ONE MAGICAL SEASON. ONE MAGICAL CITY.A holiday calendar packed with incredible light displays and timeless magic, local favorites like The Seattle Great Wheel, Pike Place Market, and Seattle Center—all decked out in the spirit of the season—this city truly has it all. Take a peek at what’s in store below. |
But wait: there’s more…Seattle offers a full range of holiday merriment—and we invite you to delight in them all! Explore all the festive happenings below and don’t forget to book your stay to get the most out of your Seattle adventure. |
It's a Santa Paws Happy Hour! Bring your pup for holiday photos with Santa, tasty treats, and festive cheer. Cuddle foster dogs, support Forgotten Dogs Rescue, and sip a holiday cocktail while your furry friend enjoys the spotlight.
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Snow conditions permitting, see website for details
Crystal Mountain
33914 Crystal Mountain Boulevard, Enumclaw, Washington, 98022
An immersive experience featuring large scale animal and nature-scape lanterns
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98103
View gorgeous designer holiday trees, benefitting Seattle Children's Hospital
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
DSA is raising thousands of holiday lights in locations across downtown, including along Bell Street and First Avenue, Pioneer Square and Westlake Park.
A festive, Old-World tradition in Seattle.
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Like clockwork, and just in time for the top of the holiday season, Can Can celebrates its annual wintertime delight, Wonderland. This original show follows Kevin on his journey to rediscover his lost cheer with the help of his dream-found friends, the “Holiday Spirits.”
Can Can Culinary Cabaret
95 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
For 31 years, the Sheraton Grand Seattle has brought extra joy to the holidays with Gingerbread Village, benefitting type 1 diabetes research. Top local architecture firms, along with Sheraton chefs and Breakthrough T1D Elves, craft magnificent 6ft tall gingerbread structures sure to make the season that much sweeter!
Sheraton Grand Seattle
1400 6th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever?
Seattle Children's Theatre
201 Thomas Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
A traditional outdoor Christmas market as similarly seen in the Nordic region
National Nordic Museum
2655 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, Washington, 98107
Kringle’s Inventionasium is a STEM accredited experience, providing an educational and entertaining evening for the whole family.
Lit Immersive
1000 1st Avenue South, Seattle, Washington, 98134
Experience the wonder of falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats at Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 pm.
Bellevue Square
575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, Washington, 98004
Based on the 2003 holiday film favorite starring Will Ferrell, this musical adaptation is a hilarious, fish-out-of-water comedy that's full of heart, adventure, and holiday cheer.
The 5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Experience the enchanting world of "An Improvised Christmas Carol" this December! This captivating performance is a brilliant adaptation of Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece, A Christmas Carol.
Unexpected Productions
1428 Post Alley, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Candlelight concerts, featuring pop and holiday classics, creating a unique and special atmosphere, accompanied with holiday happy hour in Pacific Place. Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, 19 from 6-7 pm
Pacific Place
600 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
All ages are welcome to partake in its annual tradition.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Settle in for a Northwest favorite festive tradition.
McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Sparkling lights, amusements, and spirited entertainment.
Seattle Center
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Sip, dine, and take in the dazzling displays of holiday lights as you cruise. Check website for exact dates.
Waterways Cruises and Events
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
The annual Tree Lighting Celebration will take place on Friday, Nov. 28. The event will include family-friendly activities and live entertainment leading up to the lighting of the Westlake Center tree and Holiday Star, followed by dazzling fireworks.
Westlake Park
401 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption and compassion
Allen Theatre
700 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
A Northwest Tradition for over 75 years
Waterways around Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Seasonal activities, gift shopping, live busker music, and more
Pike Place Market
Seattle, Washington
Jolly St. Nick lands at the Space Needle for free photo ops in his all-glass sleigh.
Space Needle
400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Garden d’Lights is a dazzling holiday tradition that transforms the Bellevue Botanical Garden into a magical wonderland, featuring over half a million sparkling lights in whimsical shapes of plants, flowers, birds, animals, and cascading waterfalls.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street, Bellevue, Washington, 98005
Let the magic of Santa's visits transport you to a world where dreams and wishes intertwine. Indulge in delectable brunch delights in The Restaurant, where Pacific Northwest beauty harmonizes with the joy of the season. Join us for an unforgettable holiday season experience.
The Restaurant at Salish Lodge
6501 Railroad Avenue, Snoqualmie, Washington, 98065
Mark your calendars for our annual Holiday in the Park! This annual event will feature live music, free kids activities, and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. It's a great opportunity to connect with the community and get outside during Seattle's colder months. Further details will be announced in the fall.
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington, 98112
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.
The Paramount Theatre
911 Pine Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more. Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and performances, then discover ways to take action on issues you care about.
Discovery Center
101 Westlake Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
The most hilarious holiday show in Seattle! Dina Martina returns to Union Arts Center with her annual Christmas extravaganza, a beloved tradition for over 25 years.
Falls Theater
700 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Urban Craft Uprising is Seattle’s favorite craft show, established in 2005. At UCU, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, aprons, children’s goods, toys, housewares, furniture, paper goods, candles, kits, geekery, art, food, and much, much more.
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
301 Mercer Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
A holiday classic comes to Benaroya Hall this season as The Muppet Christmas Carol hits the big screen, accompanied live by the Seattle Symphony!
