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Don’t miss the holiday-giving event of the season! At the Discovery Center’s annual Giving Marketplace, you can support a good cause while shopping for everyone on your list.Find unique gifts from over 30 vendors with proceeds supporting incredible organizations and causes. Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and art-making, and discover ways to take action on issues you care about.
Please note: our vendor spots are full at this time. Please check our website in summer 2026 to find out more about the application process for next year.
FRI & SAT, DEC. 5 & 6, 10am-5pm
Art Making:
Back by popular demand, Giving Marketplace will host local artists for free, live art-making on both days of the event. All art-making will be provided to guests on a first-come-first-served basis, so arrive early to get your place in the queue.
Artist schedule:
FRIDAY, 2 to 5 P.M. | You as an Animal: Artist and illustrator Michelle Lassaline paints custom watercolor portraits of people as any animal they choose.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, ALL DAY | People & Pet Portraits: Cathy Wu draws custom greyscale pen and ink portraits of people and their pets.
SATURDAY, ALL DAY | Live Doodle Booth: Seattle-based artist Soupermandoo creates photo-strip style portraits as you wait.
More details: https://www.discovergates.org/events/giving-marketplace/
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440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109
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