Mon Nov 18 00:00:00 UTC 2024: ## West Seattle’s Holiday Season Packed with Events and Festive Cheer

**West Seattle, WA (November 16, 2024)** – West Seattle is gearing up for a jam-packed holiday season, with a diverse range of events and activities for residents and visitors to enjoy. From Thanksgiving feasts to Christmas markets and New Year’s celebrations, there’s something for everyone.

**Thanksgiving:** Local businesses are offering pre-ordered Thanksgiving meals, including West Seattle Thriftway, PCC West Seattle, Husky Deli, Metropolitan Market, Whole Foods Market, and The Skylark. For those in need, Eastridge Church is hosting a turkey giveaway on November 23rd, while the West Seattle Food Bank will be open with adjusted hours throughout the week. A community Thanksgiving dinner will also be held at the Hall at Fauntleroy.

**Holiday Events:** A flurry of festive activities are planned throughout the season. These include:

* **Holiday markets and craft fairs:** Events at CAPERS, Alki Masonic Center, Arrowhead Gardens, Admiral Church, Duwamish Longhouse, and a Small Business Saturday market in Sodo.
* **Community dinners:** Free community Thanksgiving dinners will be offered at both the Hall at Fauntleroy and the West Seattle Eagles.
* **Santa sightings:** Multiple opportunities for photos with Santa are scheduled at various locations, including Ounces, the Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, Highland Park Corner Store, The Junction, and Curious Kidstuff.
* **Tree lighting ceremonies:** The Junction’s Hometown Holidays tree lighting will take place on December 7th.
* **Concerts and performances:** Numerous musical performances are scheduled, including West Seattle Community Orchestras, Bells of the Sound, Northwest Firelight Chorale, Northwest Boychoir, Seattle Girls Choir, and West Seattle Big Band. ArtsWest will present their holiday production, “Snowed In (Again).”
* **Other events:** A Winter Wonderland event in Admiral, a scavenger hunt, a gingerbread workshop, and the Argosy Christmas Ship’s West Seattle stops are also on the calendar.

**Shopping:** Small Business Saturday on November 30th encourages support for local businesses. A Shop Late Thursday event in The Junction on December 5th will feature live music. The West Seattle Art Walk’s holiday edition will be held on December 12th. Christmas tree options include West Seattle Nursery, Holy Rosary Tree Lot, and Trees by the Sea.

**Giving Back:** Several organizations are collecting donations for those in need, including the West Seattle Food Bank, Alki UCC, Forgotten Children’s Fund, and Toys for Tots.

For a comprehensive list of events and updated information, visit the West Seattle Blog’s Holiday Guide at westseattleblog.com/holiday. The guide will be updated daily through New Year’s. Readers are encouraged to submit event information via email to westseattleblog@gmail.com or text to 206-293-6302.

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