Illustration of a dog in a scarf sitting on Santa's knee for a photo while its owner laughs (Everett Wintertide)

Everett Wintertide

The citywide celebration brings holiday cheer to Everett with displays of holiday lights and shop-local deals. Families can enjoy festive community happenings and watch for Santa popping up across town.

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Plan Your Visit

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Everett

Going?

Location

Everett, WA 98201 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families looking for holiday activities

Vibe

Festive and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Head downtown to Hewitt and Colby on the day after Thanksgiving to watch Santa help light up the city at the Wintertide kickoff.
  • Step inside the New Everett Theater during the kickoff, because the activities happen there as well as out on the downtown streets.
  • Do some of your gift shopping at Everett businesses during Wintertide so you can take advantage of the shop-local deals running through the season.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to walk around town to see the holiday lights during November and December evenings.
  • Look beyond the kickoff for other Wintertide events, including The Nutcracker, Holiday Hooves and ice skating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Tree Lighting Kickoff Celebration on the day after Thanksgiving (Friday, Nov. 27) at Hewitt and Colby and in the New Everett Theater, with Santa helping light up downtown.
  • Shop-local deals at Everett businesses through the Wintertide season.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at the tree lighting kickoff?

Santa helps light up downtown Everett at Hewitt and Colby. Activities run on the downtown streets and inside the New Everett Theater, and the full schedule comes out in late October.

Where can we find Santa?

Santa shows up all over town during Wintertide, starting with the downtown tree lighting kickoff.

What else is part of Wintertide?

The season brings holiday lights, shop-local deals, family activities, ice skating and other events ranging from The Nutcracker to Holiday Hooves.

Is it good for families?

Yes. Wintertide is full of family activities, and Santa makes appearances around the city.

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