The Eastside's holiday season gets its first real start this weekend. The
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink opens Friday, November 13th in Downtown Park, with weekend admission at $22 including skate rental, and stays open through January 18th. The same night,
Come From Away opens at Village Theatre in Issaquah (7:30 p.m., from $42), and Woodinville's
Sip and Stroll Art Walk pours its opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday is the busy day: the Snoqualmie Valley's Holiday Open House runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. across Snoqualmie, North Bend, and Fall City, the winter trains roll out of the Snoqualmie and North Bend depots, Pratidhwani brings GUNJAN to Kirkland Performance Center at 2 and 6 p.m., Issaquah's Farm Fresh Market opens at 9 a.m., Kirkland hosts a free Recycle Right drop off, and the Newport Ski Swap keeps selling in Factoria until 5 p.m. Sunday morning, the
Kirkland Turkey Trot starts at Juanita Beach Park at 9 a.m. In Seattle, Garth Brooks plays Climate Pledge Arena all three nights (Sunday is a 2 p.m. matinee), the Seattle International Auto Show fills the Lumen Field Event Center, WildLanterns lights up Woodland Park Zoo starting Friday, and the Hmong New Year celebration is free at the Seattle Center Armory Saturday. The Seahawks, Huskies, and Kraken are all away this weekend. In Snohomish County,
Skate America brings Grand Prix figure skating to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett all three days, Ragtime closes its run at Everett Performing Arts Center, and the Edmonds Museum Holiday Market returns Saturday morning.
Eastside first, then Seattle, then Snohomish County. Every date, time, and price below was checked against the organizer's own page on November 12th. Details can change, so confirm before you go.
Eastside Events: November 13th to 15th
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, opening weekend |
Bellevue Downtown Park, NE 1st St and 100th Ave NE, Bellevue |
Opens Friday, November 13th; open Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th; season runs through January 18th, 2027; check daily hours at bellevueicerink.com |
$22 Friday through Sunday, skate rental included; $16 Tuesday through Thursday |
| Come From Away, opening night |
Village Theatre, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah |
Opening night Friday, November 13th, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 2 p.m.; runs through December 27th |
From $42 online; Lucky Draw seats $33; Pay What You Choose seats from a suggested $10 |
| GUNJAN: Raga, Retro and Remix (Pratidhwani) |
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland |
Saturday, November 14th, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. |
$35 adult, $32 senior and youth |
| Kirkland Turkey Trot (10K, 5K, Lil' Gobbler) |
Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Dr, Kirkland; celebration afterward at Moss Bay Hall, 111 Central Way |
Sunday, November 15th; 10K at 9 a.m., Lil' Gobbler 9:05 a.m., 5K waves 9:15 and 9:18 a.m. |
5K $55 adult, $45 student; 10K $60 adult, $45 student; Lil' Gobbler sold out |
| Newport Annual Ski Swap |
Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue |
Friday, November 13th, 7 to 10 p.m. (early bird 6 to 7 p.m.); Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Free entry and parking for main sale hours; early bird $15 per person or $30 per group, pre registration required |
| Sip and Stroll Art Walk, Woodinville Arts Alliance juried show |
The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Suite D, Woodinville |
Friday, November 13th, 5 to 8 p.m. opening with live music and awards; Saturday, November 14th, 1 to 7 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 1 to 5 p.m. |
Free; wine tasting for purchase |
| Valley Wide Holiday Open House (SnoValley Chamber) |
Participating shops and restaurants in downtown Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Ridge, downtown North Bend, and Fall City |
Saturday, November 14th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Free to attend; spend $25 at participating businesses to enter the Shop the Valley drawing |
| Northwest Railway Museum Winter Train Excursion |
Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie, and North Bend Depot, 205 E McClellan St, North Bend |
Saturday, November 14th only; departures from North Bend 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and from Snoqualmie 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.; about two hours round trip |
Ticket price not posted; everyone age 2 and up needs a ticket; ride includes Train Shed Exhibit Hall admission |
| Farm Fresh Market in Historic Downtown Issaquah |
Historic Shell Station, 232 Front St N, Issaquah |
