December is just flying by! So let’s make these last few days of the year count. As you’re about to see, there’s no better time than now to jump head-first into the holiday spirit. Here are all the best things to do in and around Seattle this week.

Bundle up, and enjoy your city, Seattle!

Winter Beer Fest

Sample the best holiday sips from 40 of Washington’s best breweries. This long-running festival brings holiday charm in spades with seasonal beers, live entertainment, and an epic booth decoration contest.

When: Dec. 20, 2024 and Dec. 21, 2024
Where: Victory Hall at The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave. S
Cost: $60+

Holiday High Tea

Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea along with sandwiches and sweets during the cozy Holiday High Tea for all ages at Seattle’s Hotel Sorrento.

When: Saturdays until Dec. 21, 2024
Where: Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St.
Cost: $55

Sponsored Picks: The Naughty List Lounge pop-up 

The Naughty List Lounge pop-up is back at The Ivy and it’s worth checking out this holiday season!  From glowing trees, to holiday cocktails, to live music, this spot has transformed into the ultimate holiday celebration.

Whether you’re planning a date night, group outing, or just need a post-shopping pick-me-up, you’re sure to leave feeling festive and refreshed! The Naughty List Lounge is open now through January 11th so hit the link in @curiocityseattle’s bio to book your table

When: Until Jan. 11, 2025
Where: The Ivy Seattle – 5512 17th Ave NW, Seattle

Tacoma Art Museum Free Thursdays

Every Thursday of the month, the Tacoma Art Museum is free from 5 p.m., to 8 p.m. Playfully titled ‘Neighborhood Nights’, this initiative offers programs with community partners, artists, scholars, and entertainers.

When: Dec. 19, 2024 from 5 p.m., to 8 p.m.
Where: 1701 Pacific Ave.
Cost:

Sponsored Pick: Seattle Christmas Market

Seattle’s favorite tradition, and an authentic German Christmas Market, is now open at the Seattle Center. Audiences can enjoy free rides on the Pacific Northwest’s only Double-Decker Carousel, have traditional beverages, shop, and eat authentic European food. Plus, a treat for shoppers: holiday gifting is easier with 80+ options to choose from, including crafts, pakcaged foods, and special European holiday gifts.

When: Until Dec. 24, 2024
Where: 305 Harrison St.
Cost: $15.99+ // tickets can be purchased here

Santa Con

Pub crawl, but make it Christmas! Dress up in your holiday best and join hundreds of fellow Santas as you parade between bars in downtown Seattle. Drink, eat, dance, and be merry!

When: Until Dec. 21, 2024
Where: Various bars in Downtown Seattle
Cost: $7.50+

Snowflake Lane

Experience the wonder of Snowflake Lane through an array of dazzling lights, and festive music in Bellevue’s complimentary nightly parade of holiday floats. You’re invited to line the sidewalks between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 PM.

When: Until Dec. 24 2024
Where: 227 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA
Cost: Free

A Christmas Carol

It’s a classic for a reason! A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday tale about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge. See the live performance for yourself and get into the Christmas spirit.

When: Until Dec. 27, 2024
Where: Allen Theatre, 700 Union St.
Cost: $76+

The Nutcracker

Pacific Northwest Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker by George Balanchine this festive season. Enjoy this iconic ballet with music from a live orchestra, magnificent sets and costumes, and a hugely talented cast!

When: Until Dec. 28, 2024
Where: 321 Mercer St.
Cost: $29+

Land of Sweets

It’s the Nutcracker but with a burlesque twist. Experience the tale in a new light with live jazz, stunning choreography, and dancers in opulent (if sometimes scant) costumes.

When: Until Dec. 29, 2024
Where: The Triple Door, 216 Union St.
Cost: $65+

Wonderland Cabaret

Wonderland is a whimsical winter cabaret and burlesque show that promises “a glittering parade of nostalgia, exploding with dance, laughter, and all the cheer of yesteryear” at Can Can Culinary Cabaret. It’s definitely not your grandma’s Christmas theatre experience!

When: Until Jan. 5 2025
Where: 95 Pine St.
Cost: $69+

WildLanterns

It’s a whole new way to experience the Zoo! WildLanterns features stunning larger-than-life animal and nature lanterns like bugs, lions, pandas, parrots, and dragons. Wander through the display, get some snacks, and check out the live performance in the entrance building.

When: Until Jan. 19, 2025
Where: 5500 Phinney Ave. N
Cost: $49+

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