Community • July 29, 2019

Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive Now Through August 15th

by Windermere MI

WHAT: Windermere’s Kicks for Kids event is a back-to-school sneaker drive for low-income youth, distributed through the Eastside Baby Corner.

WHY: Kids from struggling families are in need of back-to-school shoes that fit. When kids feel good about their appearance, it improves both their self-esteem and their performance in school.

WHEN: Formal shoe collection will take place through August 15, 2019.

WHERE: Windermere Mercer Island is the collection point where you can drop off new athletic shoes or sneakers (youth sizes 1-6 and adult sizes 7-9) or a gift card.

WHO: Sponsored by Windermere Mercer Island in partnership with the Eastside Baby Corner, located in Issaquah, Washington.

Windermere Mercer Island invites you to help in its back-to-school sneaker drive, known as the Kicks for Kids Shoe Drive, which serves the local communities to connect low-income youth with shoes for the upcoming school year. This year, we’re connecting once again with the Eastside Baby Corner, which is an amazing organization that helps kids thrive by providing resources and essentials with their 51 partner agencies – 26 of which are access to services through schools. The Eastside Baby Corner partners with charitable organizations throughout the Greater Seattle Area and helps them with the resources they need to best assist local families in need. Click here to go above and beyond the shoes with their back-to-school wish list!

Help us make sure every child has a new pair of shoes for school!

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Community • November 14, 2018

2018 Holiday Happenings in the Seattle Area

by Windermere MI

Merry & Bright: Holiday Happenings Around the Sound

Our Northwest holidays may be wet, but they’re still bright! Make the most of the season with Seattle favorites—such as dazzling light displays and the Parade of Boats—along with new additions like the “Enchant” event with light mazes and ice skating inside Safeco field. Scroll down for all the details…

WildLights at Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
www.zoo.org/zoolights
click here to get tickets

Dates/Times: Open nightly 11/23/18 – 1/5/19 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Cost: $9.95 – $14.95 per person (ages 2 and under are free)
Promotion: Get a 10% group discount on WildLights tickets for groups of 20+ (12/14/18 – 1/5/19).
Parking: Free parking is available at all lots after 4:30 pm (admission at both gates)
Food: Refreshments are available at food kiosks, Pizza Corner, and at the Pacific Blue Chowder House (with covered seating provided). You are also welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Special activities: Carousel, fire pits, select indoor animal exhibits, ZooStore, & indoor snowball fights at the Snowmazium
Closures: December 12, 24 & 25, 2018

Image courtesy of https://zoo.org/zoolights

Winterfest at Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest

Map

Dates/Times: Winter train & village open daily 11/23/18 – 12/31/18 | 10 am – 6 pm
Winterfest Ice Rink open 11/23/18 – 1/6/19, Sun-Thu from 11 am – 8 pm, Fri-Sat from 11 am – 10 pm
Cost: Free for all ages (ice skating is $2 – $8 including rental)
Parking: Paid parking available at the Mercer Garage, 1st Ave N Garage, 5th Ave N Garage, and Theatre Commons Lot. Click here for the campus map
Food: A multitude of dining options await you in the Armory
Special events: Ice skating at the Winterfest Ice Rink, ice sculpting, caroling, the Winter Train & Village, and more!
Holiday Closure: 12/25

Enchant at Safeco Field

1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
https://enchantchristmas.com/seattle/
click here to get tickets

Dates/Times: 11/23/18 – 12/30/18 | Sun-Thu from 4 – 10 pm, Fri-Sat from 4 – 11 pm
Cost: $19 – $32.99 per person (ages 3 and under are free) | VIP passes with dinner starting at $64.99
Promotions: Discount days on 11/27, 12/4 & 12/11 | Discount on final 2 hours of any day | Group discounts for 15 or more
Parking: $8 – $60 at Safeco Field Garages or check out the city’s Interactive Parking Map
Food: Seasonal food and treat concessions throughout
Activities: Ice skating trail, light maze, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, nightly live music & shows, gift market
Closures: 11/26, 12/3 & 12/10