Seattle Symphony
200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Celebrate the magic of the season at the 45th Annual PhinneyWood Winter Festival! For one special weekend, the Phinney Center transforms into a bustling marketplace filled with creativity, community spirit, and holiday cheer!
Phinney Center
6532 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98103
A family tradition! Celebrate the holidays with your family and the classic children’s film The Snowman. A young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him on an adventure to the North Pole. This festive concert also includes other musical holiday favorites!
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium - Benaroya Hall
200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Holiday music will fill historic Pike Place Market to raise money for the Senior Center & Food Bank.
Pike Place Market
Seattle, Washington
A free winter celebration of art and light.
Downtown Park & Esterra Park
Northeast Turing Street, Redmond, Washington, 98052
You’ve never seen a laser light show quite like this! Celebrate Hanukkah with a dazzling festival of laser lights, fog, light projections, and a dance-party, holiday soundtrack that brings the Hanukkah story, music, miracles, and the science of laser light to life for all ages.
Stroum Jewish Community Center
3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, Washington, 98040
Enjoy a sparkling evening of laughter and light in support of Khambatta Dance Company and the Seattle International Festival of Dance.
Museum of History & Industry
860 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Langston Hughes’ Gospel Song-Play returns in this newly reimagined production! Celebrate the season with a cast of more than 30 actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, a live band, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. Audiences will have the chance to raise your voice and sing-along during this stirring and joyful holiday musical for families of all backgrounds and beliefs. Don’t miss your chance to experience this treasured Seattle tradition as Intiman presents the second year of the new Black Nativity.
Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway, Seattle, Washington, 98122
Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann are elated to announce the return of their award-winning wintertime spectacle, Land Of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker, to the illustrious Triple Door. Now in its 18th season, “Seattle’s Most Glamorous Holiday Tradition TM” has delighted more than a 100,000 holiday revelers since 2006, and was voted “The Best Burlesque In Western Washington” (King5)
The Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Don your favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win prizes while you sip on cocktails, local drinks, and nibble on tasty bites cruising past dazzling holiday lights and seasonal highlights. Check the website for the exact dates.
Waterways Cruises
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
A winter wonderland filled with hand-made gifts, food and music.
Pike Place Market MarketFront Pavilion
Seattle, Washington
Join Argosy Cruises for the 10th Annual Parade of Boats official onshore viewing party at Evanston Plaza in the Fremont Lake Union Center! This event is free and open to the public. This will be the perfect spot to spectate and witness this holiday boat parade. Come gather with many as we watch the fleet of twinkly decorated boats go by. This is a boat parade you won’t want to miss!
Evanston Plaza
Seattle, Washington, 98103
Celebrate the holiday season through song and dance with the wind family!
Seattle Symphony
200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Holiday favorites, traditional carols and plenty of yuletide cheer
Benaroya Hall
200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
The Seattle Men's Chorus rings in everyone's favorite holiday tradition: seasonal classics, Christmas comedy, costumes, dancing and the gayest sing-along in Seattle.
On December 13, join us for a dreamy night to remember as Pacific Bonsai Museum illuminates its world-renowned collection with soft holiday lights for its annual Winter Bonsai Solstice. Come for an evening stroll between 4 and 7pm to take in beautiful bonsai twinkling in an array of lights, and then stay to shop for goodies at our gift shop, sip FREE hot chocolate, and listen to fun holiday favorites. This is a family-friendly tradition that warmly embraces the generous spirit of the holidays. Suggested donation: $12 for adults. No reservations or advance tickets are needed.
Pacific Bonsai Museum
2515 South 336th Street, Federal Way, Washington, 98003
A magically lit stroll around Green Lake.
Green Lake Park
7201 East Green Lake Drive North, Seattle, Washington, 98115
The remarkably talented and endearing Northwest Boychoir returns to Benaroya Hall for a beloved tradition of lessons and carols. In this program, they present the story of the Nativity through readings, choral settings and audience carols.
Seattle Children's Theatre
200 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with the wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, "The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show."
Moore Theater
1932 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Celebrate Christmas at home with Fairmont’s traditional feast.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
A cherished tradition during the most festive time of year. Stroll past the sparkling holiday décor in the lobby and make your way to The George, where the season comes alive.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Join us this season with a special three-course prix-fixe menu of traditional and seasonal seafood favorites.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Gather the family for an elegant, family-style dinner complete with all the trimmings. Vegan, vegetarian, and child menus are available. Enjoy the festive decor and twinkling trees at the entrance.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Savor Christmas with festive, seasonally inspired cocktails you can practically eat!
Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle
411 University Street, Seattle, Washington, 98101
An unforgettable Christmas Eve celebration
Waterways Cruises and Events
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
This December, U District businesses are decorating their storefronts and inviting visitors to revel in the merriment of the winter season. Stroll down and enjoy the lighted trees on The Ave while enjoying festive displays.
Join us at the W Seattle for a Posh Affair w/ 2 Floors of Music, Top DJs, 4 hour prepaid bar, party favors, a very posh countdown & more.
W Seattle
1112 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Ring in the New Year in style aboard the Sightseer, complete with a champagne toast at midnight and the best views of the fireworks show on Lake Union! Party the night away and dance to live DJ entertainment for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration.
Waterways Cruises
901 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington, 98109
Lighting up the night sky with fireworks and lights to ring in 2026
Space Needle
400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, 98109
