We've Got Holiday Workshops, A Bonfire, Paper Flower Power and Lego Chaos

These events will sell out faster than you can say “Pan Dulce.” Don’t snooze! 🔥

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Mike Surprenant
December 18, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 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 🎶

Thursday

Goose Ridge - Tyler McGinnis 5pm
Michael Florentino Cellars - Michael Scott 6pm
425 Cellars - After 4 Duo 5:30pm

Friday

Prohibition Cellars - Three Trick Pony 6pm
Obelisco - The Buckets 7pm
Bayernmoor Cellars - Ian Jones 4pm
Two Vintners Winery - Marilyn & The G Strings 6pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Aidan Rufer 6pm
Northwest Spirits - Larry Murante 6pm
Rollin Log Tavern - The Shortcutz 9pm

Saturday

Gard Estate - Michael Powers 3pm
Obelisco - Michael Good 7pm
The Lime - More Cowbell 9:30pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday Dec 18 51°/38° 🌧️

🎄✨ Wreath It and Sip It! A Sustainable Centerpiece Class 🍷🌿

Get ready to snip, sip, and slay this season with a holiday centerpiece class that’s as green as your grandma’s jello salad. You'll build a stunning masterpiece with fresh evergreens, pine cones, and a dash of flair like ribbons or candles—all on a reusable base, so Mother Nature sends her regards. No experience needed—just your imagination and an appreciation for mead (which, conveniently, comes with your ticket). It’s the ultimate DIY night where hot glue meets holiday glam and charcuterie meets creativity.
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Check-in at 5:45 PM)
📍 Location: Sky River Mead – 19151 144th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Don't just deck the halls—design them yourself with a mead in one hand and a fir branch in the other! 🌟

🤠🍺 Get Your Boot Scootin’ On at Boots & Brews! 🕺🪕

Line dancing meets local brews in this weekly yeehaw-fest! Wildflower Dance Co is teaming up with Watts Brewing to bring you a boot-stompin’, grape-sippin’, toe-tappin’ good time. Whether you're a seasoned line dancer or your boots are still squeaky, there's room on the dance floor for you. Teens can join for the dancing—but sorry, the brews are strictly 21+.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Watts Brewing – 15510 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE E110, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Round up your cowboy hat and two-step into the fun—you’ll be line dancing before you can say “yeehaw”! 🤩

🌸🍷 Bloom & Sip: Farmhouse Floral Design Fun! 🥂🌼

Snip, sip, and slay the centerpiece game with this floral design night at the winery! Kim from Farmhouse Box and Bloom will walk you through creating a floral masterpiece so beautiful it might make your guests cry (in a good way). No green thumb? No problem! Just bring your enthusiasm and your competitive edge—there are trivia prizes to win and wine to drink.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Pepper Bridge Winery & Amavi Cellars – 14810 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Snag your spot now—because wine, flowers, and winning are a blooming good time! 💐🍇

💎🎨 Beads, Baubles & Besties: DIY Jewelry Time! 📿💃

Looking for a creative hangout that sparkles? Head over to Blueberry Beads where you can design your own necklace, bracelet, or earrings—without breaking the bank or burning your fingers on a glue gun. You’ll get all the supplies, plenty of guidance, and a chill, come-anytime vibe. It’s like arts and crafts, but make it fabulous.
⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between noon and 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Blueberry Beads – 12810 NE 178th St Suite 100, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Grab a friend, get your sparkle on, and leave with a handmade masterpiece (and maybe a few bead puns)! ✨

Friday Dec 19th 45°/39° 🌧️

🎲🧣 Ugly Sweater Showdown & Game Night Shenanigans! 🍷🎉

Dust off your most delightfully hideous holiday sweater and prepare for a night of board games, belly laughs, and possibly winning the ugliest trophy known to mankind. There’ll be snacks, mulled wine, and enough cheer to make even your sweater blush. Prizes are up for grabs—whether your style is Grinch-chic or Frosty-fiasco.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Glacier View Cellars – 19255 Woodinville Snohomish Road #3, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your best (worst) look and your competitive spirit—this night is about to get ugly! 🧤🎁

🎭💥 Truth Hurts: A Sharp, Cheeky Night at the Theatre 🎬😲

What if the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves? Enter Michel, a man juggling secrets, spouses, and the slipperiest truths ever written for the stage. With razor-sharp wit and plot twists tighter than skinny jeans, this play will have you second-guessing everyone—including yourself. It’s clever, chaotic, and deliciously French.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Theatre33 – 13243 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Grab a front-row seat—because honesty has never been this entertaining. 🎟️🇫🇷

🎻🎅 Celtic Christmas Magic with Geoffrey Castle 🎶🌟

Get swept away by fiddles, pipes, and festive fire as electric violinist Geoffrey Castle brings you a high-energy holiday concert! Joined by Irish tenors, dancers, and special guests, this show is basically Christmas wrapped in Celtic rhythm and glitter. If your holiday playlist needs a jolt of adrenaline, this is your ticket.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kirkland Performance Center – 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Toss on your tartan and jingle your bells—this show brings the sleighing energy! 🎄🎻

Saturday Dec 20th 45°/39° 🌧️

🧸🎁 Legion Legacy Holiday Toy Drive: Give Back with the 12s! 🏈🎅

Get ready to meet Seahawks Legends and spread some holiday cheer at this community-powered toy drive! Drop off a new, unwrapped toy and help bring smiles to kids across the region. You’ll be surrounded by good vibes, football greatness, and the true spirit of giving—all wrapped into one magical afternoon.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Legion Sports Bar – 700 Bellevue Way NE #STE 50, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring the holiday magic—and the toys—and let’s make this season brighter for everyone! 🎄🏆

