Christmas Ships Viewing Schedule with Carolers and Bonfires/Special Lighting in Seattle and surrounding areas! - Now through December 23rd 2014 - Various locations and times!

Every year the Argosy Christmas Ships sail to different Puget Sound waterfront communities. Choirs onboard sing 20-minute performances to these communities, all broadcast via state-of-the-art speaker system. 

On shore, thousands of people gather around roaring bonfires anticipating the arrival of the Christmas Ship. You can either get on board the Christmas Ship or one of the Parade ships that follow (for a fee), or join with friends and neighbors to gather together for your own caroling tradition. 

Christmas Ship and December Event Schedule:

Subject to change 

*bonfire or special lighting

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

FIRST SAILING

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 3:30pm-5:40pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 3:40-4:00 Kirkland Marina Park*; 4:40-5:10 Madison Park*

     Official Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Goodtime II  SOLD OUT 

     Book Now for Parade Boat Lady Mary following the Christmas Ship (No Santa)

DEPARTS: Carillon Point Marina

     Book Now for the Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 3:30-6:00pm

     Santa Brunch Cruise, 11am-1pm SOLD OUT

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

SECOND SAILING

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00pm-10:55pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 9:00-9:20 Covenant Shores (private)*; 9:45-10:05 Madrona Beach Park*

     Official Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat following the Christmas Ship SOLD OUT

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 8-11pm SOLD OUT

     Santa Brunch Cruise, 11am-1pm SOLD OUT

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

FIRST SAILING

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 3:30pm-5:45pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 4:00-4:20 O.O.Denny Park*; 5:00-5:20 Laurelhurst Beach Club (Private)*

     Official Christmas Ship  SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Goodtime II  SOLD OUT

     Book Now for the Parade boat Lady Mary

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Book Now for the Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 3:30-5:45pm

     Santa Brunch Cruise, 11am-1pm SOLD OUT

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

SECOND SAILING 

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00pm-10:40pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 8:25-8:45 Juanita Beach Park*; 9:25-9:45 Log Boom Park, Kenmore

     Official Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Book Now for the Parade Boat following the Christmas Ship

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Santa Brunch Cruise, 11am-1pm SOLD OUT

     Book Now for the Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 8:00-10:45pm

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 7:00pm-9:40pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 7:15-7:35 Carillon Point; 8:25-8:45 Meydenbauer Bay*

     Official Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat 'Goodtime II' following the Christmas Ship SOLD OUT

     Book Now Parade Boat 'Lady Mary' following the Christmas Ship

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Book Now Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following Christmas Ship, 7:30-10pm 

     Book Now for the Warm 106.9 Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 7:30-10pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

FIRST SAILING 

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 3:30pm-5:25pm

CHOIR: Dickens Carolers

PERFORMANCES: 3:50-4:10 Waverly Beach Park*; 4:30-4:50 Yarrow Point Park*

     Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Goodtime II SOLD OUT

     Book Now Parade Boat Lady Mary following the Christmas Ship

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Book Now for the Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 3:30-6:00pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

PARADE FINALE 

DEPARTS: Kirkland City Dock, 8:00pm-11:05pm

CHOIR: Seattle Girl's Choir - Prime Voci

PERFORMANCES: 8:45-9:05 Portage Bay; 9:45-10:05 Gas Works Park Grand Finale*

     Official Christmas Ship with choir on board SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Goodtime II  SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Lady Mary SOLD OUT

     Parade Boat Goodtime III from AGC Marina SOLD OUT

     Book Now for the Parade Boat Champagne Lady from AGC Marina (No Santa)

DEPARTS: Carillon Point

     Book Now for the Royal Argosy Dinner Cruise following the Christmas Ship, 8:00-11:00pm

For more info. go here.

Bastille Bash with live entertainment and more in Seattle - Saturday, July 12th 2014 from 3-8pm

Go and enjoy all things French!

Entertainment Lineup:

Musical Entertainment

(Busking Musicians)

Hugh Sutton

Jamie Master

Gus Clark

(Roaming Singers)

Isobella Bloom Duet

Tonja Renee Hall

Crystal Tassels Duet

Vin Voluer

Nu Klezmer Army 

Main Stage

(Burlesque)

The Shanghai Pearl

Russel Bruner

Babette La Fave

The One and Only Inga Ingenue

Holly Pop

(Dance)

Rainbow Fletcher

The Castaways

(Stilt Walkers)

Babette La Fave

Gale Force

(Jugglers)

Nickoli Pirak

plus several more

(Mime)

Tiny Tim

Cherry Manhattan (as Marie Antoinette)

Lola LockHeart (French speaking character actor)

For more info. go here.

Home for the Holidays - A Cat/Critter Adoption event in Bellevue - Friday - Sunday, December 13-15th 2013 - Cats 1 year and up and other critters are free for adoption! Santa Paws/Pet Photo opps. available on Saturday, December 14th 2013 from 11am-2pm for a fee.

