December 2025
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
| Concerts | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Dec. 16 | Earl Sweatshirt | Showbox SoDo |
| Dec. 17 | Big Band Christmas | Royal Room |
| Dec. 18 | Soweto Gospel Choir | Moore |
| Dec. 19 | Gunna | WaMu |
| Dec. 19 | LYNY (electronic) | Showbox |
| Dec. 20 | Chris Lake (EDM) | WaMu |
| Dec. 21 | Behnam Bani (Iran) | Moore |
| Dec. 22 | Alex Baird (holiday) | Royal Room |
| Dec. 23 | Taylor Swift (tribute) | Nectar Lounge |
| Dec. 26 - 31 | Kenny G (sax) | Jazz Alley |
| Dec. 27 | Duke Ellington (trib.) | Town Hall |
| Dec. 31 | Mudhoney | Neptune |
| more concerts | ||
December 1, 2025 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.1 miles N)
Vote for your favorite of 12 designer-decorated Christmas trees at Family Preview, with Santa, festive entertainment, and free arts & crafts for kids in the ballroom of The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. in Seattle.
December 1 - 2, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles SE)
Admire two dozen designer trees during the annual Festival of Trees Display in the main lobby and down the escalator at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Teddy Bear Suite upstairs is also free to visit until Dec. 24 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
December 1 - 6, 2025
multiple locations
Watch a tree-lighting ceremony, usually with music.
December 3, 2025 (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Author, public speaker, bookstore owner, rancher, and family man Ryan Holiday shares wisdom from Stoic philosophy that can improve your life for $54 at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
December 4, 2025
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Bill Radke of KUOW and special guests share highlights and lowlights of 2025, plus a few surprises during $24 Year in Review at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
December 4, 2025 (6 to 8 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Holiday in the Park offers “live music, free kids’ activities, and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies” at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
December 4, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Edmonds (18 miles N)
The Gothard Sisters “present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Christmas carols, Celtic tunes and songs, and Irish dancing” at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
December 4 - 7, 2025 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Holiday Spark promises music, carolers, fire pits, a holiday bazaar, food vendors, and Santa Claus. See schedule for visits with costumed characters (Ice Queen, Holiday Princess, Pixie Pal) at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Parking is $5.
December 4 - 7, 2025 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Victorian Christmas Festival [formerly A Victorian Country Christmas] has musicians, Santa Claus, and 420 vendors in Victorian costumes selling art, jewelry, decorations, clothing, and toys at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking in gold and blue lots. Free admission for children age 12 and younger.
December 5, 2025 (8 p.m.)
South Lake Union (0.8 miles N)
The all-female Aeolus Quartet plays “luscious” chamber music by Beethoven, Bacewicz, and Dvořák at Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. Repeats in Olympia.
December 5 - 6, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Lower Queen Anne (1 mile NW)
Support great causes by shopping for unique gifts from 31 vendors at Giving Marketplace, with family-friendly holiday activities and art-making at Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
December 5 - 7, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Shop 150 vendors for hand-crafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, house wares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Seven food trucks parked outside. Friday is an $18 preview for adults only (5 to 9 p.m.).
December 5 - 7, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
PhinneyWood Winter Festival has 140 arts & crafts vendors, musicians, dancers, food booths, and a bake sale at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free. Friday evening is a $25 preview for adults only (5 to 8 p.m.).
December 6, 2025 (12 to 2:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Hear dozens of caroling teams sing, and then vote for your favorite at the crowded Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
December 6, 2025 (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Watch The Snowman onscreen (rated G) while Seattle Symphony plays the score live at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Arrive early for pre-concert activities in the lobby. The movie has captions.
December 6, 2025 (6 to 11 p.m.)
SoDo (2.6 miles S)
Midwinter Magic begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by a dance party with a band playing “high energy music” to support non-traditional lifestyles at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
December 6, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Mount Baker (3.9 miles SE)
See six homes decorated for the holidays, “a stunning showcase of architectural treasures” on the Mount Baker Home Tour for age 10+. Free shuttle between houses. No shoes or pets in the houses. Buy tickets online. Check in and enjoy drinks and cookies at Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive S in Seattle.
