We invite you and your whole family to join us in the BCA Parking Lot as we kick off the Christmas Season by lighting our tree! We will have special music, Christmas carols, hot cocoa, and more!
Celebrate the season with Imagine Children’s Museum!
Join us for the Winter Wonderland Festival Kickoff Weekend starting Friday, November 29 and running through Sunday, December 1.
Weekend Highlights:
Friday, November 29:
10 a.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony with Buoy from the Seattle Kraken AND Everett Philharmonic Quartet
10 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Rad Science: Icy Science
3:30 p.m. | Polar Friends Parade: Snowfall in the Woodlands Adventure Exhibit
Saturday, November 30:
10 a.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa, Mrs. Claus & elf AND Holiday Harmony Carolers
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Reindeer Petting Zoo
10 - 11:30 a.m. | Santa Selfies
11:30 a.m. | Highlight Quartet - live performance!
10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. | Rad Science: Icy Science
3:30 p.m. | Polar Friends Parade: Snowfall in the Woodlands Adventure Exhibit
Sunday, December 1:
9 - 10 a.m. | Mrs. Claus Crafts & Storytime
10 a.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony with Everett Silvertips AND Dickens Carolers
10 - 11:30 a.m. | Santa Selfies
11 a.m. | Mrs. Claus Storytime
11:30 a.m. | Magic Show with AlakaSam!
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Nutcracker Meet and Greet
3:30 p.m. | Polar Friends Parade: Snowfall in the Woodlands Adventure Exhibit
ALL Weekend Fun:
Build holiday crafts in Santa’s Helper Toy Shop
Make reindeer food at the Reindeer Food Station
Experience festive snowfalls indoors every day!
Letters to Santa Station (Get a letter back from Santa!)
Elf Squad Training Academy (Become an official Imagine elf!)
Create a Kindness Calendar
Ornament workshop
Yeti Hunt - a quest to find the hidden yetis!
Visit our website for the full schedule of events: www.ImagineCM.org/winter-wonderland
Make it a staycation! Book a room at an Everett hotel and enjoy the festivities - all weekend long!
Location: Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St, Everett, WA
Dates & Times:
Friday, November 29 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 30 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 1 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come and party in your PJ's to our epic DJ's. Dont want to dress up but you still want to go out? We have you covered!!
Join us for a night of fun with DJ's Evan BlackStone and Buck Wiley spinning your favorite tunes.
Hope to see you there!
join us for our final extravaganza, before we pass the torch, to the new owners of Middleton Brewing!
- Beer & Food Specials
- More to be Announced!
Come celebrate Everett’s July Fourth at Legion Memorial Park and enjoy live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun for the whole family. The festival starts at 3 p.m. and ends after the fireworks (about 10:30 p.m.).
First things first: There's NO PARKING at Legion Memorial Park on the Fourth of July. Everett Transit provides free shuttle service to and from Legion Memorial Park. Uber, Lyft, and biking are other ways to get to the park to enjoy the celebrations.
Check out our getting here page for more info about the shuttle and other details.
Enjoy some tunes in the park - here’s the lineup for this year’s Fourth of July
Small Paul 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Jaws of Brooklyn 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Eden 8:00 - 10 p.m.
Don’t fill up on hotdogs and potato salad before getting to the festival because you’re going to want to save room for food trucks. This year, we have over a dozen food truck options to satisfy your appetite.
We've teamed up with PNW Axe and PNW Putt to offer visitors some extra fun in the sun while you hang out at the park. There will be two axe-throwing booths and a full 18-hole putt putt golf course. All play is free, so everyone can enjoy.
PNW AXE Throwing Company is hosting a 40 person single elimination tournament this 4th of July at Legion Park! This is for individuals and not teams. Please sign up below.
Only 40 people will be able to participate. You will be notified if you have been selected to play. You will also be notified if you were placed on the waiting list if there are any no shows. Please show up 15 minute before the tournament so we can start on time!
