Last updated: November 11, 2024
Celebrate the season with the Kirkland community! Discover all the festive happenings in our guide. From Kirkland old-timers to fresh faces, our guide is your key to unlocking holiday cheer.
Popular Events: One exciting attraction you’ll find is Enchant Christmas, a dazzling display of light sculptures and festive installations that create a magical holiday experience. Another highlight is the renowned Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker, featuring stunning performances that bring the classic tale to life. And the Winterfest is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive holiday light maze with a story-driven quest.
Enchant Christmas features a world's largest Christmas light maze, ice skating trail, Santa visits, and a holiday marketplace with local artisans and seasonal food.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium transforms into a colorful winter spectacle with over a million LED lights, featuring giant octopuses, tiger faces, and festive goats in holiday coats.
Where: Tacoma | More Info: Zoolights
Drive-thru holiday celebration with over a million lights and creative displays.
The Lights of Christmas is a drive-thru holiday event in Stanwood, WA, featuring over a million lights, creative displays, and two activity stops. Enjoy fun Christmas music while driving through the event route, and stop to enjoy yummy snacks and exciting activities.
Where: Stanwood | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Animated light displays along a 2-mile drive.
Fantasy Lights is a drive-through holiday display featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights along a two-mile route at Spanaway Park.
Where: Spanaway | More Info: Fantasy Lights
Immersive holiday light display with interactive zones.
Woodland Park Zoo's WildLanterns features over 300 lanterns in various animal and nature themes, including interactive zones and special events.
Where: Seattle | More Info: WildLanterns
Interactive late 19th-century model train village display.
Seattle Center's Winterfest is a season-long family-friendly festival featuring seasonal decor, a winter train village, live performances, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market with local and international vendors.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Winterfest
Family-friendly holiday celebration with Santa meet-and-greets and cookie decorating.
Celebrate the holiday season at Pike Place Market with a variety of activities, including meeting Santa, decorating cookies, and sipping eggnog. The event features a wide range of exciting activities and festive attractions across all 9 acres of the market.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Magic in the Market
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet featuring Tchaikovsky's classic score, stunning costumes, and impressive performances. The production includes a picture-perfect lobby, gorgeous scenery, and a 25-minute intermission. It is a highlight of the holiday season, showcasing George Balanchine's iconic choreography.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker
High-energy performance with a blend of storytelling and iconic rock music.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Lost Christmas Eve, a rock opera celebrating 20 years with an all-new show featuring pyrotechnics, lasers, and powerful storytelling.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve
Parade of beautifully decorated ships featuring live music and caroling on the water.
This annual event showcases a stunning parade of decorated boats along Seattle's waterfront. Participants can enjoy music and caroling from onboard choirs as the ships drift through the waters, creating a delightful ambience. The sight of illuminated vessels against the night sky provides a captivating experience for all attendees. Guests often gather along the shore to view this seasonal spectacle.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Christmas Ship™ Festival
Interactive scavenger hunt with woodland creatures.
The Festival of Trees is an interactive holiday experience featuring adorable woodland creatures hidden among snowy scenes on Main Street in Mill Creek Town Center. Participants can find Olive the Owl, Betula the Bunny, Sal the Squirrel, and Rata the Reindeer and enter a contest to win fantastic prizes.
Where: Mill Creek | More Info: Festival of Trees