December 6, 2025 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Ballard (4.7 miles NW)
Bring things you cooked, made, or do as a service to trade at Barter Fair & Holiday Party. The trading begins at 1:30 p.m. There will be “delicious food and drinks, holiday decorations, and live music” at Old Stove Brewing Gardens, 1550 NW 49th St. in Seattle. Donation.
December 6, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Wallingford (4.7 miles N)
A ticket to Cool Yule Holiday Party and Concert includes “snazzy, jazzy holiday tunes and standards” by BlueStreet Voices and a jazz pianist, with a no-host bar opening 30 minutes before the show, at Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle.
December 6, 2025
Green Lake (6 miles N)
Run once or twice around Green Lake and then eat cookies at The Electric Cookie Run 5K/10K at Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle. Consider wearing a headlamp and glowing decor.
December 6, 2025 (3 to 10 p.m.)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Winter Solstice Night Market promises 100 vendors, 15 food trucks, cocktail bars, and DJ music inside Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle for age 21+. Held in various months. Free admission until 5 p.m.
December 6, 2025
Burien (11 miles S)
Buy a ticket online, and then walk to different shops and collect cookies on the $25 Holiday Cookie Crawl, which begins at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
December 6, 2025 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Enjoy live music, glowing art, a kids’ fashion show, a silent disco, craft making, dance performances, and a family lights parade (6:30 p.m.) at Redmond Lights in Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way in Redmond.
December 6, 2025 (9:30 a.m.)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Run a half marathon or run 5 miles in beautiful Redmond Watershed Preserve on the Redmond Reindeer Romp Free shuttle from Bear Creek Park & Ride, 7760 178th Place NE in Redmond. Costume contest. No pets.
December 6, 2025 (5:30 to 8 p.m.)
Renton (17 miles SE)
Wave to police, medics, and fire fighters as you walk by their decorated vehicles and tents during Battle of the Badges: Holiday Lights at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St. in Renton. Grounds map below shows entrances off Monroe Ave. for parking (1, 2), event walk-in (3), and handicapped parking (4). Optional food donation.
December 6, 2025 (noon)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
December 6, 2025
Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)
JuleFest has a market of Scandinavian arts & crafts opening at 10 a.m., plus food vendors opening at 11 a.m. at Sons of Norway, 18891 Front St. NE in Poulsbo. At dusk, a Lucia bride arrives in a Viking boat at waterfront park to light a giant bonfire.
December 6, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)
Auburn (29 miles S)
Hear live music at 4 p.m., and at 4:30 p.m. watch lighted vehicles, floats, cars, and walkers go down Main Street from Auburn High School to city hall in the Santa Parade, followed by a tree lighting at city hall.
December 6, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Puyallup (34 miles S)
Watch bands, floats, and walking units as the Santa Parade goes south down S. Meridian (from Main St. to 6th Ave.). The nearby Holiday Market is 12 to 7 p.m. in Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian in Puyallup.
December 6, 2025 (4 to 5:30 p.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Gather around the fire to sing holiday songs led by a classical singer at Cocoa and Carols. This event is held outdoors under a tent, but you can warm up while exploring the winter flower exhibit inside W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 S G St. in Tacoma. Suggested $5 donation.
December 6, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Play parlor games, make ornaments, browse a holiday market, meet Father Christmas, and “pop into the kitchen for a treat” during Christmas Regale at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
December 6 - 14, 2025 (1 to 9 p.m.)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
“Enjoy the beauty of 500 crèches from around the world” plus 150 Christmas trees and live music during Festival of the Nativity at The Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15205 SE 28th St. in Bellevue. Music schedule.
December 7, 2025 (2 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol onscreen (rated G) while Seattle Symphony plays the score live at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle for age 5+.
December 7, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle.
December 7, 2025
Renton (16 miles SE)
Join the K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk along the beautiful Cedar River Trail, either with or without a leashed dog, which begins at Renton Community Center, 1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy in Renton.
December 7, 2025 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
South End
Celebrate the 1 Line Extension that opens today. The three new stations have live music, food trucks, vendors, and kids’ activities.
