Seattle January 2024

Seattle January 2024 Events

Seattle January 2024 Events

Bring an Umbrella for a Visit to Seattle this January

Average temperature low and high: 36°- 46°
If you love coffee, then you're going to adore Seattle. Known for the Space Needle, gorgeous hiking trails, and grunge music, the city offers plenty to do in January. Museums are your best bet (like the Seattle Pinball Museum), along with theater shows and the Woodland Park Zoo. And if "adventure" is your middle name, head to Leavenworth for some fun in the snow or take a ferry to the San Juan Islands (you might even see some orcas). Seattle has more to do next month, so stop by soon.

January Event Calendar

Wonderland Cabaret

Wonderland Cabaret

Enjoy a cabaret set in a winter chalet while enjoying a delicious meal featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and winter cocktails. Dancers will entertain with varying moves and tricks, even swinging from the chandelier in a fun, over-the-top spectacle that you will talk about for weeks. Tickets range from $90 to $160 and can be purchased here. Guests must be over 21 years of age and carry identification with proof of age. Paid parking is available in the Pike Market parking garage.

Polar Bear Plunge at Matthews Beach

If you are in Seattle on New Year's Day, you won't want to miss this annual tradition. Participants will run into the frigid waters to show their bravery and celebrate the new year. Costumes are encouraged, and if you do participate, remember to bring an extra set of warm clothes. Warming refreshments will be served, including coffee, cocoa, and hot tang after the plunge. Expect activities and fun leading up to the plunge, which will be at noon sharp. 

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Seattle Symphony: Viennese New Year

Seattle Symphony: Viennese New Year

Allow yourself to be transported to the glittering ballrooms of Vienna this New Year's Eve. The Seattle Symphony celebrates the evening with performances of Mozart, Strauss, and more. The award-winning conductor will guide the orchestra through this Golden Age style of music to give you an enchanting musical experience. Tickets are available through the Seattle Symphony website.

OrcaCon

OrcaCon

Enjoy a fun tabletop game convention and play all of your favorites and discover some new ones. Meet game designers, comic book artists, and other creators in between games. Tickets cost up to $250 and can be purchased here

Monster Jam

Get your adrenaline pumping by checking out this high-action event while in Seattle. Watch as Monster Jam trucks, which are all 10 ft tall and 12,000 pounds, participate in racing, donut, and freestyle competitions. Being a 3-day event, you have plenty of opportunities to catch the action. Tickets start by $25 for a single-day ticket, and they can be purchased here. 

Lake Chelan Winterfest

Lake Chelan Winterfest

This January, experience a winter wonderland at the Lake Chelan Winterfest. Admire intricate ice sculptures, two mesmerizing firework shows, a unique ice bar, live entertainment, and even an ice slide.  

Lake Chelan Winterfest offers a variety of ticket, or “button,” packages, ranging from $10 to $125. Your buttons act as your pass, allowing access to the best activities and deals from local restaurants.

Onesie Bar Crawl - Seattle

Onesie Bar Crawl - Seattle

Put on your plushest onesie and hit the Seattle streets during the Onesie Bar Crawl. Visit the five participating bars for drinks and merriment, before attending the wild afterparty with other onesie-wearing attendees. Tickets cost starts from 5$ and can be purchased here.

Ursulmas - Barony of Aquaterra

Ursulmas - Barony of Aquaterra

Travel back to medieval times at the Ursulmas Barony of Aquaterra, with food, drinks, live performances, and a unique hand-crafted marketplace. Plan on attending for multiple days to see everything, but always finish with the royal joust, where you can cheer on your favorite chosen knight. Dress in period clothing to get into character and make your experience more immersive. And be sure to pre-register by midnight on January 18th by filling out a form on the Barony of Aquaterra website.

Seattle Events in January

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in Seattle

Things to Do in Seattle in January

Visit The Seattle Aquarium

Visit The Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest and a fantastic way to spend a cold, wet day.  Watch river otters play, see a Giant Pacific Octopus up close, and learn about more of the varied and mysterious creatures of the deep.  You'll also get to find out more about Seattle Aquarium's conservation efforts to protect the planet and the animals on it.

Have Cocktails At The Loupe Lounge

Have Cocktails At The Loupe Lounge
Enjoy delicious artisan cocktails and tasty food in the 360-degree rotating lounge located at the top of the Seattle Space Needle.  Watch the sun set over the city skyline as you dine in a plush lounge and enjoy a relaxing evening with loved ones.