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Enchant Christmas Seattle – Everything You Need To Know!

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Enchant Christmas Seattle – Everything You Need to Know

Have you heard that Enchant Christmas is coming back to Seattle for the 2024 year? We loved it when it was here before, so we are looking forward to its return this year. This is a review we did from one of the previous years. From the information that has been released so far, it looks like things will remain pretty similar, but

If you plan to head to this year’s event and want to make it an overnight getaway, we stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle (we shared a review on our trip if you want more info on what that hotel is like) for one year’s getaway, and Ubered over from there, and had a great time! Also, if you plan to head down and want to do more in the area while you are there, we have shared lots of ideas on how to enjoy Christmas in Seattle here as well.

What is Enchant Christmas?

Enchant Christmas is a festive holiday event that is open on select dates from November to December at the T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

Enchant Christmas is a magical light experience set up at T-Mobile Park this year. Sia & her family visited last year (when it was still called Safeco Field) Enchant Christmas and had a wonderful evening. We were not sure of what to expect before going, so wanted to share some tips that we learned after visiting to help you plan the best visit for your family if you plan to go.

In addition to having the largest light maze, you can also expect to find an ice skating trail, photos with Santa, shopping, food, entertainment, and more at Enchant Seattle. I will share more specifics on all of those things below.

Enchant Mischievous from Up Above

The view of Enchant Christmas Seattle from the 200 level.

Tips for Visiting

What Does it Cost? 

Kids free Tickets Enchant Seattle

FREE Kids Tickets to Enchant in Seattle!

Enchant has a fun “Kids Light Up The Night” promotion going on now, and it is the best deal I think we have seen for the Enchant event. This can make a night out at this event pretty affordable this year if you get your hands on these free tickets.
  • To get your free Enchant Tickets for Kids:
  • Head to their tickets page
  • Select tickets for one of the qualifying days (December 3, 4, and 10)
  • Add up to two free kid tickets per order, but each order must include at least one paid adult ticket
  • The discount should apply automatically when you go to checkout in your cart (see image above)
These tickets are first-come, first-served, and there are only 10,000 total to give out – so I suggest booking them now if you want to get your hands on these!
I just tested it out and you see here how it automatically deducted the two kids tickets I had added in the checkout process.

More Pricing Details – 

Tickets start at $27 this year (price will vary by time selected) and kids 0-3 are free.

20% Promo Code for Thrifty NW Mom readers:

Thrifty NW Mom readers can use: THRIFTYNWMOM at checkout to get 20% off General Admission tickets (2+ tickets per order) on these select dates:

  • November 22, 23, 24, 27, 29
  • December 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19

Fine Print: Promotion applies to any regular price general admission single ticket type (Adult, Youth, Child). It does not apply to 4-Packs, Senior Tickets, Military Tickets or any add-ons. 

 

Enchant Christmas Lights

Additional Costs Include:

There are various costs you will want to consider when planning your visit. The first is the cost of the ticket to get in and then we share more to consider below. There is also a family pass this year and military and senior discounts.

Parking

If you want to park in the T Mobile Park Parking Garage (which is very convenient), then be sure to reserve your parking ahead of time online. During previous years this cost between $12 and $18 (we will update when this year’s prices are released). It was worth having the parking set up ahead of time in my opinion. Otherwise, there will be less expensive lots & street parking you could look for.

Ice Skating at Enchant

Ice Skating

If you want to enjoy the ice skating trail, ice skating is included, but you will need to pay a rental fee for the ice skates.  There is no time limit on how long you can skate.

The crowds were not bad on a Tuesday evening, but I have heard that the ice skating can get quite crowded on the weekend. It is a little different than skating in a normal rink where you go around in circles. This is a trail, so there is some swerving involved, but some pretty scenery to enjoy as well.

You can bring your own skates (and skate for free) or pay to rent the ice skates. During previous years you can add this online for $4.50 for child/youth skates or $9.08 for adults (prices have not been released for this years event yet).

Santa Pictures at Enchant

Pictures with Santa

There is a Santa Land set up on the 100 level where you will find the shops. You are able to visit with Santa free of cost and use your own camera to take the photo if you’d like. You also have the option of purchasing a professional photo.

Caramel Kitchen at Enchant

Shopping

There are a number of shops set up on the 100 level for a Christmas Market, so you can do a little Christmas shopping while you are there if you want. There were many specialty shops from local vendors to shop at, which are curated by Urban Craft Uprising, so I was definitely impressed with the quality of the shops as more handmade type of goods as compared to more commercial items, which I appreciated.

We even happened to find one of our favorite PNW vendors (the first time we found them was the Great Junk Hunt several years ago) – the Caramel Kitchen based in Couer d’Alene, ID. This is seriously one of our favorite finds over the years – this caramel sauce is a delicious topping on fruit, baked items as well as your typical ice cream. So many uses & it makes a fabulous gift idea! We stock up every time we see them because we use them weekly!

Crepes at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

There is also food available to purchase in the Christmas Marketplace and hot chocolate and coffee down by the Ice Skating area. They had the typical food selections similar to what you might find at a Mariners game (Ivars, Pizza Slices, Wings, etc). We found that food averaged a little over $10/person ($8 for a slice of pizza, for example).

