See “The Nutcracker” at PNB
On the rare occasion you have nothing planned for this holiday season, the Pacific Northwest Ballet is showcasing its seasonal Nutcracker performance, and it’s worth a watch. The Nutcracker, based on the story written by E.T.A Hoffman and adapted by Alexandre Dumas, is about a little girl named Clara, who goes on a journey with the Nutcracker prince through the battle with the mouse king, the Magical Snow Forest, and the Kingdom of Sweets. PNB runs The Nutcracker for 35 consecutive shows between Nov. 25 and Dec. 27, with tickets starting at $27. The Nutcracker is a long-standing tradition for many families, and it’s never too late to make it one of your favorites this holiday season.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Snowflake Lane Christmas show
Missing the snow, and want more festive cheer this holiday season? Snowflake Lane is a free parade performing between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24, showcasing dancers, parade floats, and a live parade band. It’s a spectacle you wouldn’t want to miss. The first performance was showcased in 2001 with only 30 dancers, and now in 2023, has grown to almost 300 dancers. This show is a great holiday season activity to do with friends and family, and won’t break the bank.
Snowflake Lane Website: Snowflake Lane
The Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Grand Seattle
When you think of gingerbread houses, what do you picture? Is it those take-home kits you buy at the store? Whatever you picture, the idea that comes to mind is probably messy, time-consuming, and most likely not that pretty to look at. Well, when it comes to The Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Grand Seattle all those ideas go out the window. Run every year by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, this event will go from Nov. 21 to Jan. 1 and all proceeds will help fund research for type 1 diabetes. On display, you will find large, beautiful gingerbread houses made almost entirely out of candy built by architecture firms the organization partners with, along with a story about the kids who helped design them. Entry is free but they are asking for donations to help support their cause, and trust me, after seeing all the hard work they put in, you’ll definitely want to.
Edmonds Holiday – https://www.edmondsholidays.com/
If you live near Edmonds this is an event for you. The Edmonds Holiday Market is back for another year and will be happening every Saturday from Dec. 2 to Dec. 16 with a large variety of vendors, ranging from food to plants to various art pieces and goodies. If you’re looking for some fun winter activities to do with your friends and family this is a great way to spend your day. Further information, including a map of the event, can be found on the Edmonds Holidays website along with other events happening around Edmonds.
