Everett Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Everett and surrounding areas
Everett ushers in the festive season with Holiday lights and holiday activities across the waterfront and downtown Everett, where Everett Wintertide and Holiday on the Bay 5K bring the community together. The Wintertide Holiday Event and seasonal markets near Mukilteo and the Port of Everett add Christmas markets and Santa visits for kids amid sparkling lights. From cozy harbor strolls to festive tours and local performances, Everett offers memorable seasonal gatherings and plenty of things to do for families craving holiday cheer.
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Christmas Markets
30 eventsHoliday market, parade, and tree lighting
Christmas Lights
22 eventsImmersive, larger-than-life holiday lantern displays at a zoo.
Christmas Shows
19 eventsAnnual Nutcracker production with live orchestra
Christmas Activities
28 eventsFree New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks at the Space Needle.
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Seattle Center New Year's Eve Celebration
(Seattle)
Free New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks at the Space Needle.
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WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
(Seattle)
Immersive, larger-than-life holiday lantern displays at a zoo.
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Bellevue Botanical Garden d’Lights
(Bellevue)
Over half a million sparkling lights in whimsical garden shapes.
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Snowflake Lane
(Bellevue)
Complimentary nightly parade with falling snow and festive floats.
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Merrysville for the Holidays
(Marysville)
Holiday market, parade, and tree lighting
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Festive Season at Fairmont Olympic
(Seattle)
Historic Seattle hotel's festive season with exclusive offers.
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Everett Christmas FAQ
Everett’s Wintertide celebration is a major annual event featuring holiday lights, Santa appearances, and festive activities throughout the city, kicking off with a tree lighting ceremony downtown.
Everett is known for its community-driven light displays like the Irwin Family Lights, which combine technology and creativity, as well as its Wintertide events that emphasize local shopping and family fun.
The area around 27th Drive SE, where the Irwin Family Lights are located, is a popular spot, along with various residential neighborhoods that host festive neighborhood displays throughout the season.
Christmas markets and artisan fairs are often held at community centers, local halls, and seasonal pop-up venues near Everett, featuring local makers and vendors with holiday crafts and gifts.
Visiting neighborhood light displays like Irwin Family Lights and attending free community markets or Wintertide events downtown are great budget-friendly ways to enjoy the holiday season in Everett.
Families can enjoy the interactive Irwin Family Lights show, drive-through displays at Everett Gardens, and seasonal markets with kid-friendly activities like crafts and visits with Santa.