The Westlake Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will once again usher in the holiday season in downtown Seattle with a sparkling and festive display.
The seasonal sights and sounds will begin around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 with the lighting of the Westlake holiday tree and the Macy’s shining holiday star, followed by a fireworks display lighting up the downtown sky.
DSA’s iconic holiday carousel in Westlake Park, presented this year by IKEA USA in partnership with KING 5, whirls into a...
The Westlake Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will once again usher in the holiday season in downtown Seattle with a sparkling and festive display.
The seasonal sights and sounds will begin around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25 with the lighting of the Westlake holiday tree and the Macy’s shining holiday star, followed by a fireworks display lighting up the downtown sky.
DSA’s iconic holiday carousel in Westlake Park, presented this year by IKEA USA in partnership with KING 5, whirls into action for another year. The carousel features 18 colorful horses, a double chariot and hundreds of twinkling energy-efficient LED lights. Proceeds from the carousel will once again benefit the work of Treehouse, helping provide foster kids a childhood and a future. Suggested donation to ride the carousel is $3.
The IKEA Holiday Carousel will operate during the following hours from Nov. 25 through Jan 2:
- Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Special Hours:
- Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Dec. 24: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 31: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Jan. 1: Normal hours
While you're soaking in the cheer, shop the new, presented and curated by Urban Craft Uprising.
- Holiday Market at Westlake Park (Week 1), presented by the DSA
- Holiday Market at Westlake Park (Week 2), presented by the DSA
- Holiday Market at Westlake Park (Week 3), presented by the DSA
- Holiday Market at Westlake Park (Week 4), presented by the DSA
For a full list of holiday attractions, visit downtownseattle.org/holidays.