EVERETT — The annual Wintertide celebration across the city commences tonight’s with “Friendsgiving” and in two weeks, a downtown tree lighting complete with Santa’s arrival.
Wintertide is coordinated by local businesses, the Port of Everett and the city of Everett with holiday and winter themed events of nearly every variety. Friday, Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m., Stuffington’s Ceramics & More hosts “Friendsgiving Pie & Apple Cider Feast”. Stuffington’s is located at 1327 112th St. SE Ste C. Organizers say it includes good friends, fresh pie, warm apple cider, and a little time to paint together.
The next event is Sunday, Nov. 15, the Holiday Ornament Fundraiser/Party for the Everett Animal Shelter hosted at Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery from 3-6 p.m. We Art Here Studios is teaming up with Everett Animal Shelter for the holiday ornament fundraiser and there are two ways to participate–in person or online. Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon of holiday creativity, a personalized ornament for your tree, or a meaningful gift for an animal lover, every ornament purchased helps support Everett Animal Shelter! Pet lovers and Everett Animal Shelter supporters can attend in person at 3310 Cedar St.
The annual tree lightning and Santa photos are conducted Friday Nov. 27 from 2-8 p.m. bringing lights, laughter, live music and festive cheer to downtown Everett at the corner of Colby and Hewitt next to the New Everett Theater at 2911 Colby Ave. The tree lighting is slated for 5 p.m. Wintertide planners say it’ll be a celebration that lights up your night with snow flurries, Santa photos and more.
December 5, join the Port of Everett for a lighted boat parade, put on by Mukilteo Yacht Club. Various viewing locations are available along the waterfront trails and at select restaurants. The lighted boat parade begins around 5:30 p.m. when boats leave Guest Dock 5 near Pacific Rim Plaza.
Waterfront lights at the Port of Everett Pacific Rim Plaza will be on-going during Wintertide, providing a walkable waterfront where festive folks can enjoy a cup of cocoa and baked goods from the bakeries and coffee shops at the waterfront.
Downtown Everett light displays are also on-going through February from 26th Street to Pacific along Colby Ave., Hewitt Ave., too. Bundle up, grab a coffee and enjoy the lights downtown while you do a little shopping. Downtown Everett is all decked out for the holiday season with a tall tree and stunning light display suspended over the Colby and Hewitt intersection. Downtown Everett Association has added tons of extra lights to the mix, and many of the downtown businesses are decorating their storefronts.
To see all the Wintertide light events, click here.
Neighborhood displays
Higley Holiday House at Holly
1730 106th St. SW, Everett, WA 98204
They have a large light show with over 22,000 LED animated pixels with lights programmed to music. You can listen from your car with FM 96.9 or on the sidewalk vis their outdoor speakers. The show runs nightly from 4pm to 9:30pm.
Wintertide includes a lengthy list of arts, music and movies:
Warren Miller’s Days Off
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m.
New Everett Theater – 2911 Colby Ave.
2026 Holiday Exhibition featuring Women Painters of Washington plus juried 3D Art Show
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, to Jan. 2, 2027
Schack Art Center – 2921 Hoyt Ave.
The Schack offers everything you need for your holiday shopping list from stellar arts and crafts by local artists at all price levels. Take a class. Visit their multiple galleries for free. Shop one of their holiday markets.
Learn more on the Schack website
A Very Die Hard Christmas
Nov. 21-29, times vary
Village Theatre – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
Returning for its second year! Yippee-Ki-Yay, it’s back! The Habit returns with their outrageous spoof comedy that is sure to blow the roof off the joint.
Everett Comedy Night presents: Nick Thune
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m.
New Everett Theater – 2911 Colby Ave.
Before your family arrives, get in some comedy at the New Everett Theater.
Learn more and buy tickets through Everett Comedy Night
Everett Philharmonic – A Tale to Tell
Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m. (stageside chat at 2 p.m.)
Everett Civic Auditorium – 2415 Colby Ave.
Tickets and more information at www.everettphil.org
Deck the Boughs
Dec. 1-31
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens – 145 Alverson Blvd.
Learn more about the daily activities and art classes on various Saturdays on their website.
