Seattle Christmas Market
Visitors can browse artisan gift huts run by European and local vendors while enjoying traditional Bavarian beers, festive food, and warm Glühwein. The grounds feature a walk-through Christmas tree, a Christmas carousel, daily snow showers, Lovers' Lane, and a Wishing Forest. Guests can also watch daily performances on the Christmas Pyramid's Flying Stage and warm up inside the Alpen Haus.
Nov 20 – Dec 26, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Opening weeks (late Nov): $6.99–$10.99; peak December: $19.99–$21.99. Kids 6 and under are free.
Hours
Early season: Monday–Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm; Nov 27 (Black Friday) 11:30am-9:00pm. Mid-season, Mon-Friday: 11:30am-9:00pm. Dec 19–23: 10:00am-9:30pm; Dec 24 (Christmas Eve): 10:00am-7:00pm; Dec 26: 11:30am-9:00pm. Closed Nov 26 and Dec 25.
Food & Drink
Vendors serve festive food, including vegetarian and vegan options, plus Glühwein and traditional Bavarian beers.
Parking
$20.00 in the listed garages for up to 5 hours during Market days with a valid ticket.
Accessibility
Seattle Center is fully wheelchair accessible, features accessible restrooms, and offers complimentary admission for accompanying caregivers.
Pets
Service animals are welcome. Other pets are not permitted except during designated Yappy Hour Market Days.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose an entry slot when booking and arrive within it; weekend slots can fill, and sold-out slots are unavailable at the gate.
- Consider an early-season visit if you want the lower admission offered during the opening weeks.
- Use the listed Seattle Center garages and keep a valid market ticket for the parking arrangement.
- Bring a water bottle if needed; outside food and drink are generally prohibited, with water bottles and homemade food allowed.
- Plan to stay inside once admitted, since day passes do not allow re-entry.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 6 and under enter free any day, any time.
- Caregivers accompanying someone who requires assistance receive one complimentary admission with that person's ticket; an entry timeslot is required and admission is subject to capacity.
- Season passes offer unlimited visits; family passes cover two adults and two youth.
- Season pass holders can visit without booking a timeslot and use the priority entrance.
- Booking tickets in advance offers discounted admission rates.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I book a ticket before arriving?
Booking ahead is recommended to secure a chosen entry slot and avoid the box office line. Some weekend slots may sell out, and sold-out slots are not available at the gate.
What is there to do at the market?
Browse vendor huts, visit the Wishing Forest and walk-through tree, see daily snow showers, ride the carousel, enjoy live entertainment and take photos with Santa.
What food and drink can visitors find?
The market has festive food and drinks, including Glühwein and traditional Bavarian beers. It is cashless, and outside alcoholic drinks are not allowed.
Is the market wheelchair accessible?
Seattle Center is fully accessible, and wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on site.
Can I bring a pet?
Service animals are welcome. Other pets are not allowed except on designated Yappy Hour Market Days.
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