Historic Downtown Snohomish Winterfest
Visitors can watch a live ice sculpting contest beside fire pits with s'mores, decorate gingerbread houses, and tour historic homes featuring holiday decor. The downtown celebration includes multiple Santa meet-and-greets, a 5K run and kids dash on the Centennial Trail, a youth art show, and an evening wine walk. Guests can also explore decorated storefronts, shop at local boutiques, and dine at neighborhood restaurants.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Hours
Fri, Dec 11: Gingerbread House Party 2–3 PM; Santapalooza 5–9 PM. Sat, Dec 12: Breakfast with Santa 10 AM–12 PM; Santa in Flight 12–6 PM; Fire & Ice 12–3 PM; Gingerbread House Parties 12:30–1:30 PM and 2–3 PM; Holiday Wine Walk 4–8 PM. Sun, Dec 13: Snohomish Reindeer Games 8 AM–1 PM; Historical Parlor Tour 12–4 PM; Youth Art Show 1–5 PM; Gingerbread House Parties 2–3 PM.
Ages
All ages (some events 21+)
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown Snohomish
Food & Drink
Options include breakfast with Santa, fire-pit s'mores, seasonal treats, and the Holiday Wine Walk's sip-and-stroll.
Parking
Free street parking is available in most of downtown; free parking is also available at the Carnegie Building and at City Hall in the evenings and on weekends.
Accessibility
Designated accessible parking spaces are located throughout downtown, including at City Hall on weekends and near the Carnegie Building.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- WinterFest activities use several downtown venues, so allow time to walk between locations and check each activity's listed venue before setting your route.
- Free street parking has no time limit in most downtown areas; City Hall also offers free parking in the evenings and on weekends.
- For extended Centennial Trail visits, park at Snohomish Library, Averill Field, or First Street west of Avenue D to leave closer business parking for shoppers.
- Fire & Ice and the Reindeer Games include outdoor activities, so dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes for downtown and trail walking.
- Schedules are subject to change; verify current details before traveling, especially for Santa photos with pets, whose time and location are yet to be announced.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santapalooza and its costume contest are on Friday.
- Breakfast with Santa is on Saturday.
- Santa in Flight photo experience is on Saturday.
- Santa Photos with Pets are scheduled for Sunday; time and location are to be announced.
- The Holiday Wine Walk is on Saturday.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Winterfest suited to?
The downtown celebration includes family-friendly activities, children's events and activities such as the 5K and Kids Dash.
What activities are part of Winterfest?
The schedule includes gingerbread house parties, Santa experiences, an ice sculpting contest with fire pits and s'mores, a wine walk, a parlor tour, a youth art show and Reindeer Games.
What food and drink can visitors find?
Fire & Ice includes s'mores, the Holiday Wine Walk features wine, and downtown restaurants and seasonal treats are also mentioned.
Do I need to register or buy tickets ahead?
Ticket prices and registration links are to be added as they become available. The Holiday Wine Walk has check-in at the Snohomish Carnegie Building.
Where can I park downtown?
Free street parking is available without time limits in most of downtown. Free parking is also available at the Carnegie Building and at City Hall in the evenings and on weekends.
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