Póngase festivo en Seattle Southside
Eventos navideños en la zona sur de Seattle y sus alrededores
Las fiestas navideñas están llenas de magia, diversión y deleite, ¡no importa la edad que tengas!
Tanto si desea deslumbrarse con un espectáculo de luces, comprar regalos en un mercado festivo o encontrar deliciosos manjares de temporada, hay un evento navideño en la zona sur de Seattle que le arrancará una sonrisa.
Sweet Treats
Burien Cookie Crawl (December 7)
Explore local businesses and taste your way through Burien as you nosh on a wide variety of delicious cookies. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and they often sell out, so make sure to buy them early! The 2024 Cookie Crawl begins at Discover Burien (located at 611 SW 152nd Street), where participants get a map of participating establishments and a reusable bag to collect all their sweet treats. Local company Street Cheese will also be onsite with some delightful cheese cookies and host a pop-up shop at Discover Burien, where you can purchase cheese, charcuterie, accompaniments, and cheese plates to-go.
Holiday Afternoon Tea (November 30 and Ongoing)
On November 30, enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Zenith Holland Nursery, a garden store in Des Moines with a beautiful gift shop and holiday area inside. This special event is produced in partnership with Marina Mercantile, which hosts afternoon tea throughout the year. Your ticket gives you inclusive access to a full afternoon tea service, one glass of sparkling wine, or a non-alcoholic beverage.
Marina Mercantile also hosts an ongoing holiday afternoon tea at their store, which you can reserve online through their website. Enjoy a full, traditional tea service with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and homemade holiday treats.
Santa Photos
Photos with Santa at Westfield Southcenter (November 21 - December 24)
Get your Santa photos at the mall before or after shopping to make it a full day of festive fun! Times vary by date, so check the schedule online before booking. Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing time, but it can get busy, so booking a time slot in advance is highly recommended.
Sensory-Friendly Santa Event (December 8)
This sensory-friendly event at Westfield Southcenter allows families with all types of special needs to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa in a comforting environment. Accommodations are made to support the sensory, physical, and developmental needs of Santa's guests. Reserve a time slot between 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Santa PAWS at Westfield Southcenter (Multiple Dates)
On select dates (all Mondays between November 25-December 16), you can bring your furry friend to Westfield Southcenter Mall between 4 - 7 p.m. to take a festive Santa photo that you'll treasure forever!
"Santa Claus is Coming to B-Town” Food Drive (November 30)
On Saturday, November 30, Santa will be at the Tin Room Theater in Olde Burien from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with a cookie break from 1 - 1:30 p.m.) This community event will feature free Santa photos for those who donate non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation. All proceeds will benefit the Highline Area Food Bank, and all attendees are encouraged to bring shelf-stable food or contribute financially to help support families in need during the holiday season.
Weekend Santa Visits at Zenith Holland Nursery (November 29-December 22)
Zenith Holland Nursery has a charming holiday section where Santa will be posted up on weekends between November 29 and December 22. Check the company website for details about the times he'll be there. Pets and kids welcome!
Pet & Family Santa Photos at Marina Mercantile (December 8)
Marina Mercantile, in partnership with A Dog's Dream, will be hosting photos with Santa from Noon - 5 p.m. Photos are $20 or $15 with a donation of diapers, with proceeds benefiting Pregnancy Aid Des Moines.
Santa Parade with South King County Fire Department (December 4)
Catch a Santa parade on Saturday, December 4th! The first route will begin at 5 p.m. at Station 66 in Des Moines and end at Redondo Beach around 6 p.m. where a second route will begin. If you miss it, head to the Des Moines Marina around 8 p.m., where there will also be the Des Moines Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade.
Alegre y luminoso
Ceremonias de encendido del árbol (6 de diciembre)
Sienta la magia de las fiestas y el cálido espíritu comunitario en las ceremonias locales de encendido de árboles. Estos actos anuales son una forma estupenda de reunirse y dar comienzo a las fiestas. Se organizan actividades para toda la familia, como villancicos, manualidades, castillos hinchables, etc., para entretener a todo el mundo, ¡y se rumorea que el mismísimo Papá Noel puede hacer acto de presencia! Hay dos ceremonias locales de encendido del árbol, ambas el viernes 6 de diciembre: una en SeaTac, en el centro comunitario, y otra en Des Moines, en Big Catch Plaza (6 de diciembre).
