7 things to do this holiday weekend: December 22-24

Graceful Moves: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker – running until December 28. The Pacific Northwest Ballet will perform to an appreciated score from Tchaikovsky which is played by the PNB Orchestra. The performance will be at Seattle Center's McCaw Hall. Follow this link for details.

Courtside: Seattle University vs. UC Irvine – Friday, December 22, 2 p.m. Check out the Redhawks women's basketball team for a night of hoops action. This will be their 2017 home finale. The Redhawks men's basketball team will play Nicholls at 1 p.m. on Saturday The game will be played at the Connolly Center, 550 14th Ave, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Winter Fun: Snowflake Lane's nightly parade – running until December 24, 7 p.m. From site: You can experience all your favorite characters — with falling snow, beautiful lights, delightful holiday music — and better viewing along the extended parade route. New this year, Santa joins us every night during the new parade to spread his cheer. Location: Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets. Follow this link for details.

Holiday Spectacular: Cirque Dreams Holidaze – Friday to Sunday, December 22-24. Attendees can enjoy various acts, singing, original music and so much more in what's is called a family show and Broadway musical with acrobatics. This event will be at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Glee & Joy: Gingerbread Village – running until January 1, 2018. From site: From the looming skyscrapers and underground tunnels to the Seattle Great Wheel and the Space Needle that symbolize our city today, Seattle has a rich history of incredible structures. Along with a look back at the city's storied past, this year's displays will envision the future of Seattle. This event at City Centre, 1420 Fifth Ave. Ste. 450, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Onstage: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Friday to Sunday, December 22-24. From site: In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This event will be at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave, Tacoma, WA. Follow this link for details.

Light Show: Zoolights at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - It runs until January 1, 2018. Attendees can expect animal light displays and see other animals up-close at the zoo's Kids' Zone. The adventure will also include a view of massive sharks and so much more. Zoo Location: Tacoma, WA. Follow this link for details.

Green Thumb Party: Northwest Flower & Garden Festival – Wednesday to Sunday, February 7-11, doors open at 9 a.m. Attendees can expect over 300 exhibitors and some of the region's garden creators at the event. There will also be seminars that will showcase visuals for those who are looking for advice on gardening or just want to see a demonstration. If you love plants, composting, or hardscapes, this event has it all and a lot more. The show is at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. Follow this link for details. (Sponsored)​​

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