# Christmas lights in Seattle for little kids, 2026

> Three Christmas light displays in and around Seattle have 2026 dates: all walk-throughs. Two are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 7 p.m. at Snowflake Lane. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 listings with 2026 dates; 0 without posted dates
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## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **WildLanterns** at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103. When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 (closed Nov 16–18, 23, 26, 30; Dec 7, 14, 24–25; Jan 4–6, 11–13). Time: 4–9pm (last entry 8:30pm). Price: Dated tickets; price on the ticket page. Low Sensory Nights are Nov 15, Dec 1 and Jan 10. Official page: https://zoo.org/wildlanterns/
- **Snowflake Lane** at Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th, Bellevue, WA 98004. When: Nightly, Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: 7pm (about 25 minutes). Price: Free; parking is free in Bellevue Collection garages. A free holiday show on Bellevue Way every night at 7. On Friday through Sunday, get there about an hour early. Official page: https://bellevuecollection.com/snowflakelane/
- **Winterfest Winter Train and Village** at Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109. When: Daily, Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–6pm. Price: Free; donations accepted. A model train and holiday village inside the Armory. Kids can take a turn running the train between 10:30am and 5:30pm. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest

## Light displays that come back every year

- [WildLanterns](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/wildlanterns-woodland-park-zoo/): next dates Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
- [Winterfest Winter Train and Village](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/events/winterfest-winter-train-and-village-seattle-center-armory/): next dates Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026

## Christmas trains near Seattle

- [Christmas train rides near Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/christmas-trains/index.md): Holiday lights trains, Polar Express rides and more, 4 with 2026 dates, ages, prices and booking notes.

## More holiday outings in Seattle

- [The Nutcracker with kids in Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/nutcracker/index.md): 4 shows with 2026 dates, run times, ages and sensory-friendly performances.
- [Christmas markets in Seattle](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/christmas-markets/index.md): 3 markets and winter wonderlands with 2026 dates, hours and stroller notes.

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in Seattle?
Yes. Snowflake Lane and Winterfest Winter Train and Village are free in 2026.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
We didn’t find a drive-thru with 2026 dates yet. Walk-throughs (three here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in Seattle? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Snowflake Lane at 7 p.m. and WildLanterns at 9 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime. For no-late-night options, Winterfest Winter Train and Village works in the daytime.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).