It's been a long week for people dealing with the impact of this week's weather. Let's look forward to a weekend full of fun with cool stuff to do.

It's time for Julefest at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard. The brand new Friday Night Market is already sold out but there's still plenty going on tomorrow and Sunday. Stalls full of handmade gifts, traditional nordic foods, live music, just about everything you need for holiday fun.  I even hear a certain someone from the North Pole will be stopping by.... Get tickets and details at nordicmuseum.org 

Obviously you are familiar with Thanksgiving, but what about Cranksgiving? The 15th installment of this annual food drive is this Saturday at the Byrd Barr Place food bank at 9 am. From there, you'll take off on your bike embarking on a scavenger hunt, that also includes picking up some food items and delivering them to other local food banks. So you'll enjoy a day biking through the city and helping feed people. A couple of notes from the Cascade Bicycle Club, who put on the event, first be prepared to ride 12-15 miles, if that is a little out of your range, there will be a 3-5 mile mini version of the trail you can check out. There is no registration fee, but be prepared to spend around 20 dollars on groceries that will be donated. You can ride solo or part of a team and there will be a post ride celebration at the Central Cinema! More details are available at cascade.org/cranksgiving 

Speaking of chartiable events this weekend, in Snohomish at the Craven Farm it's time for The Big Give. This event is described as a holiday themed event with games, crafts and activities from local nonprofit organizations. There will be plenty of decorations, hot cocoa and a raffle! Most of all, this event highlights the work of the nonprofits with raffles that will support those organizations. More details are available at snohomishchamber.org

If you want to check out some options for gifts for the holidays, this weekend at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Magnolia is the Native Art Market! Local Native artists will be showing off clothing, jewelry, art prints, woodwork, instruments and more. The market runs 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday. You can get more details at unitedindians.org

At Magnuson Park 30, the Renegade Craft Fair will have over 180 artists showing off their work, just in time for the holiday shopping season. This will be a perfect spot to find handmade goods for you and the people on your shopping list! Food Trucks will be on site as well. Get more details at renegadecraft.com

There will be roller skating at the Tacoma Armory this weekend and all skill levels are welcome! The night will be holiday themed and will have live music from a DJ and some light and laser shows. Holiday sweaters are strongly encouraged, but a heads up, bring your own skates! No skates will be provided. Get more details at tacomaartslive.org

Plenty of other fun stuff going on as we enter full steam ahead for the holiday season. Make sure you are letting me know about all the cool things in your area at paulh@kiroradio.com