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Winter Break 2023: Activities for Families Around Seattle and Beyond

Bundle up for outdoor fun, play indoors, commune with critters and more

Nancy Chaney
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Published on: December 01, 2023

Winter Break 2023: Activities for Families Around Seattle and Beyond

Seattle Christmas Market mascot gingerbread man fun things to do over winter break
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You might meet this guy at the Seattle Christmas Market. Credit: Nancy Chaney

Holiday haps

No use trying to be a grinch. Kids love the holidays, so we might as well give in to all the joyful holiday happenings!

  • Ho-ho-holiday fun: There is so much free fun around, it’ll send your holiday spirit into overdrive!
  • Seattle Christmas Market: This attraction is new to the Seattle holiday scene; read our review to see if it will suit your crew.
  • Trip the lights fantastic: Revel in thousands and thousands of lights illuminating our dark December skies. Tip: Many holiday light shows continue into January!
  • Hanukkah in the community: Hurry, Hanukkah fests wrap up by Dec. 17. Until then, kids can get their hands on Hanukkah fun at craft-and-learning sessions around town. Plus, community menorah lightings spread joy for the Jewish festival of lights, and (this is important) you’ll want to note a short-term specialty treat opportunity!
  • Santa tracker: Need a last-minute word (or photo) with the big guy? Check our guide for where to meet Santa right up ’til Christmas Eve.

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