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CELEBRATE AT SEATTLE CENTER! Share your holiday season with Seattle Center, where no two visits are alike. Seattle Center is your one stop shop for holiday fun and Winterfest activities.

Join us for everything from ice skating, to our antique model train village, you might even run into Santa Clause at the top of the Space Needle. Enjoy world-class arts and entertainment like George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Corduroy at Seattle Children’s Theater, Shout Sister Shout! at Seattle Rep or Howl’s Moving Castle at Book-It Repertory Theatre.

This is your guide to planning an unforgettable Winterfest season. Visit seattlecenter.com/winterfest or our Facebook page for a list of events, attractions, and performances sure to dazzle the entire family.

Seattle Center Winterfest is sponsored by Coca-Cola, Alaska Airlines, T-Mobile, Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle Center Monorail and the City of Seattle.

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WINTERFEST ICE RINKSkate, glide and slide into the holiday season.Nov 29 – Jan 5, 2020Fisher Pavilion Sunday – Thursday, 11am – 8pm Friday – Saturday, 11am – 10pm

Special Hours: Dec 24: closes at 4pm; Dec 25: closed; Dec 31: closes at 11:30pmAdmission/Skate Rental Fees: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard

WINTER TRAIN & VILLAGEAn enchanting turn-of-the-century village and train.Nov 29 – Dec 31, 10am – 6pmSeattle Center Armory • FREE

Special Hours: Dec 24: closes at 4pm; Dec 25: closed

Take a turn controlling the model train: 10:30am-12 noon; 1pm-2:30pm and 3:30pm-5:30pm daily.Armory • $2 suggested donation

WINTERFEST ICE SCULPTINGAward-winning artists create seasonal ice sculptures.Saturdays: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28; 12 noon – 2pmOutside Fisher Pavilion • FREE

FREE WINTERFEST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

You are invited to enjoy our fun-filled, free and affordable activities! Celebration kicks off with Our Big Neighborhood, presented by Northwest Folklife, and ends with a blast at our New Year’s Eve Celebration featuring live music by blues and soul band, Left Turn on Blue, and a Fountain of Light Dance Party.

Seattle Center Winterfest, Nov 29 – Dec 31Ice Rink thru Jan 5, 2020

WINTERFEST STUDENT SHOWCASESArtistic performances by youth from local schools and community organizations.Nov 29 – Dec 22, various timesArmory • FREE

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Adapted for stage by BARRY KORNHAUSERBased on the books by DON FREEMANDirected by KATHRYN VAN METER

NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 29, 2019

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Late at night while the world sleeps, a curious bear named Corduroy searches every inch of a department store in pursuit of his missing button. Tailored for imaginations young and old, Don Freeman’s beloved picture book comes to vibrant life in this fun and highly physical adaptation.

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NOVEMBER EVENTSSHOUT SISTER SHOUT!Experience rock goddess Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s incredible life through this rousing musical portrait.Nov 8 – Dec 22, various timesSeattle Rep

CORDUROYBased on the beloved book by Don Freeman.Nov 21 – Dec 29, various times Seattle Children’s Theater

OUR BIG NEIGHBORHOOD AT WINTERFESTRing in the holiday season at Our Big Neighborhood at Winterfest, a full day of activities and special performances featuring Seattle JazzEd Girl Combo, D’Vonne Lewis Trio, and Rhapsody Project.Nov 29, 10am – 3pmArmory Free

WINTERFESTICE RINKWINTER TRAIN & VILLAGEWINTERFEST ICE SCULPTINGWINTERFEST STUDENT SHOWCASESFor full details see pages 4–5

GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER®Pacific Northwest Ballet Nov 29 – Dec 28, various timesMarion Oliver McCaw Hall

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2019 SEATTLE MARATHON & KIDS MARATHONThe First Tech Federal Credit Union Seattle Kids Marathon.Nov 30 – Dec 1Exhibition Hall & Grounds Admission Fee

