Celebrate the season of festivities in Seattle!
GIFTS GALORE
Nov 29
Downtown’s beloved Pike Place Market illuminates its colorful light displays at 5 pm, but Magic in the Market lasts all day with eggnog, caroling, and hundreds of local vendors showcasing handmade and artisan gifts.
SHIP OF YULE
Nov 28–Dec 23
As you sail aboard the gorgeously lighted Spirit of Seattle around Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Lake Washington, sip warm beverages while top choral groups sing carols—planned onshore bonfires and tree lightings make it a true Christmas Ship™ Festival.
WINTER WALTZ
Nov 28–Dec 28
Let the Pacific Northwest Ballet enchant you with their rendition of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, with dazzling choreography by George Balanchine.
TIS THE SEASON
Nov 28–Dec 31
The bustling Seattle Center presents five weeks of jubilant celebration, including concerts and dance performances, ice sculpting, light shows, and the European-inspired Seattle Christmas Market.
seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest; seattlechristmasmarket.com
ANIMALS AGLOW
Nov 14–Jan 18
Over roughly two months, the always delightful Woodland Park Zoo presents the annual WildLanterns festival, during which dozens of larger-than-life lanterns depict beloved animals, from graceful leopards to tropical birds. Kids love the interactive play area.
SPACE LAUNCH
Dec 31
Ring in 2026 watching some 500 lighted drones perform a breathtaking sky show around the Space Needle, culminating with the nation’s largest structurally launched fireworks show.
Seattle Holidays
ONE MAGICAL SEASON. ONE MAGICAL CITY.
Our holiday calendar is packed with incredible light displays and timeless magic. Add some local favorites like Woodland Park Zoo, Pike Place Market, and Seattle Center—all decked out in the spirit of the season—and this holiday will be one to remember. Explore the magic at seattleholidays.com.
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