunt shows, custom motorcycles, interactive family activities, seminars; 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Qwest Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle; $13 (800-331-5706 or www.motorcycleshows.com).

Winter Beer Fest

FRI-SAT Washington Beer Commission presents 35 Washington craft breweries pouring samples of more than 70 beers, admission includes six 5 oz. samples and a tasting cup, additional tasting tokens $1.50 each, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, noon-4 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Hale's Ales Brewery and Pub, 4301 Leary Way N.W., Seattle; $23-$25 (206-795-5072 or washingtonbeer.com).

Food events

Crab Night

THU All-you-can-eat Dungeness and snow crab, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; carnival games to benefit local food banks, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Salty's At Redondo Beach Seafood Grill, Des Moines (253-946-0636) and Salty's on Alki (206-937-1600); $49.99 (www.saltys.com).

Breakfast with Santa, Mountlake Terrace

SAT Entertainment, photos with Santa, pancake breakfast, proceeds benefit high-school music program, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Mountlake Terrace High School, 21801 44th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace, $5-$7, photos $7-$10, tickets at the door (425-750-2811).

Traditional Santa Breakfasts

SUN Breakfast benefit for juvenile arthritis programs of the Arthritis Foundation with The Strolling Minstrels, the Olympic Ballet and Santa, 9:30 a.m. Sunday and Dec. 18-19, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers, Seattle; $25/ages 12 and younger, $50/adults, by reservation (206-547-1290 or pacificnorthwest.arthritis.org).

Hiking

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

FRI, SUN Dogs welcome on 3-5-mile hike with 600-1,000- foot elevation gain, 10 a.m. Friday; Tiger Mountain Tradition Plateau 5 miles with human and natural history, noon Sunday, food, daypack, rain gear, hiking shoes/boots required, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).

Museum events

Open House and Book Signing at Log House Museum

THU Buy autographed copy of new Images of America book "West Seattle," and local author Judy Bentley signing copies of "Hiking Washington's History," 4 p.m. Thursday, Log House Museum, 3003 61st Ave. S.W., Seattle; free (226-909-9366 or loghousemuseum.info).

Festivals of Light:

Exploring Santa Lucia

THU-TUES Learn about Santa Lucia, the Feast of St. Lucy associated with Sweden, traditional celebrations include a procession led by one girl wearing a crown of candles, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or thechildrensmuseum.org/).

Breakfast with Clifford

SAT Have breakfast with Clifford and explore the Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog exhibit, 8 a.m. Saturday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $10-$13, by reservation (206-441-1768 or thechildrensmuseum.org/breakfast-with-clifford).

Wright Spirit

SAT Celebrate the Wright brothers' first flight and the holiday season. Santa arrives by helicopter, holiday music, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $8-$15 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Santa Day

SAT Meet Santa Claus, craft activity, 11 a.m. Saturday, Shoreline Historical Museum, 749 N. 175th St., Shoreline; free (206-542-7111 or www.shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org).

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

ONGOING Displays inspired by Harry Potter film sets and authentic costumes and props from the films, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Jan. 30, 2011; extended hours, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 19-Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-Jan. 2; Fridays and Saturdays, Harry Potter exhibit only open until 8 p.m., $13-$19, Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. N., Seattle; $17-$26 (206-443-2001 or pacificsciencecenter.org).

Flying Heritage Collection food drive

ONGOING Bring a food-bank donation for $2 off entry per person, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday through Dec. 24, Flying Heritage Collection, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; $8-$12 (877-342-3404 or www.flyingheritage.com).

Park events

Winter Wonderland Hayrides around Seward Park

SAT Naturalist-led truck-drawn haywagon ride around the park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the hour Saturday and Dec. 18, Seward Park Environmental and Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5 (206-652-2444 or sewardpark.audubon.org).

Family Movie:

Christmastime in Yellowstone

SAT All ages welcome, movie includes Yellowstone's red foxes, warfare of wolves and elk, den of a grizzly bear; ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by adult, 2 p.m. Saturday, Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. S.E., Bellevue; free (425-452-6885).

Performances

Zambini Brothers

Puppet Show

SAT "The Tasty Tale of Brave Sir Bump," children must be accompanied by adults, 11 a.m. Saturday, Northgate Community Center, 10510 Fifth Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (www.hallerlake.info).

85th Street Big Band

SAT Swing and seasonal music with 20-piece band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park (www.85thstreetbigband.com).

Admiral Sings Christmas

SUN Concert and singalong of Christmas songs, appearances by jazz legend Overton Berry and vocalist Carol Nielsson, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ, 4320 S.W. Hill St., Seattle; free (206-932-2928 or www.paradoxstudios.net/).

