Hometown Holidays in the Junction

Hometown Holidays in the Junction

They say it’s better to give than to receive. But choose to give local this holiday season, and you’ll receive even more.

Come to the Holiday Night Market on Saturday, December 7th, from 3 PM to 7 PM on Alaska Street, where you’ll find local handmade goods from over 40 local artisans. Get your picture with Santa too! Watch for Santa 4 PM to 7 PM in the Holiday Night Market Santa House. Make an ornament to hang on the tree to show holiday spirit the entire community can enjoy! Held in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd and Alaska during the Holiday Night Market we present a full music and entertainment line-up, with the finale – the tree lighting. Entertainment by: Mode Music Studios, Endolyne Children’s Choir, School of Rock and headliner The Not It’s! Welcoming West Seattle favorite to emcee – Brent Amaker!   4:00 PM Mode Music Studios 4:20 PM Endolyne Children’s Choir 4:45 PM School of Rock West Seattle 5:15 PM The Not-Its! 6:00 PM Santa and Jack Menashe light the tree! Share the love, join the Facebook invite here. At 6 pm, The Junction presents the 16th Annual Tree Lighting Event. It’s a community event for family, friends, and neighbors.    

All during the month of December the Junction has tons to unique shopping and holiday events. Shopping local sparks the magic of a true hometown holiday spirit. What’s more, The Junction has so much in store for everyone. Experience the magic of the season with a full array of holiday-inspired events.

Schedule of Events:

Holiday Preview – Nov 8th – 10th

Experience the joy of the season early when you visit the Junction. The merchants have a full weekend of fun events, open houses, trunk shows and all the sparkle of the season. Make a date to shop at the Junction Holiday Preview November 8th – 10th. Your favorite Junction shops will be hosting events, specials, and sales as you begin to gather ideas for the holidays. An exciting addition is a new (!) collectible West Seattle Junction ornament that’s yours free when you spend $20 or more. Limited ornaments on each day at participating businesses. Look for the adorable ornament picture in the front window of the store. While supplies last. Find ornaments at these participating stores: bin 41 20% discount on select accessories, 15% on food items. Friday: $9 Bin Fizz Cranberry Sparkler from 5-8 pm Saturday: $1 off wines by the glass Sunday: $9 Apple Cider Mimosas from 11-5 pm CAPERS drawings, refreshments, and swag bags all three days! Fri 5-8 pm – the first 100 guests will receive a CAPERS swag bag. Composing grazing boards all evening and a drawing for fun and fabulous gifts. The party continues 11-4 Saturday and Sunday. Sat 11-4 pm – Floral Carlile-Kovacs showcases her silk and felt scarves and accessories. The Grazing Table showcases Grazing boards and how to set up for holiday entertaining. Drawings all day. Sun 11-4pm – Flora returns with her felted silk and wool accessories. Susie showcases savory and sweet Grazing boards. Carmilia’s Click! Design That Fits Curious Kidstuff Fleurt Collective with Glassybaby pop-up Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM! Snacks Sat and Sun. Funky Jane’s Consignment FRI 10% off entire store SAT 15% off entire store SUN 20% off entire store Lika Love Boutique Menashe Jewelers Northwest Art & Frame Nurturing Expressions 20% off selected items Friday 8th, 5 pm-6 pm Saturday 9th, 11-5 pm Pegasus Book Exchange Free bargain book with any purchase Saturday 11-5 pm and Sunday 11-4 pm! Seattle Fish Company oysters and champagne Spa Phoebe Purchase retail or gift certificates and receive a $20 coupon code towards a spa service – available all 3 days during the holiday preview hours. Vain West Seattle Hello Kitty and hair sparkles (Nov 8 5-9 PM) VAIN and OPI are hosting a sparkly event. Come get your Lucky Locks hair sparkle services at 50% off. These are strands of long lasting and heat resistant silk sparkle in a rainbow of colors from subtle to bold! OPI will be providing free polish changes and a limited amount of gifts with purchase first come first serve. Brand new 2019 Hello Kitty holiday polish line available for sale. West Seattle Verizon Wireless Wild Roses BRRRR! GET YOUR WARM AND COZY ON 20% OFF ALL GLOVES DURING HOLIDAY PREVIEW *Collectable ornament when you spend $20 or more (limited quantities)  

Holiday Sparkles (and celebrating 17 years) at Carmilia’s!

