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Jacie Landeros / The Seattle Times
“Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays!” Perry Como once sang. As Thanksgiving and the end of the year approach, there’s much to see and do around the Seattle area.
Whether you’re planning a feast for Turkey Day or wondering which version of “The Nutcracker” to see, our food writers, arts critics and other features staff have put together a guide to navigating the holidays this year.
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From preordered Turkey Day feasts to dine-in specials on Thanksgiving Thursday, dozens of Seattle-area restaurants are cooking up good eats for the holiday.
What, you’ve never had Thanksgiving turkey teriyaki? Chef Taichi Kitamura of Sushi Kappo Tamura took us to his kitchen to show off a creative Turkey Day recipe.
Forget waiting hours to roast that bird. For Thanksgiving 2025, check out two inventive, outside-the-Butterball recipe hacks from a beloved Seattle sushi chef.
Our food writer has spent countless hours cooking Thanksgiving recipes in hopes of making the perfect plate. At some point, she realized simplicity is bliss.
Here are three ways Seattle organizations and social groups are making their own Thanksgiving traditions.
Holiday cheer is spreading throughout the Seattle area and beyond with sparkling light displays, festivals, markets and more. Here’s your guide.
The magic of “The Nutcracker,” in a variety of forms and for various budgets, come to stages in and near Seattle this season. Here’s a sampling.
From “Wicked: For Good” to “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” there’s something for everyone among the movies opening this holiday season.
From a big “Christmas Carol” anniversary to a popular live “Die Hard” adaptation, these seasonal shows light up Seattle stages this season.
Local classical ensembles are celebrating the season with programs ranging from choral works to Baroque favorites and a splash of Broadway sparkle.
This holiday TV season is a gift-wrapped smorgasbord of returning (and concluding!) favorites and hyped new entries, with a little something for everyone.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, comfort or a gentle reset for the coming year, these titles make rich companions for the season of thanks.
Here’s your guide for a smoother experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, whether you’re traveling yourself, or picking up or dropping off someone.
Checkpoint 6 opens Monday, just in time for holiday travel.
The holidays can be a riskier time to travel. The Travel Troubleshooter advises on ways to make your trip safer.
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