📅 January 15–17, 2026
📍 Illume Church, 5751 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA
Step into an intimate Edgar Allan Poe–themed speakeasy featuring four darkly inspired craft cocktails served in a candlelit, gothic lounge setting — a hauntingly romantic night out for cocktail lovers. 🍸🕯️
Live Poe storytelling performances unfold between each drink, turning the evening into a theatrical journey through classic tales of mystery and suspense. 🖤📖
Tickets $35-75 · 21+ only
📅 January 16–18, 2026
📍 Lake Chelan, WA
Ice Weekend is the most iconic opening chapter of Lake Chelan Winterfest, transforming the lakeside town into a sparkling winter village filled with towering ice sculptures, glowing street lights, wine & craft beer tastings, and live outdoor performances. Strolling through the frozen promenade with a warm drink in hand. ❄️🍷
Highlights include the famous Polar Bear Plunge, beach bonfires, kids’ snow play zones, and evening fireworks over the lake—making it an ideal winter getaway for couples, families, and festive weekend travelers. 🔥🎆
Tickets $10-$55
📅 January 17, 2026 (9:30 a.m.)
📍 Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave N, Edmonds, WA
Kidstock! is a colorful family festival packed with live children’s music, creative arts workshops, dance sessions, face painting, and carnival-style games designed to inspire playful learning. 🎨🎶
Parents can relax while kids freely explore interactive art stations and movement activities in a safe, cheerful indoor setting—one of the best free family events of the winter season. 👨👩👧👦✨
✨ Free event · Family-friendly
📅 January 17–18, 2026 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.)
📍 Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA
Follow the Yellow Brick Road into a whimsical weekend of Wizard of Oz film screenings, themed crafts, games, and pop-up experiences inside Seattle’s iconic MoPOP. 🎬🌈
On Sunday, enjoy a special panel discussion exploring the cultural legacy of Oz—making this event a delightful blend of nostalgia, creativity, and pop-culture celebration. 🧙♂️✨
Tickets $25-35
📅 January 16–17, 2026
📍 Campbell’s Resort, 104 W Woodin Ave, Chelan, WA
Taste of Eastern Washington is a premium winter tasting event featuring oysters, award-winning wines, craft beer, and whiskey samplings, all set beside the serene shores of Lake Chelan. 🦪🍷
Live music, chef-curated bites, and cozy fireside seating create an elegant foodie escape—perfect for couples and tasting enthusiasts seeking a winter getaway. 🎵🔥
Tickets $90-120
