November activities—indoor, outdoor and all around

 

Here we go—into the dark with turning our clocks back this weekend. Even more reason to get out and about! Bonus, you'll burn off all that extra sugar energy....or calories for those of us that sat a wee bit too close to the candy bowl. 

So far, not as many events on the calendar as last month but will continue add any that come up. No worries, there's still plenty of adventures to be had below. 

FYI: A few too many hiccups with the calendar feature I added last week so removed it for now. 

Added 11/14/22: WS Blog has launched their 2022 Holiday Guide that's updated daily for even more ideas.

EVENTS
One-time events, listed chronologically. 

• Roxhill Bog Walking Tour / Saturday, Nov 5th—10-11am
  Roxhill Park, 9234 29th Ave SW
  Guided tour along the trails of Roxhill Bog. Learn more about the wetland, the native plants and wildlife and the efforts being made to restore the health of this ecosystem. Free event hosted by Duwamish Alive Coalition and Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. Registration link: www.tfaforms.com/5022839
• Family Reading Time With Kerri Kokias / Nov 26th—11am
Paper Boat Booksellers, 6040 California Ave SW, Suite A
• Annual Native Market / November 25-27th—10am-5pm
  Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center
  https://www.duwamishtribe.org/
• Argosy Christmas Ships  (Updated 11/14/22)
  Watch a parade of festive holiday boats from shore.
• November 25@5:35pm: Don Armeni Boat Ramp / 1220 Harbor Ave SW
• November 26@5:35pm: Salty's on Alki / 1936 Harbor Ave SW
• November 26@8:35pm: Alki Beach Park (typically near the Bathhouse) + bonfire

ONGOING
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.

• Free Drop-in Tot Gym 
  Ages 5 and under. Open play time with all sorts of toys in the gym. Parent/guardian must stay with their kiddo/s.
• High Point Community Center / 6920 34th Ave SW
  Tuesdays / 10am-12:30pm
  
• South Park Community Center / 8319 8th Ave SW (Added 11/6/22)
  Mondays and Wednesday / 10am-1pm / September 7th-November 23rd.
  Close-ish to West Seattle but also mentioning since Miss Bea, the wonderful South Park librarian, will be doing a storytime every other Wednesday at 11am at the tot gym.
• Indoor options for rainy days
  Here's my post from last November that includes oodles of options, listed by age (babies, preschool, K-5 and tween/teens.
• Meeples Games
  3727 California Ave SW, Suite 2B 
Weekly—family game nights, Pokemon training camps, D&D and more
• Open Play at Outer Space Seattle
  2820 Alki Ave SW #2
• Stay 'N Play / Fridays—10-11:30am
  Indoor play gym at Arbor Heights Church. 
• The Missing Piece
  9456 35th Ave SW
  Weekly—Scrabble, cooperative games, D&D, crafting and creativity and more. 
• "Write YOUR story" workshop 
  Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm / September 22 through December 22
  Free writing workshop for ages 8-12. 

OUTINGS
Check out these awesome adventures around the peninsula and just beyond. Last weekend we not only spotted whales from Beach Drive but then watched salmon spawning in Fauntleroy Creek.

• Look for salmon on this fun walk I created starting in Fauntleroy Park or from a cool bridge along Longfellow Creek with Salmon SEEson.
• Grab your binoculars and watch for whales from shore.
• Take a day trip to Des Moines or Vashon.
• Discover new and go-to spots around West Seattle.

CAMPS/CLASSES

Seattle Parks and Rec

See their fall brochure for a variety of classes (sports, art, dance, music, etc) and one time events. happening at Delridge, High Point and Hiawatha community centers.

ART

• CraftLab Seattle

  Mobile location—comes to your house, a park or TBD location of your choice.

  Upcycling crafting activities and offers classes, birthday parties and other events for kids or adults. Holiday-themed classes now available.

• Curious Kidstuff 

  4740 California Ave SW

  Variety of classes on Mondays and Fridays. $12/child, each day. Ages 18 months+

• West Seattle Art Nest
  2903 SW Cambridge Street
• Toddler Time—Fridays 10:30-11:30am / September 16-October 28
  Cost: $140.00
• After school art classes—Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays
  Cost: $255
• Thanksgiving camp—11/21-11/22 / 9:30am-12:30pm
  Cost: $130

MUSIC

• Sunshine Music Together—Registration open for January 2023 classes
  Fauntleroy Schoolhouse / 9131 California Ave SW
  Ages: 0-5 and 5-8
• For more options see my post about Music from last spring. 

SWIMMING
All options are now indoors. 

• Southwest Pool 
  2801 SW Thistle Street (inside the Southwest Teen Life Center)
• Public Swim
• Tuesday & Thursday / 7-8pm
• Saturday / 12:15-1:15pm
• For schedule, fees and more info click here.
• YMCA—West Seattle (Membership-based but offers lessons to non-members too.)
• Swim lessons and open swims. 
• West Seattle Health Club (Membership-based but some lessons available to non-members.)
• General pool information—open swims, lessons, birthday parties.
• Lessons through club 
• Lessons through British Swim School
• Evergreen Aquatic Center
  606 SW 116th Street (White Center) 
• Lap/public swims, water exercise classes and lessons.
• Dive-in movie nights on Saturdays
• Swim lessons registration dates:
• December: Pre-Registration: November 16, Open Registration: November 18

PLANNING AHEAD

• Winter Wander: A West Seattle Scavenger Hunt / December 2nd-11th (Added 11/4/22)
  A fun, free 10-day adventure all over the peninsula. 
  
• Tree Lighting and Holiday Night Market / Saturday, December 3rd—4-10pm
  Alaska Junction
• Winter camp@Viva Arts
• Winter camp@West Seattle Art Nest
• Music Classes@Fauntleroy Schoolhouse—Registration open for January 2023 classes
• Winter Evening Beach Walks with Seattle Aquarium Naturalists
  Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint in West Seattle. Meet beach naturalists near the Seattle Aquarium canopy, located at the corner of 63rd Ave. SW and Beach Dr. SW.
• Friday, January 20, 2023 from 8–10pm
• Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 8–10pm
• Looking for an awesome holiday gift for families?
  Check out my letterboxing kits for adventuring out and about.