If you want to keep West Seattle vibrant and local, that means shopping locally and supporting local businesses. Hometown Holidays in the Junction starts with Small Business Saturday, a national event that celebrates locally owned businesses.

The full calendar of events in the Junction through the holidays is below:

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Nov 28
Shop brick-and-mortar businesses as part of a national event to support small and local stores. Rally behind West Seattle’s independent retailers with your holiday spending dollars. Find deals here.

SHOP LATE THURSDAY
Dec 3, 10, 17
Shop till 9:00pm
Want an evening shopping alternative to stuffy malls? Many Junction retailers are open ‘till 9pm on Thursdays. Pair with happy hour and you’ve got a great night out!

TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Dec 5, 5pm
The Junction presents our 12th Annual Tree Lighting Event. It’s a community event for family, friends and neighbors. It will be held in Junction Plaza Park at 42nd and Alaska. And this year, Alaska St will be closed! Cocoa and cookies by Whole Foods.

JUNCTION HOLIDAY PARTY
Dec 5, 4-8pm
Stroll The Junction and discover a progressive party hosted Junction businesses. You’ll find nibbles, drinks, games, and deals all wrapped up with holiday flair. This will be the most festive night in The Junction – not to be missed!

HOLIDAY ART WALK
Dec 10, 6-9pm
Take a walk on the wild side and find a truly unique gift. Explore art exhibits and trunk shows hosted by Junction businesses. And listen for Figgy Puddy Carolers…

COMMUNITY CAROLING, COCOA AND COAT DRIVE
Dec 13, 10a-2p
Join the Junction Association and West Seattle Kiwanis at the Farmers Market for a taste of the holidays and several activities to enjoy. And to share warmth with those in need, we will collect coats, blankets and warm items.

COME TO SANTA’S HOUSE
Sunday, Dec 20, 10a-2p
Santa is coming to The Junction to listen your children’s Christmas requests. At “Santa’s House”, you’ll find a festive tent to drop in for a hug and a smile. Bring your camera and capture your own special moment. Live music too. Meet at Key Bank

Events are brought to you by the West Seattle Junction Association with support from our Hometown Holiday sponsors:
Bakery Nouveau, WSBlog, Nucor Steel, 4730 California, Thunder Roads Guitars, Pagliacci Pizza, Berkshire Hathaway, VAIN, Menashe and Sons, Pillar Product Design, Nucor Steel, Junction 47, and the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance.