# Downtown Seattle Holiday Tree Lighting & Westlake Park Carousel > Event for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 - Ages: All ages; flat paved plaza with direct elevator access from transit station; carousel suitable for toddlers with parents - Price: Free admission to Tree Lighting celebration and concerts; $5 suggested donation for Holiday Carousel rides supporting local charities - Organizer: Downtown Seattle Association - Official page: https://downtownseattle.org/events - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/downtown-seattle-holiday-tree-lighting-and-westlake-park-carousel--listing-4b18cf5e96da40c785fd3bfe ## About Black Friday in Downtown Seattle reaches a crescendo at Westlake Park with the grand Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration and the seasonal debut of the vintage Holiday Carousel! Festivities run all day beginning at 11:00 AM with family lawn games, warm cocoa stands, craft making, and live musical performances on stage.\n\nAt 5:00 PM, thousands gather as the towering community holiday tree and the iconic rooftop star burst into thousands of twinkling LED lights, crowned by a spectacular rooftop pyrotechnic fireworks show. The classic outdoor Westlake Carousel welcomes children and families for spins throughout the holiday season, operating as a beloved annual charity tradition for local children initiatives. Located adjacent to the Westlake Monorail and light rail stations, it is exceptionally easy to reach with transit and strollers. ## Similar picks in Seattle - [Westlake Park Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Carousel](https://grassyknees.com/seattle/activities/westlake-park-holiday-tree-lighting-and-holiday-carousel--listing-7e7df7ba654ed973ec35de34) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Westlake Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. The heart of downtown Seattle sparkles with holiday magic throughout December, hosted by the Downtown Seattle Association. 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