Free kid-friendly holiday outings in the greater Seattle area. All of the recommendations are either entirely free, have several free parts, or only have donation recommendations.
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6 amazing gingerbread houses in the lobby of the hotel, they collect donations for T1D
31st Annual Sheraton Grand Seattle Gingerbread Village 2025
A couple dozen professionally decorated trees that are sold for charity.
Seattle Festival of Trees - Fairmont Olympic
Themed model train, Santa’s Yurt, crafts for kids.
Swansons Nursery
Seattle Center’s Winterfest has a large train display at the Armory - you can take a turn to operate the train or search for all the hidden things with a scavenger hunt.
Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall
Skates are free to borrow!
Occidental Square Ice Skating Rink
Can get busy on weekends
The Teddy Bear Suite
Nighttime outings
Nightly parade at 7pm at the Bellevue Collection. Tip - visit on weekdays and early in the season.
Snowflake Lane
Neighborhood with beautiful light displays. Check their schedule for sensory friendly nights and pedestrian only nights.
Candy Cane Lane in Ravenna | Seattle WA
Free onshore viewing parties to listen to the choir and watch the boats. Check the schedule for locations and time. Some days have bonfires and free treats.
Christmas Ship™ Festival Schedule
Largest light display in Washington
Tulalip Lights & Ice
Lights synchronized to music, winter village, train display
Evergreen Christmas Lights
New this year, just a few light displays. Food trucks on weekends.
ShoreLights on display at Park at Town Center
On dec 13th
Pathway of Lights | Green Lake Community Center
In Ballard - neighborhood light display
Olympic Manor
Halloween and Christmas light show in west Seattle
4040 House
Home with a large light display
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