Happy holidays, Seattle! WildLanterns is happening at Woodland Park Zoo, brought to you by BECU! Explore dazzling new lantern installations and themed zones like the enchanting Mystical Forest, vibrant Birds of Paradise, and the glowing Bright Desert Highway. Light up your holiday season from now to 1/19. Enter to win tickets!*

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• Groove into 2025 with the funky rhythms and vibrant vibes of Blue Velvet Groove, playing live at McMenamins Anderson School this New Year’s Eve. Win tickets!*

• Ring in the new year with Disco Fever and the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall! Groove to nonstop disco hits like "I Will Survive" and "It's Raining Men," then dance the night away with DJ Snap Dragon at the post-concert party. Score tickets!*

• Get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas Dive Bar in Capitol Hill, where festive vibes meet cozy drinks and good company from now through 1/1!

• Celebrate the season with a hip-hop twist at A Very Seattle Christmas, taking over The Crocodile on 12/22.

• The Official Neumos + Barboza New Year’s Eve Party is bringing the beats and the party vibes for a New Year’s Eve you won’t want to miss.

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN SEATTLE

Celebrate the season with Seattle's festive Christmas and New Year’s events! From holiday markets and light displays to countdown parties and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this winter. Take a look at everything happening for the holidays in Seattle!

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Happy holidays!