Snowman Pops at Enchant

The Marketplace also included a variety of specialty food booths, too. A few highlights were a dumpling booth, crepe booth, Trophy Cupcakes & some fun winter-themed treats like these darling Snowman Pops.

Smores Cupcake at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

Make sure to look for the Enchant S’mores Cupcake, so delicious – one of the tailor-made treats made just for Enchant!

The Makery at Enchant

One of our favorite South Sound businesses, the Makery, is at the market (near Santa Land0  where you can purchase a quick DIY project to make there (or take home) with your family too!

Build a Bear at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

And right next door is a mini Build-A-Bear shop, where guests can make a stuffed animal to take home!

What is Included in Enchant Christmas Seattle:

Light Maze:

Enchant Christmas in Seattle Light Maze

The light maze is included with the cost of the ticket (no additional cost to enjoy it and it is the focal feature of the event). When you enter the light maze, they will hand you a Scavenger Hunt card.

The goal for the Scavenger Hunt is to find all of Santa’s toys around the maze & use the gold coins at each location to scratch off & show the toy as you find it. When you’re finished, show them your card as you are leaving & you will get a chocolate gold coin.

LED Color Changing Tiles at Enchant Christmas

Within the light maze, there was also a fun color-changing LED lighted Hopscotch around a Christmas tree. These turn colors & are fun to skip along as you walk along the tree & make for some pretty pictures.

Hanging Lights Display at Enchant

Another very popular area was the hanging white lights with mirrors on both sides, which made this a hot spot for all the selfie users. The kids have a blast walking through the twinkly lights & taking fun pictures! Tip: if you have portrait mode on your phone, this is definitely the perfect place to use it for that pretty bokeh effect that makes the pictures so beautiful no matter how many people are in there taking photos.

There are just so many beautiful & magical spots to enjoy & take in during the light maze! It is incredible & being in TMobile Park makes it feel even more enchanting!

Kid Zone:

Enchant Christmas Kid Zone

The kid zone is located on the 100 level with a section that is enclosed for a baby or toddler-friendly area to roam with soft toys/equipment to play with them.  If they need to get some wiggles out, this is a great place to visit in the middle of your time at Enchant.

Enchant Cinema:

Cinema at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

Pick up a snack from the Christmas Market, escape the busyness of the light maze, and relax while watching a movie excerpt with the beautiful lights in the background. The Enchant Cinema will showcase excerpts from classic films like Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer and A Charlie Brown Christmas – and contemporary favorites like – Elf and The Polar Express. This is a great place to head if you or your kids just need a little space & some quiet, especially if you are in the Light Maze on a very busy evening. 

When Should You Go? 

Here are the hours that Enchant Christmas Seattle is open (and it is currently open through December 29, 2019). When you want to go depends on your tolerance for crowds, your schedule, and if you want to save the most or not.

Dates & Hours:

November 22 through December 29, 2024

Weekends will definitely be the most crowded (and I have heard lines can get pretty long on the weekends). I heard that Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are the best times to plan your visit if you want to avoid the larger crowds. We went on a Tuesday night and did not run into bad crowds. We were able to do everything without bumping into people or having to wait in long lines, so I really liked that experience. It also seemed easier to get parking and traffic in and out was not bad either.

What to know before you Go?

Santas Elves at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

I have had some friends ask what to dress for (is the roof open, is it cold, etc). The roof was closed while we were there, but we still kept our jackets on for most of our visit. It was around the temperature you might find in an ice skating rink. We saw lots of people in hats too. I would suggest dressing in layers for ideal comfort.

The same bag policy applies to this event as applies to the Mariners games and you will have to go through security and have your bags checked prior to entry. You can check out their bag policy ahead of time to be sure and be prepared.

What kinds of Discount Tickets are available for Enchant Christmas?

Christmas Lighting at Enchant Christmas in Seattle

We will update here when we find special promo codes and discounts available. In previous years we did see some of these.

Other discounts available on the Enchant Christmas Seattle website:

  • Military and First Responders get 10% off ticket prices with ID
  • Students get 10% off ticket prices with ID
  • They do offer Senior pricing
  • The family pack will let you take 20% off a family pack of 4 tickets (2 adult/2 kids)

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355 Comments

  1. I have a family of 13, various ages, from seniors to teenagers and elementary with their parents.
    Is there a phone number to call to order tickets.?

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  68. “last Christmas I gave you my heart”, not sure this is even a Christmas song, and not my favorite but my kids are singing it non stop so this year it is their favorite, lol

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  162. Favorite christmas song is Angels we have heard on high. It has been my favorite since my grandma died when I was a child her name is Gloria and I always felt like I was singing to my angel grandma.

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  207. My favorite Christmas song is Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You! It’s the funnest to dance to with my kids.

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  211. My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night- a needed reminder every year to slow down and enjoy the miracle of God

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  221. My favorite Christmas song is “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”. But I love most Christmas songs and sing them constantly from Thanksgiving to New Years and drive my family crazy!

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  294. Hi!!!! Love your blog and your insta/ thanks for helping us find things in Washington as we just moved here ;)

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  310. A bit embarrassed to say my favorite Christmas song is All I Want For Christmas is You Mariah Carey. Would love the family 4 pack!

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