Seattle, WA family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 10am–5pm

Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration

National Nordic Museum — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Ballard's family holiday tradition with a Nordic market, crafts, music and Santa photos.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Adults $12 ($16 onsite); youth $5; under 12 free; members free
Indoors

Family days Sat-Sun Nov 21-22. (Fri Nov 20 night market is 21+ and not included.)

Details at National Nordic Museum ↗

More big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 18

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink opens

Bellevue Downtown Park — Bellevue · King Co. · King County suburbs

Seasonal outdoor ice skating under the Bellevue skyline, with themed skate nights and lessons.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Ticketed

Season Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027, by Inspiration Playground.

Details at Visit Bellevue / Bellevue Downtown Association ↗

Nov 13 – Jan 17 · 4pm–9pm

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Giant illuminated animal lanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (closed Nov 16–18, 23, 26, 30).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Woodland Park Zoo ↗

Nov 20 – Dec 26

Seattle Christmas Market

Seattle Center — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

European-style holiday market with a carousel, photos with Santa, daily snow showers and live entertainment.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Nov 20 – Dec 26, 2026.

Details at Seattle Christmas Market ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 4pm–9pm

WildLanterns presented by Kaiser Permanente

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

Illuminate Your Holidays A Must See Winter Wonderland!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Woodland Park Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (94, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amBaby and Young Toddler Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyBaby Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · Free

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Federal Way 320th Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Nov 20 · 12pm

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Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyFamily Story Time · At 11 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenmore Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Carnation Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Capitol Hill Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Magnolia Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Fairwood Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Newport Way Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:45am
Kenmore Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:45am
Woodinville Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Tukwila Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
High Point Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Boulevard Park Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:15am
Mercer Island Library Sun, Nov 22 · 11:15am

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10amFamily Story Times · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby & Toddler Dance Party · Des Moines Library, Des Moines 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby and Toddler Story Time · Lake Hills Library, Bellevue 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyHora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time · At 4 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Shoreline Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:30am
Skyway Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm
Issaquah Library Sun, Nov 22 · 11:15am

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10:30amKaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende · Columbia Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Marco Cortes · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLap Sit Baby Story Time · Redmond Library, Redmond 0-2 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Langley Library, Langley 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Stay & Play with Sherwood Community Services · Marysville Library, Marysville 0-2 · Free

10:30amStay and Play · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyToddler Story Time · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Beacon Hill Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Federal Way 320th Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:45am
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am

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11amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

11amIntro to the Sound Booth · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Greenwood Branch Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
South Park Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Beacon Hill Branch Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30am

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2pmDungeons & Dragons Drop-In · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 11+ · Free

2pmFriday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmAfter School Hangout · Woodmont Library, Des Moines 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmDiamond Art Design · Monroe Library, Monroe 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyPokemon Club · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Carnation Library Fri, Nov 20 · 2:45pm
Kirkland Library Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm

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3pmArts & Crafts for Kids & Teens · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmGame On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmLEGO® in the Library · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 6-10 · Free

3pmRaptor: What's in a Name? · Edmonds Library, Edmonds 11+ · Free

3:30pmFall Themed Paper Mosaic Crafting · Marysville Library, Marysville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFantastic Fridays · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDungeons & Dragons Club for Teens and Tweens! · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 11+ · Free

4pmFun Friday: Brick Builders · Burien Library, Burien 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmFun Fridays · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmGiờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmModel UN Basics with SYMUN · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 11+ · Free

4pmSensory Bin Fun Time – Juego Sensorial · Mariner Library, Everett 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyTutors · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Nov 20 · 4pm
Fairwood Library Sun, Nov 22 · 1pm

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4:30pmLEGO® Club · Brier Library, Brier 6-10 · Free

4:45pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

8pmLegendary Children · non-library location, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amKid's Paint Party - Make & Take Canvas Art · Sultan Library, Sultan 6-10 · Free

10amToddler Play Group · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amArabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية · Lake City Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby Dance Club™ · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Snohomish Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Monroe Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Miss Ana · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPaws and Pages · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStory Walk Read-Along at Lake Wilderness Arboretum · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amFamily Story Time: Dino-vember · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amGame on! Board Games for All Ages! / ¡A jugar! ¡Juegos de mesa para todas las edades! · South Park Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amHoliday Bazaar · North Bend Library, North Bend 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPaper Cutting & Crafts for Families · Newcastle Library, Newcastle 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 11amSaturday Family Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Shoreline Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Covington Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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11amStormwater Solutions · Stanwood Library, Stanwood 11+ · Free

11:30amMake Goat Milk Soap with Green Apple Alpacas · Algona-Pacific Library, Pacific 11+ · Free

11:30amየአማርኛ ትምህርት ክፍለ ጊዜ / Amharic Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmCommunity of Creators · Woodmont Library, Des Moines 11+ · Free

1pmGame on! Board Games for All Ages · Broadview Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO® Block Party · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCookies & Cards: A Cozy Seasonal Crafternoon · Lakewood Lockers Library, Marysville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCorazón Ornaments · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 11+ · Free

2pmCozy in Coupeville · Coupeville Library, Coupeville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCrafternoon · Kingsgate Library, Kirkland 11+ · Free

2pmDig into Dinos Concert with Mikey the Rad Scientist · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmLEGO Block Party · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMake and Take Cozy Winter Drink · Valley View Library, Seatac 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMath Club: Math Games · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEM Saturday: Building Bridges Together - with Eastlake High School's Science National Honor Society · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmThanksgiving Lanterns · Burien Library, Burien 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Times · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmBookish Tiny Art Lab · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 11+ · Free

2:30pmChess Club for All Ages · Covington Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBuilders Club · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMake, Take, Decorate Community Craft Fair · Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMixed Media Photo Tracing - A SilverKite Workshop · Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo 11+ · Free

3pmThe Money Maze: Finding Money for College · Bothell Library, Bothell 11+ · Free

3pmTutors at Sammamish Library · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFelted Gnomes and Homes with Green Apple Alpacas · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

3:30pmStanwood Library Writers Group · Stanwood Library, Stanwood 11+ · Free

4:30pmBook Binding Workshop · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 11+ · Free

4:30pmStories Take the Stage: The Reader’s Theater Performance · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

10am日本語ファミリーストーリータイム　Japanese Family Storytime · Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmSunday Crafternoon · Redmond Library, Redmond 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmChess Club for Kids and Teens · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmDINOvember Party! · Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame On! · Duvall Library, Duvall 11+ · Free

1pmIntro to Sewing Machines · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO Brick Building · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPride Art Day · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

2pmHandmade Cards for the Holidays · Fairwood Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmLearn to Play the Ancient Game of Go! · Snoqualmie Library, Snoqualmie 11+ · Free

3pm'I Dig Dinosaurs' Family Concert with Nancy Stewart · Kent Panther Lake Library, Kent 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmSongs From the Heart · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

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122 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 117 free and 118 indoors.

Updated November 12, 2026