Time to wrangle up the family and celebrate the start of the holiday season with your favorite cities tree lighting festival.
Each city has their version of a tree lighting/Santa celebration. We hope to see you there.
LIST OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATIONS
ARLINGTON TREE LIGHTING
November 25, 2023
Hometown Holiday Kickoff, Shop Small Saturday, Tree Lighting
When:
Saturday November 25 4:00-7:00 pm
Where:
Legion Park
114 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
Contact:
360-403-3448
facebook.com/ArlingtonHH
What:
- Shop Small specials
- Firepits & Smores
- Tree Lighting at 5pm Legion Park
- Mrs. Claus & Olaf
- Charm Walk
- Obstacle Course
- AHS choirs
- Movie at Olympic Theater 7pm “The Star”
- Lighted Cars on DisplayCraft Bazaar at Arlington Lifeway
- Holiday Farmers Market 10am-2pm, Legion Park
December 2, 2023
Hometown Holidays Santa Parade
When:
December 2, 2021 8:30am-7pm
Where:
Legion Park
114 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
Contact:
360-403-3448
facebook.com/ArlingtonHH
What:
- Santa Breakfast, sponsored by Arlington Education Foundation. Located at Presidents Elementary School. 8:30 to 10:00 am
- Parade at noon on Olympic Avenue.
- Visits with Santa at Legion Park after parade until 3pm
- Wagon rides
- Holiday Carousel downtown, noon-7pm through Dec. TBD
- Charm walk, Stilly Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Movies at Olympic Theater, 7pm, Charlie Brown and Grinch
- Holiday Farmers Market 10am-2pm Legion Park
BOTHELL — BACK ON FOR 2022
To keep the season bright we will light Lucky the Tree every night from December 2nd through New Year’s.
When:
Saturday December 2nd 2pm – 6:30pm
Where:
102nd Avenue NE and Main Street Downtown Bothell
BRIER TREE LIGHTING
When:
December 2nd 6:00 PM
Where:
2903 228th Street SW
Brier, WA 98036
Contact:
425-775-5440
https://ci.brier.wa.us/cityhall/events.htm
What:
Santa arrives at 6:00 pm.
Join us for some carols with The Brier Elementary Carolers. Hot cocoa, cider, cookies, candy canes, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The lighting of our holiday tree. Food Drive for Concern for Neighbors Food Ban.
EDMONDS TREE LIGHTING
The annual Edmonds Tree Lighting Ceremony is a heart-warming way to kick-off the holiday season. Come for the treats, singing carols and a magical visit from Santa. In the spirit of giving and community, check out the organizations gathering supplies and bring donations to support them!
When:
Saturday, November 25 2:30-5PM
Where:
Centenial Plaza
5th Ave N & Bell St
Edmonds, WA 98020
Contact:
EdmondsTreeLighting.com
What:
Treat vendors, Beverages and Donation Drives at Centennial Plaza 2:30 PM
Program begins, Santa counts down the lighting of the tree! 4:15 PM
Program ends 4:45 PM
Enjoy Edmonds’ Restaurants, bars & shopping!
EVERETT – HOLIDAY ON THE BAY
When:
December 2nd 12pm – 6pm
Where:
*NEW LOCATION* Pacific Rim Plaza, 1028 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201
Contact:
800-729-7678
Website
What:
THIS YEAR’S THE EVENT INCLUDES:
- Noon – 6 p.m. Holiday market featuring about 20 local vendors and the Anthony’s, Ryan’s REZ-ipes, Revive Bowls and Scotsman Espresso food trucks
- Noon – 6 p.m. FREE family fun:
- Kids’ crafts in partnership with Imagine Children’s Museum
- Touch-a-Truck with vehicles from the Everett Fire Department, Snohomish County PUD, Everett Sea Scouts, Papé and the Everett Police Department!
- S’mores roasting at fire pits
- Face painting and balloon twisters from Giggles Entertainment
- Holiday music by Panessence Steel Drums
- Family photo opportunities
- Marine Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive
- 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. A visit from the “Frozen”-inspired Ice Queen and Ice Princess with Enchanting Events
- 5 p.m. Tree-lighting ceremony at the “frozen fountain” tree and appearance from Santa and elves by boat
- 5:30 p.m. Lighted boat parade organized by Mukilteo Yacht Club
- Seasonal specials at various waterfront restaurants
GOLD BAR — CANCELED
Gold Bar Tree Lighting and Parade
LAKE STEVENS WINTERFEST
When:
December 2nd 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
North Cove Park
1806 Main Street
Lake Stevens , WA 98258
Contact:
425-334-1012
https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=540
What:
The Annual Winterfest celebration will be at North Cove Park, downtown Lake Stevens, on Saturday, December 4, 4 – 8 pm. This free holiday celebration is fun for all ages!
4 – 8 pm
- There will be a few mobile food vendors available
- Be sure and visit the downtown vendors as well, they may have Winterfest specials and deals available.