Enchant Ice Skating Trail

Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

12001 Main Street, Bellevue WA 98005
https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/
click here to get tickets

Dates/Times: Open nightly 11/24/18 – 12/30/18 | 4:30 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 per person (ages 10 and under are free)
Promotion: Free admission nights on November 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29
Parking: Premium parking is $5 per car in the Garden’s lot (cash only) as space allows OR park for free at Wilburton Hill Park
Food: Hot drinks and snacks are available at the Aaron Education Center
Activities: Gingerbread village, live music
Holiday Closures: None

Image courtesy of https://gardendlights.org/

Snowflake Lane at the Bellevue Collection

Bellevue Way & NE 8th Street, Bellevue WA 98004
http://snowflakelane.com/

Dates/Times: Nightly 11/23/18 – 12/24/18 | 20 minute show starts at 7 pm
Cost: Free for all ages
Parking: Free parking at Bellevue Square, Bellevue Place and Lincoln Square
Food: A variety of dining options (from happy hour, to kid fare, to gourmet meal) are all within walking distance
Special Events & Activities: Ice Skating, Santa Parade & Tree Lighting, Santa Photos

Image courtesy of http://bellevue.com/snowflake-lane

Christmas Ship Festival

Launch locations include Lake Union Park, Kirkland City Dock, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Des Moines Marina, Port of Poulsbo, Seattle Waterfront – Pier 55, Tacoma (Dock Street Marina), Edmonds, and Shilshole Bay Marina

www.argosycruises.com
click here to get tickets

Dates/Times: Click here for the full schedule
Cost: $22 – $68 per person (kids 3 and under are free)
Parking: Varies by location – click here for details
Food: While dining ahead of time is recommended, there are snacks and drinks available for purchase on the ship. You can also pre-order Ingallina’s boxed meals (with vegetarian and gluten-free options) at least 72 hours prior to your cruise. Outside food/drinks are not allowed.
Special Events: Parade of Boats Night, Kid Cruise, Grand Finale Night

Ivar’s Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
https://rentonwa.gov/clamlights

Dates/Times: Open nightly 11/30/18 – 1/1/19 | 5 – 9 pm
Cost: Free for all ages
Parking: Park for free at the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park parking lot
Kickoff Event on November 30th, 2018, 5:30-8:30: Music, selfie-station with Santa & Mrs. Claus in their sleigh, official lighting ceremony, Parade of Boats viewing, and a visit from the Christmas Ship and Dickens Carolers
Holiday Closures: None

Image courtesy of https://rentonwa.gov/clamlights

Westlake Center Tree Lighting & Holiday Activities

400 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101 (Westlake Park)
http://redtri.com/seattle/westlake-center-tree-lighting/

Dates/Times: Tree lighting ceremony on 11/23/18 at 4:30 pm. Holiday market Fri-Sun beginning 11/23 through 12/23. Carousel and other festive attractions through January 1st, 2019
Cost: Free for all ages
Parking: Access the Republic Parking garage from Olive Way between 4th & 5th Ave, or check out this interactive map of city parking
Activities: Carousel, Holiday Market at Westlake Park

Image courtesy of http://redtri.com

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
www.pdza.org/event/zoolights
click here to get tickets

Dates/Times: Open nightly 11/23/2018 – 1/6/2019 | 5 – 9 pm
Cost: $10-$12 (free for kids 2 & under)
Promotions: $6 for zoo members; Scout discount night 12/4; Military discount nights Nov. 26, 28 & Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, & 19
Parking: Free parking in zoo lots (carpooling recommended)
Food: Warm drinks & treats available at the cafe and kiosks
Activities: Camel rides, carousel, aquarium, Kids’ Zone with animals
Holiday Closure: 12/24

https://www.pdza.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hero-zoolights-1440x500.jpg

Image courtesy of https://www.pdza.org