Cronan Holiday Concert

SUN Scottish and Gaelic music, 1 p.m. Sunday, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park (206-366-3302).

Puget Brass Band

Holiday Concert

SUN Holiday concert of seasonal favorites, 2 p.m. Sunday, Redmond Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St., Redmond; free (425-885-1861 or www.kcls.org).

Running

Street Scramble

at the Market

SAT Walk or run, team or solo, as many of 30 holiday-themed downtown checkpoints marked on map as you can in two hours; proceeds benefit the Market Foundation, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle; $5-$25 (206-291-8250 or www.streetscramble.com).

Jingle Bell Run/Walk

SUN Festive 5K run, walk, proceeds benefit The Arthritis Foundation; registration, 6:45-8:45 a.m.; costume contest, 8 a.m.; Children's 1K Run with the Elves, 8:20 a.m.; 5K timed run, 8:50 a.m.; run/jog, 9 a.m.; jog/walk, 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Westlake Center, 400 Pine St., Seattle; $10-$25 (seattlejingleellrun.kintera.org).

12Ks of Christmas

Holiday Run

PLAN AHEAD Festive 12K run/walk and 5K run/walk, kids run and costume contest for dogs, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 19, Marina Park, 25 Lake Shore Plaza, Kirkland; $30-$45 (206-729-9972 or www.12ksofchristmas.com).

Sales/Bazaars

Pioneer Square Holidays

THU Shopping, dining, store promotions and festivities, 4-7 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 16, Pioneer Square; free parking with purchase, show attendant your receipt from any Pioneer Square merchant when you leave, 4-8 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 16, Merrill Place Garage, 76 S. King St., Seattle (206-667-0687 or www.pioneersquare.org/).

Farm Boat

THU Farmers' market and crafts aboard historic steamship, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 23, Virginia V Steamer, 860 Terry Ave. N., Suite 223, Seattle (www.virginiav.org).

ZooStore

THU Expanded holiday shopping hours at ZooStore West in addition to regular zoo hours (9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily), 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 23, Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle (206-538-2500 or zoo.org).

Women, Wine and Business

THU Wine tasting, 35 artists and vendors selling wearable art, home décor, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, The Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville; $20 benefits NW Harvest (206-601-2253 or www.WoodWareWine.com).

Snow Ball

FRI Print and ornament sale, cocktails, live music, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland; $15 (425-822-7161, ext. 103 or www.kirklandartscenter.org).

Central Chic Boutique

SAT Local, handcrafted and fair-traded crafts, jewelry, Diva Connection vintage store, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave. S., Seattle (206-419-4485 or centralareaseniorcenter.org).

Free Saturday parking with purchase, Pike Place Market

SAT Show $35 or more in receipts from any Pike Place Market merchant at the information booth on First Avenue and Pike Street for free parking 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Pike Place Market Parking Garage, 1531 Western Ave., Seattle (www.pikeplacemarket.org).

Holiday Bazaar

SAT Vendors, holiday music, door prizes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lakeshore Retirement Community, 11448 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle (206-772-1200).

Sewing and Quilting

"Yard Sale"

SAT Antique quilts, books, magazines, fabric, quilting notions, sales benefit the quilting ministries, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, North Seattle Friends Church, 7740 24th Ave. N.E., Seattle (206-525-8800 or www.northseattlefriends.org).

Equinox Studios Open House

SAT Holiday shopping, blacksmith demos, work by 50 artists, poetry, 4-10 p.m.; live music, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Equinox Studios, 6555 Fifth Ave. S., Seattle (equinoxstudios.org).

Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar

SAT Crafts, jewelry, holiday decorations, bake sale, lunch available, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, East County Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe (360-794-6359 or www.eastcountyseniorcenter.org).

Gifts & Greens Galore

SAT-SUN Holiday wreaths, swags, greens, gardening and nature books, plant-themed jewelry, natural body products, gardening tools, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Sunday, kids' activities and Model A vintage car show, Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive E., Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle (206-325-4510 or www.arboretumfoundation.org).

Pike n' Pine Holiday Shopping Weekend

SAT-SUN Discounts, treats, events at shopping event in 50 participating locations up and down Pike and Pine Streets on Capitol Hill, Seattle (206-328-2914).

Alternative Gift Fair

SUN Holiday shopping and networking with more than 25 local and international charitable organizations and fair-trade products, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1217 Sixth Ave., Seattle (206-725-1469 or www.plymouthchurchseattle.org).

