① Creative Santa Experience

📅 December 19–24, 2025

📍Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

A whimsical, family-friendly holiday experience at Kringle’s Inventionasium, where kids step into a colorful toy-factory world filled with quirky characters, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet Santa in person.

Children can create their own toy, explore interactive stations, and take memorable photos with Santa — perfect for younger families and holiday keepsakes. 🎁📸

🎟️ Admission varies by activity
✨ Kids under 2 years old are free

② Garden d’Lights

📅December 19-21,  2025

📍Bellevue Botanical Garden

A beloved winter tradition featuring over half a million dazzling lights woven through serene garden pathways. Garden d’Lights offers an immersive nighttime stroll surrounded by glowing installations and festive ambiance.

The routes are easy to walk, making it ideal for couples, families, and holiday photos alike. ✨🌲

🎟️ Timed-entry tickets required
❄️ Seasonal favorite in the Eastside

③ Winter Beer Fest (SoDo)

📅 December 19–20, 2025

📍Victory Hall at The Boxyard, Seattle

Seattle’s winter celebration for beer lovers returns with the Winter Beer Fest, offering unlimited tastings from 40+ breweries and 150+ beers from across the region.

Enjoy a lively indoor atmosphere, seasonal pours, and food available for purchase throughout the event. 🍺❄️

🎟️ $70 admission · Age 21+

④ Holiday Run

📅 December 20, 2025 · 10:00 a.m.

📍Magnuson Park / Sand Point

Celebrate the season with movement at Seattle’s cheerful Holiday Run. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive outfits and enjoy scenic routes through Magnuson Park.

With multiple distances and a kids’ dash, this event is welcoming for runners of all ages and experience levels. 🏃‍♀️🎄

Hot chocolate at the finish line
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly atmosphere

⑤ Leavenworth “Village of Lights: Christmastown”

📅December 19-21 

📍Leavenworth Gazebo & Downtown

Step into a storybook winter village at Leavenworth’s Village of Lights, where the entire Bavarian-style town transforms into a glowing Christmas wonderland.

Expect live performances at the Gazebo, festive decorations throughout downtown, and one of the most photogenic holiday settings in Washington State. ✨🏔️

🚗 Ideal for a day trip or overnight getaway
🎄 A true “Christmas movie” experience