Tournament Details:
FREE TO SIGN UP - click to register
6PM START TIME
Legion Park in Everett - SW corner of the park in the parking stalls (You'll see our trailers)
1st place winner will receive a PNW AXE hat and a $50 visa gift card
2nd place will receive a hat and a $25 visa gift card
*Must be 18 or older to participate. All participants are required to sign a release of liability waiver and wear close toed shoes. Crocs will be provided if you don't have proper footwear.
Everett Music Initiative will host their annual beer garden with tasty local bevvies for anyone 21+. The beer garden is by the music stage so you can watch the music while you imbibe.
Kids in tow? There’s fun for them, too. Imagine Children’s Museum will be at the festival with fun kid-friendly activities. Legion Memorial Park also has a great playground and ball fields. Have a lawn game the kids love? Bring it! Just don’t ruin anyone’s picnic with a stray frisbee, okay?
The city's annual Thunder on the Bay fireworks show is the largest in Snohomish County. Enjoy a stunning 20-minute display over Port Gardner to cap off a memorable Independence Day. The show starts at around 10:30 and there's no better place to watch than from Legion Park.
Village Theatre welcomes back the pageantry and magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, last seen on the Village Theatre stage in 1985. This time around, they're debuting a version inspired by the 1997 television adaptation that featured Whitney Houston and Brandy. The show will feature a diverse cast, amazing costumes, and some real (and literal) Village Theatre magic in this wonderfully inspired telling of this timeless story perfect for the whole family!
More info and tickets: villagetheatre.org
Save the date - will update once we have confirmation!
Join us for a holiday fun run/walk in the Fir Grove Neighborhood in Everett!
Meet near the Costco gas station.
Every year thousands of cars filled with wide-eyed holiday visitors make the slow drive through the brightly lit Fir Grove neighborhood in South Everett.
The 20-plus year tradition of houses illuminated with ridiculous amounts of Christmas lights and front yards decorated with holiday characters is a favorite annual event for many families in December.
Sightseers donate canned food and cash to benefit the Volunteers of America Food Bank. Elaborately decorated homes are between 100th Street SE and 104th Street SE, in the area of 21st Avenue SE. Santa’s donation collection site is on 21st Avenue SE, just past the 100th Street SE entrance to Fir Grove.
Please bring the following:
-food donation (You will need to run or walk with your donation. Or you can drop off your donation before/after the run).
-wear lighted gear, bring a headlamp/flashlight or your favorite holiday lights!
-tag us #pnwladies #run2befit #holidaylightsrun
Everyone needs more Christmas this year!
The Christmas Concerts are a FREE musical experience for you and your family. If you like the lights on the outside of the building, you will love the experience inside the building. Come celebrate hope this Christmas at Evergreen Church. Choose a time that works for you!
Christmas concert dates:
DEC. 9, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 10, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 11, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 16, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 17, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 18, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 19, MONDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 20, TUESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 21, WEDNESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 22, THURSDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 23, FRIDAY - 6:30PM & 7:30PM
DEC. 24, SATURDAY - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, & 8:30PM
Christmasatevergreen.com
#evergreenlights
Everyone needs more Christmas this year!
The Christmas Concerts are a FREE musical experience for you and your family. If you like the lights on the outside of the building, you will love the experience inside the building. Come celebrate hope this Christmas at Evergreen Church. Choose a time that works for you!
Christmas concert dates:
DEC. 9, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 10, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 11, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 16, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 17, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 18, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 19, MONDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 20, TUESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 21, WEDNESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 22, THURSDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 23, FRIDAY - 6:30PM & 7:30PM
DEC. 24, SATURDAY - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, & 8:30PM
Christmasatevergreen.com
#evergreenlights
Everyone needs more Christmas this year!
The Christmas Concerts are a FREE musical experience for you and your family. If you like the lights on the outside of the building, you will love the experience inside the building. Come celebrate hope this Christmas at Evergreen Church. Choose a time that works for you!
