Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the heart of the holidays in South Hill! Let our guide lead you to all the community events and activities. From South Hill devotees to casual admirers, this guide ensures a magical yuletide experience.
Popular events this holiday season include the Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker, a beloved performance that brings the enchanting story to life through stunning choreography and timeless music. Another highlight is the Village of Lights, where dazzling displays illuminate the nighttime sky, creating a festive atmosphere for all visitors. And the Holiday Pops is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring a vibrant concert filled with seasonal favorites performed by talented local musicians. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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South Hill Holiday Light Displays
Zoolights
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- 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
Fantasy Lights
- What to Expect
- Large-scale animated light displays in a drive-through setting.
- Description
- Fantasy Lights is a drive-through holiday display featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights along a 2-mile route at Spanaway Park.
- Where
- Spanaway | More Info : Fantasy Lights
South Hill Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winter Festival & Crafts Fair
- What to Expect
- Diverse selection of artisan crafts and community-driven activities.
- Description
- The PhinneyWood Winter Festival & Crafts Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring over 140 local vendors showcasing stunning jewelry, unique pottery, artwork, and home goods. This event fosters community and supports the Phinney Neighborhood Association's nonprofit initiatives.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Winter Festival & Crafts Fair
Julefest at Nordic Museum
- What to Expect
- Authentic Nordic holiday experience with live music and traditional foods.
- Description
- Julefest at the National Nordic Museum is a holiday celebration featuring handcrafted gifts, traditional foods, and cozy Scandinavian apparel. The event includes live music, unique treats, and community spirit, capturing the essence of Scandinavian holiday traditions with a Pacific Northwest twist.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Julefest at Nordic Museum
A Victorian Country Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique holiday shopping experience with live stage shows and gourmet food.
- Description
- A Victorian Country Christmas is a holiday event featuring over 500 vendors, live stage shows, gourmet food, and a winter wine garden. It offers unique shopping experiences, handmade arts and crafts, and festive presentations.
- Where
- Puyallup | More Info : A Victorian Country Christmas
South Hill Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's classic score, stunning costumes, and impressive performances. The event includes a picture-perfect lobby, gorgeous scenery, and a 25-minute intermission.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Pacific Northwest Ballet's The Nutcracker
Black Nativity
- What to Expect
- Soulful retelling of the Christmas story with gospel music and community sing-along.
- Description
- Langston Hughes' Gospel Song-Play, Black Nativity, returns to Intiman Theatre in a newly reimagined production. This holiday musical features a cast of over 30 actors, dancers, and vocalists, combined with a live band and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. The show retells the Christmas story with soulful gospel renditions of favorite carols, inviting audiences to sing along.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Black Nativity
The Percussion: Jingle Bell Bash
- What to Expect
- Interactive percussion play and holiday music.
- Description
- The Percussion: Jingle Bell Bash features the Seattle Symphony musicians playing classic holiday music and engaging in interactive musical games and stories, perfect for families with children from birth to 5 years old.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : The Percussion: Jingle Bell Bash
Holiday Pops
- What to Expect
- Powerhouse pianist Chloe Flower joins the Seattle Symphony for a holiday concert.
- Description
- Join the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall for a dazzling holiday concert featuring pianist Chloe Flower. This special program promises a memorable musical experience with the orchestra.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Holiday Pops
Festival of the Nativity
- What to Expect
- Immersive visual and musical celebration of Christ's birth with diverse crèche displays.
- Description
- The Bellevue Festival of the Nativity is a free, Christ-centered celebration featuring over 500 crèches, live musical performances, beautiful artwork, and children’s activities. It includes a life-size replica of the inn at Bethlehem and nearly 150 lit Christmas trees.
- Where
- Bellevue | More Info : Festival of the Nativity
South Hill Other Holiday Activities
Jingle Bell Run
- What to Expect
- Fundraising event for arthritis research with festive holiday attire.
- Description
- The Jingle Bell Run is a festive charity race where participants wear holiday gear to raise funds and awareness for arthritis research. It's a special occasion celebrating four decades of impact, with opportunities to register, recruit, and fundraise.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Jingle Bell Run