December 8, 2025
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
“Enjoy fine cuisine (dinner & drinks), exciting games, great company, and a sneak peek performance from Seattle International Dance Festival” by attending $100 Holiday Winter Shindig at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Festive attire is encouraged.
December 11, 2025
Capitol Hill (1.5 miles NE)
A $35 ticket to Capitol Hill Holiday Wine Walk includes a wine glass and 10 tickets for tastes in local shops. No children or pets. Begin at KeyBank, 321 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
December 11, 2025 (6 to 10 p.m.)
SoDo (1.8 miles S)
Wear anything from a T-shirt to a tuxedo to $108 GeekWire Gala for “a festive night of food (heavy appetizers), drinks, karaoke, games, and dancing” at Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+.
December 11, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
University District (4.6 miles NE)
Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves “brings her fresh interpretations of Christmas standards for a night of holiday magic” at U.W.’s Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.
December 12, 2025 (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SE)
Twinkle Twinkle promises a bonfire, roasted s’mores, cocoa, holiday lights, seasonal crafts, and carolers singing at Seneca Plaza in Freeway Park, 600 Seneca St. in Seattle.
December 12, 2025 (8 to 9:30 p.m.)
Fremont (3.8 miles N)
See 65 lit and decorated boats sail from South Lake Union to the Fremont Bridge and back in the Christmas Ship Parade of Boats. You can buy a ticket to ride on the boat, or watch from shore along the parade route or at the Official Onshore Viewing Party in Evanston Plaza.
December 12, 2025
Ballard (5.1 miles NW)
A $56 ticket to Ballard Cocktail Trail includes tastes of 10 “unique hand-crafted cocktails” in boutique shops beginning at Umpqua Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Held in June and December.
December 12 - 14, 2025 (7 p.m.)
University District (4.4 miles NE)
Jingle all the Gay features “an all-star cast of burlesque, cabaret, dance, drag, and musical luminaries” at Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle.
December 12 - 14, 2025 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience with “80 true-to-life size dinosaurs” plus dinosaur shows and craft activities at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Expect long lines for rides. Best for age 8 and younger. Held in spring and winter.
December 12, 2025 & Jan. 2, 2026
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
See WildLanterns’ amazing luminary displays, have animal encounters, take carousel rides, and visit holiday-themed lounges with fireplaces selling specialty cocktails and food during $35 Night Owls at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
December 13, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Seattle Musicians for Children's Hospital (SMooCH) this year includes a performance by Bob Mould and Blondshell for $50 at The Showbox, 1426 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
December 13, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Lake Union (1.3 miles N)
Boats decorated with Christmas lights begin lining up from Aurora Bridge to Gas Works Park at 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., Seattle Christmas Boat Parade starts sailing around the lake, past MOHAI, Ivar’s Salmon House, and back to the start.
December 13, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
“Show up to sing, dance, or quietly glow with the holiday spirit” at Holiday Hootenanny “a boot stomping, hand-clapping evening of holiday song classics, obscurities, and originals with full on audience participation” for all ages at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
December 13, 2025 (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Ballard (5.6 miles NW)
Family-friendly Holiday Jingle Jam has choirs, soloists, and singalongs of sacred and secular music for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and winter solstice, plus Santa, elves, and food for sale at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, 2007 NW 61st St. in Seattle.
December 13, 2025 (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Green Lake (6 miles N)
Take a walk following glowing luminaries on the Pathway of Lights, with “warm drinks, sweet treats, sponsor giveaways, and musical performances” at Green Lake Park, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle.
December 13, 2025 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Bring your own glass to $33 Holiday Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk, where you get 10 tastes of “wines, beers, ciders, and spirits” in shops, beginning at Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, 10031 Main St. in Bothell for age 21+. Holiday costumes are welcome.
December 13, 2025 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
See lit Bonsai trees during Winter Bonsai Solstice, with holiday lights, music, free hot chocolate, and a gift shop at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Free including parking. Flashlights welcome.
December 13, 2025
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
A $40 ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tastes of wine at shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B in Snohomish for age 21+. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
December 13 - 14, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Vashon Island (19 miles SW via ferry)
Drive aboard a ferry boat to visit 40 studios and galleries representing 140 artists during the weekend Vashon Island Visual Artists Holiday Studio Tour.
