With only a few weeks off from school, many students go into break looking forward to the mornings to sleep in and more importantly free time to have fun. If you aren’t traveling this break here’s a list of things to do with your free time:
If you want to stay home:
• Baking for loved ones
Cookies, brownies, cupcakes
• Catch up on streaming
Watch some shows or movies with friends, family, or just for yourself.
• Trending Shows: Arcane, Man on the Inside, Yellowstone, The Bear, Bridgerton
• Shows to binge-watch: Gilmore Girls, The British Bake Off, Brooklyn 99, Breaking Bad, The Crown, Grey’s Anatomy, Dexter
• Holiday movies: Klaus, Die Hard, Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, Charlie Brown Christmas, The Holdovers
• Do some deep cleaning
For the new year, whether your room or the bathroom, start the new year with a clean start.
Going out in the area:
• Go ice skating
Lynnwood, Kraken Iceplex, Bellevue
Check out their websites for the public skate days
• See some movies in the theater
Wicked, Moana 2
Tickets tend to be cheaper on early showings (before noon) and Tuesdays at Regal/Cinemark theaters if you join the membership (free)
Students who bring their ID’s to the box office get a discount at AMC Alderwood Mall, Regal, and Cinemark Theaters
• Go to the Edmonds Holiday Market
On Saturdays
Going to Seattle:
• Pike Place market!
Recently decorated for the holidays, there’s plenty to see with vendors, food, and music.
• Wild Lanterns
When: Nov 15- Jan 19th
Where: Woodland Park Zoo
Cost: $34+ for ages 13+
• Seattle Christmas Market
Where: Seattle Center
When: Nov 21 – December 24
Cost: $16+
• Winter Solstice Market
Where: Pike Place
When Dec. 20 (4-8pm), 21 (1-5pm), 22 (2-4pm)
Saturday: free wreath making
Sunday: Gingerbread house workshop, ornament crafting
• Astra Lumina Seattle
Holiday lights at the Seattle Chinese Garden
When: Dates from Dec. to January
Where: Seattle Chinese Garden
Cost: $33 for students with ID
• WinterFest
Winter train and village display, live performances on the weekend and light shows
When: Till Dec 31st
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: FREE
• Hit up a museum
Seattle Art, Burke, Frye Art, Henry Art, Museum of Flight, Contemporary Art, Seattle Asian Art, Museum of Pop Culture
Costs and days vary so research which days and times are free for admission!
Oh, there’s lots to do!
