This could very well be the busiest weekend of 2024 for events, as the holiday season really kicks into gear, with markets, bazaars, arts & craft fairs, tree lightings, open houses, plays and more!

Here’s what’s on the calendar for the weekend of Dec. 6–8, 2024 (for full details, click each event’s link):

Friday, Dec. 6: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SeaTac Winter Market debuts Friday, Dec. 6 with local vendors, live music, and free community perks

The Roadhouse at Angle Lake Station, SeaTac

The first-ever SeaTac Winter Market on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Roadhouse (19955 28th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188; map below), right off the Angle Lake Light Rail Station! 

Building on the success of the SeaTac Farmers Market pilot program, the SeaTac Winter Market is ramping up to be an exciting, heart-warming celebration of local culture and community.

Friday, Dec. 6: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Des Moines kicks off holiday season with annual Tree Lighting event at Big Catch Plaza is Friday night, Dec. 6

Destination Des Moines, residents and even Santa himself will usher in the season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at Big Catch Plaza on Friday night, Dec. 6, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m.


Saturday, Dec. 7: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Normandy Park Holiday Bazaar returning to The Cove on Saturday, Dec. 7

Normandy Park Cove 1500 SW Shorebrook Drive, Normandy Park

SPONSORED: The Normandy Park Community Club Bazaar is a cherished holiday tradition which will return to The Cove on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  They […]

Saturday, Dec. 7: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Kennedy Catholic High School’s annual Arts & Crafts Fair & Photos with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 7

Kennedy Catholic High School 140 S. 140th Street, Burien

The annual Kennedy Catholic High School Arts and Crafts Fair returns on Saturday Dec. 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the school’s gymnasium and cafeteria.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Bridge School Cooperative Elementary holding Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary, 10300 28th Ave SW, White Center

The Bridge School Cooperative Elementary in White Center invites community members to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 10 a.m.–Noon. Kids welcome, snacks and coffee served.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Buy local and handmade at the annual Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale on Saturday, Dec. 7

Moshier Art Center 430 S. 156th Street, Burien

All are invited to buy local and handmade at the annual Moshier Holiday Pottery Sale on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Art Center in Burien.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm

Normandy Park Winterfest set for Saturday, Dec. 7 with festivities at 2 locations

Normandy Park’s 12th Annual Winterfest will bring holiday cheer to the community on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, with festivities held at two locations.

Saturday, Dec. 7: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

See the ‘Gift of the Magi’ for FREE on Saturday, Dec. 7

Southminster Presbyterian Church 19834 8th Ave. S., Des Moines

Southminster Presbyterian Church, along with Normandy Park United Church of Christ invite all to come enjoy an evening of live theater beginning at 6 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 7.


Sunday, Dec. 8: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Highline Community Symphonic Band’s free Holiday Concert will be Sunday, Dec. 8

Highline High School Theater, 225 S. 152nd Street, Burien

The Highline Community Symphonic Band, directed by Corinne Smith, will spread holiday cheer with a free one-hour concert on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

The performance, titled “Peace on Earth,” will begin at 2 p.m. in the Highline High School Theater, located inside the school at 225 S. 152nd Street in Burien (NOT in the Highline Performing Arts Center

Sunday, Dec. 8: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate Fashion, Culture, and Community at Tukwila’s Culture & Fashion Show on Sunday, Dec. 8

Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village

Tukwila is one of Washington’s most diverse cities, and that rich cultural diversity is celebrated through the local businesses and talent that call the city home.

On Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, from 4–7 p.m., the city will host its first annual Culture & Fashion Show at the Sullivan Center in Tukwila Village.

Sunday, Dec. 8: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

‘La Posada’ celebration on Sunday, Dec. 8 will bring Mexican holiday tradition to Burien

Highline Heritage Museum

The Highline Heritage Museum invites the community to its annual “La Posada” celebration from 5 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, offering a lively evening that immerses attendees in the rich cultural holiday traditions of Mexico. 

The event will take place at the museum (map below0., and promises an array of festive activities for the whole family.

The celebration will begin at 5 p.m., featuring traditional games, “La Lotería (a Mexican bingo-style game), and cultural presentations in both English and Spanish.


View The B-Town Blog’s extensive, full calendar of local events here:

https://b-townblog.com/events/