Kent Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Kent and surrounding areas
This holiday season, Kent offers Christmas lights, things to do, and family fun centered around the city center and access to neighborhood markets and parks. Events like Kent Holiday Craft Market and Kent Winterfest bring seasonal shopping, concerts, and hands-on activities to local venues. Enjoy festive lights, seasonal performances, and community activities that make Kent a welcoming place to celebrate the holidays with friends and family.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsHoliday bazaar with over 25 artisan vendors
Christmas Shows
19 eventsAnnual Celtic Yuletide concert with festive holiday music.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsOver one million lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
Other Christmas Activities
31 eventsFree New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks at the Space Needle.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Seattle Center New Year's Eve Celebration
(Seattle)
Free New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks at the Space Needle.
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WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
(Seattle)
Immersive, larger-than-life holiday lantern displays at a zoo.
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Bellevue Botanical Garden d’Lights
(Bellevue)
Over half a million sparkling lights in whimsical garden shapes.
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Snowflake Lane
(Bellevue)
Complimentary nightly parade with falling snow and festive floats.
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Zoolights
(Tacoma)
Over one million lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
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Festive Season at Fairmont Olympic
(Seattle)
Historic Seattle hotel's festive season with exclusive offers.
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Christmas Parties Near Kent
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Kent.
Jingle Bell Brunch 2025
Pajama contest and Santa breakfast.
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The Kent Winterfest, Tree Lighting Festival, and Holiday Craft Market are among the largest annual Christmas events in Kent.
Kent is known for its community-focused events like the Winterfest parade, tree lighting, and the Very Merry Christmas House, which has become a local tradition.
The neighborhood around the Very Merry Christmas House is a top spot for holiday lights, and other residential areas also feature festive displays.
The Kent Holiday Craft Market and events at Kent Station are great places to find local makers and holiday markets in Kent.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the tree lighting festival, and exploring holiday markets with free admission.
Families enjoy the Winterfest parade, tree lighting, craft market, and the Very Merry Christmas House, all of which offer kid-friendly activities and festive fun.