Magical Christmas in Seattle Activities & Holiday Events

For 2023, there are a number of can’t-miss Christmas in Seattle holiday activities including shows, parades, events, and more that your family will love!

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Visit a Christmas Market

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Santa at the Needle

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WILDLANTERNS

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Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival

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Snowflake Lane

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SantaCon

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swipe up

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Magical Christmas in Seattle Activities & Holiday Events

For 2023, there are a number of can’t-miss Christmas in Seattle holiday activities including shows, parades, events, and more that your family will love!

Visit a Christmas Market

1

There are a variety of weekend winter markets in the Seattle area offering all kinds of unique crafts and gifts that make for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift!

Santa at the Needle

2

Every guest who visits gets a chance to meet Santa himself and get a special photo op with a fun holiday backdrop.

WILDLANTERNS

3

The Woodland Park Zoo hosts a holiday event each year called “WildLanterns”. This event features glowing giant animal lanterns and lighted walkways.

Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival

4

A tradition for over 70 years, the Argosy Cruise line features a Christmas Ship Festival every year in Seattle. This features lots of magical Christmas traditions for the whole family.

Snowflake Lane

5

At Snowflake Lane, you can enjoy festive music, performances put on by local dancers, and a nightly parade PLUS the added bonus of the nightly snowfall!

SantaCon

6

The event consists of people dressing in their best Santa, reindeer, elves, and other holiday characters as you travel the streets of Seattle and bar-hop through the local pubs in the area.

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