Top 5 Ways to Spend the Holidays in Seattle

Visit Santa at the Space Needle!

Spend the holidays in Seattle! There’s so much to see and do in this bustling city and it all starts at the Space Needle. Here are our top 5 ways to spend your holidays with us.

Santa at the Space Needle

Santa returns to the Space Needle November 25 – December 24!

The Space Needle invites guests to meet Seattle’s coolest Santa in his one-of-a-kind crystal sleigh and PNW-themed blue suit! Guests will venture out onto The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor. Enjoy complimentary digital photo making for a fun and unique holiday keepsake. All Santa visits and photos are included in the price of your ticket. Plan your visit now at spaceneedle.com/holidays!

Holiday shopping? Make Spacebase gift shop your one stop shop

Located at the base of the Space Needle, the Spacebase gift shop offers a unique selection of Pacific Northwest inspired gifts perfect for everyone on your list! Pick up a one-of-a-kind Seattle Christmas sweater, hand-blown glass ornaments for your tree, or gift the view with a Space Needle gift card! Gifts are available to purchase online at spaceneedle.com/shop, or in-store during operating hours.

T-Mobile New Year’s at the Needle

Get ready to ring in the New Year like never before at the Space Needle! Stay tuned for updates on Seattle’s biggest celebration at spaceneedle.com/newyears.

Holiday festivities at Chihuly Garden and Glass

New Winter Brilliance Experience + The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass Opening Soon

Winter Brilliance

Running now through the winter season, Winter Brilliance offers guests a brand-new original light and music installation. Using innovative video projection technology, this immersive installation was created to project onto the stunning Winter Brilliance exhibit, inspired by fire, ice, and the dramatic use of light. This seasonal sight serves to demonstrate Dale Chihuly’s ongoing desire to innovate and exhibit his glass art in new and different ways. Learn more at chihulygardenandglass.com/holidays.

The Bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass

Introducing a brand-new bar at Chihuly Garden and Glass opening in Winter 2022. The newly-imagined bar concept will offer craft cocktails and delicious bites in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere where Dale Chihuly’s personal collections are paired with a colorful, illuminated Drawing Wall. Guests can indulge in elevated food and drink during their visit to the Exhibition or a night out to Seattle Center for a game, concert ,or show. More details to come at chihulygardenandglass.com.

Seattle Center Winterfest

Connect to a world of sparkling lights, amusements, and spirited entertainment at Seattle Center Winterfest presented by Symetra, happening November 25 – December 31! Throughout the five weeks of Winterfest, those in search of uplifting seasonal spirit or delightful diversion will find live performances, light shows, the Winterfest Train and Village, free holiday activities, and more! Check out everything happening virtually and in-person at seattlecenter.com/winterfest.