Holiday Happenings Near Redmond Oh What Fun!

Holiday magic is in the PNW air

Colors changing, air cooling, stores bustling, nostalgia bubbling up. Just like that (oh, snap!), the holiday season has arrived. It’s time to start planning for holiday happenings in and around Redmond.

Archer’s hand-picked these Redmond-area holiday activities — each with a hearty helping of West Coast holiday spirit.

Archie, the resident elf, taking a break with his best buddy

Holiday lights

Redmond Lights — Enjoy nightly light and art installations (5 - 11 PM) in Redmond’s Downtown Park & Esterra Park from Dec. 6, 2025 thru Jan. 5, 2026.

Snowflake Lane — You won't want to miss the magic of Snowflake Lane. It's like a true winter wonderland —with falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers. Located at Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square from NE 4th to NE 8th Streets nightly from November 28 – December 24 at 7pm.

Garden d’Lights — Set amid the wintry glow of the Bellevue Botanical Garden, this holiday tradition lights up the trail with over half-a-million sparkling displays — magical after dark and entirely family-friendly.

Photo courtesy of Chance of Endless Reflection Photography.

Holiday spirits + eats

AKB, a hotel bar — Archer's cozy, hotel bar, decked out with decor and holiday cocktails and shareables.

Woodblock — In Redmond with more than 500 whiskey selections gracing the drink menu, guests are sure to find a warming spirit here. Along with shareable, approachable fare, savor whiskey flights, seasonal cocktails and the local-favorite: spiced apple cider.

Woodinville Wine Country — Some of the best wine in the country is right at your footsteps. Explore new pours and — just maybe — you'll find your new local favorite!

Village Wines — There is always so much happening at Village Wines — and you won't want to miss any of it. From live music to ugly sweater bingo, it's the perfect place to enjoy local pours and a delicious menu.

Holiday Gifts + Events

Annual Magic in the Market — All 9 acres of Pike Place Market are abuzz in holiday spirit. Along with a special shopping offer, visitors can enjoy (among many, many other things) cookie decorating, holiday choirs, Santa and crafty holiday photos, hands-on Hanukkah kids crafts, glass blowing demonstrations and a lighting ceremony.

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents The  Nutcracker — A dazzling ballet with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, theatrical staging and seasonal spirit — the kind of holiday show that feels like magic under the lights.