Tacoma Holiday Festival
Presented by Puyallup Chocolates
Event Info
Gather your friends and family and spend the day exploring festive experiences, holiday entertainment, seasonal treats, and shop hundreds of unique gift ideas at the Tacoma Holiday Festival presented by Puyallup Chocolates. Here's a sneak peek at some of the experiences you won't want to miss.
Visit Santa Claus
Bring the kids to meet Santa, share their Christmas wish lists, and capture a memorable holiday photo.
Snap a Photo by the Giant Christmas Tree
Get into the holiday spirit with the festival's stunning 25-foot living blue spruce, the perfect backdrop for family photos and festive selfies.
Discover One-of-a-Kind Holiday Shopping
Explore hundreds of unique products, handmade gifts, holiday décor, specialty foods, fashion, beauty products and more from local vendors.
Get Creative at Holiday Workshops
Join interactive workshops and learn new holiday-inspired skills while creating something special to take home.
Capture the Perfect Holiday Photo
Don't miss the charming Christmas Cottage photo-op, complete with festive décor and twinkling lights.
Enjoy Live Holiday Entertainment
Stroll the show while enjoying festive tunes, including daily performances of Christmas classics and special live music appearances.
Win Merry Money
Watch for QR codes throughout the festival for your chance to win $100 in Merry Money, redeemable with any vendor at the show. Four winners are drawn daily.
Meet Adorable Adoptable Dogs
Visit Puppermint Lane to meet rescue pups looking for loving homes and support local animal rescue organizations.
Give Back This Season
Support the Toy & Book Drive benefiting Toys for Kids at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital by bringing a new toy or book donation.
Visit holidaygiftshows.com for details and schedules.
Ladies Night - Friday Only!
Don’t miss Ladies Night on Friday, October 16 from 5pm-7pm
Whether you're getting a head start on your holiday gift list or simply looking for the perfect excuse for a girls' night out, Ladies Night is the perfect way to kick off the season.
Special Ladies Night Offers
- $5 admission beginning at 4pm
- $10 parking beginning at 4pm
- Signature Ladies Night cocktails and drinks available for purchase
- Live music by Ambiance Jazz starting at 4:30pm
- Vendor raffle prizes throughout the evening
Stroll through aisles filled with unique holiday creations, boutique fashion, home décor, handmade gifts, gourmet treats, and holiday treasures from hundreds of talented vendors. Discover one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying a relaxed evening atmosphere designed for shopping, socializing, and celebrating with friends.
Bring your mom, sister, daughter, coworkers, or your favorite group of friends and make an evening of it. Enjoy a cocktail, browse incredible local businesses, enter to win fabulous raffle prizes, and soak in the festive sounds of live jazz as you shop.
The holidays are more fun when they're shared. Make Ladies Night your new annual tradition and create memories with the people who matter most.
Directions, Parking, & Rideshare
Directions: Avoid using Exit 133 off I-5. This exit is generally closed for high-volume traffic events and traffic will be rerouted. Recommended directions.
Parking: Arrive early! Parking in Tacoma Dome lots is limited and will fill quickly.
Parking fee: $20
Lots open: 7am
Rideshare: Visit our rideshare page for designated rideshare drop-off and pickup locations.
More information on parking and alternate transportation options is available on our Plan Your Visit page.
Food & Beverage
The Tacoma Dome offers a variety of fresh, original eats plus classic fan favorites, all crafted with Northwest flair! Visit our Food & Beverage page for a list of offerings.
- Food Court opens at 11am daily
- The Garage bar opens at 12 noon daily. Take a break – come watch a game on our TVs and enjoy beer, wine, or cocktails. Age 21+.
Advertised prices include applicable excise tax. A portion of all food and beverage sales at the Tacoma Dome benefits community events throughout Tacoma.
Please note that outside food and beverages are not permitted. Exceptions may be granted for baby formula, baby bottles, baby food, medication, or other special health-related needs. Please contact us for questions.
Cashless
The Tacoma Dome is a cashless facility, including parking, concessions, and merchandise sales. Google Pay and Apple Pay are also available at concession points of sale. There are cash-to-card kiosks (reverse ATM’s) where guests can exchange their cash for a Tacoma Dome VISA card. Card balances remain usable anywhere after the event. Going cashless improves the transaction process, reduces wait times, and limits guest to staff contact. Cashless parking payment options are also available. Please visit our Cashless FAQs for more information.
Guest Services
Legendary experiences start with exceptional service. If you need assistance or have questions, visit our Guest Services Kiosk presented by Commencement Bank, located near the show entrance.
What Not to Bring (Prohibited Items)
For the safety and enjoyment of our guests, the Tacoma Dome and event organizers reserve the right to prevent certain items from being brought into the facility. Please see our Prohibited Items List for more information.
Security
The Tacoma Dome is committed to creating a safe experience for our guests. Security screening is in place for all events. Guests are advised to arrive early and to only bring essential items to expedite the entry process.
Security measures include:
- Metal detectors at all entry doors*
- All bags are subject to search
- No outside food or beverages
- Weapons, including pocketknives, are prohibited
*If you are unable to go through metal detectors, you will be subject to a pat-down search. Any guest declining to be searched will be denied entry.
** The Clear Bag Policy does not apply to the Tacoma Holiday Festival.
A complete list of what not to bring is available on our Prohibited Items page.
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Vendor Signup Information
We are noticing an increase in social media posts and comments offering vendor or booth registration for the Tacoma Holiday Show that may be fraudulent.
Marketplace Events is the official organizer handling vendor applications and booth registration for the Tacoma Holiday Festival. We encourage anyone interested in exhibiting to use only the official Marketplace Events information and application process.
Official vendor and booth information can be found here:
https://www.holidaygiftshows.com/looking-to-exhibit
Please use caution when responding to individuals or accounts claiming to offer vendor spaces, booth reservations, or registration outside of the official process.