Ten Reasons to Visit Seattle FOUR THE SEASON

As the countdown to the holidays begins, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has curated a list of activities to consider this season. Located in downtown Seattle, next to Pike Place Market, the waterfront and Seattle Art Museum, Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is the perfect home for the holidays, just steps away from all the city has to offer or an elevator away from grand events within the Hotel:

1. Magic in the Market: Shop for the holidays in the especially festive atmosphere of Pike Place Market. On Saturday, November 30, 2024, 11:00 am – 5:30 pm, the Magic in the Market event features live holiday music, photos with Santa, special shopping offers, a tree lighting ceremony at 5:00 pm with a countdown led by Santa, and more.

2. Create a holiday wreath: Learn to craft a beautiful, personalized wreath using fresh greenery and seasonal accents. Led by guest floral designer Becky Bivins of Bivins Events, this hands-on wreath making class is perfect for getting into the holiday spirit while creating a stunning decoration for one’s home and offers a fun and memorable way to celebrate the season with friends or family.

3. View holiday lights from above: The city will be twinkling with holiday lights and what better way to view it all than from above? The Seattle Great Wheel, Space Needle and the Smith Tower Observation Deck all have breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, T-Mobile Park and the downtown skyline. Get even higher with a Kenmore Air flight seeing tour.

4. The ultimate relaxation: The holidays can be stressful. Relieve the tension with the ultimate massage treatment from The Spa at Four Seasons. Experience the tranquillity of a woodland retreat with the Evergreen Aromatherapy Escape. This massage uses a specially crafted candle made from soy and shea butter, infused with the essential oils of fir, cedarwood and rosemary. As the candle gently melts, it transforms into a warm, soothing oil that enriches the skin and envelops one in a cocoon of moisture.

5. Family festive fun: Connect to a world of sparkling lights, amusements and spirited entertainment at Seattle Center Winterfest on November 29 - December 31, 2024. Enjoy seasonal decor, the Winter Train & Village, weekend entertainment on the Armory Stage, and a New Year’s Eve Celebration. Or head to WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo, an immersive experience featuring large scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe, happening November 15, 2024 – January 19, 2025.

6. Shop, then drop: Seattle is filled with great boutique shops, as well as world-class brands. For a festive Old-World Christmas tradition, visit the Seattle Christmas Market, which features colourful décor, authentic gifts, enticing food and drinks, and family entertainment. Held at the Seattle Center November 21 – December 24, 2024.

7. Host an alternative holiday get-together: Gather up to 10 friends for a unique holiday celebration in the private dining rooms of Goldfinch Tavern, or indulge in a customized party catered by the culinary team at Four Seasons and enjoy sweeping views of Elliott Bay from the Ballroom.

8. Seasonal songs to lift the spirit: Seattle Symphony are home to some of the area’s best holiday events, from Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour and Holiday Pops, to The Percussion: Jingle Bell Bash and Handel’s Messiah. Located one block from the Hotel at Benaroya Hall, take a leisurely stroll to this cultural venue.

9. Holiday ballet fans: Join in the Northwest’s favourite festive tradition, featuring all the sparkle and joy people have come to expect. The Nutcracker experience features a picture-perfect lobby, Tchaikovsky’s classic score by the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, gorgeous costumes and scenery, and so much more. From November 29 – December 28, 2024, come discover why The Nutcracker is an integral part of the holidays for ballet fans of all ages.

10. Ring in the New Year: Be dazzled at the 2025 drone show at the Space Needle and watch as hundreds of lighted drones perform in the Seattle sky leading into the firework show and the countdown to midnight.