Lakewood Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Lakewood and surrounding areas
Lakewood celebrates Christmas 2025 with dazzling Christmas lights and festive events centered around historic downtown and Fort Steilacoom. From the Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting to the Annual Kris Kringle Market, the holiday season fills Tacoma Avenue with vendors, music and family-friendly holiday activities. Stroll past lit storefronts, join seasonal parades, and enjoy winter gatherings that blend community cheer with signature Christmas lights, lively parades, and markets perfect for gift hunting and cozy nights out.
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Christmas Markets
35 eventsVictorian-themed Christmas market with artisan vendors and live entertainment.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsABBA hits with a holiday twist
Christmas Lights
10 eventsOver one million lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
Christmas Activities
36 eventsFree New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks at the Space Needle.
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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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Zoolights
(Tacoma)
Over one million lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
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Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting
Community parade with illuminated holiday floats and tree lighting
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Festive Season at Fairmont Olympic
(Seattle)
Historic Seattle hotel's festive season with exclusive offers.
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Christmas Mass and Celebration
(Seattle)
Extended 16-day celebration of the Incarnation
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Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village
(Seattle)
Spectacular 6-foot-tall gingerbread masterpieces
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Lakewood Christmas FAQ
The Holiday Parade of Lights at Lakewood Towne Center and the Tree Lighting & RINK opening at Belmar are among the biggest annual events, drawing families and visitors to celebrate the season with lights, performances, and festive activities.
Lakewood’s traditions include community-focused events like the Holiday Parade of Lights featuring floats from local groups, and the Camp Christmas immersive light experience at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, which offers a unique artistic holiday journey.
Neighborhoods near Belmar and areas around Lakewood Towne Center are known for their festive displays and community participation, making them popular spots to enjoy Christmas lights and neighborhood displays.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at the Washington Heights Arts Center during their Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale, as well as at various artisan markets and craft fairs held throughout the city during the holiday season.
Free activities include attending the Holiday Parade of Lights, visiting neighborhood light displays, and participating in community events like Lakewood Lights, which offers cookies, hot cocoa, and Santa visits at no cost.
Families can enjoy the Tree Lighting and RINK opening at Belmar with ice skating and crafts, the Holiday Parade of Lights, and interactive experiences like Camp Christmas, all offering kid-friendly entertainment and festive fun.