Bayside Neighborhood hosts Wintertide Caroling
Friday, Dec. 4, 3-8 p.m.
Village Theatre – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Friday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Angel of the Winds Arena – 2000 Hewitt Ave.
This holiday season, follow our heroes as they are transported into a dazzling winter wonderland where time seems to stand still. With each daring act, they grow younger, rediscovering the joy, imagination, and spirit of the holidays they thought they had lost.
Learn more and buy tickets on the Angel of the Winds Arena website
Free Family Night at the Schack
Friday, Dec. 4
Schack Art Center – 2921 Hoyt Ave.
This is a part of their holiday pop up market on Friday and Saturday and there will be mini donuts, a Nutcracker Ballet performance, free artmaking, and more!
Bronn Journey Christmas Concert
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m.
Everett Performing Arts Center – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
Mosaic Workshop
Sunday, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 pm.
Delta Marriott – 3105 Pine St.
Seattle Men’s Chorus presents Prance & Be Merry
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m.
Everett Civic Auditorium – 2415 Colby Ave.
Everett Chorale presents Soundscapes Evergreen
Sunday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m.
Everett Performing Arts Center – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
Under the direction of Artistic Director Heather MacLaughlin Garbes, they will open their 2026-2027 season with “Soundscapes: Evergreen.” The concert celebrates Christmas and the winter months with classic and contemporary songs by composers from near and far. Seasonally inspired selections sit alongside traditional favorites, with music by Pacific Northwest composers including Jessica French and Vijay Singh. There is something for everyone.
Learn more and buy your tickets
Navy Band Northwest presents their Home for the Holidays concert
Monday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Everett Performing Arts Center – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
We are pleased to welcome Navy Band Northwest for their annual holiday concert. This event is sponsored through the City’s Wintertide program so attendance is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars and plan to join them in December! Thank you to the Village Theatre staff for hosting us.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Angel of the Winds Arena – 2000 Hewitt Ave.
A holiday favorite for over 40 years! Enjoy this performance in downtown Everett. Capture the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Learn more and buy tickets on the Angel of the Winds Arena website
Olympic Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Friday through Sunday, Dec. 11-13, multiple times available
Everett Performing Arts Center – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
Join them for this favorite holiday tradition featuring dazzling snowflakes, a dramatic battle, waltzing flowers, Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and much more!
Choreographed by OBT artistic directors Oleg Gorboulev and Mara Vinson, this classic production of The Nutcracker features sets designed by Jeanne Franz, Phillip Lineau, and Ruth Gilmore.
Learn more and buy tickets on their website
Oy Vey in a Manger
Dec. 16-20, times vary
Village Theatre – 2710 Wetmore Ave.
America’s Favorite Beautyshop Quartet, Dragapella! make their long-awaited Everett debut with this irreverent holiday smash. Four performers in glorious drag – and even more glorious four-part harmony – skewer the season with three decades’ worth of bawdy, brilliant wit. (Recommended for adults.)
Everett Public Library hosts Wintertide activities:
Beaded Snowflakes – Wednesday, December 16, 3:30-5:15 p.m., Evergreen Branch
Beaded Snowflakes – Friday, December 18, 2-4 p.m., Main Library
Café Impromptu – Saturday, December 19, 2-4 p.m., Main Library
Faerie Crown Crafting
Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to noon
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens – 145 Alverson Blvd.
Everett Comedy Night presents: Sam Miller
Thursday, Dec. 31, 8 to 10 p.m.
New Everett Theater – 2911 Colby Ave.
New Year’s Eve at APEX Everett
Thursday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
APEX Everett – 1611 Everett Ave.
Gatsby NYE at APEX Everett
6:30-8 PM Total Beginner Swing Dance Lesson (No partner or experience required! We recommend shoes that allow you to both spin and move quickly), from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. its live Swing Jazz & Dancing featuring exciting performances and competitions! Bars will be open inside the ballrooms.
Normanna Lodge hosts: Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Jan. 9, 8 to 11 a.m.
Normanna Lodge – 2725 Oakes Ave.
For a full list of all 2026 Wintertide events, click here.
