Seattle Scoop - Christmas and Holiday Events

Hey Seattle!

With Christmas just a few days away, it’s time to do any last minute shopping! Although we may not get a white Christmas, we will certainly get a Seattle one 🌧️ 

In today’s edition of the Seattle Scoop:

• New bagel shop opening in UVillage

• Parking fine increases in 2025

• Last chance for holiday events!

-Edwin

Community News

New Pickleball Center Announced in South Seattle

Side Out Pickleball Centers has announced a 26 court facility set to open in April, after great success in its Everett location. The facility will include professional grade pickleball courts and will be the new home to the Seattle Tsunami Pickleball Club. I’m personally looking forward to more accessible indoor pickleball!

Traveling This Week? Be Early.

It’s no surprise that many are traveling to visit family for the holidays, and over two million flyers are expected to pass through Seatac Airport during this holiday season. Make sure to arrive a few hours prior to flight departures to make it through TSA and baggage checks on time.

Hot Bagel Shop Set to Open in UVillage

Andrew Rubinstein, the founder and previous owner of Seattle’s Rubinstein Bagels, has been working on a new bagel project in the UVillage. After months of construction, Hey Bagel will open on January 6th, according to their Instagram. What’s better than handmade bagels from the legendary Seattle bagel man himself? I’m very much looking forward to this 😋 

Civil News

Parking Fine Increasing in 2025

Our current parking fines of $29 - $53 haven’t been increased since 2011. On Tuesday, the Seattle Municipal Court announced new parking fines in 2025 will now range from $43-$78 to “account for inflation” as reported by Kiro News Radio. Additionally, SPD will now be given permission to boot, tow, and impound vehicles with owners owing 4 or more overdue parking tickets.

Events

Kringle Family Filling Station

A lesser known event in North Seattle, Kringle Family Filling Station returns this year and the final night to visit is tonight, December 23rd. A family friendly holiday gas station serving “Gas Pump Hot Cocoa” with a fun night of ski-ball, slot car races, holiday games, and more! Get tickets here.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

It’s hard to find a play more synonymous with the holidays than the Nutcracker. Presented by the Pacific Northwest Ballet, this week marks the show’s final week with its last showing on December 28. View more info and get your tickets here. 

Enchant Christmas

Looking for something more active? Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile park is a family friendly holiday event with local vendors, ice skating, Santa, and even an indoor Christmas maze! This is its last week with the final opening on the 29th. Grab your tickets and learn more here.

Sports

• 🏈 Seahawks lost to the Vikings 27-24 on Sunday.

• 🏒 Kraken: 3-1 loss to the Blackhawks last Thursday and 5-2 loss against the Avalanche on Sunday.

Upcoming games this week:

• Seahawks vs. Bears on Thursday, the 26th.

• Kraken vs. Canucks on Saturday, the 28th.

Thank you for reading the Seattle Scoop! I’ll see you next week! 😄 

Edwin Nino Delgado - Publisher

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