Swanson's Nursery Holiday Festivities
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Where: 9701 15th Ave NW, Seattle, Washington
When: November 8, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Hours: open daily
Cost: free
annual model train villageSanta's Yurt kids' spaceSanta photos by appointmentholiday decor and Christmas treesattraction
This Ballard-area garden nursery transforms into a free holiday destination featuring its annual model train village and an interactive kids' space called Santa's Yurt. Santa photos are available by appointment, alongside holiday decor, ornaments and Christmas tree sales.
Best time to arrive. Sunset in Seattle is around 4:18 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 4:54 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 34°F, so dress for standing around outside.
Other displays nearby
There are 4 other displays within 5 miles of this one, and 12 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.
- Olympic Manor
- WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
- Green Lake Pathway of Lights
- Kerry Park and Queen Anne
- Seattle Center Winterfest Lights
- A Very Merry Downtown
- Google Lights at Feriton Spur Park
- Keener's Christmas
Make a night of it. This is stop 6 on our 8-stop Seattle lights loop — about 27.6 miles and 98 minutes of driving in total.