⛸️🧥 Ice Skating & Sweater Fun: Free Youth Event on Ice! ❄️👟

Middle and high schoolers—this one’s for you! Throw on your favorite winter sweater and glide into a chilly afternoon of FREE ice skating, music, and memories. Skates are provided, vibes are high, and parents can enjoy a rare hour off while you zoom around the rink with friends.
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Sno-King Ice Arena – 35323 SE Douglas Street, Snoqualmie, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Slide into the coolest break activity ever—bring your crew and your cozy gear! 🧊🧣

🎨🛍️ Holiday Art Market: Local Treasures Await! 🖼️🎁

Your holiday gift hunt just got a lot more artsy. With over 80 local artists showcasing everything from handmade ceramics to gorgeous jewelry and ornaments, this is your one-stop festive shop. Sip, browse, and support the creative community while crossing everyone off your nice list.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (varies by day)
📍 Location: Kirkland Arts Center – 620 Market Street, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get your holiday sparkle the handmade way—these gifts won’t be re-gifted. 🎁🛍️

🎨🎄 Family Ornament Workshop: Craft the Magic! ✂️🖌️

Looking to make memories that stick (literally)? Design 3–5 unique clay ornaments with festive cutters and colorful glazes—perfect for gifting or decking your own halls. No experience required—just bring your holiday spirit and a dash of creativity.
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Eastside Pottery – 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Craft your way into holiday history—because glittery ornaments never go out of style! 🎁🎨

🔥🎶 Community Bonfires & Christmas Ships! 🚢🔥

Bundle up for a cozy night of bonfires and boat-side caroling! Kirkland’s waterfront parks light up with warm flames and even warmer community vibes as the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival floats by. Bring cocoa, blankets, and your best ooh-and-aah game.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park – 9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Let the flames crackle, the carols echo, and the holiday joy spark! 🔥🎄

🌸🎁 Festive Flowers: Crepe Paper Magic! ✂️🌺

Real flowers wilt, but crepe paper blooms? They’re forever fabulous. Learn to craft stunning paper florals that make your holiday décor pop and your gifts look like they came from a Pinterest dream board. You’ll leave with handmade magic and a whole new obsession.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: NBA&I Center for Creativity – 1533 Bendigo Blvd North, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Cut, curl, and create something bloom-tiful this season! 🌹🎨

🎺🎶 Mariachi & Pan Dulce: A Sweet Holiday Serenade! 🍫🎤

Get into the festive groove with live holiday tunes by the Mariachi Monarcas! Bring your song requests and enjoy a cozy afternoon filled with music, sweet treats, and the warmest community vibes. Pan dulce and Mexican hot chocolate? Yes, please.
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Redmond Library – 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come for the music, stay for the cocoa—this is a fiesta you won’t want to miss! 🎄🎺

Sunday Dec 21st 46°/42° 🌧️

🍭🏠 Westin Winter Workshop: Gingerbread Decorating! 🍬👨‍🍳

Whip out your inner pastry Picasso at this fun, hands-on gingerbread class led by a real-deal sous chef! Icing, candy, and creativity collide as you design your own sweet masterpiece to devour—or proudly display until it mysteriously disappears.
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Westin Bellevue – 600 Bellevue Way NE, 2nd Floor (Yellowstone Lake Room)
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
It’s frosting, fun, and festive flair—get your sugar rush the crafty way! 🍭🏠

🧱🎄 LEGO® Bulk Smash: Holiday Brick Bonanza! 🚀🪣

How much LEGO® can you cram in a bucket? Let’s find out at Bricks & Minifigs’ after-hours LEGO free-for-all! With tables full of bulk bricks, half-built sets, and festive cheer, this family-friendly smash event is every builder’s dream. Bonus: free snacks and chaos.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Bricks & Minifigs – 1490 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your bucket-filling A-game—it’s brickin’ time! 🧱🎅

🩰🎁 The Nutcracker: A Dazzling Holiday Classic! ❄️👑

Step into a world of snowflakes, sweets, and sparkling tutus with IBT’s timeless performance of The Nutcracker. From Clara’s dreamy journey to dazzling sets and classic choreography, this show delivers all the sugarplum feels. It’s tradition, with toe shoes.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Meydenbauer Center Theatre – 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring the whole crew—holiday magic is best experienced live and en pointe! 🩰🎄

🛷🎶 Yuletide on Front: Issaquah’s Festive Street Bash! 🎨🎼

Historic Front Street transforms into a winter wonderland packed with crafts, music, and community cheer. From balcony serenades to group jam sessions, there’s no shortage of sound, sparkle, and celebration. BYOB—bring your own bells.
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Front Street, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Jingle all the way through downtown with crafts, tunes, and holiday mischief! 🔔🎉

🦌❄️ Issaquah Reindeer Festival: Hooves, Hugs & Holiday Spirit! 🎅🌨️

Meet real-life reindeer up close and personal at this beloved holiday event that brings arctic magic to town! It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s a chance to teach the kiddos about wildlife, ecosystems—and the fact that reindeer are way cooler in person.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Cougar Mountain Zoo – 19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Snag a selfie with Rudolph and learn something new—because antlers are the new antlers. 🦌🎓

Trivia 🤔

Which Eastside city has an annual Art Walk?

Last Weeks Question and Answer:
Bellevue’s “Downtown Park” features a large circular fountain known by what name? Inspiration Fountain

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