A view of the town square from a previous Village of Lights in Leavenworth, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Bavarian Ice Fest and fireworks in January is a favorite after-holiday celebration in the beautiful town of Leavenworth, in Central Washington. Sadly, the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce cancelled the 2021 event because of safety concerns … Continue reading Leavenworth Chamber cancels Bavarian Ice Fest, but Village of Lights shines on
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WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo delights all ages
A pair of swans at the entrance to WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle Photos by Cheryl Landes The Woodland Park Zoo's new WildLanterns exhibit has been a hit this year. When I bought a ticket shortly after the event opened on November 13, they were selling fast. I checked again tonight, and … Continue reading WildLanterns at the Woodland Park Zoo delights all ages
Support local restaurants and non-profits at Savor the Couve in January
Every week in January 2021, local restaurants, wineries, and breweries are teaming up to provide a takeout collaboration dinner at Savor the Couve. The five-course meals includes locally crafted wine or beer and serves two people. The participating restaurants and menus change each week, and $25 of the dinner price supports a different non-profit organization. … Continue reading Support local restaurants and non-profits at Savor the Couve in January
The Kilroy Stars shine on the West Coast until January 31
Image credit: The Kilroy Stars See the Kilroy Stars, four star sculptures created by Burning Man artists based in Oakland, California, at four locations on the West Coast through January 31. These stars are at highly visible locations in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. The stars have more than 30,000 LED lights … Continue reading The Kilroy Stars shine on the West Coast until January 31
Last weekend of the season for Redmond Lights
Redmond Lights celebrates light, art, and culture for one more weekend in Redmond, Washington. Follow the festive lights by car or foot from Downtown Park, 16101 NE Redmond Way, to Redmond Town Center 16101 NE Redmond Way. Enjoy the displays in business windows and pick up commemorative blinker lights. Follow the lights on foot or … Continue reading Last weekend of the season for Redmond Lights
Seventh annual Race for Warmth 100% virtual
Help Clark County, Washington, residents in need pay for their utility bills at the seventh annual Race for Warmth. The event is 100% remote this year January 29-31 due to safety restrictions from COVID. Choose from suggested routes from Clark Public Utilities, the sponsor, or create your own 5K or 10K journey. Registration is $30 … Continue reading Seventh annual Race for Warmth 100% virtual
New Year’s Eve celebration at the Space Needle on TV and online
A glimpse of the New Year's light show at the Space Needle in Seattle to welcome 2021. The show is sponsored by T-Mobile. (Photo credit: Space Needle LLC) Update, January 1, 2021: Watch the recording of the show at spaceneedle.com/newyears. The video runs 11 minutes 30 seconds. New Year's revelers can't go to the Space … Continue reading New Year’s Eve celebration at the Space Needle on TV and online
Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington
A poinsettia arch and other displays at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Updated January 1, 2021 See penguins slide off a giant igloo. Reindeer jump across the road, high above the traffic. Santa, his elves, and reindeer sail a ship with Rudolph at the helm. A peacock shows off its colorful … Continue reading Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington
Looking for holiday light displays? Check out these maps.
A starry globe shining Christmas cheer at Nature's Coastal Holiday at Azalea Park in Brookings, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2015, Pacific NW Christmas Lights began maintaining a map of the best Christmas light displays in the Northwest, and they're still going strong. They pinpoint every location on a Google map with a description … Continue reading Looking for holiday light displays? Check out these maps.
Drive through The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, Washington
A scene from the 2020 drive-through Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) In normal years, The Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center has walk-through displays with more than a million lights, concessions, and other activities to celebrate the … Continue reading Drive through The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, Washington
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