From The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle Best Nearby Events (Events) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Seattle, WA Christmas Ship Festival (Events - Best of the City) 1200 Block Alaskan Wy Pier 56, Seattle  WA Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Seattle celebrates the season in maritime fashion during the enchanting Christmas Ship Festival. Each night, a nautical parade visits different communities along the Puget Sound, from Tacoma to Kirkland. You can watch with hundreds of other happy revelers from strategic bonfire-warmed spots along the beach. Or you can ride in the parade. Select from a number of cruise options (ride the Christmas Ship itself with or without dinner and music, or follow along in one of dozens of additional brightly decorated boats). A portion of the proceeds benefits The Seattle Times Fund for the Needy. Urban Craft Uprising (Events - Best of the City) 305 Harrison, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-684-7200 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Urban Craft Uprising sets up at the Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall. Local and regional artisans and crafters offer a huge variety of handmade goods, from jewelry and candles to felted wool handbags to clothing for the whole family and home accessories. Many of the vendors work exclusively with recycled or environmentally friendly materials. Santa at the Needle (Events - Best of the City) 400 Broad St, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-905-2100 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: The jolly old elf himself is making his list and checking it twice on the Observation Deck at the Needle. Have the children come and sit with Santa, tell him their wishes and pose for a photo. They can also experience the joy of giving at the craft station where they can make gifts for their family and friends. New Year's Eve 2008 at the Space Needle (Events - Best of the City) 400 Broad St, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-905-2100 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: For over 20 years, New Year's Eve fireworks at the Space Needle have illuminated the city. Approximately 2000 pyrotechic items are set off during the show, resulting in a booming, colorful spectacle that mesmerizes the thousands of folks who come out to watch. Whether you choose to get into the thick of the party at the Needle itself or simply observe from one of the surrounding neighborhoods, this event is an unforgettable way to start the new year. Seattle Boat Show (Events - Best of the City) 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-381-7555 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Boat lovers, take notice. The west coast's largest boat show takes place in Seattle. This show has it all: over 1000 boats (some for display, some for sale), about 200 seminars (free with admission), and a wide variety of vendors offering all manner of boating accessories, including the most technologically advanced gadgets you’ll find anywhere. The show actually has two locations: Qwest Field and an on-water site at South Lake Union. A shuttle runs between the two – all day, every day. Qwest Field: Mon-Fri Noon-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm; South Lake Union: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Seattle Roadster Show (Events - Best of the City) 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle  WA  98104 • 206-381-7555 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Rev up your engines and feast your eyes on hot rods, customs, muscle cars, motorcycles, choppers, drag racers, and imports – not to mention display booths carrying every type of product to trick out the aforementioned and make them more street-worthy. You'll also see who gets the coveted Grand Touring "GT" Award, the nation's top award for street machines. The state's largest motorsports show regularly hosts crowds of over 35,000. Northwest Flower and Garden Show (Events - Best of the City) 800 Convention Pl, Seattle  WA  98101 • 206-694-5000 • FAX: 206-694-5399 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: This is the event of the year for green thumbs, master gardeners, and novices alike. Under one roof, you’ll find six acres of gorgeous gardens and plant and flower exhibits created by the Pacific Northwest’s top florists, horticulturalists, and landscape designers. More than 300 vendors sell all the latest garden gadgets, as well as the tried-and-true favorites, along with a huge variety of plants. Seminars (free with admission) cover virtually every gardening topic, from transplanting and organic gardening to xeriscaping and pruning; experts are on hand to answer questions about ikebana, bonsai, fruit and vegetable gardening, trees, and container gardening. Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show (Events - Best of the City) 14405 179th Ave SE Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe  WA  98272 • 360-805-6700 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: From appliqués, patchwork piecing, and fused materials to machine stitching, embellishments, and solo, duet, and group works – this is a quilter's paradise of craftsmanship you won't want to miss. The Puget Sound region’s oldest, largest quilting guild sponsors this extraordinary event that features many juried shows and awards for the best in each category. Vegfest (Events - Best of the City) 305 Harrison St Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-684-7202 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Meatless eaters of Washington unite at this celebration of all things vegetarian. Whether you are currently on a vegetarian diet or just curious about the health benefits and how to get started, you'll find everything at this annual feast for the eyes, ears, and palate. Sample more than 500 vegetarian foods, or watch as vegetarian chefs whip up fantastic dishes that you can taste. Doctors and dietitians offer lectures and workshops, vendors feature a huge variety of books on nutrition and vegetarian cooking, and there's plenty of entertainment, even an area for kids to learn and have fun. Whirligig! (Events - Best of the City) 305 Harrison St, Seattle  WA  98109 • 206-684-7221 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: A kaleidoscope of entertainment, amusement, and fun for children and the young-at-heart happens each spring at the Seattle Center. You'll find eye-popping arrays of inflatables to jump and slide on, percussion workshops for pounding out rhythms, and storytelling and juggling for those looking for quieter pursuits. Face painters and balloon artists work their magic on the sidelines. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.