Seattle is gearing up to start the holiday season this November with five weeks of lights, ice sculpting and live entertainment.
Winterfest will bring activities and seasonal decor to the campus grounds. The focal point of the event is the Winter Train & Village, a miniature railway and village from the late 1800s, housed in the Armory Food & Event Hall. This cherished attraction has welcomed visitors for half a century. Viewing hours run from 10 am to 6 pm every day. Between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm, guests can take turns at the controls.
Acclaimed carvers including James Royal and Chan Kitburi will be creating original ice sculptures at Mural Amphitheatre starting at noon every Saturday. Beginning November 27, live acts perform on the Armory Stage each weekend through December 27. Friday evenings at 6:30 p.m. feature free seasonal movie showings. The grounds are illuminated by twinkling lights after dark.
To help guests in Seattle navigate festivals like this, printed schedules are useful, and brochure printing can be a practical way for vendors to share important information.
The festival wraps up with a New Year's Eve event featuring live music, a Fountain of Light performance and views of the Space Needle's celebratory show.
Winterfest runs from Friday, November 27, through Thursday, December 31, 2026, at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, Washington 98109.
