Christmas in Seattle Draws Crowds to Downtown

Grace Weiand, Staff Writer

For those looking for fun Christmas activities, Seattle is filled with exciting things to do that are perfect for all price points and ages. From places to do holiday shopping, to seeing a fun holiday show, there is something for everyone!
To do something fun with friends, head to Westlake in downtown Seattle. There is a curated market full of thoughtful, handmade gifts that are prime gifts for friends and family. There is also a carousel in Westlake Park that is only available during the holiday season. Finally, there are some incredible food trucks nearby featuring Northwest favorites like Fisher Fair Scones, and hot chocolate at the Hot Revolution truck.
A fun family activity is seeing a holiday performance together. The Nutcracker is shown at many different venues all around the city. For a modern classic edition, head to Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle Center. For those who theater, check out ACT Theatre’s traditional A Christmas Carol. Also downtown- walk to Westlake Park and check out the giant Christmas tree.
For those who are wishing for snow this year, head to Pacific Place in the evenings to see the snow show. Fake snow falls from the ceiling every night from now until Christmas Eve. They also have light shows after the snowfall. Pacific Place also is an ideal place to go Christmas shopping for loved ones. Seattle is full of holiday activities and it is a great idea to
spend time with loved ones while getting into the spirit. Everyone will love having fun this holiday season with festive activities for friends and family.