December 14, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Dress up for the all-ages Seattle Indies Holiday Party. Your $56 ticket includes “an all-you-can-eat Latin buffet, pizza & pasta bar, and deserts bar” plus beer, wine, cocktails, and unlimited arcade games at GameWorks, 1511 7th Ave. in Seattle.
December 14, 2025
Northlake (3.9 miles N)
Wear a costume or tie on bells for the morning Jingle Bell Run 12K, 5K, 1 mile, or kids’ run at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. Dogs and strollers are welcome.
December 14, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Everett (28 miles N)
Watch 30 freestyle athletes perform mind-blowing stunts, freestyle motocross, and BMX routines with a crazy circus theme at Nitro Circus Live at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
December 16 - 17, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles NW)
The Grammy Award winning Blind Boys of Alabama blend classic gospel with authentic soul and blues and perform “holiday standards” at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave. in Seattle.
December 16 - 17, 2025 (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
(began this month on December 3)
Auburn (28 miles S)
See 15 gingerbread houses entered in the Gingerbread Contest and vote for your favorite at Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn. Closed Sunday.
December 16 - 17, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
The Midwinter Revels is a family-oriented celebration of the winter solstice. Expect music, dance, theater, song, and storytelling at Rialto Theater, 310 S 9th St. in Tacoma. The 202 theme is Asian culture. Closed Monday.
December 16 - 22, 2025
multiple locations
December 16 - 23, 2025
(began this month on December 4)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Audience suggestions add funny twists to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim at An Improvised Christmas Carol at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
December 16 - 24, 2025
(began this month on December 1)
Seattle Center (1.1 miles NW)
Seattle Christmas Market “combines colorful décor, gifts from 80 artisans, enticing food & drink (including beer & mulled wine), and family entertainment” in Fisher Pavilion and on the lawn at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free.
December 16 - 24, 2025 (7 p.m.)
(began this month on December 3)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Snowflake Lane is a 25-minute outdoor show with music, lights, falling snow, dancers, and drummers on Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th. Arrive early to park and find a good viewing spot. Sections of Bellevue Way and NE 6th Street are closed (6 to 7:45 p.m.).
December 16 - 28, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Land of the Sweets is a polished burlesque version of the Nutcracker ballet with a live jazz band and top-notch dancers who arrive in opulent costumes and depart scantily dressed at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. For age 17+ (or 21+ after 9 p.m.).
December 16 - 28, 2025
(began this month on December 11)
Downtown (0.4 miles E)
A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge, performed by talented actors with surprising special effects at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. in Seattle. Simlar in Olympia.
December 16 - 30, 2025
Issaquah (14 miles SE)
Visit Cougar Mountain Zoo when it’s decorated like the North Pole to welcome Santa with his reindeer and sleigh during the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at 19525 SE 54th St. in Issaquah. Santa’s last day is Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
December 16 - 31, 2025 (4:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
(began this month on December 1)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Enjoy half a million colorful lights with displays at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. You must buy timed tickets online. Children age 10 and younger are free. Parking is $5, or free at Wilburton Hill Park. Closed Dec. 25. Half-price days are Dec. 1 - 4 and 8 - 11.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
(began this month on December 1)
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
See four displays made mostly of food at Gingerbread Village in Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., extended to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Donation box. The theme changes each year. The 2025 theme is Toy Shop Time Machine.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
(began this month on December 4)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Based on the animated film, The Lion King is a Tony Award winning musical telling a story of love and redemption, and featuring the music, animals, and people of Africa at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Wonderland is a whimsical winter cabaret and burlesque show that promises “a glittering parade of nostalgia, exploding with dance, laughter, and all the cheer of yesteryear” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret, 95 Pine St. in Seattle for age 21+. Food and drinks for sale.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (4:30 to 10 p.m.)
