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Date
Friday, November 24, 2023
Time
12:00 p.m.
Place
International Fountain Mall Pavers
Cost
Free Event

Join us at International Fountain for our Winterfest Opening Day celebration.

  • Watch acclaimed artists create Ice Sculptures from Noon to 4pm
  • Warm yourself at our fire pits all afternoon long
  • Listen to The Starlight Carolers, a roving troupe of holiday singers from 3 - 5pm
  • Enjoy seasonal food and beverage courtesy of Ceres Roasting Company, including s'mores, hot chocolate and more.

Same Day Events Showing Events on November 24, 2023

All Day

Seattle Christmas Market

Admission Fee
Wander the winding alleys of a European Christmas Village! Stroll through twinkling lights, ride the Christmas Carousel, and explore 50+ artisan vendors, then warm up with German-inspired treats and mulled wine in the heated Alpine Lounge!
All Day

Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2023

Free Event
Enjoy four temporary art installations on our grounds, mid-August through end of 2023.
All Day

Winterfest Train & Village

Free Event
An annual late 19th-century model train and village display in the Armory.
12:00 p.m.

Winterfest World Bazaar

Free Event
Shop for holiday gifts from international vendors.
12:30 p.m.

Winterfest Entertainment: Zaniac Comedy Show

Free Event
Seattle's Funniest Prop-Comic delights audiences with wacky tricks.
2:00 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Admission Fee
Stroll through the liveliest lobby in town and settle in for the holiday treat of the season. From the dazzling costumes to the unforgettable performances, come discover why The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages.
2:00 p.m.

Winterfest Entertainment: D'Vonne Lewis & NW D'Lux

Free Event
Dynamic jazz band featuring acclaimed musicians.
2:00 p.m.

Little Women: Sensory-Friendly Performance

Admission Fee
Jo March isn’t concerned with what’s “ladylike.” Actually, she’s not sure she wants to be a lady at all. An aspiring writer, the headstrong Jo must negotiate with rigid societal norms to realize her dreams of independence.
2:30 p.m.

A Very Electric Christmas

Admission Fee
Enjoy a cutting-edge light show with puppetry, story, and dance! This electrified tale follows the journey of a young bird named Max and his family as they embark on their migration south for the winter. When a gust of wind blows Max off course, he finds himself in a wondrous and unfamiliar world at the North Pole.
5:00 p.m.

Pregame in the Armory: Seattle Kraken Pregame Experience

Free Event
Pregame at the Armory, presented by WaFd Bank is your destination for Seattle Kraken weekend home games at Climate Pledge Arena. Pregame activities start 120 minutes before puck drop.
6:30 p.m.

A Very Electric Christmas

Admission Fee
Enjoy a cutting-edge light show with puppetry, story, and dance! This electrified tale follows the journey of a young bird named Max and his family as they embark on their migration south for the winter. When a gust of wind blows Max off course, he finds himself in a wondrous and unfamiliar world at the North Pole.
7:00 p.m.

Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks

Admission Fee
The Seattle Kraken host the Vancouver Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena.
7:30 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Admission Fee
Stroll through the liveliest lobby in town and settle in for the holiday treat of the season. From the dazzling costumes to the unforgettable performances, come discover why The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages.
7:30 p.m.

Little Women

Admission Fee
Jo March isn’t concerned with what’s “ladylike.” Actually, she’s not sure she wants to be a lady at all. An aspiring writer, the headstrong Jo must negotiate with rigid societal norms to realize her dreams of independence.

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