# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/giving-marketplace-holiday-gifts-that-give-back/200029119213016
- **Event Categories**: art, holiday, nonprofit, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 558

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109
- **lat**: 47.62269
- **long**: -122.34722
- **full address**: 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ee0d0afa3ed9587d3c4edbad9add53780e18a859c01172afeafccdfb06158cac-rimg-w1200-h675-dc11236d-gmir?v=1764788841

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back being held?
  - **A:** Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back takes place on Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm at 440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back?
  - **A:** Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back is organized by Gates Foundation Discovery Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Giving Marketplace: Holiday Gifts That Give Back is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 550+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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