Christmas concert dates:
DEC. 9, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 10, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 11, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 16, FRIDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 17, SATURDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 18, SUNDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 19, MONDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 20, TUESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 21, WEDNESDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 22, THURSDAY - 6:30PM
DEC. 23, FRIDAY - 6:30PM & 7:30PM
DEC. 24, SATURDAY - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, & 8:30PM
Christmasatevergreen.com
#evergreenlights
The Mukilteo Community Orchestra, under the direction of Shaun Day, Interim Conductor/Artistic Director, will accompany the 5 Winners of the 2022 Snohomish County Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition: Come enjoy the talent of these young musicians -
• Jer-Shyan Chang: Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, 1st movement
• Minjae Kim: Ravel Piano Concerto in G major, 1st movement
• Evan Mao: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18, 1st movement
• Jimmy Huang: Haydn Keyboard Concerto in G major, Hob.XVIII:4, 1st movement
• Ruohan Huang: Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1 in G Minor, Op.25, 2nd and 3rd movements
Admission is FREE
Come visit us in the Everett Mall on December 18th and show off your creative side by decorating a gingerbread house to win one of several prizes!!!!!
Pre-order kit will include made from scratch gingerbread house pieces, icing, an assortment of candies, and a take home box for your creation.
Reserve your kit for the contest by going online to www.annemariescakes.com or visit The Crafty B's Store inside the Everett Mall next to Burlington
We are ecstatic to be back at The White Buffalo for this years Ugly Sweater Contest. Naturally we have a grand collection of classic and modern rock hits from artists like The Beatles, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Black Keys, & many more. In addition, we'll be promoting brand new original music fresh out of the studio. Save the date, join the party, and enjoy the show
Seattle’s holiday tradition is back with glitter, lights and carols! Deck the Halls with more fa-la-la than ever. Come out for nostalgia, hilarity, a Christmas Conga and an unforgettable sing-along.
WINGFEST 6! The return of the biggest Winter Festival at Tony V's Garage!! 8 of the best PNW bands! $20 at the Door, ages 21+, Doors open at 4:30pm. Bands to be announced soon!!
Celebrate the holidays with the traditional sounds of Christmas with music featuring Bronn Journey and his harp. Bronn brings a folksy style with spontaneity to an instrument commonly thought of as classical. Along with Bronn will be a small ensemble and special guests Breath of Fire. Get your tickets here.
The Schack and Everett Public library team up for tours and art projects for the community to enjoy. Get inspired with a tour at the Schack Art Center, and then head on over to the Main Library and use that inspiration to make a Solstice Luminary to light up the dark winter months!
The Schack's offering docent-led tours of their 2022 Holiday Exhibition featuring the Northwest Pastel Society at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, or 12:30.
To make a luminary, sign up for a spot here (registration opens on Nov. 19). Two sessions will be offered but space is limited. This program is geared toward adults, but youth 12 and over may join in with a participating adult.
There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By entering the venue, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and Venue disclaims any and all liability related thereto
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 10:00 AM
Presales : Mon, 25 Jul 2022 at 10:00 AM
Navy Band NW returns to the Everett Performing Arts Center for a free holiday performance on December 16th, 2022. No tickets are necessary as this free performance is sponsored by the City of Everett's cultural arts department. Happy holidays!
Shake the mothballs off your grandmas sweater, cause it's that time of year again!
- Visit all 4 locations (Crucible, Middleton, Lazy Boy, & Soundbite) with your punch card, to enter a prize drawing (no purchase necessary).
- Hours of operation vary by location (Soundbite is a 21+ venue).
Teens will enjoy creating their own unique "Wintertide" themed art projects in the Schack Art Studios. Participants will explore different art techniques, materials, and projects with local teaching artists Amie Zimmerman: Funko 3D Display Artist, and Angie Louthan: Artist, Art Instructor, and Transformational Life Coach. All supplies provided. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Everett's cultural arts department. Register here.
