✨ Your 2025 Guide to Christmas Lights & Holiday Fun in Greater Seattle / Eastside

Celebrate this holiday season with festive lights, cozy outings, and magical moments throughout Greater Seattle and the Eastside! Below is your curated guide to this year’s most dazzling displays and can’t-miss holiday events — perfect for locals, visitors, and anyone looking to enjoy the season.

Top Christmas Light Spots & Events

• WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo — A glowing nighttime lantern experience. 📅 Nov 14, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (last entry 8:30 PM) 📍 Seattle
• Garden d’Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden — Millions of sparkling lights woven through the gardens. 📅 Nov 29 – Dec 31, 2025 (Closed Christmas Day) 🕓 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (last entry varies) 📍 Bellevue
• Snowflake Lane Parade — Nightly parade with drummers, dancers, and holiday magic. 📅 Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2025 🕓 7:00 PM nightly 📍 Bellevue Way NE
• Pathway of Lights at Green Lake — A one-night-only lakeside luminary walk. 📅 Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 🕓 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Green Lake, Seattle
• Seattle Center Winterfest — Ice skating, winter displays, and festive performances. 📅 Nov 28 – Dec 31, 2025 🕓 Varies by activity; evenings recommended 📍 Seattle Center
• Christmas Ship Festival — Illuminated ship cruises with onboard choir performances. 📅 Multiple dates throughout December 2025 🕓 Times vary by sailing 📍 Various Puget Sound waterfront locations
• Leavenworth Village of Lights — A Bavarian-style holiday destination filled with lights and festive charm. 📅 All December 2025 (lights often remain into early January) 🕓 Evenings 📍 Leavenworth, WA

🎁 Pro Tip: Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded and perfect for photos. Bring your camera and enjoy the glow!

Check back for weekly posts featuring more Christmas lights, parades, and festive hotspots near you.

— John Casserd, helping everyone in Greater Seattle & the Eastside discover their perfect home