DECEMBER EVENTS HOT DOG USA

The Hot Dog USA Jump Rope Team is dedicated to inspiring, motivating and educating people of all ages.Dec 1Armory • FREE

DAZZLING DECEPTIONSAcclaimed illusionist astounds with extraordinary feats of magic.Dec 1Armory • FREE

DANCER & PRANCERThe greatest holiday surf band of all time!Dec 1Armory • FREE

HOLIDAYS OF DIVERSITYCelebrate the holidays with art from around the world.Dec 3 – 28A/NT Gallery • FREE

LA MARZOCCO FEATURING ONDA ORIGINS Dec 3 – Jan 6, 2020 La Marzocco Café at the KEXP Gathering Space

KEXP YULE BENEFIT CONCERTKEXP and Redhook Present Yule Benefit with Neko Case and Calexico. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit KEXP.Dec 5McCaw Hall at Seattle Center

HOLIDAYS AT THE NEEDLESee Seattle sparkle with Santa’s all new glass sleigh this holiday season.Nov 29 – Dec 24, check website for timesSpace Needle

HOWL’S MOVING CASTLEA holiday fantasy for the whole family.Nov 29 – Dec 29, various timesBook-It Repertory Theatre at the Center Theatre

YOGA UNDER GLASSIgnite your mind, body and spirit with the unique experience of Yoga in the Glasshouse.Nov 30Chihuly Garden and Glass

HOLIDAY HARMONY POPHoliday carolers performing up-tempo, holiday a cappella harmony.Nov 30 Armory • FREE

ZANIAC COMEDY SHOWAlex is a two-time Guinness World Record holder who was voted Seattle’s Funniest Prop Comic.Nov 30 Armory • FREE

BAILADORES DE BRONCEMexican folkloric dancers bridge cultural barriers through movement.Nov 30 Armory • FREE

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GIVING MARKETPLACE Holiday Gifts that Give Back! Dec 6 – 7Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center • FREE

URBAN CRAFT UPRISING The largest indie craft event in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.Dec 7 – 8 Exhibition Hall • FREE

SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIRSeasonal favorites sung by Seattle’s premier girls’ choir.Dec 7Armory • FREE

NORTHWEST BOYCHOIRYoung singers from premiere choir perform seasonal classics!Dec 7, 2pmArmory • FREE

THEATER ANONYMOUS PRESENTS IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFENobody knows the cast, not even the cast. The 14/48 Projects’ favorite holiday tradition is back!Dec 7Cornish Playhouse

CORNISH COLLEGE MUSIC ENSEMBLESCornish College for the Arts presents two music ensembles, Modern Afro Pop and Hermeto Pascoal Ensemble.Dec 8Armory • FREE

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LELAVISIONPhysical Music performance features kinetic sculpture, music & dance.Dec 22Armory • FREE

KLEZKIDZMotley crew of klezmer musicians offer world Jewish music & mirth.Dec 23Armory • FREE

NORTHWEST PASSAGE BIG BAND10-member big band plays colorful, seasonal music.Dec 24Armory • FREE

FIZZ POP BOOM!Dazzling science demonstration entertains, delights and informs.Dec 27Armory • FREE

PATCHWORK PUGET SOUND Explore Cultures Near and Far with SCM!Dec 28 – 29Seattle Children’s Museum

NANDA, ACROBATICALIST NINJA THEATERChaotic action-packed theater combines comedy, kung fu & acrobatics.Dec 29Armory • FREE

STRAIGHT NO CHASERStraight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music.Dec 30McCaw Hall at Seattle Center

PRINCE FROM MINNEAPOLISPrince’s legendary image and identity on exhibit: photos, artwork, a Prince guitar, outfits from the Purple Rain Tour/film plus more.Through Jan 5, 2020MoPOP

MOPOP MATINEE: BILL & TED’S EXCELLENT ADVENTUREMoPOP’s family matinee series features this historical time travelling classic that’s reaching its 30th anniversary this year. Dec 8Museum of Pop Culture

