EVERETT, NOV 26: There’s a chill in the air, but a spark of excitement as the City of Everett enters holiday mode! Here are some events coming to Everett this last week of November and going into December.
Wintertide- Everett’s Happy Holidays
Starting with the big-ticket event itself, Everett’s Wintertide is a celebration spanning both November and December with tons of activities and events across the city for folks of all ages.
- Wintertide officially kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 with the Tree Lighting Celebration in downtown Everett at the intersection of Colby and Hewitt.
- 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Attendees can enjoy snow blizzards in the street every hour, meet and greets with Frozen ice princesses, food trucks, downtown shopping, crafts at the Wintertide workshop and movies in the Historic Everett Theatre all leading up to Santa’s arrival and the tree lighting. Afterwards, Santa will be available for free family photos. Guests can bring non-perishable goods to help Stuff a Bus for Volunteers of America too!
- Schack Art Center’s 2024 Holiday Exhibition
- Nov. 21, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025
- Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
- “Shop for unique gifts at Schack’s annual Holiday Art Exhibition, featuring a vibrant mix of glass, ceramic, wood, and jewelry artists. While you’re there, enjoy Celebration of Nature by the Puget Sound Group Northwest Artists.”
- Click here to learn more on the Schack Art Center website
- Holiday Hooves: 12 Days of Reindeer presented by the Port of Everett
- Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 on select dates and times
- The Lawn at Jetty Bar and Grille
- Guests can meet Santa’s reindeer live and in person! “Will it be Dasher or Dancer, or Prancer or Vixen? You’ll have to go and find out for your ‘elves!”
- Wintertide at The Village
- Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m.
- The Village at Casino Road (14 E. Casino Road)
- “The Village on Casino Road invites you to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends! Come and enjoy a festive evening full of holiday cheer, activities, and treats for all ages. This event is free and open to the public.”
- Cookie Crawl
- December 14 from noon to 5 p.m.
- “Join us for the second annual Wintertide Cookie Crawl! Visit 12 locally owned businesses along the route to build your cookie box. Collect a different cookie from a locally owned bakery at each stop. Each ticket includes one cookie box and a dozen unique cookies. All ages welcome! Proceeds benefits the Downtown Everett Partners, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.”
- More info and ticket purchases can be found at downtowneverettwa.org.
This is just a small snapshot of the many Wintertide offerings available. For more information, attendees can go to the Visit Everett website by clicking here.
Pacifica Chamber Orchestra Presents: Winter Concert / Annual Showcase of Local Young Musicians
- Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church
Imagine Children Museum Presents: Winter Wonderland Festival
- Friday, Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
- Imagine Children’s Museum
- Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29 enjoy a tree lightening with Buoy from the Seattle Kraken and the Everett Philharmonic Quartet. There will be other events until 3:30 p.m.
- On Saturday, Nov.30 there will be another tree lighting ceremony with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy a reindeer petting zoo from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and other events until 3:30 p.m.
- On Sunday, Dec. 1 Mrs. Claus will do crafts and a Storytime from 9-10 a.m. Another tree lighting will be at 10 a.m. with the Everett Silvertips. More events running through 3:30 p.m.
- For the full list of events and times see here.
Holiday Bazaar Inside Angel of the Winds Arena
- Saturday, Dec. 14
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Arts, crafts and gift galore. There will be more than 80 booths of handmade and local goodies.
Port of Everett Holiday on the Bay
- The Port of Everett is hosting a multitude of events this holiday season from a holiday toy drive to sleigh drink bingo and a 5k Holiday run.
