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Coming Up This Weekend: Polar Plunge, Vision Boards, Kids Classes, Line Dancing, Beginner Pole Dancing, And Of Course Comedy.
From artsy nights to wild adventures, these happenings are too good to miss — consider this your personal alert.
Mike Surprenant
January 01, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
✨ Skip the Seattle traffic and the headache of downtown parking—there’s a whole world of fun happening right here on the Eastside! Whether you're into bites, brews, beats, or browsing, this side of the lake serves it all with less stress and more charm. Go local, stay playful, and make the most of your weekend, without ever hitting I-5. Now let’s dig in…
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Live Music 🎶
Friday
Prohibition Cellars - Distant Station 6pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Jarrett Renshaw 5pm
Fidelitas Wines - David & Paul 6:30pm
Rollin’ Log Tavern - Flashback Nation 9pm
Saturday
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
The Lime - Saltwater Sky 9pm
The Lucky 7 Bar & Grill - Bones Creek 7pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday Jan 1st 46°/42° 🌦️
🤠 Boots, Brews & Boot Scootin’ Fun! 🍻👢
Ready to yee-haw your way into the week? Join Wildflower Dance Co. at Watts Brewing for a toe-tappin’ line dancing night that'll have your boots doing the talking and your heart doing the two-step! Sip on craft brews, wine, or cider as you slide, stomp, and spin across the dance floor. Teens are welcome to join the dancing fun — but the brews are for the grownups, partner!
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Watts Brewing Company, 15510 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #E110, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
👯♀️ Don’t miss your chance to boot scoot into 2026 with a drink in hand and a smile on your face!
🥶 Take the Plunge! Polar-Style Madness at Lake Sammamish 🌊❄️
Start your year with an icy splash — literally! The Lake Sammamish Polar Plunge is back and it's cooler than ever. Enjoy music, yoga, a costume contest, and the chance to jump into a freezing lake for fun, glory, and a commemorative pin (for the brave first 50!). Bonus: No Discover Pass needed to park, so bring the squad and your fluffiest towel.
🕖 Time: Festivities start at 10:30 AM, plunge at 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Sunset Beach, Lake Sammamish State Park, 2010 NW Sammamish Rd., Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧊 Come for the thrill, stay for the chill — and yes, bring water shoes!
🚗 Free Parking? Yes, Please! Washington State Parks FTW 🌲💸
Celebrate the new year by skipping the parking fees and heading into the great outdoors. Washington State Parks are waving the Discover Pass for the day, so you can wander, hike, or nap under a tree without dropping a dime. Pro tip: not all passes are waived, so check the fine print!
🕖 Time: All day
📍 Location: Multiple Washington State Park locations
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌿 Nature’s calling—and this time, it’s free to answer!
Friday Jan 2nd 48°/41° 🌧️
💃 Rumba-Lutions Incoming! Dance Your Resolutions Alive 🪩🍾
New year, new moves! Arthur Murray Bellevue is kicking off 2026 with a ballroom bash you don’t want to miss. Start with a rumba and hustle class, then keep the party going with social dancing, drinks, and discounted lessons. This is your sign to stop watching "Dancing with the Stars" and become the star.
🕖 Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 13122 NE 20th Street #200, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🕺 Bring your two left feet — we’ll help turn one of them into a right one!
🧠🍷 Wine Not Win? Trivia Night at Page Cellars 🍇✨
If you love wine and pretending you’re the smartest in the room, this is your jam. Trivia Night at Page Cellars brings handcrafted questions, local legend Kelly Shirey, and delicious wine together in one wildly fun evening. Retro pencil-and-paper answer sheets, prizes, and a $2 buy-in make this feel like old-school trivia night with a tipsy twist.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Page Cellars, 19495 144th Ave NE, #STE B205, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧩 Gather your brainy (or just funny) friends — it’s game night with a wine chaser!
🎨🍷 Sip Happens: Paint the Night at The Painted Palace 🖌️✨
Unleash your inner Bob Ross while sipping something delicious! The Painted Palace invites you to a chill night of painting with acrylics on a 16"x20" canvas — and yes, your first drink is included. Whether you're Picasso or "Pass-the-wine-casso," you’re guaranteed a good time.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Painted Palace, 1813 130th Ave NE #210, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Wine in one hand, brush in the other — what could go wrong?
Saturday Jan 3rd 48°/42° 🌧️
🎉 Pasifika Turns 1: Let’s Jet into the New Year! 🍽️🎶🍹
Dinner, drinks, and dancing? Say less! Pasifika Grill & Bar is throwing a one-year anniversary bash — and they're not holding back. Expect live performances from Kehlemi & THE JETS, a full dinner experience, and enough vibes to launch your 2026 into orbit. With only 120 spots available, this is the exclusive island-inspired party of the season!
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Pasifika Grill & Bar, 625 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎊 Grab your ticket, your appetite, and your dance moves — this one's a total luau-level blowout!
