Hometown Holidays
Visitors can browse an evening night market, take in the annual tree lighting ceremony, and enjoy musical performances by local choirs, bands, carolers, and a holiday DJ. The festival also features a pet costume contest, a beverage garden, and a visit from Santa.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
All Hometown Holiday events are free.
Hours
Festival begins 4:00 PM; Endolyne Choir 4:30 PM; School of Rock 5:00 PM; Pet Costume Contest 5:30 PM; Metropolitan Singers 5:45 PM; Tree Lighting 6:00 PM; Holiday DJ 6:15 PM; Night Market closes 8:00 PM.
Neighborhood
West Seattle Junction
Food & Drink
A beverage garden is available, including alcoholic beverages.
Parking
Free parking is sponsored by the Junction Association Merchants.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Admission is free for all Hometown Holiday events, so you can enjoy the festival without budgeting for an entry ticket.
- If driving, use the free parking sponsored by the Junction Association Merchants, as noted in the event listing.
- Dress in warm layers for the outdoor evening festival, where the night market and tree-lighting activities take place.
- Keep plans flexible because organizers say the schedule and event details may change as the season approaches.
- Arrive near the festival's scheduled 4 p.m. start to browse the night market before its scheduled 8 p.m. closing.
Special Events & Promotions
- All Hometown Holiday events are free.
- Shop Late with Santa and his elves, plus live music, on December 3.
- Shop Late with Santa’s elves and the Figgy Pudding Carolers on December 10.
Links & Contact
Run by West Seattle Junction Association
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
What can I see and do at the Holiday Festival?
Browse the Night Market, watch the tree lighting, enjoy live music and caroling, and see the pet costume contest and Holiday DJ.
Is there anything for pets to take part in?
The festival schedule includes a pet costume contest.
Will Santa be at the festival?
Santa is included in the festival listing, though the event directory describes the visit as tentative.
Can I apply to have a stall at the Night Market?
Yes. Vendors interested in the Night Market can apply through the event listing; applicants are to be contacted with more details.
What are the parking and transit options for getting to the Junction?
The Junction Association Merchants sponsor free parking. Visitors also walk, bike, take the bus or use the West Seattle Water Taxi.
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