Mark your calendars and join us for the second annual Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market at Tulalip Resort Casino!
With more than 100 vendors and an appearance from Santa, this is an event you wont want to miss!
FREE Admission, All ages welcome.
More information at www.BuzzingBeeEvents.com or at https://fb.me/e/2g0jQRtkE
Sponsored
Multiple showings
Olympic Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker is widely anticipated each year, and we are thrilled to have them back during Wintertide. Catch this favorite holiday tradition featuring dazzling snowflakes, a dramatic battle, waltzing flowers, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and much more!
Everett Performing Arts Center
Ticket Price: $25–$39
(varies by performance time, age, and seating location)
Head to Wetmore Plaza for a day of family fun and incredible handmade holiday gifts from over 50 local artisans. This year's market is bigger than ever with added food trucks, Santa photos, and live holiday performances inside Cope Gillette Theatre.
Annual Christmas Holiday
Garrison Titan 501st / Rebel Legion
VOA Food Drive
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
12Noon to 6pm
Santa will also be here for picture taking opportunities! Take as many pictures as you want with any of the cosplayers (like going to Universal Studios or Disneyland) as well - shop and have fun at the same time!
We require that anyone participating in this FREE shopping event fun day, bring at least one canned food item per person to donate to the VOAWW (or you will be asked for a monetary donation at the door before allowed entry). This is for charity for this community and we truly appreciate YOU!
Head to Wetmore Plaza on Dec. 10 from noon and 8 p.m. for the annual downtown Wintertide Festival Market featuring over 50 local makers, food trucks, live holiday music, snacks, Santa photos and a lot more. Check Learn More link for times.
Snohomish County PUD is hosting a holiday light exchange and craft bazaar at its headquarters in downtown Everett on Friday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Holiday Bazaar, which raises money to assist senior citizens with their bills, will be located in the lobby and the lighting exchange in a nearby conference room.
The PUD’s annual Helping Hands Holiday Bazaar took a brief hiatus due to COVID but is back in 2022. The bazaar features a large array of handmade gifts and goodies from PUD employees and other community members, as well as food and other household items. The bazaar helps raise money for Helping Hands, which directly assists low-income seniors with their electric bills.
Helping Hands is an employee-funded and employee-run program focused on assisting low-income customers 65 and older with grants toward their PUD bill. Started by PUD employees in 1987, Helping Hands distributes about $10,000 a year to customers.
In addition, the PUD is helping customers recycle old strands of holiday lights. Customers can bring old lights or a food donation for local food banks to the PUD in exchange for up to three strands of holiday lights per person, while supplies last.
December 9, 2022 > 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PUD Electric Building Headquarters
2320 California Street
Everett WA 98201
FREE! December 3-4, each day starting at 6pm - 8pm.
We are excited to invite you and your family to this year's Trees of Christmas. An event we do to display the story of the birth of Jesus in the manger. The true meaning of Christmas! Come to our campus to enjoy live animal petting zoo! We will be displaying the story of Christmas through fully decorated trees! To add on to the family fun, we are going to have free crafts and food like popcorn, cookies, and hot cocoa! We hope you will chose to spend Saturday and Sunday with us enjoying Christmas lights and the true meaning behind it all.
Join local artist Raniere for an afternoon of holiday wreath making. She will help you ‘upcycle’ our old bicycle wheels into a festive indoor or outdoor decoration.
Crafting materials such as ribbon, glue, wire, greenery, etc. will be provided, and feel free to bring along your own “wheel art” additions.
Hot cider and cookies will get you in the holiday spirit!
Workshop sessions are 12pm to 2pm or 3pm to 5pm
Cost is $20 per adult, $10 per child or $30 for a family (wreaths for two children and one adult; or two adults).
Space is limited, so reserve early.
Everett Farmers Market will be hosting Holiday Festival on Sunday December 4, 2022 at Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett from 11am to 5pm.
