What’s on this weekend in Ballard and beyond

The holiday events are in full swing, including Phinney’s annual Winter Festival and Ballard’s own Dumbledore Santa. So without further ado, here’s the list:

Friday, Dec. 1

• Join the inaugural holiday tree lighting at Ballard’s Verity branch with live caroling and refreshments, 6-8 p.m., 5711 24th Ave NW
• Live music:
• Petty for Puerto Rico, a Tom Petty Tribute Night, Conor Byrne, 8 p.m., $15/$18
• Zepparella and guests at Tractor Tavern, 7 and 11 p.m., $17.50
• Hillstomp, The Crossroads Exchange, Dragstrip Riot at Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m., $12

Saturday, Dec. 2

• The Phinney Center hosts the 37th Annual Winter Festival & Crafts Fair with 120 vendors, live entertainment and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, $4
• Dumbledore Santa and Harry Potter characters of all shapes and sizes visit a snow-covered Diagon Alley, 1-6 p.m., 7514 13th Ave NW
• Visit the Ballard Library for a free holiday concert performed by the Northwest Youth Harp Ensemble, 2-3 p.m., 5614 22nd Ave NW
• Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman attend Superhero Night at WildLights at the Woodland Park Zoo, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
• Live music:
• Jeff Austin Band, Spare Rib & The Bluegrass Sauce at the Tractor, 9 p.m., $16
• Hillstomp, The Crossroads Exchange, Dragstrip Riot at Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m., $12

Sunday, Dec. 3

• The Ballard Farmers Market will be open in Old Ballard, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• The Phinney Center hosts the 37th Annual Winter Festival & Crafts Fair with 120 vendors, live entertainment and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, $4
• It’s the Annual Holiday Sale of Himalayan Handicrafts at the Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism, 108 NW 83rd St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Dumbledore Santa and Harry Potter characters of all shapes and sizes visit a snow-covered Diagon Alley, 1-6 p.m., 7514 13th Ave NW

You can see events all week long in our Ballard events calendar. Have an event to add? Submit it to our calendar, and we could feature it in our weekly roundup.