(began this month on December 1)
Tacoma (40 miles SW)
Bundle up to admire 1.5 million holiday lights and displays at Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Pay to bring your dog on Dec. 17 or Jan. 4.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026
(began this month on December 1)
Tulalip (36 miles N)
Tulalip Lights & Ice has 9.7 million lights on plants surrounding the casino entrance ponds and the Tulalip Amphitheater at 10400 34th Ave. NE in Tulalip. Ice skating, food for sale, and a beer garden. See Santa through Dec. 21.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 15, 2026
(began this month on December 1)
Shoreline (11 miles N)
ShoreLights is “a dazzling showcase of light” covering art installations and trees in the Park at Town Center, 17550 Aurora Ave. N in Shoreline. Calendar for live music & food trucks. Closes 9 p.m. Free parking.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026 (4 to 9 p.m.)
(began this month on December 2)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
WildLanterns features “large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe” including bugs, lions, pandas, parrots, and dragons, with snacks for sale and a performance in the entrance building at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. See closed dates.
December 16, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026
(began this month on December 4)
Riverview (6 miles S)
“Discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song” at Astra Lumina, a pricey walk with special-effects lighting and sound in Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle.
December 16, 2025 - April 13, 2026
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
December 16, 2025 - Dec. 31, 2026
multiple locations
December 17 - 23, 2025
(began this month on December 4)
Seattle, Renton, Kirkland
During the Christmas Ship Festival, ride on the main ship with the choir, or on a follow boat, or watch for free at a 20-minute onshore event (unless the performance is marked P for private in the schedule). Some onshore events have bonfires.
December 17 - 28, 2025
(began this month on December 11)
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Black Nativity by Langston Hughes tells the story of the first Christmas with a cast of 30 actors, dancers, vocalists, a rousing choir, and a sing-along at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle.
December 17 - 28, 2025
(began this month on December 5)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs The Nutcracker by George Balanchine, with a live orchestra, magnificent sets and costumes, and a huge cast in McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. at Seattle Center.
December 17 - 28, 2025
multiple locations
December 17 - 28, 2025
(began this month on December 3)
Stanwood (50 miles N)
See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters as you drive your car through The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. You can park at Joyland and Santa’s Village to take photos, buy snacks, and (until Dec. 23) meet Santa.
December 17, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
multiple locations
December 17, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
(began this month on December 3)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Based on the popular movie about a bad boss, 9 to 5 features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
December 17, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (12 to 4 p.m.)
(began this month on December 3)
Auburn (29 miles S)
See a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses during Festival of Trees at White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE in Auburn. Closed Mon., Tues., Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
December 18, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
Soweto Gospel Choir blends traditional, tribal, and modern African gospel music with Western spiritual sounds in a program “remembering South Africa’s Freedom Movement and the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.” at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
December 18, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
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| Dec. 18 | 5:15 PM | Los Angeles Rams | |
December 18, 2025
Tacoma
The third Thursday of the month is free.
December 18 - 19, 2025
multiple locations
Walk between venues displaying artwork in the evening during Seattle Art Walks and more.
December 18 - 22, 2025
(began this month on December 4)
multiple locations
December 18, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026
multiple locations
December 19, 2025 (6 p.m.)
South Lake Union (0.8 miles N)
Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.
December 19 - 20, 2025
SoDo (2.4 miles S)
A $70 ticket to Winter Beer Fest includes “unlimited tastes of over 40 breweries and 150 beers” with food for sale and Santa in Victory Hall at The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
December 19 - 21, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Urban Craft Uprising features 100 vendors of “handmade jewelry, custom art, gourmet treats, and cozy home goods” at Eleventh Hour Makers Market on the concourse level of the former Barnes & Noble at Pacific Place, 600 Pine St. in Seattle.
December 19 - 21, 2025 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Montlake (4.4 miles NE)
A $20 ticket to the Winter Luminary Walk includes two drinks, live acoustic guitar, and a 30-minute self-guided walk along the pathways at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle. Limited parking. No pets.
December 19 - 23, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Seattle Men’s Chorus sings seasonal favorites and leads a sing-along in their show Holly Jolly Jingle at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. (The morning show on Dec. 20 is a short version for kids.)
December 19 - 23, 2025 (4:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
(began this month on December 5)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Holiday Magic promises “breathtaking lights, interactive displays, festive food and drink, and fun for the whole family” including ice skating, fire pits, a free train ride, Santa’s Village, and a holiday market at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking.
