Gather with friends and the Waterland Community to brighten the city with the lighting of Destination Des Moines' Holiday Tree on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. […]

The Normandy Park Community Club Bazaar is a cherished holiday tradition which will return to The Cove on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. They will […]

The annual Kennedy Catholic High School Arts and Crafts Fair returns on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This festive event is a time-honored tradition known for its high quality and wide attendance. It is truly not to be missed! One of the largest Arts & Craft Fairs left in the area […]

Buy Local and Handmade – stop by Moshier Community Art Center’s Holiday Pottery Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 to shop and support students, instructors and studio artists selling beautiful handmade ceramic pieces.  This is a free event that will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Moshier Art Center (map below). Twice […]

A Storytelling Workshop with Paul Currington of Fresh Ground Stories will be held at the Highline Heritage Museum on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. This is a FREE event that will help guests learn how to be a better storyteller. Important: Bring a Story Bring a story, even just an idea […]

Come celebrate La Posada at the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien on Friday night, Dec. 8, 2023. This free holiday event will run from 5 – 8 p.m. La Posada, which translates to “The Inns” in English, is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico, some parts of the United States, and other Latin American countries. […]

Enjoy a chestnut roast, live music & more at Casa Italiana’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. This free, fun community event starts at 9:30 a.m., and is for all ages. The Italian-themed Christmas party will include live music, caffe specials, a chestnut roast, a wine and beer garden and more. Christmas bake sale […]

Lifted! Youth Gospel Choir and Lake Burien Presbyterian Church will be presenting "A Lifted! Christmas" this Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church. This family Christmas Concert is FREE, but donations are always appreciated. "Lifted! Youth Gospel Choir invites you to an evening of energetic and soul-stirring music as […]

The Burien area recently lost a dear, generous and funny friend recently with the passing of Scott Gifford on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Son of Patti Gifford, and sister of […]

All are invited to join a CHANUKAH CELEBRATION at the Highline Heritage Museum on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, starting at 4 p.m. Here's what to expect at this free event: GIANT menorah lighting Lively MUSIC Traditional DONUTS GUESS the dreidels Hot LATKES Free admission Fun for the whole family "Looking forward to seeing you for […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: For its December walk, the Des Moines Waterland Walkers will walk on Saturday rather than Sunday, so participants can check out the Des Moines shops along the walk. We’ll meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 at Big Catch Plaza (where the Dollar Tree store is located) […]

The second annual Burning Boat Festival will be held on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31, 2023), from 6–9 p.m. at Des Moines Beach Park, with the boat set to burn […]