Tacoma Holiday Festival
Visitors can browse gifts, home decor, clothing, and specialty foods from local artisans and commercial vendors. The arena features a living 25-foot blue spruce photo backdrop, appearances by a real-bearded Santa Claus, holiday workshops, and live piano and jazz music. Guests can also visit adoptable shelter pets along Puppermint Lane or stop by the lounge and concessions for seasonal drinks.
What to Expect
Holiday market with artisan shopping, workshops, and a living 25-foot tree.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Food is available at the festival, and vendors offer treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General Admission (online only): $22.15 ($18.50 + service fees); General Admission (at the door): $19.50; General Admission 4 Ticket Bundle (online only): purchase GA tickets in multiples of 4 for an automatic discount; Children Ages 12 & under: FREE; Military Personnel: FREE (with any government ID) at the box office; Ladies Night Special: $5.00 at the box office starting at 4pm Oct. 16th only. – Get tickets
- Parking: Onsite parking is $20+tax, credit card only through Premium Parking. Free parking is available 0.3 miles from the Tacoma Dome at Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Station; it is an uphill walk.
- Pets: Puppermint Lane features adoptable shelter pets; local rescue groups appear on different days.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online or at the box office; online bundles of four receive an automatic discount, and the box office offers a coupon.
- Bring government ID to the box office if using the military admission offer.
- Use Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Station for free parking, allowing for the uphill walk to the arena.
- Bring only essential items and leave knives, sharp implements and reusable metal water bottles behind for security screening.
- Keep your phone nearby during the festival because Merry Money winners are called to claim their prize at a vendor booth.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children ages 12 and under get free admission.
- Military personnel get free admission at the box office with government ID.
- Buy tickets at the box office for a saving.
- Online general-admission tickets bought in multiples of four receive an automatic discount.
- Ladies Night is Friday, October 16, with a special box-office admission offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the festival suitable for children?
Children ages 12 and under receive free admission, and families can visit Santa, browse the vendors and explore the workshops.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes. Tickets are available at the box office, and same-day re-entry requires a hand stamp before leaving. A separate entry ticket is needed to return on another day.
What can visitors do at the festival?
Browse artisan and commercial vendors, take photos by the living blue spruce, join holiday workshops, meet adoptable pets on Puppermint Lane and visit Santa.
What food and payment options are available?
Food, concessions and coffee stands are available. The Tacoma Dome concessions and coffee stands are cashless, while vendors may accept cash.
Where can I park or take transit?
Onsite parking is available, and free parking is offered at Sound Transit Tacoma Dome Station, about 0.3 miles away with an uphill walk. Tacoma Link Light Rail serves the station.
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