Redmond Holiday Guide 2026

Community Guides Upside Properties NW

Redmond Lights, holiday concerts, and winter outings in Downtown Redmond and Overlake.

Key Takeaways

  • Redmond Lights kicks off Dec. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Downtown Park.
  • See the installations at Downtown Park and Esterra Park from Dec. 5 through Jan. 4.
  • For an indoor outing, check the Eastside Symphony and Redmond Chorale concert schedules.

If you like a little energy with your holiday lights, start at Downtown Park on opening night. If you’d rather take your time with the artwork, I’d go back on a quieter evening or make a separate stop at Esterra Park in Overlake.

November events

Love Local shopping season

November onward
Local businesses around Redmond

Use the city’s seasonal small-business campaign as a starting point for a gift-shopping afternoon. Redmond’s Love Local campaign

December events

Kids Light Fashion Show Workshop

Dec. 2
Redmond Senior & Community Center

Make an illuminated outfit with help from Redmond Library staff. Check registration for space and hours. Light Fashion Show workshop registration

Redmond Lights Kickoff

Dec. 5 · 4–8 p.m.
Downtown Park

See the illuminated art, performances, kids’ fashion show and Family Lights Promenade. Redmond Lights kickoff schedule

Redmond Lights installations

Dec. 5–Jan. 4
Downtown Park

Return after opening night for a slower walk among the illuminated artworks. Downtown Park installation dates

Redmond Lights at Esterra Park

Dec. 5–Jan. 4
Esterra Park, Overlake

Explore the Overlake installations. The city lists live buskers on Saturdays in December. Esterra Park installation dates

Eastside Symphony Holiday Traditions

Dec. 6 · 3 p.m.
Robertson Performing Arts Center, Redmond High School

Spend Sunday afternoon with the local orchestra’s holiday program. Holiday Traditions concert tickets

Redmond Chorale Holiday Concerts

Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
Church of the Holy Cross, 11526 162nd Ave NE

Hear the community choir perform holiday music by living composers. Redmond Chorale concert details

A slower winter outing

Walk the Sammamish River Trail or Redmond Central Connector and leave time to warm up downtown before the lights.

Happy holidays from Upside Properties NW.

Schedules checked November 9, 2026. Confirm hours, closures and tickets with organizers before heading out. January dates are in 2027.

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