Saturday, November 14th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; live music 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturdays through December 5th |
Free to attend |
| WM Recycle Right Event (City of Kirkland) |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology, 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland (enter from 132nd Ave NE) |
Saturday, November 14th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Free; electronics, small working appliances, cords, holiday lights, shredding, textiles |
| Anderson School History and Art Tour |
McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell |
Saturday, November 14th, 1 p.m.; also free live music from 2old2b Famous in Haynes' Hall Friday, November 13th, 8 p.m. |
$21.02 per person for the tour; Friday concert free |
| ERGATHON 2026 (Sammamish Rowing Association) |
Redmond Town Center, 7345 164th Ave NE, Redmond |
Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Free to watch or hop on a rowing machine; donations requested |
| Friendsgiving Fundraiser with Brian James Was Here |
Prohibition Cellars, 19501 144th Ave NE, Suite F900, Woodinville Warehouse District |
Friday, November 13th, 7 to 9 p.m. |
$30 general admission, $60 reserved stage view seating; each includes a glass of wine; proceeds support Northwest Harvest |
| Gerardo Ortiz y Dareyes de La Sierra |
Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue |
Sunday, November 15th, doors 8 p.m. |
$60 to $120 general admission, standing only |
| XODIAC (K-pop) |
Snoqualmie Casino and Hotel Ballroom, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie |
Friday, November 13th, doors 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. |
Ticket price not posted; all ages, minors with an adult 21 or over |
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink opens Friday
The covered outdoor rink returns to Downtown Park at NE 1st St and 100th Ave NE, one block south of Bellevue Square and next to Inspiration Playground. Admission on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays is $22 with skate rental included, Tuesday through Thursday is $16, and Cheapskate Mondays are $12. Tickets are sold online in timed sessions and are not refundable, so pick your window before you drive over. The Bellevue Downtown Association runs the rink, and the two Downtown Park lots are free. The season runs through January 18th, 2027, with holiday pricing of $24 from December 18th through January 3rd. Daily hours are posted at bellevueicerink.com.
Come From Away opens in Issaquah
Village Theatre's production of the musical about the week 7,000 stranded airline passengers spent in Gander, Newfoundland, after September 11th opens Friday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m. after two preview nights. It runs about one hour and forty minutes with no intermission. The Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows and the Sunday 2 p.m. show are on the regular weekly schedule; a Sunday 7:30 p.m. show is listed only for some weeks, so check the calendar before planning on it. Single tickets start at $42 online, Lucky Draw seats are $33, and Pay What You Choose seats start at a suggested $10. The run continues in Issaquah through December 27th before moving to Everett in January. Front Street parking fills early on opening weekends; the city garage and lots a block off Front Street are the fallback.
Saturday in the Snoqualmie Valley
Saturday pairs two things that work well together. The SnoValley Regional Chamber's Valley Wide Holiday Open House runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with tastings, specials, and giveaways at participating shops and restaurants in downtown Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie Ridge, downtown North Bend, and Fall City; spend $25 at a participating business and you can enter the Shop the Valley drawing. No Boat Brewing in Snoqualmie adds a Holiday Maker's Market inside its taproom from noon to 5 p.m. The Northwest Railway Museum runs its winter excursion train Saturday only, with departures from North Bend at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. and from Snoqualmie at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. The round trip takes about two hours and includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Ticket prices were not readable on the museum's page when we checked, so confirm the fare at trainmuseum.org before you go.
Seattle Highlights: November 13th to 15th
The Seahawks are away at Las Vegas Sunday (1:05 p.m. kickoff), the Huskies are at Michigan State Saturday (1:15 p.m.), and the Kraken are in Finland for the NHL Global Series, so this is a concert, show, and museum weekend across the lake.
