Uncategorized November 27, 2018

Holiday Happenings in the Seattle Area 2018

2018 Holiday Happenings in the Seattle AreaMerry & Bright: Holiday Happenings Around the Sound
Our Northwest holidays may be wet, but they’re still bright!  Make the most of the season with Seattle favorites—such as dazzling light displays and the Parade of Boats—along with new additions like the “Enchant” event with light mazes and ice skating inside Safeco field.  Scroll down for all the details…

WildLights at Woodland Park Zoo

5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
www.zoo.org/zoolights
click here to get tickets

  • Dates/Times:Open nightly 11/23/18 – 1/5/19  |  5:30 – 8:30 pm
  • Cost:$9.95 – $14.95 per person (ages 2 and under are free)
  • Promotion:Get a 10% group discount on WildLights tickets for groups of 20+ (12/14/18 – 1/5/19).
  • Parking: Free parking is available at all lots after 4:30 pm (admission at both gates)
  • Food: Refreshments are available at food kiosks, Pizza Corner, and at the Pacific Blue Chowder House (with covered seating provided). You are also welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Special activities: Carousel, fire pits, select indoor animal exhibits, ZooStore, & indoor snowball fights at the Snowmazium
  • Closures:December 12, 24 & 25, 2018

Image courtesy of https://zoo.org/zoolights


Winterfest at Seattle Center

305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
www.seattlecenter.com/winterfest

Map


Enchant at Safeco Field

1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
https://enchantchristmas.com/seattle/
click here to get tickets

  • Dates/Times:11/23/18 – 12/30/18  |  Sun-Thu from 4 – 10 pm, Fri-Sat from 4 – 11 pm
  • Cost:$19 – $32.99 per person (ages 3 and under are free)  |  VIP passes with dinner starting at $64.99
  • Promotions:Discount days on 11/27, 12/4 & 12/11  |  Discount on final 2 hours of any day  |  Group discounts for 15 or more
  • Parking:$8 – $60 at Safeco Field Garages or check out the city’s Interactive Parking Map
  • Food: Seasonal food and treat concessions throughout
  • Activities:Ice skating trail, light maze, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, nightly live music & shows, gift market
  • Closures:11/26, 12/3 & 12/10

Enchant Ice Skating Trail


Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

12001 Main Street, Bellevue WA 98005
https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/
click here to get tickets

  • Dates/Times:Open nightly 11/24/18 – 12/30/18  |  4:30 – 9:00 pm
  • Cost:$5 per person (ages 10 and under are free)
  • Promotion:Free admission nights on November 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29
  • Parking:Premium parking is $5 per car in the Garden’s lot (cash only) as space allows OR park for free at Wilburton Hill Park
  • Food: Hot drinks and snacks are available at the Aaron Education Center
  • Activities:Gingerbread village, live music
  • Holiday Closures:None

Image courtesy of https://gardendlights.org/


Snowflake Lane at the Bellevue Collection

Bellevue Way & NE 8th Street, Bellevue WA 98004
http://snowflakelane.com/


Christmas Ship Festival

Launch locations include Lake Union Park, Kirkland City Dock, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Des Moines Marina, Port of Poulsbo, Seattle Waterfront – Pier 55, Tacoma (Dock Street Marina), Edmonds, and Shilshole Bay Marina

www.argosycruises.com
click here to get tickets


Ivar’s Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
https://rentonwa.gov/clamlights

  • Dates/Times:Open nightly 11/30/18 – 1/1/19 | 5 – 9 pm
  • Cost:Free for all ages
  • Parking: Park for free at the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park parking lot
  • Kickoff Event on November 30th, 2018, 5:30-8:30:Music, selfie-station with Santa & Mrs. Claus in their sleigh, official lighting ceremony, Parade of Boats viewing, and a visit from the Christmas Ship and Dickens Carolers
  • Holiday Closures:None

Westlake Center Tree Lighting & Holiday Activities

400 Pine St., Seattle, WA 98101 (Westlake Park)
http://redtri.com/seattle/westlake-center-tree-lighting/

  • Dates/Times:Tree lighting ceremony on 11/23/18 at 4:30 pm.  Holiday market Fri-Sun beginning 11/23 through 12/23.  Carousel and other festive attractions through January 1st, 2019
  • Cost:Free for all ages
  • Parking: Access the Republic Parking garage from Olive Way between 4th & 5th Ave, or check out this interactive map of city parking
  • Activities: Carousel, Holiday Market at Westlake Park

Image courtesy of http://redtri.com


Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
www.pdza.org/event/zoolights
click here to get tickets

  • Dates/Times:Open nightly 11/23/2018 – 1/6/2019  |  5 – 9 pm
  • Cost:$10-$12 (free for kids 2 & under)
  • Promotions: $6 for zoo members; Scout discount night 12/4; Military discount nights Nov. 26, 28 & Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, & 19
  • Parking:Free parking in zoo lots (carpooling recommended)
  • Food: Warm drinks & treats available at the cafe and kiosks
  • Activities: Camel rides, carousel, aquarium, Kids’ Zone with animals
  • Holiday Closure:12/24
https://www.pdza.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Hero-zoolights-1440x500.jpg
This article was put together and originally posted on windermeremercerisland.com/blog
Enjoy – Cheers!