Light up your holidays in downtown.
We’ve all said these words: “I love Seattle.” SeaTown. And it goes beyond the surface. We mean it. Because we have a profound connection to our city — especially when it comes to downtown. Surrounded by natural beauty, downtown is rich in commerce, culture and community. And the holidays are the perfect time to enjoy everything you love about the center city. Whether that means catching a classic holiday show and a bite to eat, taking in the holiday lights and seasonal events across downtown neighborhoods or securing that perfect last-minute gift, downtown is the quintessential backdrop for making holiday memories. Come explore all that’s happening this holiday season in SeaTown.
Downtown Facts
More to Love
Downtown has celebrated the opening of more than 110 new storefronts since October 2021.
Eat Well, Eat Often
Hungry? You’ve come to the right place. Hundreds of downtown restaurants are open for business.
Downtown Boomtown
Nearly 385K people are now downtown daily, with over 106K residents and counting now living downtown.
Traverse Via Transit
Busses run frequently and are staffed by more than 100 transit ambassadors. And Link Light Rail can transport you from U-District, Roosevelt or Northgate in 14 minutes or less.
Bike It or Drive It
Downtown has miles of new bike lanes on Pike and Pine and plenty of street and garage parking.
Moving Within Downtown
Once here, the historic Monorail and Seattle Streetcar are your ticket to moving across the center city.
Must-Dos
Downtown Deals You’ll Love
Free Museum Passes from Seattle Public Library
Hey Seattle Public Library cardholders: did you know you can get free admission to six major museums around the city (including MoPop and the Seattle Aquarium)? Enjoy exhibits on aviation, nature and science at no cost. You can reserve one pass to a museum once every 30 days from the date of your visit. New passes are available every day after 9 p.m. If you don’t have a card, apply today! Most people who live, work or go to school in King County can get a card.
Learn more: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/museum-pass
Seattle Art Museum Free Admission Days
Admission to the Seattle Art Museum is free to all on the first Thursday of every month. On the first Friday of every month, seniors get free general admission to the Seattle Art Museum. Tickets to special exhibitions downtown are an additional $7.99. And the last Friday of every month, admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free.
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org
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