Seattle Holiday Guide
Top 10 Activities to Enjoy with Your Team
by Carly McGovern, SHW Executive Assistant to the CEO
Whether your team works in-person, remote, or hybrid, the holiday season offers a wonderful opportunity to bring everyone together to strengthen connections and inspire collaboration for the year ahead. Check out our Top 10 weekday holiday activities in Seattle to enjoy with your team.
We hope these ideas add a little extra cheer to your season!
Seattle Christmas Market
Kick off the festivities with lunch and a stroll through the artisan shops at the Seattle Christmas Market in Seattle Center. Open daily at 10:00 AM starting December 7th.
Gingerbread Village
Celebrate the season by exploring the 30th Annual Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Grand Seattle. Open daily from 9:00 AM starting November 21st, this free display supports a great cause with all donations benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Pro Tip: Visit earlier in the day when lines are shorter! Weekday mornings are the ideal time to enjoy the experience with your team, as weekends tend to be busier.
Seattle Festival of Trees
Admire the beautifully decorated Christmas trees at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel before they find new homes! These trees are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting Seattle Children’s Uncompensated Care and Autism Center. Don’t miss this limited-time display, running from November 21st to December 2nd.
Enchant
Explore the world’s largest Christmas light maze at T-Mobile Park! Weeknight tickets are available starting at 5:30 PM. Be sure to check the special events calendar for exciting theme nights.
WildLanterns
Take a magical evening stroll through the illuminated displays at Woodland Park Zoo. Tickets are available from 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Don’t miss the special 21+ night on December 5th! Pro Tip: Get discounted tickets with your zoo membership! Members receive a 20% discount.
Ho Ho Ho!
Treat your team to an evening of festive entertainment at the Seattle Men’s Chorus holiday show at Benaroya Hall on December 10th. Enjoy a blend of holiday classics and contemporary favorites in a joyous celebration of the season.
A Christmas Carol
Experience the magic of the 49th annual production of A Christmas Carol at ACT Contemporary Theatre. With various showtimes available from November 29th to December 27th, this timeless holiday classic is sure to inspire and delight.
A Very Die Hard Christmas
Bring some humor to the holiday season with this musical parody at Seattle Public Theater, running from November 22nd to December 22nd. Weeknight showtimes are available for this festive, action-packed comedy!
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Share the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker with your team at McCaw Hall. Tickets are now on sale for performances running from November 29th to December 28th. Don’t miss this stunning ballet filled with festive magic and breathtaking choreography!
Land of the Sweets The Burlesque Nutcracker
Enjoy a unique twist on the holiday classic with Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker, running from December 11th to 29th at The Triple Door. Tickets are on sale now, with earlier showtimes for ages 17+ and later showtimes for 21+ only.
From all of us at SHW, Happy Holidays to you and your team!
Carly McGovern is a passionate event professional with a strong background in event planning and administrative support. Known for her warm personality and attention to detail, she has spent over a decade crafting unique and memorable Seattle events. She currently serves as an Executive Assistant to Brett Robertson, SHW’s CEO.
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