Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Issaquah for 2026. The Issaquah Reindeer Festival runs daily at Cougar Mountain Zoo from November 27 to December 30, and the historic train depot hosts caroling with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Thursday, December 3. We check every date on the host’s own website or the official Visit Issaquah calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Washington Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Issaquah
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Issaquah
- Reindeer Festival: daily November 27 to December 30, closed Dec 24 and 25
- Caroling at the Depot: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Free Santa and Mrs. Claus photos at the depot
- Every date checked on the hosts’ sites and Visit Issaquah on Nov 11
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Caroling at the Depot with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA 98027 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Downtown Issaquah Association leads a holiday sing-along at the historic Issaquah train depot, and everyone is welcome to bring a ukulele, a tambourine or just a voice.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos, and hot chocolate and candy canes are handed out to everyone who comes.
Parent tip: Santa hats and seasonal clothes are encouraged, and kids with a tambourine or bells can join in the sing-along.
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- Downtown Issaquah Association (opens in a new tab)
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- Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA 98027 (opens in maps)
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Reindeer at the zoo
Issaquah Reindeer Festival
- When: Daily from Friday, November 27 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026, closed December 24 and 25
- Where: Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, WA 98027 (opens in maps)
- Cost: See Cougar Mountain Zoo for ticket prices
- Ages: All ages
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Cougar Mountain Zoo’s Reindeer Festival is Issaquah’s longest-running holiday outing, built around the zoo’s herd of reindeer.
For many kids it is the first time they see a reindeer up close, and keepers use the visit to talk about Arctic animals and how they survive the cold.
Parent tip: The zoo sits on a hillside and the paths get muddy in December, so bring boots and a rain layer for little ones.
- Host
- Cougar Mountain Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, WA 98027 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Washington Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Issaquah Christmas event for kids happens
Visit the reindeer on any open day that suits you, and save the evening of December 3 for carols, cocoa and Santa photos at the old train depot downtown.
- Issaquah Reindeer FestivalIssaquah · Nov 27 to Dec 30
- Caroling at the Depot with Santa and Mrs. ClausIssaquah · Dec 3
Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Seattle, Monroe, Lynnwood and Puyallup. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Issaquah Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Issaquah this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Issaquah for 2026: the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo and Caroling at the Depot with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 3.
When is the Issaquah Reindeer Festival in 2026?
Daily from November 27 to December 30, 2026, except December 24 and 25, at Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th Street.
Where can kids see Santa in Issaquah?
At Caroling at the Depot on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Issaquah Depot Museum, 78 1st Ave NE, where Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos.
Is Caroling at the Depot free?
Yes. It is free and hot chocolate and candy canes are provided for everyone who attends.
Who do I contact about Issaquah holiday events?
For the Reindeer Festival, info@cougarmountainzoo.org. For Caroling at the Depot, events@downtownissaquah.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Washington?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Washington Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Issaquah on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.