Looking for a way to pass time during a long-stretched finals week? Need to relax and unwind before going home to the family? Spending winter break in the city?
Here’s a condensed guide to all that Seattle has to offer during the holiday season:
1. The Holiday Carousel at Westlake Park, Nov. 28 – Jan. 1
Cost: $3 Suggested Donation
2. Get a Picture with Santa at Macy’s Santaland, Nov. 28 – Dec. 24
Cost: FREE (Unless you would like a photo package to take home with you, but the memories may be enough to remember your day by)
3. See the Gingerbread Village at Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Nov. 25 – Jan. 4
Cost: Suggested Donation
4. See the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall, Multiple Dates (Starts Dec. 5 – 31)
Cost: $20 – $165 (Seat location dependent)
5. Take Part in the Jingle Bell Walk/Run (Or Volunteer), Dec. 14
Cost: $40 to run, FREE to volunteer!
6. Experience a Jewish History Exhibit “Shalom! Open For Business” at the Museum of History & Industry
Cost: $14 (Price of admission for whole museum)
7. Go See A Burlesque Show at The Can Can, Multiple Dates (Starting Dec. 1)
Cost: $30 – $100 (Including dinner)
8. Attend the Menorah Lighting at Westlake Park, Dec. 16 6pm
Cost: FREE
9. See Gonzaga Take on Cal Poly at the Key Arena, Dec. 20
Cost: $15
10. Take a Selfie with Rudolph at his 50th Anniversary in the Seattle Children’s Museum, Dec. 21
Cost: $8.50
11. New Year’s Eve at the Needle
Cost: FREE
12. Bellevue Holiday Show/ Snowflake Lane, Nov. 23 – Dec. 31 Starting Nightly at 6pm
Cost: FREE
Also make sure to check out all of the great holiday date ideas here: http://www.hercampus.com/school/seattle-u/holiday-dates-seattle, for a more romantic vibe!
Happy holidays!