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Downtown Tacoma is getting ready to sparkle!
Join us for a cozy and festive outdoor Holiday Market filled with handcrafted gifts, local makers, sweet treats, and winter-themed delights, all set against twinkling decorations that bring the season to life.
Whether you're heading to the opening day of The Nutcracker or The Midwinter Revels, checking off your downtown shopping list, or simply seeking festive fun and unforgettable holiday memories, mark your calendar for this magical winter event.
Downtown Tacoma Holiday Events
- Sat, Nov 29Nov 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMPantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAKick off the holiday season with the 80th annual Tacoma Holiday Tree Lighting at the Pantages Theater! This beloved holiday tradition is sure to get you in the spirit with refreshments, photos with Santa, live entertainment from the JBLM Brass Quartet, and more.
- Sun, Nov 30
- Thu, Dec 04Dec 04, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMUnion Salon , 708 Opera Aly, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAEnjoy an evening catered toward preparing your perfect holiday style at Union Salon! Sip champagne and start the month off with glitz and glamour with piercings, flash tattoos, a blowout bar, curated vintage clothing, and more!
- Thu, Dec 04Dec 04, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLightcurve, 1135 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USADust off your best show-stopping ugly sweater to celebrate Lightcurve’s new downtown headquarters! Snack on complimentary appetizers & cocktails while getting a tour of the building, and cross your fingers you get the chance to win a prize for ugliest sweater.
- Fri, Dec 05Dec 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jan 05, 2026, 8:00 PMAntique Row, 764 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAWalk through a Window Wonderland on Antique Row! As you make your way wandering through dozens of local storefronts to find that perfect one-of-a-kind gift, enjoy the festive artwork from Happy Windows 253 on various storefront windows down the Row.
- Fri, Dec 05Dec 05, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMPantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAIt’s the best time of the year—the beloved Seattle Men’s Chorus is back with another holiday show at The Pantages! Ring in the season with a singalong of seasonal classics complete with Christmas comedy, costumes, and dancing.
- Sat, Dec 06
- Dec 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM1932 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAJoin Stocklist Goods and Turn-of-the-Centuries for a full weekend of pop-up holiday shopping and support local artists and businesses. Find that perfect gift for your loved ones as you browse handmade jewelry, art prints, wood-fired ceramics, freshly poured candles, and more.
- Sat, Dec 06Dec 06, 2025, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAShop from 30+ BIPOC-owned businesses at the Black Night Market’s Holidaze Market! While you shop for handcrafted art and unique fashion finds, enjoy delicious food, live music, interactive activities, and cultural experiences that are rooted in connection, empowerment, and joy.
- Sat, Dec 13Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMTheater Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAVenture to the heart of the city for a cozy and festive Downtown Holiday Market complete with handcrafted gifts, local makers, sweet treats, and winter-themed delights, all set against twinkling decor that brings the season to life.
- Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMPantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USATacoma City Ballet is celebrating its 70th year of The Nutcracker this year! Enjoy an afternoon at the historic Pantages Theater with this memorable performance of the holiday classic accompanied by the Tacoma City Ballet Orchestra.
- Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMRialto Theater, 310 S 9th St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USACelebrate the return of light during the darkest days of winter at the Rialto Theater with The Midwinter Revels! Enjoy a unique celebration of the winter solstice featuring song, dance, and storytelling that transcend time and culture.
- Dec 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMMcMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USASanta’s got a brand-new bag at McMenamins Elk Temple! Skip the long lines to visit Santa and wait while you relax and enjoy a hot breakfast and coffee instead. Make sure to bring your camera to capture the unforgettable moments of your little one meeting Santa!
- Tue, Dec 16Dec 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMPantages Theater, 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAExperience the glow of Hanukkah with a vibrant Menorah lighting right in the heart of downtown! Take in the warmth, music, and holiday buzz as the candles illuminate the evening. *Note: time is subject to change
- Dec 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMTheatre on the Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAExperience an intimate portrayal of how the world-famous author, C.S. Lewis came to understand Christmas in the iconic way we know now from A Christmas Carol. This assortment of Yuletide recollections explore a whole range of emotions, from laughter to tears and is sure to leave an impression.
- Sat, Dec 20Dec 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMMuseum of Glass, 701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAJoin the Museum of Glass for a festive holiday evening featuring hands-on workshops and crafts, live glassblowing, and gallery tours. When you aren’t exploring the museum, cozy up at a fire pit outside on the museum’s Grand Plaza and enjoy the lights of the Tacoma Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade.
- Sat, Dec 20Dec 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2026, 11:00 PMMcMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAGet your holiday groove on while you dance to all your favorite hits of the 90s and 2000s with a sprinkle of some holiday classics from the eras amongst a ‘Christmas-ized’ Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins.
- Wed, Dec 31Dec 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – Jan 11, 2026, 9:00 PMVarious Locations and TimesLet the light guide your way into the new year as the Tacoma Light Trail sparks up Downtown and beyond! This beloved winter festival features various events from a lighted bike ride to curated window installations all showcasing local artists, performers, and small businesses.
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