Thurs, Nov 14, 4 PM – 9 PM Trunk show and party featuring Jules Accessory Design, Heylo Cannabis Loud Lube and Origami Crane Clothing. Fri, Nov 15, 11 AM – 7 PM Special discounts all day and a Carmilia’s signature gift with purchases over $100. Sat, Nov 16, 11 AM – 7 PM Try your luck with Carmilia’s Cash for secret discounts. {And bubbly aplenty all three days!}

Junction True Value Open House

Sat, Nov 16th, 10 AM to 2 PM – Junction True Value Hardware’s Annual Christmas Open House. Enter the ugly sweater contest, the winner receives a $100 Junction True Value Gift Card! Enjoy Christmas carolers from West Seattle High School Choir and Chief Sealth High School Choir, singing holiday favorites. Homemade cookies, hot apple cider, free popcorn, free gifts and giveaways. Enter drawings for a Weber Q1200 Grill, plus drawings for kids. 20% off on all regularly priced Christmas decorations. Once again, there will be a donation area set up to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank. Please bring non-perishable, canned and packaged foods with you to the Christmas Open House!

Sparkling Wine Tasting

Fri, Nov 22nd – 5 PM- 8 PM At Sound and Fog taste 6 sparkling wines perfect for the holidays for $10.

Northwest Art & Frame Open House

Sat, Nov 23 – Starting at 10 AM – It’s a holiday tradition not to be missed with food, sales, and demos. Follow the Northwest Art & Frame Facebook page for further details.

Sleigh the Sales

Fri, Nov 29th – Reign in some savings at one of the best days of the year to snag some sweet sales. Join the FB invite here. At Bin 41 “Your Junction Wine Shop” – the bin is open from 11 AM – 3 PM with Apple Cider Mimosas and Bin Fizz sparkling cocktails, plus $1 off glass pour and sale on select items. At Beer Junction Kicking off the 5th Annual Coffee Beer Fest during Sleigh the Sales! 20+ Coffee Beers on tap including ones from Holy Mountain, Best of Hands, and Skookum! Also on Friday, we’re also doing the annual release for Goose Island Brewing’s acclaimed Bourbon County Brand Stout (and Bourbon County Brand Stout Variants). At CAPERS serving up hot beverages and enjoying the neighborhood. At City Mouse Studio 25% off all Clothing and Shoes & up to 60% off all sale items! At Easy Street Records its Record Store Day! – 7am Exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday titles, vinyl giveaways and we are releasing a very limited edition Easy Street x Mystery Made Coaches Jacket, available in-store ONLY 12/29. At Elliott Bay Brewing Noale Holiday Ale is now on tap. We will also be selling 1/2 off growler fills on our house beers through Friday (Sleigh the Sales). At Emerald Water Anglers BLACK FLYDAY PROMOTION* With a purchase of any single hand fly rod, you will receive a gift certificate for a 1hr single hand casting lesson from one of our expert casting instructors. The promotion is valid throughout the whole weekend (11/29-12/1) and can be redeemed for any of our single hand casting classes throughout the year. We want to thank all of you for shopping local this year for the holidays and always appreciate the effort to make it to the shop! At Lika Love Boutique $30, $40 and $50 sale items available from 9-11. At Nurturing Expressions 20% off selected items. At Row House 50% off the first two months of unlimited and 8x monthly memberships for new members and 30% off retail sale. At VAIN BLACKOUT SALE everything black in our store is 15% off. At West Seattle Verizon $350 OFF all Samsung Note 9, Note 10 and Note 10 5G phones. Also all S 10 phones and 5G phones. No trade in Required. Must be on any Unlimited plan. $200 OFF iPhone XS MAX 64GB Silver ( limited Supply). Add any Apple watch and the discount raises to $300. No trade in Required. Must be on any Unlimited plan.

