Last updated: November 11, 2024
Holiday cheer is here, Tukwila! Let our guide lead you to all the festive fun. For Tukwila natives and tourists alike, this guide is your key to the city's holiday magic.
This season, immerse yourself in the dazzling lights and enchanting displays of Enchant Christmas, where massive light sculptures and a stunning maze await your exploration. Additionally, the Winterfest at Seattle Center features an array of holiday activities, from ice skating to festive crafts, making it a wonderful spot for families. And the WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing vibrant lantern displays that illuminate the night sky. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Tukwila Holiday Light Displays
Enchant Christmas
- What to Expect
- World's Largest Christmas Light Maze with interactive storytelling.
- Description
- Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. Explore the maze, ice skate, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy seasonal food and drink.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Enchant Christmas
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday light display with interactive zones and live performances.
- Description
- Woodland Park Zoo presents WildLanterns, an immersive holiday event featuring over 300 lanterns shaped like creatures from around the world, interactive zones, and special performances.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
- What to Expect
- Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
- Description
- Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium transforms into a vibrant holiday spectacle with over 800,000 LED lights and 3D animal displays, featuring beloved zoo animals illuminated in colorful lights.
- Where
- Tacoma | More Info : Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Tukwila Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winterfest at Seattle Center
- What to Expect
- Late 19th-century model train and village display with interactive scavenger hunt.
- Description
- Seattle Center Winterfest, presented by Symetra, transforms the grounds into a vibrant holiday celebration with seasonal decor, a late 19th-century model train and village display, live performances on the Armory Stage, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market. Enjoy festive light displays, hot chocolate, and beautifully handcrafted gifts from over 60 local and international vendors.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Winterfest at Seattle Center
Seattle Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Double-decker carousel and Fairy Tale Forest.
- Description
- The Seattle Christmas Market is an outdoor event at Seattle Center, featuring artisan shops, live entertainment, and traditional European-inspired food and drinks. Visitors can explore 80+ wooden huts with curated crafts, enjoy a double-decker carousel, and experience festive decorations including a walk-through Christmas tree and Lovers' Lane light installation.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Seattle Christmas Market
Julefest at Nordic Museum
- What to Expect
- Authentic Nordic holiday experience with live music and unique treats.
- Description
- Julefest at the National Nordic Museum is a Nordic holiday celebration featuring live music, unique treats, and community spirit. Wander through stalls filled with handcrafted gifts, traditional foods, and cozy Scandinavian apparel.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Julefest at Nordic Museum
Tukwila Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly holiday experience with live choir performances and festive decorations.
- Description
- The Argosy Christmas Ship Festival is a long-standing Northwest tradition 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, community choir performances, 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 : Argosy Christmas Ship Festival
Snowflake Lane
- What to Expect
- Complimentary nightly parade with elaborate floats and live performances.
- Description
- Snowflake Lane is a nightly holiday parade featuring colorful floats, toy drummers, dancers, and falling snow, set against a backdrop of dazzling lights and festive music.
- Where
- Bellevue | More Info : Snowflake Lane
Holiday Pops by Seattle Symphony
- What to Expect
- Powerhouse pianist Chloe Flower joins the orchestra for a dazzling holiday program.
- Description
- Join the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall for a dazzling holiday concert featuring powerhouse pianist Chloe Flower.
- Where
- Seattle | More Info : Holiday Pops by Seattle Symphony