Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the community joy this holiday season in Lake Stevens! Our guide has all the festive happenings. From Lake Stevens old-timers to newcomers, our guide is your key to unlocking seasonal delights.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting performances of "The Nutcracker," a cherished ballet that brings the magic of the holidays to life through stunning choreography and timeless music. Additionally, the Holiday Pops concert promises delightful arrangements of festive classics performed by talented local musicians. And don't forget, Enchant Christmas offers a captivating light maze and stunning displays that will surely dazzle visitors of all ages. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, check out the rest of the page below!
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Interactive light maze with original holiday stories.
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning, story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures and unique ice skating experiences. The event includes a festive marketplace, seasonal food and drink, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and nightly caroling.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas
Over a million lights in a drive-thru setting.
The Lights of Christmas is a drive-thru holiday event in Stanwood, WA, featuring over a million lights, creative displays, and two activity stops. Enjoy fun Christmas music while driving through the event route, and stop to have some fun at the activity stops.
Where: Stanwood | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Unique shopping experience with local artisans.
The Lake Stevens Holiday Maker Fair is a festive event featuring local vendors selling handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal items. It takes place at Cavelero Mid High School on December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: Lake Stevens Holiday Maker Fair
Annual tree-lighting and live entertainment.
Join us for the 7th Annual WinterFest at North Cove Park, featuring an annual tree-lighting, live entertainment, and free activities, plus get your hands on the limited-edition City ornament.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: 7th Annual WinterFest
Classic holiday music performed by the Seattle Symphony.
The Seattle Symphony presents Holiday Pops, a festive concert featuring beloved holiday classics performed by world-class musicians.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Holiday Pops
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky's classic score, gorgeous costumes and scenery, and impressive performances. The event includes a picture-perfect lobby and a 25-minute intermission.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Nutcracker
Soulful retelling of the Christmas story with gospel renditions and community singing.
Langston Hughes' Gospel Song-Play returns to Intiman Theatre in a newly reimagined production. Celebrate the holiday season with a cast of over 30 actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, a live band, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. Audiences will have the chance to raise their voice and sing-along during this stirring and joyful holiday musical for families of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Black Nativity
Celtic-infused holiday concert with Irish dancing.
The Gothard Sisters present a high-energy evening of Celtic-inspired music, weaving together Christmas carols, traditional Celtic tunes, and Irish dancing.
Where: Edmonds | More Info: Gothard Sisters Christmas Concert
Investigating chaos through contemporary dance and performance art.
Next Fest NW is an experimental new works festival celebrating contemporary dance and movement-based artists innovating in the Pacific Northwest. This year's festival features new works by Stasia Coup, Symone Sanz, Hannah Krafcik, and Emily Jones, each responding to the theme of Total Chaos. The performances explore cacophony, grief, order, and purpose through innovative structures and sensory experiences.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Next Fest NW
Spectacular three-act romance with live music and atmospheric lighting.
We Call it Tango is a three-act Argentine tango show featuring live piano and violin performances. The event is a sultry tale of love and lust, with dancers showcasing precision and agility on stage. The show is accompanied by atmospheric lighting, creating an emotional journey through every expertly executed step.
Where: Seattle | More Info: We Call it Tango
Seattle-based Italian jazz pianist performs in a 2-hour concert.
Francesco Crosara brings his innovative and playful jazz music to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, blending European jazz traditions with a Seattle flair.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Snow Globe
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with a costume parade and trick-or-treating.
HarvestFest is a free, family-friendly event at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens, featuring a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and various free activities.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: HarvestFest
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with Santa and reindeer.
The Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo features Santa, reindeer, and holiday fun with daily activities and photo opportunities.
Where: Issaquah | More Info: Issaquah Reindeer Festival
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with Santa's Reindeer Team.
At Cougar Mountain Zoo, immerse yourself in a festive holiday celebration featuring Santa's Reindeer Team, a grand traveling sleigh, and interactive experiences with reindeer and Santa's house.
Where: Issaquah | More Info: Cougar Mountain Zoo Christmas