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| Garth Brooks, Blame It All On My Roots Arena Tour |
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Center |
Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th, 8 p.m. (doors 6:30 p.m.); Sunday, November 15th matinee, 2 p.m. (doors 12:30 p.m.) |
Tickets via Ticketmaster, price not posted |
| Seattle International Auto Show |
Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle |
Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Tickets at seattleautoshow.com, price not posted |
| WildLanterns, opening weekend |
Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle |
Opens Friday, November 13th; nightly 4 to 9 p.m., last entry 8:30 p.m.; runs through January 17th, 2027 with select closure dates |
Tickets at tickets.zoo.org, price not posted; members 20 percent off; parking $10 to $15 |
| Seattle Hmong New Year (Seattle Center Festál) |
Armory Food and Event Hall, Seattle Center |
Saturday, November 14th; hours not yet posted, check the Seattle Center page |
Free |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet, Ghost Stories (closing weekend) |
McCaw Hall, Seattle Center |
Friday, November 13th, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 1 p.m. |
Price not posted; box office 206-441-2424 |
| Gobble Up Northwest |
Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle |
Friday, November 13th, First Bite Night 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
$8 Friday; $2 Saturday; under 12 free |
| Brett Goldstein: Sex, Death and Small Talk |
Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle |
Friday, November 13th, 7 p.m.; same night, World Ballet Company's Swan Lake at the Paramount, 7 p.m., and Foy Vance at the Neptune, 7 p.m. |
Prices not posted; tickets at stgpresents.org |
| Burke Museum Archaeology Family Day and Knowing Nature exhibit |
Burke Museum, University of Washington campus, Seattle |
Sunday, November 15th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Included with admission: $24 adult, $22 senior, $16 youth 4 to 14, members free |
| O-Jak '26: Once Upon a Time (O-Jak Bridge Art and Dance Festival) |
Broadway Performance Hall, Capitol Hill, Seattle |
Saturday, November 14th, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 3:30 p.m. |
Price not posted; tickets linked from the festival page |
| Winter Beer Taste (Phinney Neighborhood Association) |
Phinney Center Blue Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle |
Saturday, November 14th, 7 to 10 p.m.; VIP entry 6 p.m. |
$65 general (10 tastes and snacks), $85 VIP, $15 non drinking ticket; 21 and over |
Snohomish County: November 13th to 15th
The Silvertips are away both Friday and Saturday (at Spokane and Tri-City) and return home November 20th. Skate America takes over the arena instead.
| Event |
Where |
When |
Cost |
| 2026 Saatva Skate America (ISU Grand Prix figure skating) |
Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett |
Friday, November 13th, 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 2 p.m. and 6:25 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 11 a.m.; schedule listed as tentative |
Single session tickets $25 to $150 including fees |
| Ragtime, final weekend (Village Theatre) |
Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett |
Friday, November 13th, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 2 p.m. (closing) |
From $42 online; Lucky Draw $33 |
| Edmonds Museum Holiday Market |
5th Ave N and Bell St, outside the Edmonds Historical Museum, Edmonds |
Saturday, November 14th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; also November 21st, December 5th, 12th, and 19th |
Free to browse |
| Coastal Tribal Jam (ECA Presents) |
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds |
Saturday, November 14th, 10:30 a.m. |
Price not posted; box office 425-275-9595 |
| Take It To The Limit: The Music and Legacy of the Eagles |
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds |
Sunday, November 15th, 7 p.m. |
Price not posted; tickets through the ECA box office |
| An Evening with Steve Treviño (comedy) |
Orca Ballroom, Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip |
Saturday, November 14th, 8 p.m. |
$65 to $80; 21 and over |
| Ladies LOL Comedy Show |
Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd St, Marysville |
Saturday, November 14th, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
$45; 21 and over |
| Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum |
3407 109th St SW, Paine Field, Everett |
Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday) |
Free with a completed waiver; fill it out online ahead |
| Worldwide Kindness Teddy Bear Tea (Imagine Children's Museum) |
Imagine Children's Museum, 1502 Wall St, Everett |
Saturday, November 14th; seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. |
Event price not posted; general admission $22.50 |
Here's What I Suggest
Saturday route: Start at the Farm Fresh Market in downtown Issaquah at 9 a.m. for produce and coffee, then head east on I-90 for the Valley Wide Holiday Open House and either the 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. train out of Snoqualmie. Drive back through Fall City and Redmond in the afternoon and finish at the Winemakers Reserve in Woodinville, where the Sip and Stroll Art Walk is open until 7 p.m., or at Kirkland Performance Center for the 6 p.m. GUNJAN show. If you have gear to move, the Recycle Right drop off at LWTech runs until 3 p.m. and the Newport Ski Swap until 5 p.m., both free.