Santa Mornings at Capers

Nov 30th to Dec 22nd, 9 AM-Noon EVERY Saturday and Sunday. DIY photos with $20 suggested donation to benefit the West Seattle Food Bank. This guy is the real deal!

Small Business Saturday

Sat, Nov 30th Shop local during small business Saturday. See what the Junction has planned on the Small Business Saturday page.

Wreath Sales benefiting Pathfinder School

Sun, Dec 1st, 8th, and 15th 10 AM – 2 PM at the All-Walk.

Santa House in the Junction

Sun, Dec 1st & Sun, Dec 15th – 11 AM – 2 PM. With free holiday face painting. Located at the south end of the Farmers Market. Brought to you by Verity Credit Union.

Giving Tuesday

Tues, Dec 3rd – When you’re thinking about giving this season, think of the Junction murals! With renovations still to be completed, giving to the mural project is a way to help restore the West Seattle pieces of history. You can set your reminder through the Giving Tuesday Facebook event and donate through the Mural Crowdfunder.

Shop Late Thursday

Thurs, Dec 5th, 5 PM to 9 PM – All through the month of December, many of our stores will be open later hours for you to enjoy an evening in the Junction.

Menashe Jewelers Holiday Open House

Thurs, Dec 5th 6-9 PM STORE WIDE SALE 40% OFF entire inventory (except Rolex’s) with selected cases that will be 60% & 70% OFF The sale starts on Sleigh the Sales Day (Black Friday, Nov 26th) through Sunday Dec. 8th. Diamond stud giveaway valued at $1,000.00 (DTW .50 carats), must fill out slip instore. The winner announcement is Sunday 12/8 – you don’t need to be present to win.

Husky Deli Open House

Fri, Dec 6th, 5 PM to 9 PM – The Husky Deli Open House is one of the most beloved and anticipated events of the season! Scrumptious food, delightful company. Don’t miss it.

Kiwanis Community Pancake Breakfast

Sat, Dec 7th, 7 AM to 11 AM It’s a community favorite, the West Seattle Kiwanis Club 73rd pancake breakfast, held at the Alki Masonic Hall, 4037 40th Ave SW. $8.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door with kids under 10 free with an adult.

Santa Paws

Sat, Dec 7th, 10 AM to 1 PM. At Junction Windermere. WOOF! Join the Facebook invite here.

Bin 41 Annual Port Tasting

Sat, Dec 7th, 3 to 5 PM To warm peoples’ bellies before they head over to the park for the festivities!

HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKET/ 3 PM – 7 PM TREE LIGHTING / 6 PM

Night Market and Tree Lighting Sat, Dec 7th, 3 PM to 7 PM. Come to the Holiday Night Market on Alaska Street, where you’ll find local handmade goods from over 40 local artisans and makers. Watch for Santa 4 PM- 7 PM in the Holiday Night Market. Make an ornament to hang on the tree to show holiday spirit the entire community can enjoy! During the Holiday Night Market, the Junction presents a full music and entertainment line-up, with the finale – the tree lighting at 6 PM. Junction Plaza Park SW Alaska and 42nd Ave SW. The music stage show brought to you by Lady Jaye. Night Market brought to you by Brookdale Senior Living and Lady Jaye. Join the FB invite here.

Cocoa and Coat Drive

Sun, Dec 8th, 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves benefitting the West Seattle Helpline. Warm-up with festive hot cocoa from our friends at Kiwanis. Located at the sound end of the Farmers Market. Brought to you by PCC Community Markets. Join the FB invite here.  

