Seattle does the holidays best after dark: lantern-lit zoo paths, a Christmas market under the Space Needle, boats strung with lights on the water, and toy-soldier parades through downtown Bellevue.
Every listing below comes from our events calendar, checked against the organizer’s own site. Most of the big light shows sell timed tickets and the best nights go fast, so book ahead for weekends and the week before Christmas.
Leeah Murray is a Seattle-based creative and the voice behind PNW Acquainted. She believes the best parts of life happen in small moments — a good cup of coffee, a conversation with someone new, or finding a place that feels like it was meant for you. Through PNW Acquainted, she shares local spots, events, and stories to help people feel more connected to the places they live and the people around them.
