This weekend is filled with fun food and beverage activities in the Seattle area, with plenty of festive holiday activities to choose from. We've rounded up a selection of events for local and visiting food-lovers.
Photo: Flying Lion Brewing
Saturday, December 16
Flying Lion Brewing 10th Annual Dark Beer Fest
Celebrate the darkest of beers on the darkest days of the year with Flying Lion Brewing at this multi-day event running from Thursday, december 14th through Sunday, December 17th.
Location: Flying Lion Brewing: 5041 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle WA 98118
Hours: 10:00am - 12:00am
Wine & Joy
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery gets back in the holiday spirit once again with their Wine & Joy tasting experience. This self-guided tasting and tour takes guests throughout the property with holiday-themed tasting stations and bites for pairing.
Location: Chateau Ste. Michelle: 14111 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA 98072
Hours: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Reservations Required
Bait Shop Holiday Market
Looking for some fun holiday shopping? Swing by Bait Shop's Holiday Market featuring various vendors offering baked Alaska, hot sauces, wines, and more.
Location: Bait Shop: 606 Broadway E, Seattle WA 98102
Hours: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Winter Beer Fest
For $45 at Winter Beer Fest, you'll get eight 4oz tastings, a souvenir tasting glass, and your choice among more than a dozen breweries. VIP tickets available for $85 include ten tastings, early entrace, access to a lounge, snacks, and a "special treat" to be announced.
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park Hangar 30: 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Hours: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Columbia City Night Market
On the third Saturday of each month, Peace Peloton hosts the Columbia City Night Market, the "dopest night market in Seattle" with food trucks, a beer garden, and more.
Location: 37th Ave South between South Hudson and South Edmonds Streets, near PCC Community Markets in Columbia City
Hours: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Build Your Dream Gingerbread Home
Use gingerbread to construct your dream home at the Skylark Cafe's gingerbread home building event.
Location: Various bars and restaurants, see map
Hours: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday, December 17
Photo: Ballard Pizza Company
Kids Cookie Decorating at Ballard Pizza Company
Ballard Pizza Company hosts their annual, hands-on holiday cooking class for kids where you can decorate your own holiday cookies.
Location: Ballard Pizza Company: 4010 Leary Way Northwest, Seattle WA 98107
Hours: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Holiday French Macarons Cooking Class
Dig into the science of meringue pastry as you make seasonal French Macarons with instructor Laurence Boris. These sweet treats make great holiday gifts and attendees will be able to play with seasonal holiday spices and flavors.
Location: PCC Community Markets Bothell: 22621 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell WA 98021
Hours: 10:00am - 12:45pm
West Seattle Farmers Market
A beloved Sunday ritual and weekend destination for families across South Seattle, the West Seattle Farmers Market features Washington-grown ingredients, locally-produced foods, and more every Sunday from 10am to 2pm year-round.
Location: California Ave SW & SW Alaska, in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, 98116
Hours: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
This weekly market offers an array of ready-to-eat food options (made from local farm ingredients) as well as other unique and local food items. Meet your local growers and food artisans.
Location: E Denny Way between Broadway & 10th Ave E
Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ballard Farmers Market
Since opening in 2000, the Ballard Farmers Market was Seattle's first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington state farmers. Open each Sunday rain or shine.
Location: Ballard Avenue NW between Vernon Place and 22nd Avenue Ballard AVE NW
Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm