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Where can I spend Christmas in Seattle?

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Jessica Hardy

Updated on February 25, 2026

Where can I spend Christmas in Seattle?

Visit a Christmas Lights Display

There are several large light displays in the area, from Wildlights at Woodland Park Zoo and Bellevue Garden d'Lights, to Candy Cane Lane in Seattle, to Clam Lights in Renton, Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo and Fantasy Lights in Spanaway.

Similarly one may ask, where can I go Christmas Day in Seattle?

Where to take your out-of-town guests on Christmas Day and beyond

  • Teddy Bear Suite. Info: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec.
  • Gingerbread Village. Info: Daily through Jan.
  • Garden d'Lights. Info: 4:30 to 9 p.m. daily through Dec.
  • Fantasy lights.
  • Seattle Aquarium Winter Fishtival.
  • Museum of Flight Winter Family Fun.
  • Bellevue Magic Season.
  • Wondering About Wildlife.

Beside above, where can I spend my Christmas in Washington State? 7 Best Christmas Getaways in Washington - Tripping.com

  • Bellevue. The city of Bellevue, which lies east of Seattle on the other side of Lake Washington, comes alive during the Christmas holidays.
  • Tacoma. Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma is an annual event that features spectacular displays of Christmas lights in the shape of animals.
  • Bellingham.
  • Vancouver.
  • Leavenworth.

Correspondingly, how do you spend Christmas in Seattle?

Guide to Christmas in Seattle: Festivals, Events, Things to Do

  1. 01 of 15. Visit a Christmas Lights Display.
  2. 02 of 15. Holiday Shop at Bazaars and Craft Fairs.
  3. 03 of 15. Westlake Center's Tree Lighting.
  4. 04 of 15. Holiday Shopping in Pike Place Market.
  5. Snowflake Lane. John & Lisa Merrill / Getty Images.
  6. 06 of 15.
  7. 07 of 15.
  8. 08 of 15.

What Seattle station plays Christmas music?

Warm 106.9 FM

Where can I buy a Christmas tree in Seattle?

Best Christmas Tree Lot in Seattle, WA
  • Seattle Christmas Tree. 2.0 mi. 9 reviews.
  • City People's Garden Store. 1.9 mi. 113 reviews.
  • Hunter Christmas Trees. 4.7 mi. 28 reviews.
  • Troop 100 Ballard Christmas Tree Lot. 3.6 mi. 1 review.
  • Urban Feed & Garden. 4.8 mi.
  • Northwest Landscape Supply. 12.6 mi.
  • McMurtrey's Red-Wood Christmas Tree Farm. 11.5 mi.
  • Buttonwood Farm. 10.4 mi.

Does it snow in Seattle in December?

November 2020 to October 2021. Winter temperatures and precipitation will be close to normal, on average, with below-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will occur in mid-January and early and late February. The snowiest periods will occur in early December and from mid- to late February.

What is there to do in Seattle in December?

12 Top-Rated Things to Do in Seattle in Winter
  • Spend the Day at the Seattle Waterfront. Seattle Waterfront.
  • Visit a Seattle Museum. Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle.
  • Cozy Up in a Coffee Shop. Seattle coffee shop.
  • Take a Weekend Trip to Leavenworth.
  • Hop On a Ferry to the San Juan Islands.
  • Enjoy a Less Crowded Space Needle Experience.
  • Ski at Stevens Pass.
  • Catch a Live Show.

What do you do on Christmas Day?

25 Things To Do On Christmas Day To Make It The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
  1. Create decorations.
  2. Marathon movies.
  3. Go iceskating.
  4. Attend a tree lighting ceremony.
  5. Get a picture taken with Santa.
  6. Bake cookies.
  7. Spend time outdoors.
  8. Read Christmas cards aloud.

What is there to do in Seattle in December 2019?

25 Things to Do in Seattle This Winter
  • Space Needle.
  • Savor Seattle Food & Cultural Tour of Pike Place Market.
  • Pacific Science Center.
  • Museum of Pop Culture.
  • Explore the Neighborhoods.
  • Northwest Flower & Garden Festival.
  • Teatro ZinZanni Dinner & Show.
  • Theo Chocolate Factory Tour.

Is Enchanted Christmas inside?

Presented by M&M Entertainment & Productions, Enchanted Christmas is an Indoor Holiday Light attraction with over ½ a million lights! There are 19 themed rooms and a Model Railroad display by Point of Rocks Model Railroad Club. At the end of the tour of lights, you'll find a holiday gift shop, Marc Your Treasures.

Is it good to visit Seattle in December?

December is lively with arts/theater/events in the Christmas season. Downtown is lit up with festival shopping, carolers, the holiday merry-go-round. It will be early season and unpredicatable conditions, but typically lower crowds. Know that over the course of two weeks you will have cold, rain and blustery days.

Where are the best places to travel in December?

Best Places to Visit in December
  • Phuket.
  • Rio de Janeiro.
  • Hawaii - The Big Island.
  • Banff.
  • Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Quebec City.
  • Park City.
  • Dubai.

What is there to do in Washington in December?

Best Things to Do in December in Washington
  • Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade. Photo courtesy of Scottish Christmas Walk.
  • First Night Alexandria. Photo courtesy of First Night Alexandria.
  • Washington National Cathedral.
  • Ford's Theatre.
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon.
  • Season's Greenings U.S. Botanic Garden.
  • ZooLights.
  • National Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony.

Where should I go for Christmas in Oregon?

Here Are The Top 13 Christmas Towns In Oregon.They're Magical This Time Of Year.
  • Sumpter. Flickr/ Baker County Tourism.
  • Oregon City. Flickr/ Erin.
  • Hood River. Flickr/ Amancay Maahs.
  • Newport. Website/ Oregon Coast Aquarium Newport.
  • Jacksonville. Flickr/ todd ratisseau.
  • Medford. Website/ Studio Roxander.
  • Ashland. Flickr/ Allen.
  • Bend.

What radio station plays Christmas music all year round?

That's right, friend. Evergreen is non-stop, commercial-free Christmas music—24/7/365. So, whether you're a year-round listener or a December-only stickler, you're in the right place.