Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Follow these safety tips

Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.

Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items

Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.

2025 Les Schwab FOX 13 Toy Drive

FOX 13 Seattle and Les Schwab Tire Centers are teaming up again for our annual toy drive. Learn how you can help.

Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

Holiday events happening in Seattle
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The holiday season is right around the corner, and here in Seattle, there's plenty of festive events happening all over the region. Joining us this morning to highlight all the fun is Jennifer Casillas with the Downtown Seattle Association.

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

Thanksgiving recipes from Good Day Seattle

We're days away from Thanksgiving and Good Day Seattle wants to help you in the kitchen.

This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations

This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.

Quiet travel trend grows as more people seek digital detox vacations
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Travel expert Gabe Saglie reports from Mendocino County, California, where “quiet travel” destinations are drawing visitors looking to unplug and recharge.

Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years

Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.

Seattle Christmas Market vendors spotlight local culture
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As the annual Seattle Christmas Market reopens for the holiday season on Saturday, we talk with vendors about how they are getting festive while staying true to the local culture in the Puget Sound region that inspired them to come out to Seattle Center.

Making dumplings and borscht for Seattle Christmas Market
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Grygoriy Lozynskyy lets us in on how he makes some fan favorites at his Christmas Market booth at Seattle Center ahead of more festivities during Thanksgiving week.

The Landing kicks off the holidays with annual tree lighting tonight in Renton, WA
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The Landing in Renton hosts its free annual holiday tree lighting and laser light show tonight at 6 p.m. The family-friendly event features a Santa meet-and-greet, festive music, and a light display at The Plaza across from Regal Cinemas.

Bellevue, WA ice rink opens for the holiday season
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Bellevue’s downtown ice rink is now open, offering themed skate nights and beginner skating sessions through January 19.

Christmas market opens in Seattle Center
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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.