Greenlake Pathway of Lights
Walk around Greenlake as it’s lit up with candles and stay for the live holiday music. The event is free and begins at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.
https://www.facebook.com/events/311897509641715/
SODO Flea Holiday Market
Head south of downtown to check out vintage finds and crafts made by local artists. The event is free and begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15.
https://www.facebook.com/events/979780108891085/
Leavenworth Christmas Festival
Each weekend in December, Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style village in Washington, hosts a Christmas festival. The festival includes a tree lighting, live music, and appearances from Santa and Mrs. Clause.
https://leavenworth.org/event/christmas-lighting-festival/2018-12-16
Winter Feast Holiday Bazaar
This special edition of the Fremont Sunday Market features a craft market with holiday goods and food trucks serving festive food. The event is free and begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1244854205656789/
Snowflake Lane
Bellevue Square turns into a winter wonderland every evening until Christmas Eve. This nightly parade has dancers, characters, live bands and always ends in a snowstorm. Parades nightly at 7 p.m.
Handmade Holiday Market at Second Use
This indoor market takes recycling to a whole new level. Vendors display their crafts, all of which have been repurposed. The market is free and begins at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8.
https://www.facebook.com/events/252935455395364/
Christmas Ships
Listen to carolers singing from ships, as you watch from the shore at various beaches around Seattle, sipping free hot chocolate and cookies. Free to attend.
https://www.argosycruises.com/christmas-ship-festival-schedule/
A Christmas Carol
This classic Charles Dickens play is being performed by local actors at ACT in downtown Seattle. Shows run now through Dec. 28 and tickets start at $26.
https://acttheatre.org/season/2018-2/a-christmas-carol/
Garden d’Lights
Visit the Bellevue Botanical Gardens to see hundreds of festive light installations. Event is open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. from now until Dec. 30. Check online for the dates of Free Nights; otherwise tickets are $5 per person.
https://bellevuebotanical.org/garden-dlights/
Art Under $100
South Park Arts presents “Art Under $100” at the Seattle Design Center. This arts market showcases local artists (roster available online) all selling affordable art. The market takes place on Dec. 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. and admission is free.
https://www.southparkarts.org/art-under-100/
The Nutcracker
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents the Christmas classic ballet at McCaw Hall. The show runs from now until Dec. 28. Tickets start at $28. (Note: If you are 20 years old or under, first sign up for a free TeenTix account to get $5 tickets for select shows.)