Bring a new loved one home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays - Dec. 13-15

Celebrate the season at Seattle Humane Society. Join us this weekend, Dec. 13-15, for Home for the Holidays at our shelter in Bellevue. We'll have adoption discounts, pet pics with Santa, and lots of festive fun!

Adoption Discounts, Dec. 13-15:

• $50 kittens, two for $90
• no adoption fee for cats 1 year and up
• no adoption fee for critters (bunnies, gerbils, hamsters)

Santa Paws, Dec. 14:

Have you pet's photo taken with Santa Paws!
Dec. 14 | 11 am – 2 pm
Digital photo for a $20 suggested donation to Seattle Humane.

Home for the Holidays is happening this weekend only at Seattle Humane, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue. Learn more about all of our Holidays Happenings! 

Adopt a Cat or Critter on Us!

Adoption fees waived on all cats one year and older and all critters (including rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, and rats) through the month of December! Bring a furry friend home for the holidays for FREE!

For more info. go here.

Car Show at the Bellevue Library celebrating the NEW Parking Garage - Yay! - Saturday, June 22nd 2013 starting at 9:30 am for ribbon cutting!

Celebrate the opening of the new Bellevue Library parking garage with a car show showcasing 40+ classics, muscle, exotics and more! There will be refreshments, giveaways and festivities for all ages to enjoy!

Begins at 9:30am with a ribbon cutting; car show starts at 10am.

For more info. call 425-369-3275 or go here.

El Centro de la Raza's 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Saturday, May 5th 2012 from 1-5pm (Financial Sum-It portion from 10am-12:45pm)

A traditional Cinco de Mayo event celebrating Mexican heritage that will feature festivities such as music and dance performances, children’s activities, arts and crafts from local vendors, a fashion show, delicious Mexican cuisine and more!

This year the event will also feature a Financial Sum-It event covering topics from Financing College, Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud for Elders, Homebuying and Learning Your Consumer Rights. 

Admission is free and food will be for sale.


FYI - To RSVP for the Financial Sum-It call (206) 957-4646 or email finliteracy@elcentrodelaraza.org.


For more info. go here.

Annual Pancake Breakfast at Woodinville Fire Station # 31 - Saturday, March 31st 2012 from 8-10:30am

	Woodinville Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast 8 am until 10:30 am at Fire Station #31

Annual Pancake Breakfast March 31, 2012

" Once again it is time for the annual Woodinville Fire & Rescue Pancake Breakfast cosponsored by Brittany Park Retirement Community. The breakfast is part of the Celebrate Woodinville festivities taking place on Saturday, March 31. Come enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading out to catch the parade. Breakfast is served between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. at Fire Station 31 next to the Woodinville Post Office. "

For more info. go here.

Hometown Holiday Headquarters in West Seattle - Next 3 Sundays from 11am-4pm

West Seattle Hometown Holiday Headquarters is located in front of Key Bank and they will be offering fun for kids, festivities, a holiday raffle, and info. about neighborhood holiday events.

For more info. go here.

"Redmond Lights" 13th Annual Winter Festival - Saturday, December 3rd from 4-8pm

Check out Redmond Lights annual holiday event!

The fun starts at City Hall Plaza with fun activities and a festive tree lighting. Enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments and kids activities; then join in the Luminary Walk between City Hall Plaza and Redmond Town Center. You'll arrive at Redmond Town Center where you can enjoy tastes of complimentary holiday treats, kids’ crafts and entertainment from the community and around the world.

For more info. go here.

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Plaza in Edmonds - Saturday, November 26th at 4:30pm

Another fun Tree Lighting event...this time in Edmonds!

Image courtesy of Edmonds Chamber of Commerce

For more info. go here.

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Kirkland - Saturday, November 26th from 4-8pm

Head to downtown Kirkland where you and the kids can listen to festive music, enjoy a gingerbread contest at Merrill Gardens, bonfires, choirs, kids activities and more and at 6pm can witness the annual lighting of Kirkland’s beautiful 30-foot tree!


For more info. go here.

Cultural Crossroads Festival at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue - Friday, November 4th thru Sunday, November 6th - Various Times

Join in for 3 days of festivities at the annual Cultural Crossroads Festival, a multi-cultural celebration featuring performances from 35 ethnic music and dance groups on two stages, an international bazaar with handmade crafts, exhibits and cuisines.

The Market Music Stage will be located near the Public Market Restaurants and the Dance Stage will be located in the South Concourse of the mall.

Festival hours are as follows:

Friday from 5-10pm
Saturday from 10am-10pm
Sunday from 11am-6pm


For more info. go here.

Aquafest in Lake Stevens now through July 31st - Various events, locations and times!

Check out Aquafest happening all weekend in Lake Stevens! So many festivities, there are too many (at least 30+) to mention here!

For more info. go here.