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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
- Wed, Dec 31Dec 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – Jan 01, 2026, 1:00 AMMcMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USADance your way into the new year with a full-blown retro bash at McMenamins Spanish Ballroom including live music and a DJ! Plus, make the evening extra special and book a hotel room with McMenamins NYE package complete with two keepsake sparkling wine flutes, festive surprises, and more!
- 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.
- Wed, Dec 31Dec 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMTollefson Plaza, 1548 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USARing in 2026 with the Tacoma Light Trail’s kick-off celebration! The famous Dragon Parade starts at the UWT Prairie Line and ends at Tollefson Plaza where families can enjoy a variety of free activities such as lantern-making and circus art.
- Wed, Dec 31Dec 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:05 PMSteel Creek Whiskey Bar & Kitchen, 1114 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USARing in the new year the Steel Creek style—with fireball instead of champagne! Pack your night full of fun with free mechanical bull rides, a NYE themed photo booth, partner dance lessons, and Fireball drink specials all night long. The countdown to midnight will certainly be memorable!
- Dec 21, 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.
- 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.
- Dec 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 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, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMEbony & Ivory Coffee, 1145 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAGet in the spirit with live holiday music and festive cheer! Bundle up in Ebony & Ivory’s cozy café and enjoy the sounds of the season complete with an 8-piece band, kids choir, and a local band. A magical night you won’t want to miss filled with warm, spirited celebration.
- 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.
- Fri, Dec 19Dec 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 01, 2026, 5:00 PMWashington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USATake your family and friends on a magical journey through the marvelously detailed world of model railroads at the Washington State History Museum! The 29th Annual Model Train Festival brings railroad clubs from around Puget Sound to share their incredible, room-sized layouts of train-themed scenes.
- Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 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.
- Tue, Dec 16Dec 16, 2025, 5:30 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! Let the candles illuminate the evening while enjoying the holiday buzz complete with live music, latkes & doughnuts, giveaways & prizes, a gelt drop, and more.
- Dec 14, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMcMenamins 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!
- Sat, Dec 13Dec 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – Dec 14, 2025, 11:00 PMMcMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAEmbrace the festive season at this dazzling holiday burlesque show with some of the best performers in the Pacific Northwest! Plus, don your gay apparel! Whether you choose to sparkle in sequins or dazzle in velvet, your glamorous and holiday-themed outfits are warmly welcomed.
- Sat, Dec 13Dec 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMTheater Square, 915 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAGet in the spirit and join us for Downtown Tacoma’s festive outdoor Holiday Market! Spend a winter afternoon celebrating the season at this free, family-friendly event filled with cozy treats, twinkling decor, local shopping, and festive moments you won’t soon forget.
- Wed, Dec 10Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMMcMenamins Elks Temple, 565 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAJoin the Jenner Fox band in this sing-along tribute to the beloved American original, John Prine! Both a troubadour and Prine scholar, Jenner Fox will weave together both his classic hits as well as his little-known holiday themed songs to get you in the spirit.
- Sun, Dec 07Dec 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PMUrban Garden Antiques, 1101 A St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USAExperience the magic of the season as Urban Garden Antiques transforms into a winter wonderland! Enjoy snacks, sips, giveaways, and holiday cheer as you discover treasures—vintage and new—for the gardeners, cooks, and outdoor lovers in your life.
- Dec 07, 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.
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