With two weeks of no school ahead here’s a list of ideas of things to do over the break. Some are links to earlier posts and some are new—like a calendar list of specific activities. I’ll be taking a break from posting for the rest of the year to be out and about adventuring with my family but back in January. Happy Holidays!ANYTIME IDEAS
- See some holiday lights.
Two good resources for finding lights—West Seattle Blog—Holiday Lights and Macaroni Kid West Seattle Guide & Map. - Take a hike.
- Try spotting some whales and other marine life.
- Discover secret spots in West Seattle.
- Ways to have fun outside, even in the rain.
- Where to play inside, when it's a bit too cold or wet.
- Different ways to give back by volunteering.
- Sledding spots
Working on a post for this in Jan/Feb but in case it snows before then here are some top spots—Hamilton Viewpoint, Westcrest Park and West Seattle Golf Course*, plus any park close to you with hills. *Do note, the WS Golf Course only opens once Seattle Parks and Rec announces it.
CALENDAR IDEAS
Here’s a list of things I’ve pulled from my calendar, the WS Blog and a few other sources of family-friendly activities. For the most up-to-date info, check the WS Blog and/or the businesses mentioned below directly. Especially with things always changing.
December 16 (Thursday)
Here’s a list of things I’ve pulled from my calendar, the WS Blog and a few other sources of family-friendly activities. For the most up-to-date info, check the WS Blog and/or the businesses mentioned below directly. Especially with things always changing.
December 16 (Thursday)
- 6:00–10:00 pm—Cooperative Game Night @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Alex (one of the owners) is ready to host his favorite type of board games. Regardless of the theme or complexity of the game, every co-op game has one thing in common: players must work together to beat the game as a team. For details, visit their website. - 6:30–10:00 pm—Board Game Night @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week they teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages! For a full calendar of events, go here. - 7:30 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+.
- 7:30 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+.
- 12:00–4:00 pm—Shug’s Soda Fountain Mini holiday pop-up
Baked Alaska, holiday ice cream, more on sale – and pre-order-able. Details here. - 7:30 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+.
- Seattle Christmas Bird Count 2021
For more info go here. - 10:00–11:00 am—West Seattle Ultimate pickup @Walt Hundley Playfield
6920 34th Ave SW. Email wsuffspirit@gmail.com for more info. - 10:00 am–2:00 pm—Santa House at Farmers Market
West Seattle Junction - 12:00–4:00 pm—Shug’s Soda Fountain Mini holiday pop-up
Baked Alaska, holiday ice cream, more on sale – and pre-order-able. Details here. - 12:00–2:00 pm—Pokemon Training Camp @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Calling all Pokemon Trainers (or soon-to-be Trainers). Pokemon Training Camp is back at Meeples! Open to all ages. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance. Come learn the ins and outs of Pokemon TCG, play some fun casual games, and meet other Trainers just like you! For a full calendar of events, go here. - 3:00 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+. Check with the venue to see if teens can use their TeenTix pass for this performance. - 7:30 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+. Check with the venue to see if teens can use their TeenTix pass for this performance.
- 12:00–4:00 pm—Shug’s Soda Fountain Mini holiday pop-up
Baked Alaska, holiday ice cream, more on sale – and pre-order-able. Details here. - 6:30–10:00 pm—Open D&D @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Seattle’s largest open D&D group can be found at Meeples Games. First time playing? No problem. Experienced player? Great! This group is for everyone from beginners of all age groups. Each drop-in session is $5, with a chance to join one of the continued campaigns. Seats are first come first serve. For a full calendar of events, go here. - 6:00–10:00pm—Chess, Checkers and Backgammon @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Join us for our weekly classic parlor games! Chess, checkers and backgammon will all be available. Feel free to bring your own set as well. For details, visit their website.
- 12:00–4:00 pm—Shug’s Soda Fountain Mini holiday pop-up
Baked Alaska, holiday ice cream, more on sale – and pre-order-able. Details here. - 12:00–1:00 pm—Winter Solstice Beach Cleanup @Constellation Park
Beach cleanup with optional warmup meditation beforehand. See CleanupSEA website for more info. - 3:45–4:45 pm—Alice's Winter Solstice @Solstice Park
Event is listed on her website but nothing has been officially announced yet. The WS Blog will post info once it's announced. - 5:00–10:00 pm—Family Game Night @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Calling all Families! Head over to Meeples Games every Tuesday from 5pm to close for Family Game Night! Enjoy dinner and some board games with us! Masks will be required upon entry as well as proof of vaccination for everyone 12 years old and on. For more questions, please contact the store: 206.535.7896. Open event, no registration required. For a full calendar of events, go here. - 6:00–10:00 pm—Scrabble Night @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Join us for some casual Scrabble. All experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players. For details, visit their website. - 6:30–7:30 pm—Public swim @SW Pool.
