From the annual tree lighting at Westlake Park to watching the holiday favorite Elf outside on the big screen, there are lots of festive events happening in parks.  <a href="https://parkways.seattle.gov/2024/11/05/2024-seattle-parks-recreation-holiday-events/#Parks" target="_blank" class="extLink" title="Holidays in Parks 2024" rel="noopener">See the full 2024 lineup here!</a> Freeway Park, Hosted by Freeway Park Association: (for more information, visit <a href="https://www.freewayparkassociation.org/events" target="_blank" class="extLink" title="Freeway Park Events" rel="noopener">https://www.freewayparkassociation.org/events</a>) <ul> <li>Gremlins Movie Night: Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. (rescheduled from 12/13 due to rainy weather) Come watch a classic on the big screen in the heart of the city, with canopies, lap blankets, and hot drinks provided to make it a cozy night. Movie starts at 7PM in Seneca Plaza located at 600 Seneca Street. Free popcorn and snacks will also be provided!</li> <li>Cozy Corner: Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-2 p.m. Stay warm with Freeway Park Association this winter in the Cozy Corner of Seneca Plaza. Enjoy free coffee, tea, and music by fire pits! They’ll have Book Carts out for you to browse and comfy chairs to lounge in. Read a book, have some lunch, and take a break from your busy day.</li> </ul> Westlake Park <ul> <li>Abundant Lights + Music and Light Show: Nov. 15, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025 Light features in Westlake Park this year will include a colorful canopy of overhead lights, projections and spheres, a custom-created music and light show, and selfie stations with festive backdrops throughout the park.</li> <li>Santa Saturday: Dec. 21, noon-3 p.m. Free photos with Santa will be offered on Saturdays in December in Westlake Park. Snap a photo with Santa and enjoy free family friendly activities, food carts and more.</li> </ul> Bell Street Park <ul> <li>Bells on Bell Street: Dec. 10-20 Everyone is welcome to visit a public pop-up art gallery along Bell St. as custom bells adorn Bell St. Park. Local artists will be commissioned to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces to bring Bells to Bell Street.</li> </ul> Pioneer Square Park <ul> <li>Holiday Music and Decor: Dec. 18, 1:15-4 p.m. The park will be adorned with holiday lights, décor and a beautiful tree all season long. Guests can also enjoy live music in the park from Dickens Carolers and the Seattle Jazz Fellowship on Wednesdays in December.</li> </ul> Events at Westlake Park, Occidental Square, Bell Street Park, and Pioneer Square Park are hosted by Downtown Seattle Association (for more information, visit <a href="https://downtownseattle.org/events/holidays/" target="_blank" class="extLink" title="Downtown Seattle Association Holiday Events " rel="noopener">https://downtownseattle.org/events/holidays/</a>).