Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Seattle
67 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Seattle, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 22 are free.
Don’t miss
- Dec5SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Redmond Lights 2026
Downtown Park
FreeAll ages
- Nov27FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Fantasy Lights Drive-Through at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Park
PaidAll ages
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker – Pacific Northwest Ballet
McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
PaidAll ages
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov19ThuTree lightings
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Issaquah Highlands Holiday Tree Lighting at Village Green Park
Village Green Park
All ages
- Nov21SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Trinity Tree Farm U-Cut Christmas Trees and Santa Visits
Trinity Tree Farm
All ages
- Nov21SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration
National Nordic Museum
From $5All ages
- Nov22SunCrafts and cookies
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Hanukkah Mitzvah and Cookie Party
Stroum Jewish Community Center
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
City of Everett Wintertide Tree Lighting and Kickoff Celebration
Downtown Everett at Hewitt Avenue and Colby Avenue (and the New Everett Theater)
All ages
- Nov27FriChristmas
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:15 PM
Christmas Ship Opening Night at Pier 55
Argosy Cruises Pier 55 – Seattle Waterfront
PaidAll ages
- Nov27FriChristmas
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Snowflake Lane
Bellevue Way NE between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square (NE 4th St to NE 8th St)
FreeAll ages
- Nov28SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Gingerbread Jamboree 2026
Hotel Murano, Pavilion
Paid
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Christmas Ship Festival Cookies with Santa Sailings
Argosy Christmas Ship departure docks (Carillon Point Marina, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Kirkland City Dock, Lake Union Park)
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
Snohomish Tree Lighting at the Carnegie
Snohomish Carnegie Building and Plaza
FreeAll ages
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 28
North Pole Limited Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum
North Bend Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)
From $39
- Nov29SunSanta visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM
Cookies with Santa at the Heritage Cottage – Lynnwood
Heritage Cottage (Lynnwood Heritage Park)
FreeAll ages
- Nov29SunTree lightings
Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PM
Light Up Monroe Tree Lighting
Travelers Park
Free
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec1TueCrafts and cookies
Through Dec 12
Auburn Gingerbread Contest Display and Voting
Auburn Community & Events Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec3ThuMarkets and festivals
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park
Evergreen State Fair Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM
University Place Christmas Tree Lighting
Market Square and the University Place Civic Building Atrium
All ages
- Dec4FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
The 2nd Annual Snowflake Ball – Redmond
Redmond Senior & Community Center
All ages
- Dec4FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Dec 4
Holiday Magic at the Washington State Fair Event Center
Washington State Fair Event Center
PaidAll ages
- Dec4FriSanta visits
Fri, Dec 4
Yuletide Express Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum
Snoqualmie Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)
From $30
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM
Lakewood Jingle Bell Run
Fort Steilacoom Park
From $10
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Kenmore Winterfest and Craft Market
Kenmore City Hall and the Hangar
All ages
- Dec5SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Snoqualmie Winter Lights Tree Lighting and Winter Market
Railroad Park & Centennial Log Pavilion
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade
Town Square Plaza, Kent
All ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Light Up Your Holidays Tree Lighting Celebration (Stanwood)
8727 271st Street NW (as listed by the city)
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Auburn Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Main Street, downtown Auburn (parade from Auburn High School to Auburn City Hall)
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Merrysville for the Holidays
Comeford Park
All ages
- Dec5SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Renton Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
West Seattle Hometown Holidays
West Seattle Junction - SW Alaska St between 42nd Ave SW and California Ave SW, including Junction Plaza Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Barn Lighting at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
Free
- Dec5SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 5
Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
Lakewood Towne Center / Lakewood City Hall
FreeAll ages
- Dec6SunNutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM
Hanukkah Family Show: Mark Nizer 4D Juggling + Laser Show
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Paid
- Dec6SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM
