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.
Saturday, December 9
Holiday Beer Fest and Cookie Swap
Bring cookies, take cookies, and have a holiday beer while you visit Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden in West Seattle.
Location: Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden: 3809 Delridge Way SW Seattle WA 98126
Hours: 2:00am - 7:00pm
University District Farmers Market
Often recognized as one of the nation's best farmers markets, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle's largest and oldest farm-and-food-only market, founded in 1993.
Location: University Way NE (the "Ave") between 50th & 52nd, 98105
Hours: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Sweet & Snowy Saturdays at Occidental Square
Pioneer Square hosts Sweet & Snowy Saturdays, a snow-themed collection of live music, costumed characters, and free sweet treats every Saturday from November 25th to December 16th.
Location: Occidental Square: 117 S Washington Street Seattle, WA 98104
Hours: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Occidental Square Holiday Market
Shop crafts, artwork, sustainable gifts, and more at a pop-up Holiday Market featuring 40+ local makers, food and drink vendors, and a free ice-skating rink.
Location: Occidental Square: 117 S Washington Street Seattle, WA 98104
Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Photo: Soup Club
Soup Club: In Person!
Cookbook author and Seattle soup lady Caroline Wright hosts a soup stand at Book Larder each second Saturday of the month and scoops vegan soup benefiting brain cancer research.
Location: Book Larder: 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Hours: 11:00am - 2:00pm
The Stranger's Holiday Drink Week
The Stranger's Holiday Drink Week is back from December 4 to 10, with specially crafted holiday drinks for just $12 each at bars and restaurants around town.
Location: Various bars and restaurants, see map
Hours: Varies by location
Sunday, December 10
Photo: Hotel Sorrento
Holiday Tea at Hotel Sorrento
Get in the Christmas spirit at Seattle's longest-operating boutique hotel with a seasonal tea service in the Hotel Sorrento's Historic Fireside Room. Tickets are $75 per person including gratuity.
Location: Hotel Sorrento: 900 Madison Street Seattle, WA 98104
Hours: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tickets: $75 per person, purchase tickets here
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 Columbia City: 3610 S Edmunds Street Seattle, WA 98118
Hours: 10:00am - 12:45pm
Tickets: $85 per person, purchase tickets here
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