Your perfect guide to the holidays in Auburn is here! Explore all the best festive events and activities. Whether Auburn is your permanent address or your temporary haven, this guide maximizes your holiday fun.
Kick off the season with Enchant Christmas, where dazzling light displays and a whimsical maze create a magical experience for all ages. Another highlight is Winterfest, featuring family-friendly activities and local artisans showcasing their creations. And the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Auburn
- The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle)
- Enchant Christmas (Seattle)
- Gingerbread Village (Seattle)
- Winterfest (Seattle)
- Village of Lights (Leavenworth)
- The Lights of Christmas (Stanwood)
- Festival of Trees
See these and even more events listed below!
Auburn Holiday Light Displays
Enchant Christmas
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday light maze with original stories.
Description:
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. The event is based on original holiday stories, where visitors embark on a mission to save Christmas by discovering hidden light sculptures.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas
The Lights of Christmas
What to Expect:
Drive-thru holiday light display with creative activities.
Description:
The Lights of Christmas is a drive-thru holiday event in Stanwood, WA, featuring over a million lights, creative displays, and two activity stops. Enjoy fun Christmas music while driving through the event route, and stop to enjoy yummy snacks and exciting activities.
Where: Stanwood | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Village of Lights
What to Expect:
Bavarian-themed holiday lights and entertainment.
Description:
Leavenworth's Village of Lights features over half a million lights, live music, and festive activities like photo ops with holiday characters and Santa visits.
Where: Leavenworth | More Info: Village of Lights
Auburn Holiday Markets and Shopping
Winterfest
What to Expect:
Seasonal decor, live performances, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market.
Description:
Seattle Center transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with seasonal decor, live performances, a Winter Train Village, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Winterfest
Auburn Holiday Shows and Entertainment
The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky’s classic score, stunning costumes and scenery, and impressive performances. This beloved holiday tradition promises a delightful journey with its picture-perfect lobby and intricate choreography.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet
Auburn Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday exhibit with creative tree decorations.
Description:
The Festival of Trees at the White River Valley Museum is a community-based holiday exhibit featuring beautifully decorated trees by local businesses. The event explores the theme "Once Upon a Time," with each tree creatively incorporating the theme. Admission is free, and guests can vote for their favorite tree to win the People's Choice Award.
Where: Auburn | More Info: Festival of Trees
Gingerbread Village
What to Expect:
Large-scale gingerbread creations by local architects and chefs.
Description:
The Sheraton Grand Seattle's Gingerbread Village is a spectacular display of 6ft tall gingerbread structures crafted by top local architecture firms and Sheraton chefs, benefiting type 1 diabetes research.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Gingerbread Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Federal Way (4 miles)
- Kent (5 miles)
- East Hill-Meridian (8 miles)
- Des Moines (8 miles)
- Puyallup (9 miles)
- SeaTac (10 miles)
- Maple Valley (10 miles)
- Tacoma (11 miles)
- Tukwila (12 miles)
- South Hill (12 miles)
- Renton (12 miles)
- Burien (13 miles)
- Parkland (14 miles)
- University Place (16 miles)
- Lakewood (17 miles)
- Spanaway (17 miles)
- Graham (18 miles)
- Issaquah (18 miles)
- Mercer Island (18 miles)
- West Lake Sammamish (20 miles)
- Bellevue (21 miles)
- Seattle (21 miles)
- City of Sammamish (22 miles)
- Sammamish (24 miles)
- Redmond (26 miles)
- Kirkland (26 miles)
- Bainbridge Island (26 miles)
- Bremerton (26 miles)
- Inglewood-Finn Hill (29 miles)
- Cottage Lake (31 miles)
- Kenmore (31 miles)
- Shoreline (31 miles)
- Bothell (31 miles)
- Mountlake Terrace (33 miles)
- Lacey (34 miles)
- Edmonds (35 miles)
- North Creek (35 miles)
- Lynnwood (36 miles)
- Olympia (36 miles)
- Mill Creek (38 miles)
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood (39 miles)
- Silver Firs (39 miles)
- Eastmont (41 miles)
- Mukilteo (44 miles)