Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your perfect guide to the holidays in Auburn is here! Explore all the best festive events and activities. Whether Auburn is your permanent address or your temporary haven, this guide maximizes your holiday fun.
Kick off the season with Enchant Christmas, where dazzling light displays and a whimsical maze create a magical experience for all ages. Another highlight is Winterfest, featuring family-friendly activities and local artisans showcasing their creations. And the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive holiday light maze with original stories.
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. The event is based on original holiday stories, where visitors embark on a mission to save Christmas by discovering hidden light sculptures.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Seasonal decor, live performances, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market.
Seattle Center transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with seasonal decor, live performances, a Winter Train Village, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Winterfest
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky’s classic score, stunning costumes and scenery, and impressive performances. This beloved holiday tradition promises a delightful journey with its picture-perfect lobby and intricate choreography.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet
Community-driven competition showcasing creative gingerbread house designs from local participants.
Local bakers and families come together to showcase their creativity in constructing elaborate gingerbread houses. Participants compete for prizes as they craft edible masterpieces, decorated with a range of sweet treats. This event fosters community spirit and festive cheer while delighting attendees with stunning designs that celebrate holiday traditions.
Where: Auburn | More Info: Gingerbread House Contest
Community-driven holiday exhibit with creative tree decorations.
The Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum is a community-based holiday exhibit featuring beautifully decorated trees by local businesses. The event explores the theme "Once Upon a Time," with each tree creatively incorporating the theme. Admission is free, and guests can vote for their favorite tree to win the People's Choice Award.
Where: Auburn | More Info: Festival of Trees
Large-scale gingerbread creations by local architects and chefs.
The Sheraton Grand Seattle's Gingerbread Village is a spectacular display of 6ft tall gingerbread structures crafted by top local architecture firms and Sheraton chefs, benefiting type 1 diabetes research.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Gingerbread Village
