Illustration of a lit evergreen tree with red baubles and small figures in scarves near a glowing gazebo in snow (Wintertide Tree Lighting & Kickoff Celebration)
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Wintertide Tree Lighting & Kickoff Celebration

Attendees gather in downtown Everett for the lighting countdown and hourly faux snow blizzards. Children can make crafts at the Wintertide Workshop, participate in clay play, and meet characters like Santa and Freddy Funko. Inside the New Everett Theater, visitors can catch holiday-themed entertainment and enjoy complimentary cookies, cocoa, and cider.

Fri, Nov 27, 2026 No admission price is stated.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Event: 2-8 p.m.; snowfalls: 3 p.m. (30 minutes), 4 p.m. (30 minutes), and 5 p.m. (60 minutes); Santa photos: 5:30 to 8 p.m.; tree-lighting countdown: just after 5 p.m.

Food & Drink

Food trucks and vendors will be on site, with free cookies, hot cocoa, and hot cider inside the New Everett Theater.

Parking

The page recommends using Everpark at 2815 Hoyt Ave. for $1 an hour and says street parking is free for the holiday weekend. It asks visitors to save street parking for people with limited mobility.

Accessibility

Street parking is requested to be reserved for attendees with limited mobility.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-friendly

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use Everpark at 2815 Hoyt Ave. for $1 an hour, and leave free street parking available for visitors with limited mobility.
  • Bring your own camera for free family photos with Santa inside the New Everett Theater from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Bring canned or non-perishable food, or a toy, to donate to Volunteers of America while celebrating.
  • Arrive for a Quadrangle snowfall at 3, 4, or 5 p.m.; each has a different duration, including a one-hour final snowfall.
  • Dress warmly for the outdoor Colby Avenue activities, and head inside the New Everett Theater for indoor entertainment and refreshments.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa Claus and Freddy Funko appear at the November 27 celebration.
  • The New Everett Theater is newly renovated.
  • Downtown shops, boutiques, pubs, and restaurants offer holiday shopping deals during the event.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at the Wintertide Workshop?

Activities include crafts, toy-making, clay play, art, and a holiday-themed physical activity.

What food and drinks are available?

Food trucks and vendors will be there. Cookies, hot cocoa, and hot cider are complimentary inside the New Everett Theater.

Can visitors take photos with Santa?

Yes. Santa photos are free inside the New Everett Theater; bring your own camera.

Where can visitors park?

Everpark at 2815 Hoyt Avenue is recommended. Street parking is free for the holiday weekend, and visitors are asked to leave it for people with limited mobility.

What can visitors donate?

Canned or non-perishable food items and toys can be donated to Volunteers of America.

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