Yule Fuel

The Seattle and Eastside Guide to Christmas (Eve) Dining

From dinner to brunch, festive options abound for December 24 and 25...and beyond.

12/09/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Shine Bright

Christmas Lights Road Trips

Get in, we're going on a twinkle hunt.

12/08/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

It's Lit

Where to See Holiday Lights in Seattle

Local displays make the holidays brighter.

12/04/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Party Fowl

These Local Restaurants Will Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

Snag a reservation—or a pickup time—and leave the holiday spread to the pros this year.

11/13/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Infinite Possibilities

Here Are Some of Our Favorite Round Objects in Seattle

It's Pi Day. Time to embrace irrational content.

03/14/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Holiday Spirit

Christmas Tree Farms near Seattle

Cover yourself in pine needles and make some memories.

11/22/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Jubilation

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Seattle

It may be our newest federal holiday, but the traditions run deep.

06/14/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Bah Humbug

Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My Home

The holidays are hard enough without inviting this creepy interloper into our lives.

12/06/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Boo!

The Official Rules of Halloween According to Seattle Met

There's a right and a wrong way to trick-or-treat in Seattle.

10/06/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

'TIS THE SEASON

Make Holiday Shopping an Event at These Local Markets

Romanticize your holiday shopping with Seattle's most festive fêtes.

12/07/2022 By Zoe Sayler

'TIS THE SEASON

Our Favorite Gifts from Nordstrom's Holiday Pop-In

Including a pick from this very cute dog.

12/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Latkes and Lights

Where to Order Food for Hanukkah

Brisket by the pound. Latkes by the dozen.

12/05/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Get Your Cheer On

Holiday Events to Get You in the Festive Spirit

Whether you're ready or not.

11/29/2022 By Spencer Brown

Let’s Tock Turkey

These Seattle Restaurants Offer Takeout Thanksgiving Dinner

Just because you don’t feel like doing the grunt work doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stuff yourself with mashed potatoes and pie.

11/01/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

FRIGHT NIGHT

11 Seattle-Inspired Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2022

The search for memorable costume ideas starts at home.

10/13/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Gathering Again

The Gift of Seattle’s Eid Celebrations

This week brings joyous festivities and reminders of hard-fought new beginnings for refugees across the region.

05/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

BOARD IN THE HOUSE

Board Games That Make Family Time More Fun

Whether you're playing Disney games with the kids or getting serious at the adult table. Just don't get too competitive.

04/04/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Filling Festivities

The Seattle Guide to Christmas (Eve) Dining

From takeout to dine-in, dinner to brunch—festive options for December 24 and 25.

11/30/2021 By Malia Alexander

Turkey Travel

Destination Thanksgiving Dinners Within Two Hours of Seattle

Dirty dishes are for suckers.

11/12/2021 By Allison Williams

FRIGHT NIGHT

Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2021

It's been a spooky year.

10/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler