Make It a November to Remember with Macaroni Kid

Thanksgiving is in two weeks ... and, ready or not, the holiday season is upon us!  The hustle and bustle of the coming weeks may have some of us traveling near or far, others of us grocery shopping, cooking for hours, and everyone spending plenty of time with family and friends.  In all the craziness, don't forget to take a few moments to share with your loved ones - both young and old - what you are thankful for. 

But before we turn our attention to the merriment of December ... before we give our lives over to the hustle and bustle of all things Christmas and Hannukah, Macaroni Kid wants to make sure you don't miss any of the local family fun happening in November!  Here are just a few of the highlights; our EVENT CALENDAR lists all the family-friendly happenings!

 

Saturday, November 14

• NORTH BEND: 12's Day Seahawks Tailgate and Rally!
• REDMOND: Winter Wonderland Ball
• ISSAQUAH: All-American Art Unwind (before the holidays)
• NORTH BEND: SVSD Family Movie Day - The Peanuts Movie 
• SAMMAMISH: Lotus Flower Lantern Making
• ISSAQUAH: Brian Vogan & his Good Buddies at Springfree Trampoline

Sunday, November 15

• ISSAQUAH: Diwali Celebration

• FALL CITY: Wreath-Making Event at Forest Theater
• ISSAQUAH: The Little Kids' Table story time at Barnes & Noble

It's worth noting that our local school districts will have some schedule changes.  Snoqualmie Valley School District has Early Release for Parent Conferences Friday, November 20 and the following Monday through Wednesday.  We've got some tips to make sure you're ready for parent-teacher conferences.

Students in Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, and Lake Washington school districts do not have school on Thursday and Friday.
 

The King County Library Season of Stories & Songs launches this week with great programming like Caspar Babypants – The Beatles Baby Concert and Festivals of Light from Around the World Workshop.  Find out more: www.kcls.org/programs/season

As you prep for Thanksgiving, we have some fun crafts and goodies for you to make with your family: Turkey Wreath, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Turkey Cookies.

• ISSAQUAH: Turkey Trot to benefit Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank
• MOVIE THEATERS: The Good Dinosaur, "an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend," opens in movie theaters on Thanksgiving. Cinnebarre Issaquah 8 is an all ages establishment and will be open on Thanksgiving Day.  Regal Issaquah Highlands Stadium 12 will also be open and showing a selection of family-friendly options. North Bend Theatre will be closed.  

• ISSAQUAH: Santa is Coming to Grand Ridge Plaza (through December 24)

• ISSAQUAH: Scout Elf Return Boot Camp - prepare for the return of your Elf on the Shelf
• ISSAQUAH: Santa Trolley at the Depot
• SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train at Northwest Railway Museum
• EVERYWHERE: Small Business Saturday - support local businesses and ride the trolley!

• SNOQUALMIE: Santa Train at Northwest Railway Museum

Starting NEXT WEEK Macaroni Kid will be bringing you all the information you could want on local Tree Farms, Santa Sightings, tree lighting festivities, giving opportunities, and other holiday happenings.  Don't miss it!