Trips and Excursions
Dia de Muertos Festival😊😊
The Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center celebrates and honors the dead through performances, elaborate altars, colorful face-painting, sugar skull workshops, visual art, and more. There are food options to enjoy on your own around the Armory building during our visit.
Sat Nov 1 10:00pm-3:00pm
Echo Falls Holiday Gift Show😊
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Echo Falls Country Club in Snohomish, this annual event invites attendees to explore an enchanting array of seasonal gifts, home decor, and unique artisanal products. A special lunch menu is available onsite for event attendees on your own.
Wed Nov 5 9:30-1:00pm
Fused Glass Ornament Class*😊
We're heading to a local glass and pottery studio to create a one-of-a kind glass ornament or small bauble. Instruction in glass nipping and cutting included in our private hosted party. Finished pieces will remain onsite for firing and will be available for pickup within 7-10 days at LSC.
Thu Nov 13 8:45am-12:00pm
Tulalip Lights & More 😊😊😊
Bundle up and bask in the magic of over 6 million lights on display throughout Quil Ceda Village, Tulalip Casino entrance and the amphitheater. We’ll start our day with a little shopping at the Seattle Premium Outlets just up the road, and finish with dinner on your own at one of the many food options in Tulalip Casino. In between you can take your time walking and gazing at the spectacular display of outdoor lights brightening the winter sky.
Tue Nov 25 1:30pm-7:30pm
Ride the Link: Seattle Holiday Traditions 😊😊😊😊
Celebrate the season with a festive walk through two Seattle favorites — the dazzling Festival of Trees at the Fairmont Olympic, benefitting Seattle Children’s, and the whimsical Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Grand, benefiting Breakthrough T1D. Enjoy lunch on your own at Westlake Mall before we head home by Link light rail. Approx. 1 mile walking. Meet at the Overflow Lot.
Wed Dec 3 9:30am-2:00pm
12 Days of Goodness – Seahawks Turns 50 😊
The annual 12 Days of Goodness Seahawks party celebrates the “original 12s,” who started the legacy of the fans. Teaming up with past Seahawk “Legends” players connect with OG fans for this year’s celebration of the Seahawks organization turning 50!
Tue Dec 9 2:00pm-6:00pm
The Sound of Music – Red Curtain Theatre*😊
We return to a favorite Marysville theatre for this inspirational musical that follows Maria, governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp. As the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. No food stop, concessions available at the theatre.
Sun Dec 14 12:45pm-5:30pm
Snowflake Lane Parade 😊😊😊
An early dinner in downtown Bellevue will warm us up before finding the perfect spot to stand on the sidewalk to experience Snowflake Lane. This festive 20-minute nightly outdoor parade of holiday floats is filled with falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers along the streets of Bellevue. Food and other purchases on your own.
Tue Dec 17 3:00pm-8:30pm
IMAX Documentary: Pacific Science Center* 😊😊
At Pacific Science Center, the IMAX theatres are more than a 6-story tall and 80’ wide silver screen; they are technological marvels that bring science and storytelling to life. PacSci regularly offers science and nature documentaries guaranteed to dazzle on the giant screen. The exact film will be announced at sign-up.
Thu TBD TBD
Boeing Factory Tour – Everett* 😊😊
Step inside the world's largest factory for a behind-the-scenes look at the Boeing Everett Factory and 777 assembly line. Each tour is an 80-minute guided experience with a front-row view of current airplane production, the Everett site’s history and the central role it plays in the future of commercial aviation. Restrooms are not available during the tour.
Tue Jan 13 9:15am-1:00pm
Nordic Heritage Museum 😊😊
The National Nordic Museum is the only institution of its size and scale in the United States to present the history and culture of the entire Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland, and the cultural region of Sápmi) and the legacy of Nordic immigrants to the United States. Visit the onsite café or local Ballard eatery for lunch on your own.
Wed Jan 21 9:30am-2:00pm
Burke Museum of Natural History 😊😊
The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe.
Fri Jan 30 9:30am-1:30pm