Seattle, WA family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 4pm–9pm

WildLanterns presented by Kaiser Permanente

Woodland Park Zoo — Seattle · King Co. · Seattle

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Library storytimes & programs (74, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amBaby and Young Toddler Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyFamily Story Time · At 11 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Kenmore Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10am
Carnation Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Magnolia Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Capitol Hill Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Fairwood Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Fall City Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Newport Way Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:45am
Kenmore Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:45am
Woodinville Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Tukwila Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
High Point Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Boulevard Park Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:15am

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10amFamily Story Times · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby and Toddler Story Time · Lake Hills Library, Bellevue 0-2 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyHora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Shoreline Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:30am
Issaquah Library Sun, Dec 6 · 11:15am

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10:30amKaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende · Columbia Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Marco Cortes · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPlants and Animals with KidsQuest · Kent Panther Lake Library, Kent 3-5 · Free

10:30amStay and Play · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amУкраїнська година казок- Ukrainian Story Time · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 3-5 · Free

11amToddler Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · At 3 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Greenwood Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11:15am
South Park Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am
Beacon Hill Branch Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am

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Fri, Dec 4 · 12pmBaby Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Broadview Branch Library Fri, Dec 4 · 12pm
Renton Highlands Library Fri, Dec 4 · 12pm

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2pmFriday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmFelt Cookie Decorating · Carnation Library, Carnation 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmColorful Traditions: Make Your Own Papel Picado! · Oak Harbor Library, Oak Harbor 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDrop-in Construction Zone · Monroe Library, Monroe 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmGame On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmLEGO® in the Library · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 6-10 · Free

3:30pmConstruction Zone · Marysville Library, Marysville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFantastic Fridays · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFirst Friday STEM Afternoon · Enumclaw Library, Enumclaw 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmChess Club · White Center Library, Seattle 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmGiờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyTutors · At 4 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Federal Way Library Fri, Dec 4 · 4pm
Fairwood Library Sun, Dec 6 · 1pm
Redmond Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3pm
Bellevue Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3pm

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4:30pmAuburn LGBTQ+ Youth Group · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

4:45pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amFelt Toy Book Workshop · Langley Library, Langley 6-10 · Free

10amKid's Yoga with Yoga in the Center · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 6-10 · Free

10amToddler Play Group · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amArabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية · Lake City Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30amFamily Storytime · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Snohomish Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Monroe Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Miss Ana · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amCaturday Crafts · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amHandmade Gift Palooza · Darrington Library, Darrington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amLefse: A Delicious Norwegian Tradition · Brier Library, Brier 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 11amSaturday Family Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Shoreline Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Covington Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

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11:30amKwentuhang Filipino / Filipino Story Time · Southcenter Library, Tukwila 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyየአማርኛ ትምህርት ክፍለ ጊዜ / Amharic Story Time · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Valley View Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11:30am
Skyway Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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12pm3D-Printed Assistive Technology Tools · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

1pmCreate Your Own Beaded Snowflake · Black Diamond Library, Black Diamond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame on! Board Games for All Ages · Broadview Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGretchen Yanover: Electric Cello · Tukwila Library, Tukwila 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLEGO® Block Party · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Shoreline Library Sat, Dec 5 · 1pm
Arlington Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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2pmCrafts for Cats & Pet Painting Party · Stanwood Library, Stanwood 11+ · Free

2pmFestival of LEGO Lights · Fall City Library, Fall City 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmKidsQuest Children's Museum: Jitterbugs · Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMake Shrink Art Charms · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMath Club: Math Games · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPen 2 Paper Creative Writing Club: Holiday Edition · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 2pmThe Dickens Carolers · At 2 Seattle, King County and Sno-Isle branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Algona-Pacific Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm
Kent Panther Lake Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm

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2pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Times · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmChess Club for All Ages · Covington Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTutors at Sammamish Library · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmMake a Needle Felted Garland · Algona-Pacific Library, Pacific 11+ · Free

4pmModel UN Basics with SYMUN · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

10amAll-Day Sewing Drop-In · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

11:15amASL Story Time · Fairwood Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmDungeons & Dragons Club · Duvall Library, Duvall 11+ · Free

1pmChess Club for Kids and Teens · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmDrawing Festive Trees and Presents · Fairwood Library, Renton 11+ · Free

1pmHow To Write an Obituary (your own or someone else’s) · Northeast Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMelodic Memories: 20th-Century American Classics Concert · Bothell Library, Bothell 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmWoven Mug Rug Workshop · Tukwila Library, Tukwila 11+ · Free

1:30pmIntro to Autodesk Fusion · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

2pmHow to Finish a Quilt: Live Demonstration · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

3pmDIY Seasonal Cards · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmQueer Book Group: "Scorched Grace" by Margot Douaihy · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 11+ · Free

4:30pmElementary Kid Crafternoon! · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmSTEMsters: Hands-On STEM · Redmond Library, Redmond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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103 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 98 free and 99 indoors.

Updated November 11, 2026