Zoolights (del 29 de noviembre al 5 de enero) y WildLanterns (del 15 de noviembre al 19 de enero)
Atrévase con las fiestas Los dos principales zoológicos de la zona organizan cada año espectáculos de iluminación navideña. Zoolights en el zoo y acuario de Point Defiance (en la foto de arriba) utiliza luces navideñas parpadeantes para crear hermosas exhibiciones temáticas sobre la fauna y la naturaleza.
En WildLanterns en Zoo de Woodland Parkpasee por tierras de fantasía llenas de plantas, animales y criaturas místicas que brillan con luz propia. También verás animales reales, como pavos reales y monos traviesos.
Solsticio de invierno del bonsái (14 de diciembre)
See a world-renowned collection of bonsai under twinkling lights at the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way. Visit between 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and enjoy free hot chocolate and holiday music as you stroll through the museum grounds.
Magia navideña
Desfile de barcos iluminados de Des Moines (7 de diciembre)
See festively decorated boats set sail across Puget Sound! The Des Moines Lighted Boat Parade is an annual tradition organized and hosted by the Des Moines Yacht Club (DMYC) for all boaters in the area. The route varies slightly each year, but in 2024, boats will start at Des Moines Marina, travel north to Three Tree Point in Burien, then circle down south to Redondo Beach before returning to Des Moines marina.
Candlelight Concert Series (December 11)
See a live orchestra perform holiday classics and favorites from The Nutracker by candlelight at The Museum of Flight.
Festival Navideño de Barcos Argosy (23 de noviembre-23 de diciembre)
Ride on an all-ages Christmas Ship along with carolers while enjoying festive beverages. Or, stay on dry land and watch the ship cruise by while being serenaded by the Christmas carolers on board. Thanks to a state-of-the-art speaker system, you can hear the carols clearly from the shore. Check the schedule for tickets, times and locations.
Winterfest en el Seattle Center (del 29 de noviembre al 31 de diciembre)
There's tons to do at Seattle Center for the holidays. View a miniature village and train set decorated to look like a late 19th-century town in the full swing of holiday celebrations. This display has come out for every Winterfest for over 40 years! On the weekends, the stage in the armory is home to performances by dancers, musicians, and more. And at night, Seattle Center twinkles with thousands of festive lights.
Solsticio con Sasquatch (21 de diciembre)
The Pacific Northwest loves local lore about Sasquatch (a big hairy creature, also called Bigfoot), and you can catch him this season at The Museum of Flight! Come between 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. to enjoy holiday music, hot chocolate, crafts and activities, and of course, surprise visits everywhere by the furry friend himself.
Compra hasta caer rendido
Centro comercial Westfield Southcenter (en curso)
The largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, Westfield Southcenter Mall offers lots of shopping opportunities to help you find gifts for everyone on your list. Plus, the festive decorations and light displays make for a classic holiday experience for all. Families can take photos with Santa beginning in late November. Plus, this year, Westfield is partnering with hotels in the area to give cash back to shoppers. If you're staying at a participating hospital, you can receive $25 "cash back cards" for every $100 you spend at Westfield. Learn about Shop and Stay Rewards.
Mercado Navideño (2 de noviembre)
This special, festive edition of the Des Moines Waterfront Farmer's Market features locally made food, gifts, arts, and crafts to make your home more merry and bright for the yuletide season. As an added bonus, you get to enjoy the gorgeous views from the Des Moines Marina! You can enjoy this free and festive event from 10AM-4PM.
Bazar navideño (7 de diciembre)
Estas Navidades, vaya de compras en el Normandy Park Cove Holiday Bazaar, donde encontrará artesanía local de artesanos y mucho más. Además, ¡date un festín mientras compras en los camiones de comida locales! De 9 de la mañana a 3 de la tarde, aquí encontrará regalos que no encontrará en ningún otro sitio.
Mercado de Navidad de Seattle (21 de noviembre-24 de diciembre)
Sumérjase en un mágico pueblo navideño de estilo europeo mientras hace sus compras en el Mercado Navideño de Seattle. Con decorados de estilo bávaro, juegos de luces y un carrusel navideño, es una experiencia que encantará a toda la familia. Tome el tren ligero Link desde Seattle Southside hasta el monorraíl para acceder rápida y fácilmente al Seattle Center.
Zenith Holland Nursery (Ongoing)
Zenith Holland Nursery in Des Moines not only has Christmas trees, wreaths, and poinsettias, but a huge selection of thoughtfully curated gifts, such as home decor, skincare, stationary, and more. They also have weekend Santa visits (kids and pets welcome)!
Más diversión navideña
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