Winterfest at Seattle Center
Visitors can wander the campus grounds to admire twinkling lights in the trees and watch live ice sculpting demonstrations at the Mural Amphitheatre. Inside the Armory Food & Event Hall, guests can view a historic model train and village display, take a turn driving the train, or complete a clue-based scavenger hunt. The festival also features weekend musical and comedy performances, holiday movie screenings, and a festive New Year's Eve celebration.
Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
No general Winterfest admission price is stated; donations are accepted to keep the Winter Train operating.
Hours
Winter Train: 10am–6pm daily; visitors may operate it 10:30am–5:30pm. Ice sculpting: Saturdays starting at 12pm. Armory Stage performances: times vary; the listed start times range from 12pm to 6pm.
Neighborhood
Lower Queen Anne
Food & Drink
Armory food merchants serve visitors, and Friday movie attendees receive hosted hot beverages and snacks; food merchants and other vendors are also part of the New Year's Eve celebration.
Accessibility
Audio description and accessible transcripts for the train display are available from the Yard Boss at the Train Station.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pick up a scavenger hunt entry sheet at the Train Station, then look for clues in the village display.
- Visit the Mural Amphitheatre on Saturdays starting at noon to watch acclaimed carvers create original ice sculptures.
- Come to a Friday movie night at 6:30 p.m.; screenings are free, with hosted hot beverages and snacks for attendees.
- Plan to operate the train between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; the display runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and donations are accepted.
- Ask the Yard Boss at the Train Station for audio description or accessible transcripts for the train display.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free holiday movie screenings are held on Friday nights during Winterfest.
- Ice sculpting demonstrations take place each Saturday during Winterfest.
- The New Year’s Eve Celebration is free to attend.
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 contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do at Winterfest?
Explore the seasonal decorations, watch ice sculptors, see the Winter Train & Village, join its scavenger hunt, and catch weekend Armory Stage performances.
Can visitors operate the model train?
Yes. Visitors can take a turn operating it during its daily operating period. Pick up a scavenger-hunt entry sheet at the Train Station.
Are the movie screenings suitable for children?
The Friday holiday movie screenings are described as suitable for the whole family. Hosted hot beverages and snacks are provided for movie attendees.
Where can I find food during the weekend performances?
Armory food merchants serve visitors near the Armory Stage performances.
What accessibility support is available for the train display?
Audio description and accessible transcripts are available from the Yard Boss at the Train Station.
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