December 19 - 24, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.4 miles S)
Kringle’s Inventionasium is a colorful “toy factory” where kids meet whacky characters, make a toy, and then meet Santa for photos at 1000 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Keeping the toy costs an extra $30. Children younger than two years old are free. Schedule.
December 19 - 24, 2025
(began this month on December 5)
Leavenworth (117 miles E)
Lights twinkle on snow at Village of Lights, including the gazebo in Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leavenworth. The nearby Festhalle has gingerbread houses, kids’ crafts, and cocoa. See the schedule for Santa, carolers, and musicians. Lights on until 11 p.m. Before traveling, check their updates.
December 19 - 28, 2025
multiple locations
December 19 - 28, 2025
multiple locations
Candlelight Concerts feature a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles. Gift card available.
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| Dec. 19 | Nutcracker holiday | Town Hall Seattle |
| Dec. 19 | Taylor Swift (free) | Pacific Place |
| Dec. 26 | Fleetwood Mac | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Dec. 28 | Abba & Queen | Arctic Club Hotel |
December 19 - 31, 2025
(began this month on December 6)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, carolers, comedy, dancers, model trains, vendors, and ice sculptures at Seattle Center. Scroll down their page for the entertainment schedule. Watch the movie Frozen on Dec. 26. (The outdoor Christmas Market is not free.)
December 19, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Watch model trains run through detailed scenes of the Pacific Northwest, and see railroad-history exhibits at the Model Train Festival at Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Free for children age 5 and younger. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
December 19, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
(began this month on December 1)
Spanaway (43 miles S)
Buy a ticket online, and then drive two miles past “300 illuminated holiday displays” while you hear holiday music on radio station 1700 AM at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Cheapest after Dec. 25. Credit cards only. Check their website for any changes due to weather.
December 20, 2025 (noon)
Downtown (0.1 miles S)
Buy a ticket online, put on a Santa suit or holiday costume, and then visit a dozen city bars from noon to closing time at SantaCon. It’s illegal to drink on streets or sidewalks.
December 20, 2025 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Fremont (3.2 miles N)
Shop from local makers and food vendors “under the covered, heated Fremont Bridge” at Trollstice Holiday Night Market at 701 N. Northlake Way in Seattle.
December 20, 2025 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
December 20, 2025 (10 a.m.)
Sand Point (6.6 miles NE)
You’re welcome to dress for the holidays when you join the Holiday Fun Run (5K, 10K, 15K, kids’ dash), followed by hot chocolate at Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE in Seattle.
December 20, 2025 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
An $80 ticket to Enchanted Winter’s Eve: A White Masquerade includes two glasses of wine and a decadent dessert bar, a dance floor, and a live DJ at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville for age 21+. You’re encouraged to wear white and a mask. [Reservation tip: Change start date to Dec. 20.]
December 20, 2025 (5:30 p.m.)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Boats with lights and decorations travel south along the Tacoma waterfront from Anthony's at Point Defiance to Dock Street Marina in the Lighted Boat Parade. A possible viewpoint is Cummings Park, 3939 Ruston Way in Tacoma.
December 20 - 21, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Shop for clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, and art prints at United Indians Native Art Market in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
December 22 - 23, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles NW)
An Appalachian Christmas features violinist and composer Mark O’Connor and his wife playing Appalachian music at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave. in Seattle.
December 22 - 23, 2025 (6:55 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
The Totally Holiday Sing Along projects subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to holiday favorites for $17 at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. They promise “candy canes, mistletoe, and a couple of jingle bells.” For tickets, click the green button below, then the red button, then “Continue As Guest.”
December 22, 2025 - March 4, 2026
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
December 23, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Newfoundland welcomed 7,000 stranded airline passengers when flights were grounded on 9/11 for five days. Come from Away is a new staging of “a musical that changes you, heals old wounds, and lifts the spirit” at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
December 24, 2025 (9 & 11 a.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Run or walk 3 miles at the Jingle Bell Run and have hot cocoa at Wright Park, 501 S I St. in Tacoma. Holiday costumes are welcome.
December 24 - 25, 2025
multiple locations
See recommended restaurants offering special menus or takeout on Christmas Eve & Day.
December 25, 2025 (noon)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
See a film about Jewish tradition, hear live klezmer music, and enjoy free vegetarian noodle take-out at $30 Fiddler on the Roof Sing Along, an annual tradition at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
December 27, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Sacred Music by Duke Ellington features the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, plus guest vocalists, a gospel choir, and tap dancers at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
December 27, 2025 (11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.)
Kirkland (11 miles NE)
Amazing Bubble Man “explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized” at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. Held in spring and winter.
December 27 & 31, 2025
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
| Date | Time | Price | Theme |
| Dec. 27 | 11:00 AM | $105 | Turkey/veggie pot pies |
| Dec. 31 | 7:00 PM | $250 | Las Vegas: Tom Douglas |
December 27, 2025 - Nov. 21, 2026 (11 a.m.)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy a brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Lake Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
December 31, 2025 (7:30 & 10:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles NW)
Grammy award winning saxophonist Kenny G plays a mix of holiday hits, jazz standards, and more at New Year’s Eve with Kenny G at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Ave. in Seattle. The 7:30 p.m. show has a dinner option.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
New Year's Eve with The Hot Sardines in the auditorium is followed by a DJ dance party “with dancing, champagne, and revelry” to ring in the new year in the lobby of Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
December 31, 2025 (7 & 10 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
New Year’s Eve with The Dusty 45s features a band “electrifying audiences with their raw energy and timeless sound” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. The 7 p.m. show for $120 includes dinner for all ages, and the 10 p.m. show for $75 includes a countdown package for age 21+.
December 31, 2025 (10 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
“Laugh your way into the new year” at $71 Xtreme Theatresports New Year’s Eve Party, which promises an epic battle of 20 comedy improvisers split into 4 teams, with gifts, hats, streamers, and a champagne toast at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Doors open 9 p.m.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
Posh New Year's Eve Party includes DJ dance music, party favors, and midnight champagne at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
First Hill (0.7 miles E)
A $123 ticket to Roaring ‘20s New Year’s Eve includes a glass of champagne, live entertainment, a dance band, a midnight toast, a no-host bar, and city views from the 7th floor penthouse and ballroom at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle for age 21+.
December 31, 2025
Seattle
Watch the Space Needle fireworks from the water, with a no-host bar and DJ dance music for age 21+.
December 31, 2025
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center. The Armory restrooms are open until 1 a.m.
December 31, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
Downtown (0.9 miles SE)
A $204 ticket to New Year’s Eve includes “welcome champagne, lights bites, desserts, a midnight champagne toast,” DJ dance music, a no-host bar, and city views from atop the Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
December 31, 2025 (9:30 p.m.)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
The $331 New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise includes champagne when you board and at midnight, a four-course dinner, party favors, live music, and views of the Space Needle fireworks, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle for age 16+.
December 31, 2025 (6 p.m.)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Watch the glamorous film with Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor at $18 Moulin Rouge: New Year’s Eve Sing-Along at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. This event ends before midnight.
December 31, 2025
Capitol Hill (1.5 miles NE)
Begin with a dance lesson at 8:30 p.m., and then dance until 1:30 a.m. at $55 New Year's Eve Tango Ball, which has a masquerade ball theme, a tango performance, live & DJ music, and an “elegant buffet & dessert bar” at Dance Underground, 340 15th Ave. E in Seattle. The theme in 2025 is black and white.
December 31, 2025 (8 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
A $140 ticket to New Year’s Eve Ball includes dessert, a glass of wine, a band playing Polish and French music, and a midnight champagne toast followed by dinner at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
December 31, 2025 (8 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
NYE at Mr. P.P.’s Clubhouse is a “culinary-cabaret fever dream that bursts with zany antics, snacky theatrics, and five-star absurdity” with circus acts, comedians, vocalists, and a live band at Teatro ZinZanni, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. The $287 ticket includes a five-course tasting menu, tax, and tip, but alcohol is extra.
December 31, 2025 (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Fremont (3.3 miles N)
Watch two teams of comedians compete for your laughs, and then join the countdown to a 9 p.m. new year “Eastern Standard Time” at $30 ComedySportz NYE for all ages at Csz Seattle, 3509 Fremont Ave. N in Seattle.
