Number 43 of 365 Things to Do Around the Eastside – Meet Woody Goomsba and Celebrate Christmas in a Bavarian Village

Ok, so this isn’t exactly Around the Eastside of Seattle, but it is still an awesome Holiday Event for the entire Family. Each December for the past 44 years the Village of Leavenworth holds hosts a Christmas Lighting Festival. This event has made Leavenworth world famous as “the Ultimate Holiday Town USA” from A&E Network.

Each weekend in December the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth hosts a Christmas Lighting Ceremony and Festival. For a complete list of Activities check out Leavenworth’s web site.

Christmas Tree Lighting Leavenworth WA

 

Be sure to meet Woody Goomsba, the Official Ambassador of the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth. He even has his own video that has gone viral on the interweb.

 

 

 

 

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Day 2 of 365 Things to do Around the Eastside – Sakura-Con 2010

Sakura-Con is taking over!

Sakura-Con (pronounced ‘Sa-ku-ra-con) is a Japanese Animation (Anime), manga (comics), gaming, and Asian-culture convention. The convention is held in the Pacific Northwest for anime fans, also known as “Otaku”, where the emphasis is on FUN! This Convention has been going strong since 1998.

It is a FULL 3 Day event ~ it literally runs ALL 3 DAYS, pretty much 24 hours a day. People are encouraged to Dress Up as their fave Anime Characters . Sailor Moon, Vampires, Pokeman Elegant Gothic and Lolita s are sure to be found roaming the convention floor.

There are Dances, Movies, DJ’s, Video Games, Panels, Discussions, Charity Auctions, Blood Drive, CosPlay Chess and 100’s of exhibitors that will be selling their wares.

Sukura-Con 2010 Seattle April 2-4 2010

April 2-4 2010

Washington State Convention and Trade Center

800 Convention Place

Seattle WA 98101

$60 for all 3 days at the do