Indian Art Mart

SUN Native American vendors featuring handmade arts, crafts, jewelry and other items, proceeds support local Native American artists and United Indians of all Tribes Foundation Elder's Program; salmon meals $12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 19, Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 3801 W. Government Way, Discovery Park, Seattle; free (206-228-1410 or www.unitedindians.org).

Passion Vineyards

Christmas Wine Tasting

SUN Taste up to seven varietals at boutique winery, gift store for wine related items: wine racks, totes, picnic baskets, logo items, pewterware, art, Christmas linens, edibles, 2 p.m. Sunday, Passion Vineyards, 13228 202nd Ave S.E., Issaquah; $5 (206-334-0178 or www.passionvineyard.com).

Seasonal events

The Lights of Christmas

THU-SUN Light displays, music and theatrical entertainment on five stages, food, overnight options, arts and crafts vendors; children's activities, 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday and Dec. 16-23, 26-29, Warm Beach Christian Camps & Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood; $8-$14, additional charges for some activities (360-652-7575 or www.warmbeach.com/index.php/lights-of-christmas).

Lucia Festival at the Swedish Cultural Center

FRI Traditional pageant, 7 p.m.; Swedish-style buffet, song and dances around the tree, 7:45 p.m. Friday, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $35-$45 (206-283-1090).

Asian-American Santa

comes to The Wing

SAT Have your photo taken with Asian-American Santa, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, 719 S. King St., Seattle; $8.95-$12.95, photo free with admission (206-623-5124 x119 or wingluke.org).

Eco-Chic Holiday Expo

SAT Great green holiday shopping to discover festive and eco-friendly ways to go green this holiday, 10 a.m. Saturday, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; free (www.ecochicexpo.com).

Green Lake Pathway of Lights

SAT Walk the 2.8-mile path along the lake lit by luminaria, music at four sites around the lake, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Green Lake, Seattle (206-684-0780).

Kirkland Community Christmas Nativity Display and Concert

SAT Dozens of nativity sets on display, 5-9 p.m.; live nativity with narration at 5:30, 6 (Spanish), 6:30, 8:15; Christmas music concert featuring choirs and soloists, 7 p.m. Saturday, all ages welcome, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kirkland, 13220 N.E. 132nd St., Kirkland; free (206-713-9538).

Drive-thru Christmas Story

SAT Drive through hundreds of lights and full-size sets of the Nativity Story, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Normandy Christian Church, 908 S. 200th St., Des Moines; free (206-878-4740 or www.normandychristian.org).

Poulsbo holiday events

SAT Sleigh Bells Caroling Competition to raise money for local food bank, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Front Street; horse-drawn carriage rides, meet Father Christmas, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 18, downtown Poulsbo (www.historicdowntownpoulsbo.com).

Cookies with Mrs. Claus

SAT-SUN Children meet Mrs. Claus and sample one of her free cookies, noon-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; train through the village with large light displays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

Santa Train

SAT-SUN Santa visits in depot, train excursion, hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 17-18, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $18, reservations recommended (425-888-2206 www.trainmuseum.org).

Lucia Celebration

SUN Lucia Celebration with UW's Scandinavian Studies Department students, pageant, snacks, families welcome, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Swedish Cultural Center, 1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle; $5 (206-283-1090).

Lightkeepers' Old Fashioned Christmas Party

SUN Merriment, spirit and holiday decorations in 1903 lighthouse cottage, tours of cottage and Boathouse museum, holiday treats, 1 p.m. Sunday, Browns Point Lighthouse Park, 201 Tulalip St. N.E., Tacoma; free (253-927-2536 or www.pointsnortheast.org).

Luciafest

Sun Swedish Christmas tradition honoring St. Lucia in all Swedish program with English translation, reception with music and dancing around the Christmas tree, 5 p.m. Sunday, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2400 N.W. 85th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7900).

Holiday Open House at Heritage Park, Lynnwood

SUN Join Santa in the decorated park, 1-4 p.m.; holiday singalong, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood; free (425-775-4694 or www.alderwood.org/events.html).

Santa at Olympic Flight Museum

SUN Santa arrives by helicopter, holiday performances, photos with Santa, 1 p.m. Sunday, Olympic Flight Museum, 7637 Old Hwy. 99 S.E., Olympia; $5/admission, ages 6 and younger free; admission half price with $7 Santa photos (360-705-3925 or www.olympicflightmuseum.com).

Swansons Reindeer Festival

ONGOING See Santa's live reindeer Dasher and Blitzen, Curley the camel and Moe the miniature donkey, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Dec. 24, feeding at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily; Santa visits and photos, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Swansons Nursery, 9701 15th Ave. N.W., Seattle (206-782-2543 or www.swansonsnursery.com).

Garden d'Lights

ONGOING Winter wonderland of light displays, 5-10 p.m. daily, including holidays, through Jan. 1, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; $5, ages 10 and younger free, reservations strongly recommended (425-452-6885 or gardendlights.org).

Bellevue Magic Season Snowflake Lane

ONGOING Live "toy soldiers" and winter characters, music, light and "snow" show, 7 p.m. daily, Bellevue Way and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue (magicseason.com).

Issaquah Reindeer Festival

ONGOING See reindeer, visit Santa, story time, animal feeding, gift shop, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 23, Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 S.E. 54th St., Issaquah; $9.50-$11.50 (cougarmountainzoo.org).

Zoolights

ONGOING Lights and light sculptures of animals and local landmarks, music, 5-9 p.m. daily through Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 24); Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; $6.50-$7.50, ages 2 and younger free (253-404-3822 or www.pdza.org/zoolights).

Bloedel Reserve

ONGOING Model trains and miniature village, holiday lights, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25), Bloedel Reserve, 7571 N.E. Dolphin Drive, Bainbridge Island; $6-$12 (206-842-7631 or www.bloedelreserve.org).

Skating

Winterfest Ice Rink

ONGOING Indoor ice skating, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle; $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

ONGOING Open-air ice rink, shelter for all-weather skating, 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 3-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; hours vary daily through Jan. 9, Bellevue Downtown Park, Northeast First Street and 102nd Avenue Northeast, Bellevue; $10 includes skate rental (magicseason.com).

Special interest

Crone Holiday Potluck

SAT By organization for women "growing older with power, passion and purpose," singalong with the Rolling Crones, bring a holiday dish to share and your own plate, cup, utensils, bring a wrapped, labeled gift for YMCA Angeline's Center for homeless women, noon Saturday, Queen Anne Lutheran Church, 2400 Eighth Ave. W., Seattle; free, donations toward room rental cost suggested (206-244-4399).

Sports

South Sound Athletics Holiday Open House

SAT Tour sports training facility, coaches, trainers, and team organizers demonstrate and teach about sports programs available including basketball, volleyball, baseball, football, and conditioning, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, South Sound Athletics, 2450 S. 142nd St., SeaTac; free (206-246-1259 or southsoundathletics.com).

Seattle Mariners tribute to Dave Niehaus

SAT Public celebration of the life of Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame broadcaster Dave Niehaus, dress for the weather, complimentary hot beverages provided, gates open at noon, 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Safeco Field, 1250 First Ave., Seattle; free admission, free parking in Safeco garage (seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/).

Tours

Seattle Architecture Foundation

THU-SAT Walking tours, from Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$20 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlearchitecture.org);

• Architecture's Greatest Hits, 10 a.m. Thursday;

• Design Details, including the Smith Tower Chinese Room and Observation Deck, 10 a.m. Friday;

• Art + Architecture, 10 a.m. Saturday.

Santa's Lights tour

SAT Santa hosts 3-hour tour of Seattle Christmas lights from onboard fleet of King County Metro historic transit buses, 7 p.m. Saturday, some buses depart earlier, from Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle; $5/no Metro tickets or passes accepted (206-684-1816 or www.mehva.org).

Santa Train to the Zoolights

SAT Cascades Train and motorcoach to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Zoolights with Santa on return trip, 5:15 p.m. Saturday, King Street Station, 303 S. Jackson, Seattle; $54-$84 (206-935-5542 or www.alkitours.com).

Visual arts

West Seattle Art Walk

THU Shop late and art walk, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, West Seattle Junction, California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle (www.wsjunction.org).

Kirkland Art Walk

THU Galleries and merchants along Park Lane and Gate Street feature artists, special events, food, music, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, downtown Kirkland (explorekirkland.com).

Georgetown Art Attack

SAT Visual and performing arts presentations, open artists' studios, Saturday, Georgetown historic business district, Seattle (www.georgetownartattack.com).

Vashon Island Art Studio Tour

SAT-SUN Self-guided tour of 38 art studios throughout Vashon Island, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Vashon Island; free (vashonislandartstudiotour.com).

Workshops

Make a glass ornament

SAT All ages welcome to make a glass ornament, on the hour 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Viscosity, 8436 Seward Park Ave. S., Seattle; $35, reservations required (206-760-1762 or www.viscosityglass.com).