Holiday Happenings at University Village

From classic Santa photos to Small Business Saturday, there’s a lot happening this season at Seattle’s University Village. Come by to shop, dine, and experience the magic of the holiday season.

Santa Photos

Celebrate the holidays and capture the moment with classic Santa photos at U Village. Santa’s cabin is located across from Room & Board and he’s available for photos November 26 – December 24. Make your reservation in advance at santaphotos.com. Pets are always welcome!

  • Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

  • Sundays & Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Donate a gift to a child in need

Help donate gifts to children in need at the Winter Wish tree located between Sole Food and Ben Bridge Jeweler. Take a tag and drop off a gift November 26 – December 17.

Shop Local

Support the amazing small businesses at University Village on Small Business Saturday, November 27. Want to know who’s locally owned? Look for the leaf in our directories.

University Village will be surprising 5 lucky customers on Small Business Saturday with a U Village #ShopLocal tote filled to the brim with goodies from locally-owned stores on property.


Menorah Lighting

Join University Village for the annual Menorah Lighting hosted by the Chabad of Seattle on December 1 at 6 p.m. Find the Menorah near Piatti.

Buy a Gift Card

Did you know that you can buy University gift cards online? They make great holiday gifts and they’re perfect for everyone on your list. Shop online or visit the mall management office to pick one up Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Keep the Kids Occupied with Classes at FrogLegs

Need some time to shop while your little ones are entertained? Sign them up for a cooking class at FrogLegs! Single session, multi-session, and drop-in classes are available for kids of all ages. Thanksgiving cooking and baking classes start next week. View the full line-up here.

About University Village

Located just 10 minutes from downtown, University Village is Seattle’s only outdoor lifestyle shopping center, offering a unique mix of locally-owned boutiques, signature national retailers, and a distinct collection of restaurants and eateries. Check out the current job openings at U Village restaurants and retailers here.