Christmas Ship Visit at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
All ages
- Dec8TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM
Up and Atom: Snowflake Resist Art – Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch
Tacoma Public Library – Swasey Branch
- Dec8TueCrafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Gingerbread House Workshop
Auburn Library (King County Library System)
- Dec11FriSanta visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Reindeer and Reels at Peter Kirk Park – Kirkland
Peter Kirk Park
Free
- Dec11FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker – Tacoma City Ballet at the Pantages Theater
Pantages Theater
PaidAll ages
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa – Auburn
Auburn Community & Events Center
All ages
- Dec12SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:50 AM
Kent Parks Christmas Rush 5k/10k Fun Run & Walk
Hogan Park at Russell Road
With admissionAll ages
- Dec12SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Second Saturdays: Handmade for the Holidays Clay Workshop – Postmark Center for the Arts
Postmark Center for the Arts
FreeAll ages
- Dec12SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Wade Walthall's The Nutcracker – Evergreen City Ballet, Auburn
Auburn Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Dec12SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM
Lake Stevens WinterFest at North Cove Park
North Cove Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec13SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
Visit with Santa – Snoqualmie Mini Treehouse
Mini Treehouse
FreeAll ages
- Dec15TueChristmas
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
Holiday House Building: A Super Tuesday STEM Special
Covington Library (King County Library System)
Ages 5+
- Dec16WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
Holiday History Extravaganza with Vanishing Seattle
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
- Dec18FriNutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Wade Walthall's The Nutcracker – Evergreen City Ballet, Renton
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatCrafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Winter Solstice Crafts and Cocoa
Woodinville Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Dec20SunChristmas
Sun, Dec 20 · 10:30 AM
Solstice Stroll at Lewis Creek Park
Lewis Creek Visitor Center
Free
- Dec21MonLight displays
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Light Up the Night: Solstice Luminaria – Buckley Library
Buckley Pierce County Library
All ages
- Dec21MonChristmas
Mon, Dec 21 · 4:00 PM
Snohomish Winter Solstice Walk
Snohomish River Trail (City of Snohomish Riverfront Trail)
Free
- Dec21MonChristmas
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM
Solstice at the Farm – Farrel-McWhirter Park
Farrel-McWhirter Park
All ages
- Dec23WedChristmas
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:10 PM
Christmas Ship Grand Finale at Gas Works Park
Gas Works Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party
Marysville Library
FreeAges 4–12
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Renton Library (King County Library System)
Free
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve: Dancing Through the Decades – Lakewood/Smokey Point Library
Lakewood/Smokey Point Library (Sno-Isle Libraries)
All ages
- Dec31ThuNutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 31 · 1:30 PM
AfterNoon Year's Eve with the Zaniac Comedy Show – Milton
Milton Activity Center (The MAC)
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunHanukkah
Through Dec 11
Menorah Making Contest at the Stroum JCC
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Ages 7+
- Nov16MonNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 7
Christmas Showcase: A Seussified Christmas Carol (Grades 5–12) – Taproot Acting Studio
Taproot Theatre Company (Jewell Mainstage Theatre)
From $475
- Nov18WedChristmas
Through Dec 16
Christmas Showcase: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Grades 2–7) – Taproot Acting Studio
Taproot Theatre Company (Isaac Studio Theatre)
From $475
- Nov19ThuNutcracker and shows
Through Jan 1
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show – Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre – Charlotte Martin Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Nov27FriMarkets and festivals
Through Dec 31
Seattle Center Winterfest 2026
Seattle Center (Armory Food & Event Hall and grounds)
All ages
- Nov27FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Fantasy Lights Drive-Through at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Park
PaidAll ages
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
A Christmas Carol at Union Arts Center (formerly ACT Theatre)
Union Arts Center – Allen Theatre
Paid
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker – Pacific Northwest Ballet
McCaw Hall (Seattle Center)
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Through Dec 30
Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Paid
- Nov28SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Garden d'Lights 2026
Bellevue Botanical Garden
From $5All ages
- Dec3ThuLight displays
Through Jan 1
ShoreLights Winter Light Display at the Park at Town Center
Park at Town Center
All ages
- Dec5SatLight displays
Through Jan 1
Redmond Lights 2026
Downtown Park
FreeAll ages
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Seattle listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 67 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Pacific Time.