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.
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
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
- 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.)
- 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