Christmas activities in Seattle

According to some people Seattle might not always, have the picture post card setting in term of Christmas. This is because there is not much snow here. Despite that he place manages to be a Winter Wonderland for many. The dearth of snow is not in the least reflected in the celebrations and festivities. A trip to the city for its shopping outlets is a good choice. This apart, Christmas

activities in Seattle also includes the various city events and programs.

As you walk from the Seattle Center and go to the Westlake Center leading to the Pike Place market, you will find festive attractions and the decorations. Local residents along with tourists enjoy the seasonal offerings at the Westlake that are available. For instance, there are the Qwest carousel rides, elephant ears and even the kettle corn. Children enjoy the balloon animals that the vendors make. The background is filled by Christmas music that adds to the festive spirit around.

Best Christmas activities in Seattle

Though the city is said to have rains and the grey skies during this time, the holiday spirit and the celebrations goes unhindered. The Christmas ecstasy flows in as you wake up to a cup of steaming lattes during the cold winter mornings. The festive season starts with the Bon-Macy's Thanksgiving Parade that takes place annually. It then goes on to the fireworks on the Space Needle. This apart there are many more Christmas events in Seattle that you can look out for and have a good time. We have listed down a few of them for you!

Pacific Northwest Ballet's "Nutcracker”

You can start with one of the productions of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, known

as the “Nutcracker”. Mario Mercado has acclaimed this as one of the classics. The praise and appreciation has been mostly for the set layout and the attires. Maurice Sendak, a well-known illustrator and author, designs this. He is also popular for the famous book he wrote on children “Where the Wild Things Are”. This sure does add to the Christmas mirth and merriment.

Contact Details
Pacific Northwest Ballet
301 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-441-2424

Winterfest Seattle Center

For the ones looking for lots of activities in one place, this is the perfect option. At the Winterfest Seattle Center, you can spend an entire afternoon on the ice skating rink and then take a stroll at the main hall. Walk in and be a part of the free concert or experience the Wintertime Train. The Village exhibition is yet another attraction. For the ones who love to dance, can take part in break or traditional dance forms. If free style contemporary is your pick then you can tap your feet to the modern beats as well. Other activities would include the fireside singing and the reindeer crafts, and you can even relish the fudge available at the food court.

Contact Details
Seattle Center Interest
305 Harrison St.
Seattle, WA 98109
206-684-720 The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Zoolights is also one of the exciting Christmas programs in Seattle. Here, you must have a look at the “Flame Tree” that gas more that thirty thousand green and pink lights on it.

These are some of the famous Christmas activities in Seattle where both adults and children can take part in.