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A German village experience brought to the heart of downtown Seattle

Here's your plan for a Holly Jolly Christmas Market:
Enjoy festive German village vibes with food, drinks, and photo ops in Seattle

A Holly Jolly Christmas Market 🎄🎊🎁

Explore the festive Seattle Christmas Market, complete with German delicacies, staple beverages, and a magical Christmas tree for a full German village experience.

Christmas Market

✅ Before you go
• Make sure to buy your tickets online because they sell out fast (especially on weekends!) Tix are $20 for a day or $36 for unlimited visits: https://seattlechristmasmarket.com/tickets/
• The lines are long but don’t be intimidated because they do go by fast - make sure that you finish any outside food and drink because they won’t allow it at check in
• Make sure to layer up since most of the market is outside!

💪 Pro tip
• To beat the crowd, usually the market is not as crowded before 5pm or on weekdays
• The Merry Go Round is included with the ticket so go live your inner child!
• You can also go INSIDE the Christmas tree - can’t believe I missed out
• Top foods I heard about were: the Bread Bowl from Baked in Bosnia, Potato Tornado skewers, and Russian dumplings from Dumpling Tzar
• Extremely long lines for the German sausages but I heard it’s worth it!
• They have non-alcoholic versions of the beverages like mulled wine and cider so your little ones can enjoy too!

Enjoy the festivities at the Seattle Christmas Market

Hey ho, I'm always a fan of markets in Seattle.

So of course, I couldn't miss one of the biggest ones of the year.

And if you don't have any way to get to a German village like Leavenworth,

the Seattle Christmas market did a great job of

bringing one to the heart of downtown Seattle.

I was not expecting the size of this market to be as huge as it was.

The whole place was a maze of vendors selling food, crafts goods and more.

There's photo ops like this beautiful Christmas tree, lover's

lane, and a fireplace inside the main hall.

food was a main spotlight with plenty of options from German food like sausages,

My favorite was this cream puff and German take on fries.

There's plenty of drinks like mulled wine, beer and this hot cider,

which was exactly what I needed to stay warm in the cold,

but be prepared for the long lines for all the stalls.

There's something here for everyone which explains the crowd,

but it's still a blast with the festive energy of this market.

So dress warm and take a stroll before tickets sell out.

Just two cuties, some chewy pearls, and zero plans. The perfect low-key but fun Boba date, U-District hangout.

Here's your plan for a fun DIY boba date in the U-District, sampling flavors and enjoying snacks

Boba Date with Bae

At Boba Up, dive into a DIY boba experience, mixing your favorite boba and toppings in Seattle's University District.

DIY Boba Tea

✅ Before you go
• Boba Up is self-serve—be ready to DIY your dream drink!

💪 Pro tips
• Layer your toppings first, then ice and tea for the best mix.
•	Not sure what to get? Try half-and-half milk tea + popping boba.

DIY Your Drink

Here's your nudge plan to go on a boba date where you get

to make your own boba at boba up in the U District.

filling it up with your pick of boba and toppings.

and honestly trying them all is half the fun.

Here’s your nudge to drift into a slower rhythm—Golden Gardens has a way of softening everything. Bring your picnic, feel the sand, stay for the sunset.

Here's your plan for a relaxing evening at Golden Gardens with a picnic and sunset

A golden pause on the edge of the city 

Unwind at Golden Gardens Beach, Seattle. Pack a picnic, catch the sunset, and revel in tranquility on the quieter right side of the beach. Perfect to de-stress and enjoy nature.

Beach Picnic

✅ Before you go
• Check the sunset time, pack your picnic, and wear layers—it gets cooler by the water.


💪 Pro tips
• Walk past the main crowd and head to the quieter beach on the right. It’s where the calm really settles in.

Unwind by the water at Golden Gardens

Here's your nudge plan for a laid back evening at the Golden garden

Start with the hidden quiet beach off to the right

Then head towards the mainstretch where the energy kicks up,

It's one of those places where you don't need a plan.

