Westlake Park Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Carousel

About this adventure

The heart of downtown Seattle sparkles with holiday magic throughout December, hosted by the Downtown Seattle Association. Festivities launch on Black Friday with the grand Tree Lighting Celebration, where thousands gather to watch the majestic 45-foot holiday tree and iconic 160-foot Macy's Holiday Star illuminated in a vibrant fireworks finale. Families can enjoy live holiday music, costumed characters, and free craft-making stations. Returning to the plaza through early January is the historic Westlake Park Holiday Carousel, presented by Nordstrom. Children can take spins aboard the vintage painted wooden horses and carriages for a nominal donation to downtown youth charities. Located right next to the Westlake light rail station and the Seattle Center Monorail terminus, the park is completely transit-friendly, flat, and stroller-accessible.