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Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time
5:00 p.m.
Place
Armory Stage/Dance Floor
Cost
Entry Charge

Pregame at the Armory, presented by WaFd Bank, is your go-to spot for game day vibes before every Kraken weekend home game at Climate Pledge Arena. Two hours before puck drop, the Armory comes alive with Kraken energy.

Saturday, Dec 12 | Pregame at the Armory at 5:00PM PT | Kraken vs. Nashville Predators

Same Day Events Showing Events on December 12, 2026

All Day

2026 Seattle Christmas Market

Entry Charge
Have yourself a little Christmas! With European and local vendors, holiday karaoke, Santa meetings, festive drinks and more, there’s a little something for everyone.
All Day

Seattle Center Sculpture Walk 2026

Free Event
Explore our temporary art installations on campus throughout the year.
All Day

Winterfest Train and Village

Free Event
Interactive late 19th-century model train and village display.
10:00 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show

Entry Charge
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is back at Seattle Children’s Theatre, and this time wrapped in tinsel!
10:00 a.m.

Spotlight Card Show

Entry Charge
Spotlight Card Show is coming to Seattle on December 12–13, 2026 for our first show in the Pacific Northwest!
12:00 p.m.

Winterfest Ice Sculpting: James Royal

Free Event
Acclaimed carvers create original ice sculptures every Saturday during Winterfest. 
12:30 p.m.

Winterfest Entertainment: Rain City Tap

Free Event
Holiday-themed tap performance by regional dance studio.
2:00 p.m.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show

Entry Charge
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is back at Seattle Children’s Theatre, and this time wrapped in tinsel!
2:00 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 2026

Entry Charge
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® has been an integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade. This magical, candy-filled adventure is ready to complete your annual traditions with friends and family!
2:00 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Entry Charge
Chaos, comedy, and heart collide in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
2:00 p.m.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Entry Charge
Going wrong has never felt so right.
6:00 p.m.

Winterfest Entertainment: Seattle Center Classical Holiday Sing-Along

Free Event
Join others in a flash-mob community sing-along at International Fountain.
7:00 p.m.

Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators

Entry Charge
The Seattle Kraken host the Nashville Predators at Climate Pledge Arena.
7:30 p.m.

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 2026

Entry Charge
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® has been an integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade. This magical, candy-filled adventure is ready to complete your annual traditions with friends and family!
7:30 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Entry Charge
Chaos, comedy, and heart collide in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
7:30 p.m.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Entry Charge
Going wrong has never felt so right.

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