Winterfest Car Parade & Festival
The event kicks off with a lighted holiday car parade traveling through Woodin Creek Village and down 175th Street to downtown Woodinville. Following the parade, a festival features hundreds of decorated vehicles on display alongside photos with Santa. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, cider, and clam chowder, check out sponsor crafts and giveaways, or purchase dinner from a food truck.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Car parade begins at 6pm; festival 6-8pm.
Food & Drink
The festival offers hot cocoa from The Pizza Coop & Ale House, clam chowder from Ivar’s, cider from Big Fish Grill, and food for purchase from the La Riviera Maya food truck.
Parking
Parking is available at Woodin Creek Village, District Flats, Eastrail Flats, and TRF (Haggen/Red Robin).
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and car enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Tips & Advice
- Choose a spectator spot along 135th Avenue NE at Woodin Creek Village or along NE 175th Street downtown.
- Use one of the listed parking areas: Woodin Creek Village, District Flats, Eastrail Flats or TRF.
- Register your vehicle through the Woodinville Car Club website if you want to join the parade.
- Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive benefiting The Forgotten Children’s Fund if you wish to contribute.
- Allow time to visit the festival after the parade for the lighted cars, sponsor activities, food and Santa photos.
Special Events & Promotions
- The event is now part of the Winterfest event series.
- Sponsor giveaways are offered at the post-parade festival.
- Santa photos are available at the December 13 festival.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the car parade?
Spectating is open along 135th Avenue NE at Woodin Creek Village and along NE 175th Street downtown.
What happens at the festival after the parade?
The festival features hundreds of lighted cars, sponsor crafts and giveaways, and Santa photos.
What food and drinks are available at the festival?
Hot cocoa, clam chowder and cider are offered, and food is available for purchase from a food truck.
Can I take part by entering a vehicle in the parade?
Car enthusiasts can register vehicles through the Woodinville Car Club website.
Is there anything guests are encouraged to bring?
Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive benefiting The Forgotten Children’s Fund.
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