A Zoolights Holiday Experience

Tacoma is a wonderful - and affordable - fall and winter getaway, where the Holiday spirit is alive and well, and family and friends can gather for some holiday magic.

With Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium as the focal point, there are opportunities for connection around every corner.

Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Nov. 26, 2021 through Jan 2, 2022, Zoolights turns Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium into a winter wonderland, where families and couples can sip hot chocolate or cider as they wander through the displays of 700,000+ lights. If you think you love the zoo during the day, you should see it at night, with (outdoor) halls fully decked.

Buy tickets now.

Other Attractions

Round out your holiday visit! There's a whole city full of nearby attractions and activities for couples and families to keep the magic going.

CHI Franciscan Ice Skating Rink

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Fantasy Lights in Spanaway

Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park is the largest holiday drive-through display in the… // More

Tacoma Museum District

Tacoma's museum district is for art lovers and history buffs // More

Hotels

The hardest part of getting together is saying goodbye at the end of the evening. So...don't.

Hotels throughout Tacoma are just a few minutes away, and offering winter wonderful deals on stays, and some have extra Holiday-themed check-in gifts waiting for your arrival.

Hotel Murano

Book two nights, get a third night free! // More

Courtyard Tacoma Downtown

Upscale hotel just steps from the museums, popular restaurants and the University of… // More

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Views of Mount Rainier and the waterfront, and 22 stories of style, comfort, and modern… // More

Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma - Waterfront

Right on Tacoma's Downtown Waterfront, with water views from every room, from $149 a night. // More

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

A special Reindeer Games Holiday Package with waterfront guestroom + hand-dipped… // More

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Downtown Tacoma

Just minutes from the Ruston Way Waterfront, the Tacoma Dome, and the Theater District, with… // More