December 31, 2025 (10 p.m.)
Fremont (3.3 miles N)
The $50 Blue Years Eve features bawdy adult improv by ComedySportz, a midnight champagne toast, music, and dancing in a small theater at Csz Seattle, 3509 Fremont Ave. N.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Ballard (4.9 miles NW)
Local artists rotate on and off stage singing holiday cover songs, backed by the Artist Home All-Star band, during $65 Artist Home’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle for age 21+. Doors open 8 p.m.
December 31, 2025 (3 to 9 p.m.)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Shop from 40 craft and food vendors, visit a wine and beer garden, hear live music, enjoy free cocoa and cookies, and walk down Main Street without cars at New Year’s Eve Night Market. Parking lots nearby at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
December 31, 2025 (8 p.m.)
Wallingford (11 miles N)
New Year’s Eve Dance has live music, “a sumptuous finger-food feast ... wine, champagne, and non-alcohol refreshments” at OmCulture, 2210 N Pacific St. in Seattle.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
A $136 ticket to Cinema: A New Year's Eve Celebration includes “passed bites, signature drinks, live entertainment, DJ music, and a midnight toast” at W Bellevue, 10455 NE 5th Place in Bellevue.
December 31, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
With a Cuban nightclub theme, Havana Nights offers unlimited dining, specialty cocktails, DJ music, performers, champagne at midnight, and a view of Bellevue fireworks at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi, 10400 NE 4th St, Suite 3100 in Bellevue.
December 31, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Des Moines (16 miles S)
Write a New Year’s message and then drop it into a boat at Burning Boat Festival, which has “fire pits, s’mores, hot cocoa, beer, wine, a DJ, and family friendly activities” to support charity at Des Moines Marina Pier, 410 S 222nd St. in Des Moines. The boat is lit at 8 p.m. Children age 5 and younger are free.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Souled Out Funk features “a 10-member funk band with five horns, a high-powered rhythm section, and soulful vocals” for $36 at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+. Doors open 8 p.m.
December 31, 2025 (9 p.m.)
Everett (30 miles N)
A $76 ticket to Midnight on the Waterfront “includes small bites and appetizers, a complimentary drink ticket, and access to drink specials throughout the evening” with a DJ music and a midnight balloon drop at Hotel Indigo, 1028 13th St. in Everett for age 21+.
December 31, 2025 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Tacoma Light Trail has a 5:30 p.m. dragon parade beginning at Prairie Line Trail (Pacific Ave & S. 17th St.), followed at 6 p.m. by performances, DJ music, and craft activities at Tollefson Plaza, 1548 Commerce S in Tacoma. If it rains, watch for an alternative venue on Facebook.
December 31, 2025 (8 p.m.)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Back to the ‘80s includes DJ dance music at 8 & 10:30 p.m. and Nite Wave playing new wave hits at 9 & 11 p.m. for $59 in the ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway in Tacoma for age 21+. Schedule.
December 31, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles NE)
Enjoy furry costumes, art vendors, games, panel discussions, and a masquerade dance at Anthro Northwest at Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St. in Seattle. See minors policy if younger than age 18.
| Future concerts | ||
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| Jan. 13/14 | Twice (Korea) | Climate Pledge |
| Jan. 22 | Xavi (Mexico) | Paramount |
| Jan. 27 | J.I.D. | Paramount |
| Feb. 6 | Head & the Heart | Benaroya |
| Feb. 15 | Ghost | Climate Pledge |
| Feb. 22 | Cardi B | Climate Pledge |
| Feb. 24 | Ricardo Arjona | Climate Pledge |
| March 25 | Calum Scott | Moore |
| March 29 | Foreigner | Auburn |
| April 3 | Raye | Wamu |
| April 4 | bbno$ | Wamu |
| May 12 | Florence + Machine | Climate Pledge |
| May 13 | Demi Lovato | Climate Pledge |
| May 15 | Yungblud | Wamu |
| June 4 | Louis Tomlinson | Climate Pledge |
| June 17 | Natalia Lafourcade | Paramount |
| Aug. 1 | Ed Sheeran | Lumen Field |
| Oct. 15 | Doja Cat | Climate Pledge |
| more concerts | ||
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