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Ticketed family events in the 14 cities that sell out, so they need a booking weeks ahead. Each card was checked on the organizer's page for 2026. The date line says whether tickets are on sale now or the day they go on sale. Sold-out events come off the list. Summer camps are not listed.
Updated Oct 1
Fri Sep 26 through Sun Nov 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Festival
Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St
The fall harvest festival at the farm, open Friday through Sunday, with rides and animals on the grounds. This is the ticketed farm day that sells out, not a holiday show. Online tickets are $33.95 for ages 2 to 65, $31.95 for ages 66 and up or a disability, and free under 2. The gate is $1 more. Saturdays in mid-October often sell out.
Sat Nov 28, 2026 through Sun Jan 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale Oct 15.
Garden d'Lights
Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St
A walk through Bellevue Botanical Garden after dark, with lights shaped into plants, animals, and waterfalls. Closed Christmas Day. Ages 11 and older are $10. Ages 10 and under are free. $5 nights are Monday through Thursday, Nov 30 to Dec 3 and Dec 7 to Dec 10. First entry is 4:30 p.m. General last entry is 9 p.m., and the lights go out at 9:30 p.m. On $5 nights, last entry is 8 p.m. Each ticket is a half-hour entry time, and tickets are not sold at the door. Tuesday Dec 8 is a sensory-friendly night.
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Nov 28 and 29, Dec 5 to 7, Dec 12 and 13, and Dec 19 and 20. Tickets are on sale now.
North Pole Limited Santa Train
North Bend Depot, 205 E McClellan St
A Santa train from the North Bend Depot, about two hours, with time in the Train Shed, a visit with Santa in the Chapel Car, a gift, cookies, and a hot drink. Tickets are $39 for ages 2 and up. Children under 2 do not need a ticket. These usually sell out before the first departure. The museum does not refund a ticket unless the train does not run.
Dec 4 through Dec 20. Tickets go on sale soon.
Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Footloose
Hunt Family Theatre, 120 Front St N
Village Theatre KIDSTAGE presents Footloose at the Hunt Family Theatre in Issaquah. The theatre says tickets go on sale soon. A price and the showtimes are not posted yet.
Dec 4, Dec 11, and Dec 18. Tickets are on sale now.
Yuletide Express Santa Train
Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St
A shorter Santa train from the Snoqualmie Depot, about 40 minutes, running past Snoqualmie Falls. Santa visits each family, with a gift and a peppermint. Tickets are $30 for ages 2 and up. Children under 2 ride free. These usually sell out soon after they go on sale.
Dec 5 and Dec 6. A ticket price is not posted yet.
Issaquah Dance Theatre Ensemble The Nutcracker
Longman Performing Arts Center, Issaquah High School
Issaquah Dance Theatre Ensemble's Nutcracker at Longman Performing Arts Center. Each day has an 11 a.m. one-hour show for a young audience, plus full shows at 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. A ticket price is not posted yet. Children under 2 on a lap do not need a ticket. Sales are final, and an exchange is $15.
Dec 11 through Dec 23. Tickets are on sale now.
International Ballet Theatre The Nutcracker
Meydenbauer Theatre, 11100 NE 6th St
International Ballet Theatre's Nutcracker at Meydenbauer Theatre. Reserved seats, fees included: $70 for ages 15 and up, $55 for military and for seniors 60 and older, and $45 for youth through age 14. Every person needs a ticket. Babies in arms are not admitted. The program is 1 hour 50 minutes, plus a 15-minute intermission. Friday Dec 11 and Friday Dec 18 are at 6 p.m. Saturday Dec 12, Saturday Dec 19, and Sunday Dec 20 are at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday Dec 13 is at 1 p.m. only. Monday Dec 21, Tuesday Dec 22, and Wednesday Dec 23 are at 1 p.m.
Dec 17 through Dec 19, 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
Grand Kyiv Ballet The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave
Grand Kyiv Ballet's Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights at Kirkland Performance Center. Thursday Dec 17, Friday Dec 18, and Saturday Dec 19, all at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $74 and youth tickets are $64.
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