Updated 12/29/2025: Welcome to this year’s WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide! Check back often – we’re updating it at least once a day now through New Year’s – adding what’s newly announced and removing what’s over – so if you have something, lease email us ASAP so we can add it – thank you!
(Photo by David Hutchinson)
RESTAURANTS AND COFFEE SHOPS THAT ARE OPEN: We also ask about New Year’s Eve/Day while compiling our Christmas coffee-shop list – see that list here – and restaurant/bar list – see that here. (Changes/additions? Please tell us!)
NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY WALKS: Full details are on the Emerald City Wanderers‘ website. Basics:
New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Say farewell to 2025 with a New Year’s Eve walk along Alki. Enjoy sunset views of Puget Sound and city lights of downtown Seattle, as well as the holiday lights of the West Seattle neighborhoods. Return on New Year’s Day for a lovely morning walk on a different route through West Seattle. On both days, join us afterward to warm up and socialize, with snacks and hot soup at the Start Location.
Date and Time:
New Year’s Eve:
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Registration: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pmNew Year’s Day:
Thursday January 1, 2026
Registration: 8:30 am – 11:30 amStart Location:
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church
3050 California Ave. SW
MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS: Yes, the Space Needle plans pyrotechnics again to greet 2025.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR AT NOON: You can do this noon-2 pm on New Year’s Eve at High Point Library (3411 SW Raymond).
NOT-SO-SILENT NIGHT PARADE: Highland Park Improvement Club says this is on again – all ages parade with noisemakers through neighborhoods in HP, leaving from Highland Park Corner Store (7789 Highland Park Way SW). Gather at HPCS 5:30-6 pm; parade takes off at 6.
BAR/RESTAURANT PARTIES: We’ll add more listings as we get them! First one:
MASQUERADE NYE 2026 – New Year’s Eve Celebration
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: Jet City Labs & Revelry RoomA stylish New Year’s Eve gathering with soulful DJ sets, a full buffet, a midnight champagne toast, and plenty of room to celebrate. Masquerade attire and masks encouraged.
Admission: Ticketed event
More Info: jetcitylabs.com/etn/masquerade-nye-2026
Also:
THE FINAL TOAST: West Seattle Supper Club party at Phoenecia (4717 42nd SW)
8 pm-1 am December 31-January 1
Various levels of ticketing and experiences – all in our calendar listing – ticketing page here
(Aerial photo by Sly Stewart, New Year’s Day 2025)
POLAR BEAR SWIM: New Year’s Day morning on Alki – the announcement/confirmation came in on 12/26 – be there by 10 am Thursday on the sand, as always! Read the announcement here.
(Past Festival of Trees)
FAUNTLEROY CHURCH FESTIVAL OF TREES, DECEMBER 1-JANUARY 8: You can vote as well as admire:
A forest of 16 eclectically decorated trees will be open to the public in Fellowship Hall at Fauntleroy Church (9140 California Ave. SW) Dec. 1-Jan. 8 (9 am-noon Monday-Thursday). Bring non-perishable food items to vote for your favorite.
Here’s what we have for the rest of the season:
PEACE LUTHERAN, 39th SW and SW Thistle
DECEMBER 28 SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS. On the 1st Sunday of Christmas we retell the Christmas story with Lessons and Carols. Join the singing with us! Service begins @ 10:30am.
JANUARY 4 CELEBRATION OF THE EPIPHANY. On this first Sunday of 2026 we begin with a blessing of our sanctuary for the New Year and then hear the story of the Magi and the Holy Family’s flight to safety. The service begins @ 10:30am.
TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH>, 3940 41st SW
Christmas Eve Worship
Wednesday, December 24 at 7:00 pmWhat does a disco ball have to do with Jesus?
A disco ball does not shine on its own. It catches a single light and sends it scattering in every direction. That is the story of Christ. God enters the world in human form, revealing the presence of divine love among us and within us. That embodied love is hope shining in the darkness, and we are invited to reflect the light and love of Christ into the world.
Join us for carols, candlelight, and reflection at this family-friendly worship service. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas! Nursery care is available.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4456 42nd SW
Sunday, Dec 28th
10 AM Combined Service
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (WSB sponsor), 3050 California SW
Sunday, December 28th
9:30 am Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist
ALKI UCC, 6115 SW Hinds
HOLY ROSARY (42nd/Genesee) AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE (35th/Myrtle):
Any others? – westseattleblog@gmail.com – thank you!
CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS & FRESH WREATHS (updated 11/21/25) (Wreaths at Holy Rosary Tree Lot)
RECYCLING YOUR TREE AND GREENS: Here’s all the city info you need.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES/DONATION DRIVES/BENEFITS
WINTER-CLOTHING DRIVE AT DAVE NEWMAN STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY, THROUGH DEC. 31: The annual warm-clothing drive at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance Agency (3435 California SW; WSB sponsor) continues through the end of the yearl Stop by the office 9 am-5 pm weekdays to drop off donations.
FOOD DRIVE AT FITNESS TOGETHER, THROUGH DEC. 31: At WSB sponsor Fitness Together in The Junction:
Fitness Together West Seattle will be having a food drive supporting Immanuel Community Services for the month of December! Please bring holiday items and non perishable items to our studio to help those in need!
Please drop items at our studio on the 2nd floor:
4546 California Ave SW
(Our entrance is in the Alley behind The Matador – Look for the green awning)FOOD DRIVE AT BAKERY NOUVEAU, ALL SEASON: All Bakery Nouveau shops are collecting for local food banks. In The Junction, it’s the West Seattle Food Bank. (4737 California SW)
FOOD DRIVE AT GENE JUAREZ SALON, THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Amanda the Barber emailed to let you know that “Gene Juarez Salon and Skin Care in The Junction has a WSFB drop-off box in our lobby. We will have it through the holidays. So if anyone is looking for a place to donate in The Junction, we have them covered. Thank you!” (4830 California SW)
FOOD DRIVE AT WEST SEATTLE MERCANTILE, ALL SEASON: Fill the sleigh at the shop with food! (3270 California SW)
LIGHTING EVENTS & LIGHT DISPLAYS MENASHE FAMILY LIGHTS, ON NOW: The Menashe Family Lights are the biggest and brightest display in West Seattle. As of Thanksgiving weekend, they’re on!
(WSB file photo)
(5605 Beach Drive SW)ASTRA LUMINA, NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31: Celestially inspired light show on the grounds of the Seattle Chinese Garden at the north end of the South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) campus, days and times vary. Tickets and info here.
DECORATED HOMES, ALL SEASON LONG: We’re spotlighting homes! Watch this WSB archive (and send tips, with or without photos).
Got lights? See lights? Neighborhood displays included – please let us know! We’ll be spotlighting lights all season long
Let us know what else you want to see listed here, and/or what’s missing! Check back because we’ll be adding to the page frequently, as the events come in, all the way up to New Year’s Day!
