Things to do: Snowflake Lane, A Victorian Country Christmas Festival, FREE holiday activities

Things to do: Holiday events in Western WA

Put away the Thanksgiving leftovers and que up the Christmas music. There are plenty of family-friendly events happening around Puget Sound!

Puget Sound is officially in the holiday spirit, and there are plenty of things to do! For those looking to save some cash, look no further. In this list, you will find a selection of holiday events and activities that are completely FREE.

As always, be sure to check our weather forecasts, so you can dress for the occasion!

Shows & Musicals

Act Theatre presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Seattle's longest-running holiday production is returning for its 48th year! 'A Christmas Carol' opens at Act Contemporary Theatre this Friday!

Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley (Nov. 22 - Dec. 30, Greenwood)
The Nutcracker (Nov. 24-Dec. 27, Seattle Center)
White Christmas (Nov. 25-Dec. 24, Seattle)
A Christmas Carol (Nov. 24 - Dec. 24, Seattle)
The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (Nov. 25, Seattle Center)
Little Woman (Nov. 21-Dec. 17, Seattle Center)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Nov. 22 - Jan. 28, multiple locations)

A Victorian Country Christmas Festival

(A Victorian County Christmas Festival)

If you are looking to get in the Christmas spirit, check out A Victorian Country Christmas Festival!

Take a walk through the charming streets of Victorian Village and browse the offerings at ShowPlex, and check out the vendors in the Pavilion and Expo Hall.

Visit Santa's Village and get a keepsake photo to take with you! Have your face painted, send a letter to Santa via the Magical Mailbox, and check out Professor Bamboozle's Balloon art.

Make some memories at The Western Washington Toyota Dealers Holiday Jubilee Theater. This year's shows include The Singing Nativity, Dysfunction Function, Silver Spurs Country Western Review, Good Company, Boot Boogie Babes and the Dance Academy of Puyallup. See the full schedule here.

Other attractions include, The Dickens Carolers, a carousel and wine garden!

Get free parking every day of the show Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 2023 at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.

You can buy tickets online here or get a discount coupon here.

Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies (FREE)

Des Moines at Big Catch Plaza (Dec. 1)
Kenmore lit path at city hall (Dec. 1)
Mercer Island at Mercerdale Park (Dec. 1)
Mountlake Terrace at City Hall (Dec. 1)
Renton at Coulon Park (Dec. 1)
SeaTac at the community center (Dec. 1)
University Place (Dec. 1)
Auburn at city hall (Dec. 2)
Ballard at Marvin’s Garden (Dec. 2)
Bellevue at Kelsey Creek Park (Dec. 2)
Bothell on Main Street (Dec. 2)
Everett at Pacific Rim Plaza (Dec. 2)
Kent at Kent Town Square Plaza (Dec. 2)
Kirkland at Marina Park (Dec. 2)
Mill Creek at City Hall (Dec. 2)
Redmond at Downtown Park (Dec. 2)
Snoqualmie at Railroad Park (Dec. 2)
Lacey at Huntamer Park (Dec. 4)
Fife at city hall (Dec. 5)
Lakewood at City Hall (Dec. 9)

Caroling at Pike Place Market

Hear dozens of teams belt out Christmas carols in the Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition at Pike Place Market. The event runs from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 1. Best of all, it's completely FREE.

For details, click here.

Christmas Ship Festival

During the Christmas Ship Festival, you can ride on the main ship with the choir, or on another boat following close behind. This is for adults only, but the whole family can watch for FREE from the shore.

For more information, click here.

Gingerbread Village

From Nov. 21 through Jan. 1, you can take the family to see displays made of mostly food with a chocolate factory theme at Gingerbread Village in Sheraton Grand Seattle. The hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., except it closes at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information, click here.

Snowflake Lane

Bring the family to Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th to catch a 20-minute show filled with lights, music, falling snow, dancers and drummers!

Snowflake Lane begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 - Dec. 24. Best of all, it's completely FREE.

Garden d'Lights (Bellevue)

Garden d’Lights returns at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden starts Nov. 25.

Beginning on Nov. 25 through Dec. 31, 'Garden d'Lights' will take over Bellevue Botanical Garden. Kids 10 and under are FREE, but tickets must be purchased online beforehand.

To purchase tickets and look through more information, click here.

Drive-thru Christmas lights (Stanwood)

If you would like to see a million Christmas lights, displays and costumed characters, but in the comfort and warmth of your own car, look no further than the Lights of Christmas happening in Stanwood! The event runs from Nov. 24 through Dec. 30 from 5-10 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Christmas trees (Auburn)

Local businesses are designing a dozen Christmas trees during the Festival of Trees at White River Valley Museum. The festival runs through Dec. 30, but they will be closed on Nov. 23, 24 and Dec. 24. The best part, it's completely FREE!

For hours and additional information, click here.