Holiday Art Walk and Shop Late Thursday

Thursday, Dec 12th, 5 PM to Late Enjoy some of the best original work in the region as local artists exhibit their work during Holiday Art Walk Shows. We hear Santa and the Silver Belles carolers will be in the Junction! Join the FB invite here.  

Pajamarama

Sat, Dec 14th – 9 AM-Noon. Instead of shopping at home in your Pajamas, come out to The Junction and support our locally owned businesses while wearing your pajamas. Spend $20 and get a free mug to fill with free hot cocoa! What’s more fun than shopping at your favorite stores while wearing pajamas sipping on free Hot Cocoa? Get your cozy flannels on and come to the Junction for Pajamarama! At participating merchants receive a free limited edition diner mug w/ $20 purchase (you must be wearing your PJs). Or simply bring a mug with you. Either way, we’ll fill it with free hot cocoa (w/whipped cream and sprinkles) at the cocoa filling station run by the Junction volunteers. So grab your friends, and have a fun morning shopping and brunching. Find the cocoa station cozied inside the Junction Windermere across from CAPERS. Your Junction merchants will also be wearing jammies! The Facebook invite is here. At these participating locations: Bin 41 “Your Junction Wine Shop” CAPERS Carmilia’s City Mouse Click! Design That Fits Curious Kidstuff Fleurt Collective Funky Jane’s Consignment Lika Love Boutique Menashe & Sons Jewelers My Three Little Birds Nurturing Expressions – Shop in your jammies at Nurturing Expressions this Saturday and check out our cozy maternity/nursing sleepwear (bras, tanks, shirts, and more)! Enjoy discounts up to 50% off and receive a free limited edition West Seattle Junction mug when you spend $20! Northwest Art & Frame Pegasus Book Exchange VAIN Wild Roses Zamboanga

Pancake Breakfast with Santa

Sat, Dec 14th, 9 AM – Noon At John L. Scott. Free pancake breakfast with Santa and photos. Bring your dearest, bring the pets!

Caspar Babypants

Sat, Dec 14th – 6:30 PM. At Easy Street Records. Enjoy our own West Seattle Caspar Babypants as he strums up favorite children’s tunes and some holiday favorites. Brought to you by West Seattle Christian. Join the FB invite here.  

 

Santa Pub Crawl Sat, Dec 14, 6 PM – 12 AM (organized by the West Seattle Santa Pub Crawl).

Dust off those old Santa Suits and get ready for a spectacular evening of holiday joy and great craft beer as we walk to 6 amazing bars in the West Seattle Junction, with Christmas present raffles at every stop! As usual, we will be collecting Toys for Tots donations, so bring a small toy and help some kids have a great Christmas too. Benefitting Furry Faces Foundation. Join the FB invite here. Here is this year’s schedule… Shadowland- 6pm-7pm Beer Junction- 7pm-8pm Corner Pocket- 8pm-9pm The Lodge Sports Grille- 9pm-10pm Poggie Tavern- 10pm-11pm Talarico’s- 11pm-12am    

Gift Rescue and Late Night Shopping

Thurs, Dec 19th, 5 PM to late.  Not sure what to purchase? The gift rescue elves will help. Join the Junction for food and extra help choosing that special something. If you’re slightly shy or stumped when it comes to gift buying, that evening the merchants will have extra hands on deck to help shoppers with the perfect gift. Have a gift you purchased in the Junction throughout the season? Bring it in for free gift wrapping supported by the Junction volunteers! The volunteers will cozy your gift in a festive bag filled with tissue paper and topped with a bright bow! Find the gift station cozied inside the Windermere Real Estate – West Seattle across from CAPERS. Join the Gift Rescue Facebook invite here. Many of the Junction stores offer free gift-wrapping or festive bags too! Some favorites are Curious Kidstuff, CAPERS, and Click! Design That Fits.

Holiday Farmers Market

Sun, Dec 22nd, 10 AM – 2 PM. Pick up a locally made artisan gift. You know you’ll be spreading good cheer when you support a local farmer.

