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Christmas Events in Seattle

Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington. The city hosts a variety of Christmas events every year. The Christmas Events in Seattle cover everything from arts to culture and sports to adventure. Parties, music concerts, ballet programs, food festivals, all feature in the Christmas Events in Seattle.

Seattle Christmas Events

A variety of events are held in Seattle during the Christmas season. A few important Christmas Events in Seattle are listed below.

Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker

Nutcracker””the classic version of the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is a major Christmas event in Seattle. It has been in the limelight since two decades. The Tchaikovsky’score, beautiful costumes and the magnificent set, make this event a treat to watch. This gala event with more than 30 performances every year, is indeed enjoyable for the whole family.

Zoolights

Each year during Christmas, the Point Defiance Zoo is lit with around 600,000 lights. The grounds shine with dazzling lights and delightful show in the form different shapes of animals and locally famous landmarks. While strolling through the zoo in an illuminated environment, you can enjoy live entertainment, hot chocolate or a carousel ride. Crowds flock in large numbers to be a part of this lighting extravaganza. Tickets are high on demand. You can purchase tickets online or at the zoo kiosk.

Victorian Country Christmas Festival

This is one of the major Christmas Events in Seattle. Every year, this is held at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Victorian Country Christmas Festival is a very big Victorian-themed marketplace. This market place features food, crafts, variety of entertainment events and activities. If you are in Seattle during Christmas season, plan to visit this marketplace.

Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival

This festival is held at the Tacoma Done. This is one of the major gift shows in Seattle. Over hundreds of booths offer unique gifts, crafts, arts and food items for you. You will definitely enjoy the live entertainment held during this festival.

Festival of Trees

This is an annual Christmas event aimed at helping the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Health Center. 2010 Festival of Trees will be held at Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. Generally, this festival is held in the first weekend of the month of December. More than 65 well-decorated Christmas trees are displayed during this festival. You can also shot a picture of yourself with Santa Claus, shop as well as enjoy the live entertainment programs.

Winterfest at Seattle Center

This is a month-long event held every year during Christmas. You can enjoy concerts, dances, the Winter Train, an Outdoor Classic Carousel and the Winter Ice Rink here. The Fisher Pavilion in the Ice Rink is a popular attraction of this winter event. You can also enjoy Saturday bonfire and ice cravings here.

Molbak’s Festival of Poinsettias

A visit to Molbak’s nursery especially during the Christmas is indeed a treat. During the Christmas time, Molbak wears a different look with spectacular display of gift items, wreaths, bows, Christmas trees, jewelry and lights. Free workshops and seminars are also organized to teach you the art of making centerpieces, wreaths and other Christmas items. The festival also offers a fantastic gift store to you with gift items, bath and body care items and home furnishings.

Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

This is a fantastic event of lights. A dazzling display of lights along the two-mile stretch of Spanaway Lake will definitely mesmerize you.

Jingle Bell Run & Walk

This is an annual event held in downtown Seattle during the Christmas. This event is organized to benefit the Arthritis Foundation Pacific Northwest Chapter.