What's up at the Needle

Events

Come any day you want and you'll have something to write home about. But for a unique time in the sky you won't want to miss any of the following fun. Trust us!

November

11.12: TREE FOR ALL lighting celebration. 6-7pm at the base of the Needle.

11.27: THANKSGIVING DAY
A wonderful opportunity to visit the Space Needle and celebrate the gift of family and friends, SkyCity’s unparalleled view will only add more to its Thanksgiving Feast, a three-course meal with something for everyone. Seating will be between 1-9pm. Be sure to book early! 206.905.2100 / 800.937.9582

11.28: TREE LIGHTING
The Space Needle will illuminate its rooftop Christmas tree. The 1,200 lights decorating the tree will remain atop the Landmark through New Year’s Day, letting the holiday spirit shine through Seattle.

11.28-11.30: SANTA VISITS
Jolly St. Nick will return to his favorite Seattle attraction this holiday season to meet and greet guests and to pose for pictures. Always a favorite for children, Santa will be taking meticulous notes for his wish list as he smiles for the camera on the Observation Deck.

11.28-11.30: KID'S CRAFTS
In addition to Santa, the Space Needle’s Observation Deck will feature an arts and crafts station for children.

11.29-11.30: SANTA'S BRUNCH
Santa Brunch begins! SkyCity, the Space Needle’s 500-foot-high restaurant, will begin serving its annual Santa Brunch each weekend following Thanksgiving through Christmas.

December

12.6-12.7, 12.13-12.14 & 12.19-12.24: SANTA VISITS & KID'S CRAFTS
Santa visits and kid's crafts continue on the Observation Deck.

12.6-12.7, 12.13-12.14 & 12.20-12.21: SANTA'S BRUNCH
Santa's Brunch continues until Christmas. Don't miss them!

12.25: CHRISTMAS DAY
SkyCity will offer a special three-course holiday meal. Christmas dinner is $55.00 per person for adults, $19.00 for children 10 years old and younger (prices do not include tax or gratuity). Seating will be between 1-8pm

12.31: QUADRANT HOMES NEW YEAR'S AT THE NEEDLE
The 605-foot Space Needle once again will display Seattle’s traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks show with thousands of pyrotechnic effects at midnight on December 31. More than 20,000 people are expected gather below the tower to watch the fireworks shoot across the night sky and an estimated 400,000 people will be able to view the show from surrounding neighborhoods.

The Space Needle’s tophouse will be transformed into a giant New Year’s Eve party, as well. Guests will be treated to a six-course dinner at SkyCity, followed by dancing on the Observation Deck until 2 am to the groovin’ tunes of Coolade. The restaurant dinner party will be $250 per person (includes tax, gratuity & valet) and tickets to the Observation Deck party will be $125 (includes tax & gratuity). For reservations or more information, please call 206.905.2100 / 800.937.9582.

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Observation Deck Closures

The Space Needle is open 365 days a year, however, we reserve the right to close in part or whole without notice for special events, holidays and/or facility upgrades.

Below is a list of our upcoming closures. Check back often for updated information.

Saturday 11.22: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 5:30pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Sunday morning.

Friday 12.5: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 5:30pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Saturday morning.

Saturday 12.6: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 6:00pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Sunday morning.

Thursday 12.11: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 5:30pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Friday morning.

Friday 12.12: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 5:30pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Saturday morning.

Saturday 12.20: the Observation Deck will close for a private event at 5:30pm.
It will reopen to the public at 9:00am on Sunday morning.