Downtown Seattle Holiday Guide 2007 (pdf)

Welcome to the King 5 Holiday Wonderland featuring the Qwest Carousel. A land of enchantment where holiday dreams are made is now celebrating twenty years of twirling, whirling and fun in Westlake Park.   Qwest Carousel November 23 - December 30, 2007 Days Hours Monday - Thursday 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday 11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 10:00pm Sunday 10:00am - 8:00pm Special Holiday Hours December 9 8:00am - 8:00pm December 23 10:00am - 10:00pm December 24 10:00am - 6:00pm December 25 closed December 30 10:00am - 6:00pm $2 suggested donation. Net proceeds benefit Northwest Center. Special December Program Highlights: Pet Day with Qwest “Spirit”, Dec 1 Join Qwest and 95.7 KRJ-FM for a special day at the Qwest Carousel for you and your pet. Have your pictures taken with Santa and enjoy the magic of the Qwest Carousel. Qwest Customer Appreciation Day, Dec 15 A special day of thanks to our Qwest customers. Bring your Qwest bill down to the Qwest Carousel on Saturday and receive a special gift from Qwest (while supplies last). Northwest Center Clothing Drive Shoppers and riders are encouraged to bring gently-used clothing and blankets to support those in need. Look for the Center’s recognizable big, blue bin at the carousel. Ameriprise Financial “Gumdrop Guess”, Dec 21-23 Guess the number of gumdrops on the Ameriprise Financial Nutcracker (Gumdropper) and one winner will receive a new Apple iPod®. If you sign up for an off-site consultation and attend the meeting, $50 will be contributed to Northwest Center and an additional $50 will be provided if you sign as a new customer.

Enjoy the third and final season of the Nutcracker March! Individually designed by local artists, 60 seven-foot tall, colorful sculptures stand guard throughout Downtown. Follow the map in the center of the guide and visit all the nutcrackers or go online to view an image of each individual sculpture while learning about the artist and what inspired them. They’re for sale too – for a good cause! Visit www.nutcrackermarch.org for more information. Nov. 14, 2007 – Jan. 4, 2008 | Throughout Downtown Seattle

Experience the spirit of a seafaring holiday with Merry-Time on the Waterfront! Kids can design their own ornamental shell creations and parents can take advantage of some great holiday deals. For more info visit www.seattlewaterfront.org Free Family Activities Include: Marshmallow snowmen Holiday card making Oyster shell Santa ornaments Pictures with “Oly the Orca” at Pier 52 Maritime Shopping and Dining Deals: 10-15% discounts at participating, local gift shops. Free kids’ meals and other dining incentives. And much more! Dec. 8, 2007 | Waterfront – between Pier 52 & Olympic Sculpture Park

Begin a new holiday tradition! Pioneer Square Historic Holidays is a four day festival with activities that include ice sculpting displays, holiday lighting in Pioneer Square Park, interactive crafts from the past, music and much more! December 13-16, 2007 Thursday & Friday - 4:00-9:00pm Saturday - 11:00am-7:00pm Sunday - 11:00am-5:00pm Activities Include: Professional ice sculpting, interactive demonstrations and a giant 10 x 6 foot professionally carved “signature” piece. Bring your camera and vote for your favorite! Learn about the Square’s pioneering days through interactive crafts such as wreath and candle making – that’s fun for the whole family. Stroll through the neighborhood at night and witness the festive lights in Pioneer Square Park. Enjoy live performances from local high schools and roving holiday carolers. Dress up in Victorian costume and have your photos taken at the Historic Photo Booth. for complete details visit  Pioneer Square Bucks Enter to win a $1000 Pioneer Square shopping spree! Entry boxes are located at retail stores and restaurants throughout the Pioneer Square Neighborhood. More info on www.pioneersquare.org Dec. 13 – Dec. 16, 2007 | Pioneer Square Park

HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Gingerbread Village November 20–January 2, Daily Sheraton Hotel, 6th & Pike Seattle’s top architecture firms team up with Sheraton Seattle Hotel’s culinary staff to design, bake and build gingerbread holiday creations in this year’s theme: “Holidays Around the World”. Donations benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund.  Macy's Holiday Parade November 23, 8:45am Starts at 7th and Pine and loops through Seattle streets ending at 4th and Pine. Special appearance by Pacific Northwest Ballet Nutcracker March culminating with the arrival of Santa Claus! 206-506-4FUN Weyerhaeuser & KING 5 presents the 19th Annual Westlake Center Tree Lighting Celebration November 23, 5pm Westlake Plaza, 4th & Pine The holiday season officially begins with the lighting of the Qwest Carousel, the fantastic fireworks of the Macy’s Star, and the lighting of the Westlake Center Holiday Tree. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Macy’s Star. The Forecast Calls for Snow at Pacific Place November 23–December 24, 6pm, Daily Pacific Place, 6th & Pine It’s snow! And it falls every evening inside the soaring atrium at Pacific Place. Enjoy a walk in the 4th annual winter wonderland now, through December 24th. This year’s wonderland will feature area choirs to solo performers by some of Seattle’s top talent. www.pacificplaceseattle.com or 206-405-2655 Holiday Gift Wrap at Pacific Place November 23–December 24, Daily Pacific Place, 6th & Pine 12th year of wrapping presents for The Forgotten Children’s Fund. Located on the Concourse level. Sponsored by the Seattle Hospitality Industry. 206-295-2147 Santa’s Castle at Nordstrom Downtown November 23–December 24, Daily Downtown Nordstrom, 6th & Pine Visit Santa and his friends at his magnificent castle in the Downtown Seattle store. 206-628-1000 Providence O’Christmas Trees A Family Affair Treeview Presented by Air Van November 26, 3–8pm., Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave Enjoy a visit with Santa, choirs, crafts for the kids, and treats. View 20 beautifully decorated trees that will be auctioned Nov. 28 at the Providence O’Christmas Trees Dinner Auction and Gala. A Christmas Carol November 23–December 24, Daily ACT Theatre, Allen Theatre, 7th & Union This is ACT Theatre’s 32nd year staging Charles Dickens classic tale. For tickets visit the box office, call 206-292-7676, or go online to www.acttheatre.org Seattle Center Winterfest November 23–December 31 Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street Seattle Center Winterfest offers dozens of FREE and low-cost programs, performances and activities. The celebration continues into the New Year, with extended dates from Jan. 1 – 6 for the Winterfest Ice Rink. www.seattlecenter.com Seattle Symphony Holiday Concerts December 1–30, Daily Benaroya Hall, 3rd & University A splendid selection of holiday features await you from Holiday Hops -- with the best of Christmas and Hanukkah selections, to Handel’s Messiah and much more. Visit www.seattlesymphony.org for information about concert tickets, times and listings. 206-215-4747 Argosy Santa Brunch Cruise December 2 & 9, 12–2pm Pier 56, Argosy Cruises The festive Royal Argosy is a perfect way to spend a holiday morning with family. Enjoy incredible views, a brunch buffet and live entertainment by Emmy Award winner and children's entertainer Tim Noah who will perform live. Departs from Pier 56 on the Seattle Waterfront December 2nd and 9th. www.argosycruises.com or 206-623-1445 Celebrity Chestnut Roasting December 3–21 (Weekdays: 11:30am–2:30pm) $5.00/cone The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University Street The tradition of chestnut roasting at The Olympic began in 1991 and has become an annual holiday favorite. Visit celebrity roasters from noon to 1pm and purchase a cone of hot roasted chestnuts for $5.00. Proceeds benefit YWCA Angeline’s Day Center for Homeless Women. The Great Figgy Pudding Street Corner Caroling Competition December 7, 6:15–7:15pm Westlake Plaza, 4th and Pine More than 40 caroling groups dressed in traditional and wacky costumes sing carols on the streets of Downtown Seattle to benefit the Pike Market Senior Center and Downtown Food Bank. http://figgypuddingpmsc.org Jingle Bell Run and Walk for Arthritis December 9, 8am Starts at 5th & Pine A 1k “run with the elves” for children and a 5k run or walk through Downtown Seattle for adults. www.seattlejinglebellrun.org Space Needle Children's Arts & Crafts Station December 16–24, 11:00am–5:00pm The Observation Deck will feature an arts and crafts station for children to create fun holiday gifts for friends and family. Santa will also return to his favorite Seattle attraction this holiday season to meet and greet guests and to pose for pictures. November 23, 8:45am www.spaceneedle.com Winter Fishtival at the Aquarium December 26–31, Daily Pier 59, Seattle Waterfront Come see the brand new re-model of the Aquarium and enjoy fun activities for kids including arts, crafts and stories featuring a different sea creature each day. www.seattleaquarium.org or 206-386-4300