2801 SW Thistle Street
Visit their website for details.
- 9:00 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+.
- 6:00–10:00 pm—Cooperative Game Night @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Alex (one of the owners) is ready to host his favorite type of board games. Regardless of the theme or complexity of the game, every co-op game has one thing in common: players must work together to beat the game as a team. For details, visit their website. - 6:30–10:00 pm—Board Game Night @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week they teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages! For a full calendar of events, go here. - 6:30–7:30 pm—Public swim @SW Pool.
2801 SW Thistle Street
Visit their website for details.
Nothing listed yet.
December 25 (Saturday)—Christmas Day
Nothing listed yet.
December 26 (Sunday)
- 10:00–11:00 am—West Seattle Ultimate pickup @Walt Hundley Playfield
6920 34th Ave SW. Email wsuffspirit@gmail.com for more info. - 12:00–2:00 pm—Pokemon Training Camp @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Calling all Pokemon Trainers (or soon-to-be Trainers). Pokemon Training Camp is back at Meeples! Open to all ages. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance. Come learn the ins and outs of Pokemon TCG, play some fun casual games, and meet other Trainers just like you! For a full calendar of events, go here. - 3:00 pm—We’ve Battled Monsters Before @ArtsWest Playhouse
Visit their website for more details and tickets. Recommended for ages 13+. Check with the venue to see if teens can use their TeenTix pass for this performance.
- 6:30–10:00 pm—Open D&D @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Seattle’s largest open D&D group can be found at Meeples Games. First time playing? No problem. Experienced player? Great! This group is for everyone from beginners of all age groups. Each drop-in session is $5, with a chance to join one of the continued campaigns. Seats are first come first serve. For a full calendar of events, go here.
- 5:00–10:00 pm—Family Game Night @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Calling all Families! Head over to Meeples Games every Tuesday from 5pm to close for Family Game Night! Enjoy dinner and some board games with us! Masks will be required upon entry as well as proof of vaccination for everyone 12 years old and on. For more questions, please contact the store: 206.535.7896. Open event, no registration required. For a full calendar of events, go here. - 6:00–10:00 pm—Scrabble Night @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Join us for some casual Scrabble. All experience levels welcome! We encourage you to bring your set along in case we have several tables of players. For details, visit their website. - 6:30–7:30 pm—Public swim @SW Pool.
2801 SW Thistle Street
Visit their website for details.
Nothing listed yet.
December 30 (Thursday)
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm Pokémon charity event @West Seattle Eagles
Go here for more info. - 6:00–10:00 pm—Cooperative Game Night @The Missing Piece
9456 35th Ave SW
Alex (one of the owners) is ready to host his favorite type of board games. Regardless of the theme or complexity of the game, every co-op game has one thing in common: players must work together to beat the game as a team. For details, visit their website. - 6:30–10:00 pm—Board Game Night @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Join Meeples Games for a night of board game fun! Each week we will teach you a new game and play some favorites as well. This event is open to all ages! For a full calendar of events, go here. - 6:30–7:30 pm—Public swim @SW Pool.
2801 SW Thistle Street
Visit their website for details.
Nothing listed yet.
January 1 (Saturday)—New Year’s Day
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm—Alki Beach community cleanup
RSVP to reserve pick-sticks and buckets or bring your own. For more info, text Jessica at (206) 769-6330 or check CleanSEA (not currently listed but should be soon). - Polar Bear Plunge on Alki
No word on if this is happening but the WS Blog will announce if it is.
- 10:00–11:00 am—West Seattle Ultimate pickup @Walt Hundley Playfield
6920 34th Ave SW. Email wsuffspirit@gmail.com for more info. - 12:00–2:00 pm—Pokemon Training Camp @Meeples Games
3727 California Ave SW Suite 2B
Calling all Pokemon Trainers (or soon-to-be Trainers). Pokemon Training Camp is back at Meeples! Open to all ages. Masks will be required for everyone in attendance. Come learn the ins and outs of Pokemon TCG, play some fun casual games, and meet other Trainers just like you! For a full calendar of events, go here.
