# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Seattle, 2026

> We found three Christmas markets and winter events in and around Seattle with 2026 dates posted: one German-style Christmas market, one holiday market and one winter wonderland event. Two are free to get in. All three are in Seattle. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Seattle Christmas Market** at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 20 – Dec 26. Time: Open most days; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Price: Ticketed; kids under 6 free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Open most days; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Season and family passes are sold too. It reopens on Dec 31 for New Year's Eve. Official page: https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/plan-your-trip/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Winterfest** at Seattle Center Armory and campus, Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away. When: Nov 27 – Dec 31. Time: Winter Train and Village runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Price: Free. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: Winter Train and Village runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For kids: A 50-year-old model train village kids can help run, and free family movies on Friday nights at 6:30. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Magic in the Market** at Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Price: Free. Type: Holiday market. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Strollers: Pike Place gets very tight on a busy Saturday, so a carrier is easier. For kids: Free photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the line closes at 3. Official page: https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/events-calendar/31st-annual-magic-in-the-market/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Seattle in 2026?
Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center: Nov 20 – Dec 26. Ticketed; kids under 6 free. Winterfest at Seattle Center Armory and campus: Nov 27 – Dec 31. Free. Magic in the Market at Pike Place Market: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Free.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Seattle?
Seattle Christmas Market (Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away): Nov 20 – Dec 26.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Seattle?
Winterfest (Seattle, WA · about 1 mile away): Nov 27 – Dec 31, Free.

### Can I bring a stroller?
Magic in the Market: Pike Place gets very tight on a busy Saturday, so a carrier is easier.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).