The top places to see Christmas lights in Seattle this season are WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and ZooLights at Point Defiance (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 8 displays in Seattle and 30 more nearby (10 events, 10 tree lightings, 7 parades). 34 are free. 9 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Seattle: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Seattle?
Popular picks this season include WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17), Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Nov 27 – Jan 3), ZooLights at Point Defiance (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3). In all, 38 displays are mapped in and around Seattle, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Seattle?
Free options include ZooLights at Point Defiance, Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden and Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum. 34 of the 38 displays near Seattle are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Seattle?
Yes. Winter Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, Redmond Lights and Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Seattle?
The earliest Seattle-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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