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Seattle Food Events This Weekend: December 16 + 17, 2023

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.


Darks beers at Flying Lion Brewing in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood

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


Washington State Ferry leaving Seattle and headed to Bainbridge Island traveling across the Puget Sound


  • 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


Holiday cookie decorating for kids in Seattle at Ballard Pizza Company

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



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