Leavenworth Village of Lights: Christmastown
Visitors can wander through a Bavarian village glowing with over half a million lights, accompanied by live gazebo music and strolling carolers. Inside the Festhalle, guests can explore gingerbread house contest entries, browse Santa costumes from around the world, and make holiday crafts. Santa and Mrs. Claus make regular appearances alongside familiar holiday characters for photos and story times.
What to Expect
Bavarian village illuminated by over half a million twinkling lights.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Leavenworth
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Food vendors operate in Front Street Park from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and hot cocoa and other snacks are for sale.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and storybook-like
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The lights are free to enjoy.
Tips & Advice
- Duck into the Festhalle to warm up between strolls, and pick up Christmastown merchandise there, because the gift wrapping is free.
- Come on a Saturday to see Santa arrive at the Gazebo with Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and Frosty, with photos at both the Gazebo and the Festhalle.
- If you visit on Christmas Eve, plan for a shorter day: the Festhalle closes early, Gazebo music ends early and there are no strolling carolers.
- Bring cash or a card for Festhalle concerts and the ELF movie, since tickets are sold at the door and babes in arms get in free.
- For quieter, snow-dusted strolls under the lights, visit in January or February, since the lights stay on daily through the end of February.
Special Events & Promotions
- Movie: ELF at the Festhalle on Saturday, November 28 (separate admission, tickets at the door, babes in arms free).
- Merry Christmas From Leavenworth Concert at the Festhalle on Saturday, December 5, with local musicians, The Leavenworth Village Voices, Marlin Handbell Ringers and Cascade School kids (separate admission).
- THE JEWEL TONES Motown Christmas Show at the Festhalle on Saturday, December 12 (separate admission, best for kids 6 and up).
- Manuela Horn and Her Slay Belles holiday comedy show at the Festhalle on Sunday, December 20 and Tuesday, December 22 (separate admission, reduced rate for kids 12 and under).
- On Saturdays, Santa arrives at the downtown Gazebo with Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty and friends, and Christmas characters stay downtown through the afternoon.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do inside the Festhalle?
The Festhalle is a warming station. Kids can make crafts, write and mail letters to Santa, and use the selfie stations. You'll also find the gingerbread house exhibition, Santa costumes from around the world, and Christmastown merchandise with free gift wrapping. Hot cocoa and snacks are for sale.
Where can we get photos with Santa?
Monday through Friday, Santa photos are at the Festhalle. On Saturdays you can take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the downtown Gazebo and later at the Festhalle. On Sundays the photos are at the Gazebo.
Is the music at the Gazebo free?
Yes. The downtown Gazebo has free live music most days. Christmas carolers also stroll downtown on weekday evenings from December 1 to 23.
Are the Festhalle concerts included?
No. The Festhalle concert series has its own admission, with tickets at the door and babes in arms free. Popcorn, snacks, beer, cider, wine and hot cocoa are sold.
Where is the food?
Food vendors set up in Front Street Park, and the Festhalle sells hot cocoa and other snacks.
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