Bring a little something to snack on if you want,

you need to plan your evening at the Golden Garden,

Sign up for a blacksmithing class with Lawless Forge to live out your medieval smithing dreams by forging a knife from a horseshoe!

Here's your plan for enjoying a meal, then forging a knife at a blacksmithing class

Become a blacksmith & forge a knife! 🔪

Stop by Ghostfish Brewing Company in Seattle's Industrial District for a relaxed bite before your blacksmithing adventure.

Brewery Dining

✅ Before you go
• Parking was really easy to find at Ghostfish, and it wasn’t too busy when we arrived on a Friday afternoon.

Stop by Ghostfish Brewing for a bite to eat 🌮

Forge a knife from a horseshoe at Lawless Forge in Seattle, embracing a unique blacksmithing experience.

Blacksmithing Class

✅ Before you go
• There are two Washington locations for Lawless Forge, so, pick the one that’s closest to you (SoDo in Seattle or Marysville) before you sign up for your class.
• You can view all their locations and class options at: www.lawlessforge.com. The horseshoe knife making class we did was $90/person, and was well worth every penny!

💪 Pro tips
• Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty! Forging isn’t a clean activity, and your hands and clothing WILL get messy! 

Head to Lawless Forge for your blacksmithing class! 🗡️

Come with me to be a blacksmith for a day

as we forge knives from horseshoes with Lawless Forge.

we'll stop by Ghostfish Brewing just a short drive from the forge for a bite to eat.

You can either grab a seat inside or outside if the weather is nice enough.

You'll don your protective gear and admire all the anvils.

Pick the anvil you want to work at and listen carefully as Ben,

your blacksmithing instructor, takes you step by step through the process

of turning half a horseshoe into a full-fledged, completely usable knife.

Every time your hammer makes contact with your horseshoe,

you'll feel more and more like you've stepped back into the

medieval times to craft a sword for your next quest.

This was hands down one of the coolest crafting activities I've ever done.

So, grab a friend, or a date, and become a blacksmith for a day.

Head to Reuben’s Brews in Ballard for an afternoon sipping beer on the outdoor patio before grabbing a sweet treat from Sweet Alchemy.

Here's your plan for relaxing with beer at Reuben's Brews, then enjoying ice cream at Sweet Alchemy

🍻 Brews and bites in Ballard 🥨

Visit Reuben's Brews in Ballard to relax with a range of beers, seltzers, and ciders on the outdoor patio, complemented by tasty treats from their food truck.

Beer Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Reuben’s has multiple locations around Seattle, but their Ballard location is definitely my favorite! 
• Be sure to come hungry because their pretzels food they serve from their built-in food truck is well worth it! 

💪 Pro tips
• Even if you aren’t a big beer drinker, they have hard seltzers and ciders that you can enjoy. While typical beers aren’t usually my go-to, their Gose sour beer was amazing 🤩 

Grab your friends and head to Reuben’s Brews for an afternoon sipping beer!

After enjoying Reuben’s Brews, stroll to Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery in Ballard for a delightful scoop of their unique or vegan ice cream flavors in a waffle cup.

Ice Cream Treat

✅ Before you go
• You can always drive to Sweet Alchemy, but, why not walk off the delicious food you just had at Reuben’s at earn your ice cream? 😉

💪 Pro tips
• There are several vegan options that were absolutely delicious 🤤  my boyfriend and I both got the Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Chip, but I also indulged in a rich half scoop of chocolate decadence (aka the Darkside).
• P.S.- You read that right! I was able to get two half scoops of different flavors in my waffle cup!

Take a short walk over to Sweet Alchemy for some ice cream 🍨 

There's nothing quite like a sunny day sipping beer on

an outdoor patio followed by a little ice cream treat.

This is your nudge plan for the perfect chill afternoon in Ballard.

Head to Reuben’s Brews where you'll get a flight of all their best brews.

They definitely have something for everyone.

Don't forget to order a bite that you'll pick up at the food truck.

Their Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is the perfect meal to fill you up,

because their pretzels are also worth ordering.

take a walk over to Sweet Alchemy for a waffle bowl of some unique ice cream flavors.