Christmas market opens in Seattle Center
Downtown Seattle Association's, very merry downtown celebrations will begin next Friday. The annual tree lighting will be the first of many festive events. Classic holiday traditions like ice skating, caroling, even letters to Santa will take place around the city. Today we are getting a sneak peak at operations as the holiday season ramps up.
Downtown Seattle Association's, very merry downtown celebrations will begin next Friday. The annual tree lighting will be the first of many festive events. Classic holiday traditions like ice skating, caroling, even letters to Santa will take place around the city. Today we are getting a sneak peak at operations as the holiday season ramps up.
Seattle Christmas Market, Candy Cane Lane, more 2025 holiday events
From dazzling light displays to seasonal exhibits to activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, here's a guide to the best holiday events taking place around Seattle.
From dazzling light displays to seasonal exhibits to activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus, here's a guide to the best holiday events taking place around Seattle.
Sheraton Grand's Gingerbread village opens this week
It's been a Downtown Seattle holiday tradition for more than 30 years -- the Sheraton Grand's annual Gingerbread Village opens this week.
It's been a Downtown Seattle holiday tradition for more than 30 years -- the Sheraton Grand's annual Gingerbread Village opens this week.
Downtown Seattle Nordstrom removes Pine Street Santa, shifts holiday traditions
It's the end of a decades-long tradition.
It's the end of a decades-long tradition.
Holiday hunger-relief efforts after US government shutdown
The federal government is back open and SNAP benefits are rolling out as normal once again, but getting things back to normal for our local food banks is going to take some time.
The federal government is back open and SNAP benefits are rolling out as normal once again, but getting things back to normal for our local food banks is going to take some time.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals, based on sale data
Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.
Black Friday can bring big savings, but it can also bring big headaches. WalletHub analyzed more than 3,100 Black Friday deals to see which stores offer the best discounts.
Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
Tacoma police giving out free turkeys
Hundreds of turkeys will be given out to families in need starting Tuesday.
Hundreds of turkeys will be given out to families in need starting Tuesday.
Holiday shopping and credit card tips
The National Retail Federation is predicting holidays sales will surpass the $1 trillion mark.
The National Retail Federation is predicting holidays sales will surpass the $1 trillion mark.
Holiday hiring trends
As we gear up for the holiday season, retail stores are hiring to make sure they're staffed up.
As we gear up for the holiday season, retail stores are hiring to make sure they're staffed up.
Walgreens eliminates 6 paid holidays for hourly store employees
Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.
Walgreens will no longer offer many of its hourly store workers paid vacation time for major holidays amid ongoing changes with its business.
America 250 Christmas tree ornament unveiled
A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.
A Christmas tree ornament marking America’s 250th birthday next year has been unveiled.
Talk to Santa app lets kids speak directly with Santa in real time
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Kids around the world are making their Christmas wish list, and now they can talk to Santa and let him know if they have been naughty or nice.
Renton Salvation Army needs Thanksgiving food donations, says SNAP benefits still delayed for some
The Salvation Army is stepping up the battle against food insecurity in the western Washington region.
The Salvation Army is stepping up the battle against food insecurity in the western Washington region.
The Seattle Santa offers free holiday crafting for families
This holiday season, The Seattle Santa and Mrs. Claus are embracing the spirit of giving and creativity with their new event: "Crafting with Santa."
This holiday season, The Seattle Santa and Mrs. Claus are embracing the spirit of giving and creativity with their new event: "Crafting with Santa."
Seattle's Warm 106.9 switches to 24/7 Christmas music for 2025 season
Whether you’re ready for it or not — Seattle’s Christmas soundtrack has officially begun.
Whether you’re ready for it or not — Seattle’s Christmas soundtrack has officially begun.
Thanksgiving 2025: These cities rank as the best places to go for the holiday
If you’re considering taking a trip this Thanksgiving, a new report highlights some cities to have on your radar to enjoy some much-needed time off.
If you’re considering taking a trip this Thanksgiving, a new report highlights some cities to have on your radar to enjoy some much-needed time off.
Target to reduce prices for food, essentials and household goods
Target is lowering the prices of food, essentials and household goods, the corporation announced Tuesday.
Target is lowering the prices of food, essentials and household goods, the corporation announced Tuesday.
Military families receive food donations, gift cards in Bremerton
Operation Homefront is making sure military families have a happy holiday season this year.
Operation Homefront is making sure military families have a happy holiday season this year.