Pop-Up Chanukah

Sun, Dec 22nd 5 PM Everyone is welcome to celebrate community solidarity at Kol HaNeshamah’s Pop-Up Chanukah in the Junction Park Plaza. Join your West Seattle neighbors as we welcome the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights. “Say NO to hate and YES to donuts!” Kol HaNeshamah is your progressive Jewish community in West Seattle, find out more at www.Khnseattle.org  

Last-Minute Dash

Mon, Dec 23rd + Tues, Dec 24. Don’t panic! Your Junction retailers, restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries are ready to help you select the perfect (last-minute) gift.

New Year’s Celebrations

Tue, Dec 31st. Celebrate the New Year 2020 in West Seattle. The Junction restaurants are ready to cheer in the New Year. Join the FB invite here. Celebrate the New Year right here in West Seattle. The Junction restaurants and bars are ready to cheer in 2020 with festive specials for you! Bin 41 “Your Junction Wine Shop” Tiny Bubbles – Get an idea for bubbles before the ball drops on NYE. Stop in at bin41 for their Tiny Bubbles tasting on December 31st from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. The friendly bubble experts will help you taste (!) and choose the most perfect bottle. Agave Cocina & Tequilas open all day on New Year’s Eve and NY Day. Happy 2020! Haymaker Restaurant Come celebrate New Year’s Eve at Haymaker! Special tasting menu for the night so you don’t want to miss out on this. Make your reservations today. Lady Jaye New Year’s Day Brunch. Lady Jaye has been an instant hit in the Junction. It’s hard to imagine the Junction without these guys! Be sure to start off your 2020 with the New Year’s Day brunch from 10 AM to 3 PM. Ma’ono Openings for NYE reservations. Join them for dinner! PSA : closed New Year’s day. Matador Restaurants Champagne Toast! Raise a glass of bubbles at the popular Matador champagne toast. While you’re there, make sure you sample some of the best Happy Hour menu items in the Junction. Those nachos…swoon. What a way to close out 2019. Mashiko Restaurant Dinner Pre Fix. 2-hour dinner for two for $100 on New Year’s Eve or $50 pp for solo diners or larger parties. Menu developed the day of NYE! Mashiko will also be offering a featured bottle sake for that evening! Shadowland proudly presents “2020” A new years celebration. Bring your friends and get ready to ring in the new year with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Featuring music from DJ ABV aka Nick Weitzel. Talaricos Pizzeria NYE Karaoke. Grab a slice and a seat. Talaricos is open all-day New Year’s Eve 11 AM – 2 AM. Karaoke on NYE at 10 PM with party favors and celebration decor to bring in the new year fun. The Alley Ring in the New Year at The Alley! 4 PM to 2 AM – Live music and no cover. Enjoy a fun night out sipping handcrafted cocktails that only The Alley can deliver and listen to live music by Patrick Rifflin. Free champagne toast at midnight. Find NYE party outfits at Lika Love Boutique, Carmilia’s, Funky Jane’s Consignment and Many Moons Trading.  

Winter Re(re)-Gift

Spend $100 Mon-Thurs 11/11 – 12/12. Get $10 to spend Jan 1st through Feb 29th.

Funky Janes CAPERS Lika Love Fleurt Bin 41 Pegasus Book Exchange Spa Phoebe VAIN Carmilia’s Wild Rose’s Menashe Jewelers Click! Design that Fits Nurturing Expressions

Retail Look Books

Look for the retail look books both online and in stores

When you check off your list at The Junction, you are not only giving your friends and family unique local gifts you might not find anywhere else, but you are also receiving a special connection to your community and the satisfaction of supporting your neighbor.

Hometown Holidays Tree Lighting made possible through a grant from the Department of Neighborhoods and Seattle Parks & Recreation

Hometown Holidays is supported through our Junction Partners:

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