Last updated: November 11, 2024
Everything you need for the holidays in Shoreline is in our guide. Discover all the best festive events and activities. From Shoreline regulars to first-time tourists, this guide highlights the season's top events.
Popular among families, Enchant Christmas transforms the local area into a dazzling winter wonderland filled with stunning light displays and a festive marketplace. The Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker, featuring exquisite performances and a timeless story, brings the magic of the holidays to life on stage. And the Winterfest is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a variety of seasonal activities and community fun. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Interactive holiday light maze with custom-designed sculptures and ice skating trail.
Enchant Christmas features a world's largest Christmas light maze, unique ice skating experiences, and a variety of festive attractions, including live entertainment, seasonal food and drink, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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 animals, tunnels of lights, and festive treats.
Where: Tacoma | More Info: Zoolights
Drive-thru holiday light display with creative activities.
The Lights of Christmas is a drive-thru holiday light display 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 experience yummy snacks along the way.
Where: Stanwood | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Drive-through holiday light display with over 300 animated displays.
Fantasy Lights is a drive-through holiday light display featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and digital animations at Spanaway Park, open daily from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Spanaway | More Info: Fantasy Lights
Family-friendly holiday celebration with Santa meet-and-greets and festive activities.
Celebrate the holiday season at Pike Place Market with a variety of activities, including meeting Santa, decorating cookies, and sipping eggnog. Enjoy festive attractions and holiday shopping leading up to the famous Market lighting ceremony.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Magic in the Market
Interactive model train village with daily live entertainment.
Seattle Center's Winterfest is a five-week celebration featuring a late 19th-century model train and village display, live performances, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market with over 60 local and international vendors.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Winterfest
A vibrant gathering of local artisans offering a wide variety of handmade crafts.
The Shoreline Holiday Crafts Market showcases a diverse array of handmade items from local artisans. Visitors can explore unique crafts, from intricate jewelry to beautiful home decorations, all created with care and creativity. This community-focused event fosters a warm atmosphere, perfect for finding special gifts and supporting local talent.
Where: Shoreline | More Info: Shoreline Holiday Crafts Market
Technologically enhanced holiday rock opera with pyrotechnics and lasers.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Lost Christmas Eve, a holiday rock opera celebrating its 20th anniversary with an all-new show featuring pyrotechnics, lasers, and classic storytelling.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Lost Christmas Eve
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 the artistry of the PNB Orchestra and dancers.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker
Family-friendly holiday cruise with live choir performances and festive decorations.
The Christmas Ship Festival is a family-friendly holiday event where the Spirit of Seattle, decorated with hundreds of shimmery white lights, sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities. Onboard, guests enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise, a community choir performance, and a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The festival also includes a 21+ Follow Boat for adults-only festivities.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Christmas Ship Festival
Soulful retelling of the Christmas story with gospel music and community singing.
Langston Hughes' Gospel Song-Play returns to Intiman Theatre in a newly reimagined production, featuring a cast of over 30 actors, dancers, and vocalists, along with a live band and city-wide gospel choir. The Christmas story gets a soulful retelling with gospel renditions of favorite carols, allowing audiences to raise their voices and sing along.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Black Nativity
