Re-imagine the Spirit of the Season!
November 27 - December 31

Extended dates for Ice Rink and Classic Carousel:
November 27 - January 3

Re-imagine the spirit of the season at Seattle Center Winterfest. Winter Train and Village return, along with Winterfest Ice Rink, Classic Carousel, choruses and comedy, jazz and dance, ice sculpting and fireside sing-alongs.

Seattle Center, showered in thousands of twinkling lights, sets the scene for five weeks of FREE, affordable and fun-filled family activities, soulful festivities and so much more. So take a break from the seasonal frenzy and visit Seattle Center, a 90-second ride away from Seattle’s center city aboard the Monorail Winterfest Express. Bring along your friends, family and colleagues and take in the season at Seattle Center!

Winterfest Everyday
Perennial festival favorites return this year, including the Winter Train and Village, Classic Carousel and the Winterfest Ice Rink. Enjoy them on any Winterfest day. Learn more about Everyday events, including the Winter Train and Village and Ice Rink.

Winterfest Premier Events
Seattle Center Winterfest offers a full schedule of spirited performances and thrilling spectacles - all free for you to enjoy. The 2009 roster includes three days of Winter Worldfest cultural performances, Seattle's Best Jazz, the Microsoft Orchestra,  "Awesome," a comedy weekend, ice sculpting, fireside singing, dancing, soulful ensembles and some of the region’s liveliest community performance groups.
Learn more

Student Showcase Series
Youth from around the region take center stage at Seattle Center in this series of 100+ performances that highlight and help students develop their presentation skills.
Click here for complete schedule

Sharing Gift Box
The Seattle Center Sharing Gift Box provides a way for you to share the spirit of the season with local low-income children, teens and senior citizens.
Fulfill a wish today

Seattle Center Campus Map
Find your way to Center House, Winterfest Ice Rink and all to your favorite Winterfest festivities; feast at the Food Court; and locate convenient parking.
View or Download Map

Calendar of Events: Live at Seattle Center -- Spotlight on Winterfest

Seattle Center Winterfest offers five weeks of FREE and affordable activities and events, so start marking your calendar now!
Download Winter Events Calendar


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The spirit of the season comes alive at Seattle Center Winterfest 2009 with five spectacular weeks of world-class entertainment, cutting-edge performers and enticing activities for one and all. Seattle Center Winterfest is presented with generous support from Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle's Child, Seattle Weekly and the City of Seattle.

Seattle Center thanks our Winterfest 2009 Sponsors:

  

 

 

Winterfest 2009 events and hours are subject to change.