Seattle plan: The bridges should be lighter than usual this weekend with the Seahawks in Las Vegas, the Huskies in East Lansing, and the Kraken in Finland. Garth Brooks has four shows in a row at Climate Pledge Arena, so expect Seattle Center to be busy from 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; the Sunday 2 p.m. matinee is the easier one for anyone coming from the Eastside. The Seattle International Auto Show at the Lumen Field Event Center is a daytime option all three days, and WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo opens Friday with 4 to 9 p.m. hours every night. Saturday's free Hmong New Year celebration in the Armory is the budget pick.
Snohomish County: Skate America is the headline. The ISU Grand Prix series has not been in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett hosts all three days with single session tickets from $25. Saturday morning, the Edmonds Museum Holiday Market runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. a few blocks from the ferry dock, and Ragtime closes Sunday at 2 p.m. at Everett Performing Arts Center. The Silvertips are on the road both nights.
Open houses: With no Seahawks home game, Sunday afternoon is wide open for touring homes, and Saturday morning before the Snoqualmie Valley drive works too. If you want to fit open houses around your weekend plans, or you are thinking about listing before the holidays, call Tony Meier & Team at 425-466-1000 or visit EastsideHomes.com and we will build a route for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink open and what does it cost?
The rink opens Friday, November 13th in Downtown Park and runs through January 18th, 2027. Weekend admission (Friday through Sunday) is $22 with skate rental included, Tuesday through Thursday is $16, and Mondays are $12. Tickets are sold online in timed sessions. Daily hours are posted at bellevueicerink.com.
Are the Seahawks home this weekend?
No. Seattle plays the Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday, November 15th at 1:05 p.m. on CBS, then has its bye the following week. The Huskies are also away, at Michigan State on Saturday at 1:15 p.m., and the Kraken are playing Carolina in Finland. The Sounders' MLS Cup Playoff match against Real Salt Lake is Thursday, November 19th at Lumen Field.
Is there a farmers market on the Eastside this weekend?
One. The Downtown Issaquah Association's Farm Fresh Market runs Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Shell Station on Front Street, and continues Saturdays through December 5th. There is no Bellevue Farmers Market this Saturday; its final fall market is November 21st.
Which holiday events start this weekend, and which come later?
This weekend: the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo, the Snoqualmie Valley Holiday Open House, and the Edmonds Museum Holiday Market. Coming up: the Seattle Christmas Market opens November 20th, Stocker Farms opens for Christmas trees November 21st, Snowflake Lane begins November 27th, and Garden d'Lights, Kirkland WinterFest, and the Snohomish and Arlington tree lightings are all November 28th.
What is Skate America and do I need tickets for the whole weekend?
Skate America is the United States stop on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, and this year it is at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett for the first time in the Pacific Northwest since 2018. Single session tickets run $25 to $150 including fees, so you can pick one session: Friday evening's short programs, Saturday afternoon or evening, or Sunday's 11 a.m. free skates. The schedule is listed as tentative, so confirm times on the arena page.
Event details were verified against each organizer's website on November 12th, 2026. Dates, hours, and prices are set by the organizers and can change without notice; please confirm before you go. Tony Meier & Team is not affiliated with any of the events listed.
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