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Holiday Activities The Whole Family Will Enjoy In Washington State

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear" - Buddy the Elf

Briann George
Nov 30, 2017
Washington State University
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Holiday Activities The Whole Family Will Enjoy In Washington State
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My favorite part about the holiday season is getting to enjoy all the holiday festivities. Here are a few of my favorites!

1. Visit a Christmas tree farm

The great thing about living in Washington is that we're surrounded by so many beautiful trees. It makes it easy to get outside and take a stroll through a Christmas Tree Farm. Enjoy time with your family, sip on some hot cocoa, and then enjoy a job well done when you admire your tree all season long.A Christmas Tree Farm near you

2. Bake cookies

Of course, the best part of the holiday season is the wonderful goodies you get to indulge on! A long family tradition of mine is to have everyone sit around and decorate the sugar cookies my mom made! It's such a fun and easy way to bring your family together!

3. Decorate your home

The holiday season isn't just a time of year. There is so much that goes along with it. All the lights, smells, and love is what truly makes the holiday season so magical! Getting to decorate your home with all of your favorite parts of the season is a perfect way to kick-start into the holiday feels.

4. Snowflake Lane

Bellevue Square

Snowflake Lane at Bellevue Square is an easy way to reward yourself after a long day of shopping! Enjoy the performances from the dancers and drummers, the beautiful parade, and even watch it snow!

5. Zoo Lights

Point Defiance Zoo and Woodland Park Zoo

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is to see all the wonderful lights fill up the dark evenings! A trip to the zoo is always fun, but getting to walk around and see such amazing art made out of Christmas lights is a sight to see! An experience for the whole family to "ooh" and "ahh" at!

6. Nutcracker Ballet

Mccaw Hall

A holiday classic is going and watching the beauty of the Nutcracker! My family is not one to go out and watch ballets all that often, so it makes the Nutcracker extra unique and special since it's something outside the norm. Being able to look my best and spend a great evening in the city with my family makes it all so much fun! It is a great date night idea as well!

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7. Winterfest

Seattle Center

The Seattle Center during the holiday season is full of lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy! From ice skating to live performances, it's filled with all of your favorite parts of the holidays!

8. Christmas Lighting Festival

Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth is one of my favorite places to go during the winter time! Being able to walk the streets and admire the city light up with lights is such a sight to see. Plus, if you're lucky you might get to enjoy the crisp white layer of snow coating the city. A perfect weekend getaway!

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9. Garden d'Lights

Bellevue Botanical Garden

I really do enjoy getting to see all the beautiful Christmas lights! This is another opportunity to take your family outside and walk around. It's the 23rd year volunteers have gathered together to put on a wonderful show for people to come together and enjoy.

10. New Year's Eve Fireworks

Seattle Space Needle

What better way to start off the new year than to head to the city and watch a beautiful display of fireworks with your friends and loved ones! Either watching the Space Needle fireworks on TV or going out there and seeing it in person, you're sure to enjoy it!

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