Holiday Lights around Seattle


 Holiday Lights around Seattle
 
We're certainly all looking for some holiday cheer as winter becomes grey and rainy in the PNW.  Here are a list neighborhood maps, favorites, and road trips to see all the festive, cheery displays.

 

Local Lights:

Maps:

Google

Holiday Lights Map 2020

NextDoor Cheer Map 
   *requires NextDoor account
 

Local Favorites:

Ravenna.  Candy Cane Lane neighborhood near University of Washington usually lights up the first Saturday in December through January 1. The neighborhood is north of the University of Washington, off of Ravenna Boulevard on Northeast Park road, just past 20th in Seattle, WA 98105. (Google map).

Ballard. Olympic Manor neighborhood on north Seattle’s Crown Hill typically has many decorated homes by mid-December through New Year’s. Some say it’s not as spectacular as it used to be in either number or detail. Many say it’s still a beautiful way to enjoy a December evening. The entrance is on NW 85th St. and 22nd/21st Ave NW or at NW 90th and 24th Ave. NW. (Google map)

Ballard.  larger-than-life Nutcracker display each Christmas season.! Owner has collected the pieces over the years after the Maurice Sendak Nutcracker was replaced. The PNB donated most of the figures, but Carrington and McElhose purchased the signature piece—a 15 foot, 700 lb. Nutcracker—from a private owner.   32nd and Loyal Ave NW, and will be up until the first week of January

Ballard.  Shilshole Marina.  Deck your hulls is on!

Bothell. Evergreen Lights. December 1-24. 5:00pm – 10:00pm. 200,000 Christmas lights dancing to music creating a stunning light show for the entire family to enjoy. Take a stroll through the walking path lights or get a quick selfie at the Light Tunnel.

Bothell. Kenner Christmas Lights. Usually lit Friday after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Over 500,000 lights in the display. Also acts as a charity drive (usually food), so bring a few cans or a bit of cash. You’ll see a donation drop when you drive through the arch on the circular driveway. Kenner Christmas Lights, 16504 112 place NE Bothell, WA 98011.

Bothell. This December, the Bothell community has transformed itself into a magical wonderland of lights via a Winter Porch Parade! The Porch Parade is an opportunity see the community’s creativity, create new memories, and bring joy to your family this holiday season.  Map and more info: http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/1750/Winter-Porch-Parade

 Bothell.  Harry Potter Holiday-Themed Decorations at Zulu’s Board Game Cafe — noon-10 p.m., through Dec. 31: See the store decked out as Hogwarts for Christmas featuring a Harry Potter-themed tree, floating candles and more; free. 10234 Main St., Bothell; 

 Edmonds.  Edmonds Harbor deck the hulls. https://www.shorelineareanews.com/2020/12/christmas-lights-edmonds-harbor.html

 

 

Road Trip Worthy:

https://www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com/best-christmas-lights-seattle/

https://redtri.com/seattle/neighborhood-holiday-light-displays-2/

https://www.parentmap.com/article/free-holiday-light-shows-seattle-area

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/where-to-see-holiday-lights-in-the-seattle-area-in-2020/

 https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/events/plan-your-holiday-season-with-this-list-of-holiday-events-in-the-seattle-area-for-2020/

https://leavenworth.org/news/2020-11-13/brighten-your-season/

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