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Last updated: November 11, 2024


Your go-to guide for the holidays in Everett is here! Discover all the top festive events and activities. For Everett connoisseurs and newcomers alike, our guide reveals both popular attractions and hidden treasures.

One highlight of the season is the Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival, where the charming town transforms into a winter wonderland adorned with millions of twinkling lights. Another event features enchanting holiday displays and ice skating at Enchant Christmas. And the Winterfest is something you definitely don't want to miss, with a variety of winter activities and family-friendly entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Everett Holiday Light Displays


What to Expect:

Immersive light maze with interactive elements and seasonal activities.

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Enchant Christmas is an award-winning holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures, unique ice skating, and festive attractions. Explore the maze, glide along the ice skating trail, savor seasonal food and drink, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take in the dazzling lights from the Ferris Wheel.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas

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Immersive holiday light display with interactive zones.

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WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo features over 300 large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns, including interactive zones and themed areas like the Mystical Forest and Bright Desert Highway.

Where: Seattle | More Info: WildLanterns

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Interactive holiday light displays and live performances.

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Seattle Center Winterfest, presented by Symetra, transforms the campus into a vibrant holiday destination with seasonal decor, live performances, and a European-inspired outdoor Christmas market. Enjoy the Winter Train & Village, Symetra Ice Spectacle, and various entertainment options at the Armory Stage.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Winterfest

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Special opportunity to see animals eat dinner inside the barn.

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Join Kelsey Creek Farm staff for a holiday celebration featuring holiday carols, sheep dressed in lights, a visit from Santa, and a countdown to turning on the lights. The event includes activities like kids' crafts, meeting farm animals, and seeing them eat dinner inside the barn.

Where: Woodinville | More Info: Holiday Barn Lighting

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Everett Holiday Markets and Shopping


What to Expect:

Family-friendly holiday event with diverse activities.

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Celebrate the holiday season at Pike Place Market with a variety of exciting activities and attractions, including Santa photos, special shopping offers, DIY kids crafts, and live holiday music.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Magic in the Market

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Diverse selection of handmade goods from local and national artisans.

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Renegade Craft Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, featuring over 180 curated artists from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The event showcases a diverse range of handmade goods, including unique home decor, jewelry, and artisanal foods. It is held indoors at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park, with some outdoor food vendors and a welcoming atmosphere for leashed pets and service animals.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Renegade Craft Fair

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Everett Holiday Shows and Entertainment


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Unique blend of classical and progressive rock with multimedia effects.

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas features Chip Davis's Grammy Award-winning show with 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments, accompanied by dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Where: Everett | More Info: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

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Dazzling spectacle with pyrotechnics and lasers.

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents an all-new version of "The Lost Christmas Eve," a rock opera celebrating its 20th anniversary. This event features pyrotechnics, lasers, and a high-energy second set with the band's greatest hits. The show is a testament to the band's commitment to philanthropy, with over $20 million donated to charity.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve

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Family-friendly holiday celebration with live choir performances and festive decorations.

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The Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival is a cherished Northwest tradition since 1949, featuring the Spirit of Seattle decorated with shimmery white lights as it sails to various Puget Sound waterfront communities. Onboard, guests enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise, community choir performances, and a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The event also includes a full-service bar with specialty cocktails and local beverages.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival

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Complimentary nightly parade with snowfall and holiday floats.

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Snowflake Lane is a nightly holiday parade featuring falling snow, dazzling lights, festive music, toy drummers, and dancers. The event takes place between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square along NE 4th to NE 8th Streets every night at 7 pm.

Where: Bellevue | More Info: Snowflake Lane

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Local artists showcase original work in a festive holiday setting.

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The Holiday Art Walk at Hometown Holidays features local artists exhibiting their original work, accompanied by the Silver Belles Carolers and Santa on the Street, creating a vibrant and artistic holiday experience.

Where: West Seattle | More Info: Hometown Holidays: Art Walk

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Everett Other Holiday Activities


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Holiday celebration with Santa appearances and shop-local deals.

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Wintertide is a citywide celebration featuring shop-local deals, holiday lights, and family fun with Santa appearing in various locations throughout the city.

Where: Everett | More Info: Wintertide

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Immersive night walk with projections, lighting, and music in a botanical garden.

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Astra Lumina is a one-mile-long night walk through the Seattle Chinese Garden, featuring a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. The event transforms the garden into a celestial pathway through the magic of projections, lighting, and music, connecting visitors to the stars and the vast world around them.

Where: Seattle | More Info: Astra Lumina

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Interactive holiday activities with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch.

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Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch for a holiday celebration featuring cookie decorating, arts and crafts, a selfie station, popcorn, hot cocoa, inflatables, and holiday bingo. Enjoy live music and capture family photos with Santa and the Grinch.

Where: Norpoint | More Info: Holiday Blast with Santa

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Interactive holiday experience with hidden woodland creatures.

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The Festival of Trees is an interactive holiday experience featuring adorable woodland creatures hidden among snowy scenes on Main Street in Mill Creek Town Center. Find Olive the Owl, Betula the Bunny, Sal the Squirrel, and Rata the Reindeer to enter a contest for fantastic prizes.

Where: Mill Creek | More Info: Festival of Trees

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