Santa isn't waiting until after Thanksgiving to arrive in Bellevue -- head over to The Bravern for a lighting of the tree, an appearance by Santa and the Sea Gals (!?), hot cocoa, entertainment and a cool light show. FREE. Friday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.

Zookeepers give turkeys (and other Thanksgiving-themed treats--frozen green-bean casseroles?) to zoo animals as part of Woodland Park Zoo's ongoing enrichment program, which helps keep the animals stimulated mentally and physically by presenting them with novel treats and toys. Look on the zoo's Web site for an hourly schedule of feedings. Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Explore the Burke Museum's vast collection of mammals -- specimens from the entire 29 orders in the world -- at its annual Meet the Mammals family day. We went last year - it's cool! The Mariner Moose will be on hand from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Seattle-based composer and singer Amy Denio performs music for families as part of Town Hall Seattle's Family Saturday Concert series. Saturday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 

They do smell as good as they look. Get an eyeful of gorgeous candy-and-gingerbread creations built around a "Home for the Holidays" theme, designed by local architecture firms and created with the help of pastry chefs from the Seattle Sheraton. The sweet masterpieces are displayed in the Seattle Sheraton lobby during open hours. FREE. Nov. 23-Jan. 2: Daily, open hours