DEMANDING INTERSECTIONALITY IN DISABILITY JUSTICE MOVEMENTSJoin the conversation with local leaders on disability justice in the movement for racial justice.Dec 12Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation • FREE

CLAYFEST NORTHWESTAn exhibition featuring over 40 Northwest clay artists, from teapots to abstract sculpture.Dec 13 – 20Pottery Northwest • FREE

GARFIELD JAZZ BANDNationally renowned Garfield Jazz Band performs holiday concert.Dec 14 Armory • FREE

SANCA CIRRUS CIRCUSSANCA Youth Company creates and performs original acts in aerial arts, juggling, tightwire, clowning, unicycle and acrobatics.Dec 15Armory • FREE

GREATER SEATTLE TUBACHRISTMASScores of tuba players gather in the Armory to play seasonal music.Dec 15Armory • FREE

THE NOT-IT’SMusic to be listened to under the supervision of children.Dec 21Armory • FREE

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Photo credits: © Saddleburn Media; © Johnathan P. Beck; © Christopher T. Nelson; © Megan Ching; © Angela Sterling; © Pacific Science Center; © Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; © John Cornicello; © Paul Stevens; © Mike Centioli; © The Not Its; © Chihuly Garden and Glass; © Bailadores De Bronce; © Alex Zerbe; © Museum of Pop Culture; © La Marzocco Cafe; © Lydia Brewer; © Alan Alabastro; © Pete Rush; © Left Turn on Blue; © Allen Beaulieu; © November Project; © Seattle Center Event Sales

GETTING HEREThere are many transportation options to Seattle Center including buses, bikes, light rail, Lyft car share, and Seattle Center Monorail.

KING COUNTY METROBus service to Seattle Center is available via Metro routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, 18, 19, 24, 29, 31, 33 and the RapidRide D Line. Routes 5, 26, 28, 131 and 132 also travel to within walking distance of the Center.

You can plan your transit trip to Seattle Center from anywhere in the region. For more information, visit www.metro.kingcounty.gov or call Metro at 206-553-3000. To find bus routes, visit www.tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.

SEATTLE CENTER MONORAILThe Monorail departs every 10 minutes, connecting Seattle Center and Westlake Center/ Link Light Rail in under 2 minutes. Orca card now excepted (including transfers).

PARKING AT THE CENTERPark in one of our convenient Center garages. Your parking fees help to support FREE Seattle Center programs and the maintenance of campus grounds.

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FOR MORE INFO: seattlecenter.com/transportation

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JANUARY EVENTSWORKOUT WEDNESDAYSZumba® ClassJan 22 – Mar 25, 2020FREE • Armory

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYSYoga ClassJan 22 – Mar 25, 2020FREE • Armory

WORKOUT WEDNESDAYSOutdoor Circuit Training with November ProjectJan 22 – Mar 25, 2020FREE • Campus

EUGENE ONEGINA Decadent Russian RomanceSeattle OperaJan 11 – 25, 2020McCaw Hall at Seattle Center

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS NYE FOUNTAIN OF LIGHT

It’s a dance party at International Fountain! Groove into the new year with DJ Arson Nicki, accompanied by a light show on the fountain waters by visual artist Baryonyx.Dec 31Int’l Fountain • FREE

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONRing in the New Year with a musical shot of blues, swing and soul with the band Left Turn on Blue.Dec 31, 8pmArmory, Grounds • FREE

T-MOBILE NEW YEAR’S AT THE NEEDLETaste, toast and dance the night away on the world’s first revolving glass floor.Dec 31Space Needle

NEW YEAR’S PARTY AT CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASSDine, dance and delight in the most extraordinary view of Seattle’s most iconic fireworks display through the glass ceiling.Dec 31Chihuly Garden and Glass

SPECTRASet your New Year’s Eve ablaze at Spectra, the most sensational party in Seattle.Dec 31 Pacific Science Center

FREE METRO BUSRIDES ON NEW YEAR’S EVE7PM–4AMCourtesy of King County Metro and Seatle Center

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