😂 Laugh Into 2026 — Literally! Improv Night Mayhem 🎭🤣
Eastside Improv is serving up a night of stand-up-meets-improv chaos at SecondStory Repertory. Watch comedians strut their stuff, then see their routines hilariously dismantled and transformed into off-the-cuff comedy gold. Expect spontaneous scenes, unexpected punchlines, and uncontrollable laughter.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE Ste F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎟️ Get ready for a side-splitting night — where everything is made up and the laughs definitely matter!
🧙♂️ Make Your Own Magical Garden Gnome! 🪴🎨
Let’s get crafty! This family-friendly workshop lets you hand-build your very own ceramic garden gnome — perfect for peeking out from your petunias or scaring off pesky squirrels. With glazes galore and step-by-step guidance, your only job is to bring the imagination (and maybe a name for your new gnome friend).
🕖 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Eastside Pottery, 1809 130th Ave NE, #124, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🪄 Add a little whimsy to your weekend — one gnome at a time!
🎄 Tree-mendous Recycling: Holiday Cleanup with Scouts 🌲♻️
Deck the halls, then ditch the tree! Scout Troop 570/8570 is hosting a Christmas tree recycling drop-off so you can start the new year fresh and pine-free. It’s festive, eco-friendly, and probably the only time throwing out a tree feels good.
🕖 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: McAuliffe Park, 10824 NE 116th St, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌟 Support local scouts and say goodbye to that crispy Christmas tree with flair!
📓 Garden Goals & Zen Journals 🌿🖋️
Kick off 2026 with some serene scribbling at Bellevue Botanical Garden. This nature journaling session is perfect whether you’re a doodling newbie or a poetic pro. Bring a journal, a pen, and your curiosity — they'll provide the inspiration (and plenty of greenery).
🕖 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍃 Write it all down — the fresh air is free, the creativity is flowing, and the vibes are immaculate.
📸 Say Cheese! Beginner Photography Class 📷✨
Ready to break up with Auto Mode? This beginner-friendly photography class will finally reveal what all those mysterious camera buttons actually do. Learn shutter speed, aperture, and ISO in a way that won’t make your brain short-circuit. Then test your new skills with help from a real pro who won’t judge your first 27 blurry shots.
🕖 Time: 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Bellevue
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
📸 Grab your camera and step into your main-character era — one crisp shot at a time!
🖍️ Color Your Heart Out! Kids Coloring Workshop 🌈✏️
(Note: This event happens Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM!)
Whether your kid colors inside the lines, outside the lines, or invents entirely new lines — this workshop is pure creative joy. Enjoy free coloring sheets from Little Moments of Magic: Travel Coloring Fun and a cozy space to unwind during the holiday chaos. Fun for all ages, even the grown-ups who “just want to try one page.”
🕖 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Ave NE #104, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖍️ Bring the family and let imagination run wild — no crayons required, but highly encouraged.
Sunday Jan 4th 49°/41° 🌧️
💃 Spin, Slide & Shine! Beginner Pole Dance Workshop 💫💗
Try something bold, fun, and wildly empowering at this beginner pole dance mixer! You’ll get a guided warm-up, a beginner-friendly lesson, and time to dance it out at your own pace. No experience needed — just bring comfy clothes, curiosity, and maybe a dash of sass.
🕖 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Trinity Pole Studio, 12089 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💖 Come meet new friends, learn new moves, and surprise yourself in the best way!
🎨 Ink, Imagination & Monotype Magic 🎭🖌️
Dive into the expressive world of painterly monotype printmaking with artist William Cook. Over four immersive sessions, you’ll explore mark-making, inking techniques, and layering — all leading to your very own one-of-a-kind monotype. No experience required; just bring your creative spark.
🕖 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🖼️ Let your inner artist loose — it’s messy, magical, and totally worth it!
🍻 Bingo + Beer = Best Sunday Ever! 🍺🔢
MBC is bringing the bingo energy every Sunday — and it’s anything but your grandma’s bingo night. Enjoy free entry for your first bingo card, $1 extras, and the chance to win drink tickets, merch, and mystery prizes from their “damn good goodies” prize box. Grab a pint and let fate (and numbered balls) decide your destiny.
🕖 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Métier Brewing Company, 14125 NE 189th St Suite B, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🍺 Come for the beer, stay for the bingo bragging rights — and maybe a prize or two!
🎯 Manifest & Sip: Vision Board Workshop 🍷✨
Kick off the year with clarity, creativity, and a glass of Goose Ridge wine. Build your 2026 vision board with magazines, craft supplies, and all the inspiration you can gather. Whether you're dreaming of travel, success, better sleep, or all of the above — this is your moment to map it out.
🕖 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Goose Ridge Tasting Room, 14450 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE Suite 108, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
✨ Come sip, snip, and manifest your best year yet!
Trivia 🤔
Which two seasonal festivals draw large crowds to Woodinville each year?
Last Weeks Question and Answer:
The Kirkland Performance Center specializes in what type of entertainment?
Live theater and performances
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