5 – 7 pm
- Join the Mayor at 5:15 pm for the annual tree lighting
- The Lake Stevens Community Band will be performing a medley of holiday music
- Adventure Booth will be providing a holiday photo booth with free photos
- Members of the Miss Aquafest court will be passing out the annual, limited-edition City ornament
LYNNWOOD TREE LIGHTING – CANCELED IN 2022
When:
Canceled
MARYSVILLE (MERRYSVILLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS)
When:
December 2nd 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where:
Delta Plaza
501 Delta Ave
Marysville, WA 98270
Contact:
360-363-8400
[email protected]
Website
What:
Electric Lights Parade
The festival kicks off at 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 3rd, with food and craft vendors, holiday photo opportunities and a bonfire. Located at Delta Plaza, on State and 5th. The Electric Lights Parade gets underway at 6:30 PM featuring a flotilla of vehicles, floats and walking groups decked out in glistening holiday lights. The parade will make its way along State Avenue starting at the Municipal Court and will end at Comeford Park.
MILL CREEK
When:
Saturday December 2nd 5:00-5:30pm
Where:
Mill Creek City Hall South
15728 Main Street
Mill Creek, WA 98012
Contact:
425-551-7254
https://cityofmillcreek.com/treelighting
What:
Join the Mill Creek community for holiday festivities. Start with the annual Santa Parade down Main Street. Stay to take in the sights and sounds of the annual tree lighting at City Hall.
A few highlights from the event include performances by Jackson High School drum line, Voices Northwest Chorus, cookie decorating, carriage and wagon rides, and photos with Santa and his elves.
LIGHT UP MONROE
When:
November 23rd 4:30pm-7pm
Where:
Traveler’s Park
501 E Main St Monroe, WA 98272
Contact:
360.794.5488
Website
What:
Join us for Light Up Monroe!! We’ve got Santa & Mrs. Claus, a Car Cruise, Cocoa and Cookies, Christmas Carols and MORE!!
The Tree Lighting starts right after Santa arrives!!
This is going to be fun for the whole family!! Stay tuned for more details!!
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE TREE LIGHTING
When:
Friday December 1st 6 pm
Where:
Jerry Smith Plaza
23204 58th Ave W Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Contact:
(425) 776-9173
https://www.cityofmlt.com/602/Tree-Lighting-Ceremony
What:
The City of Mountlake Terrace has its Tree Lighting Ceremony event on the first Friday evening in December each year. Pour a cup of coffee, cocoa or tea and join the city for our second virtual (TBD) Tree Lighting Ceremony and 35th year of lighting the tree of lights on top of the water tower at 6:30 p.m.
Last year, the city asked our community businesses and organizations to add a little cheer and make a virtual event possible with the hopes of holding it in the new Jerry Smith/Town Center Plaza, a component of the Civic Campus Revitalization Project. Several partners stepped up and contributed so the city could create a new winter event in the Town Center with a tree for future gatherings. Unfortunately, the plaza does not have full power yet and is not quite ready for the city to hold a virtual event there this year.
Therefore, the city will continue the traditional lighting of the “tree” that is actually a frame constructed with over 1,800 LED lights and visible from Interstate 5 and for miles around. The event will include a glimpse of the new plaza, sponsor recognition, a visit from Santa, and the lighting of the tree.
MERRY MUKILTEO TREE LIGHTING
When:
December 2nd @ 4-7pm
Where:
Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Ave
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Contact:
425-263-8180
Website
What:
The City of Mukilteo and the Chamber of Commerce presents the Merry Mukilteo & Tree Lighting Festival. This is a new outdoor holiday celebration. There will be photos with Santa, caroling, pop up holiday shopping, cocoa, candy canes, take home gingerbread house kits and more!
The event takes place from 4-7pm with the Tree Lighting happening at 5pm.
The event will take place at the Rosehill Community Center on the Plaza, Lincoln Ave and the business park across the street from Rosehill at Nature Together.
Special thanks to our sponsors Nature Together, Jericho Bridge Church and the Mukilteo Community Orchestra!
SNOHOMISH HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
When:
November 25th 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Where:
Historic Downtown Snohomish
1114 1st St
Snohomish, Washington 98290
Contact:
425-483-2250
What:
Be there to greet Santa as he parades up First Street from the Gazebo on Avenue A to the Carnegie Building at First and Cedar. Santa’s reindeer and the Llama Lady will also be there to greet you. Have your picture taken with Santa inside the Carnegie, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and get ready to sing the Christmas countdown and light the tree at 4:30pm
This fun and festive tradition is proudly brought to you by our partnership with the City of Snohomish and the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to celebrating with you!
SULTAN — CANCELED
TULALIP LIGHTS AND ICE
When:
November 22 – Jan 15
LIGHTS ARE EVERY NIGHT
ICE RINK:
Mon – Thu 4 – 9 p.m.
Fri 4 – 10 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 23 4 – 10 p.m.
Winter Break Fri, Dec 8 – Mon, Jan 1 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Christmas Eve Sun, Dec 24 4 – 10 p.m.
Christmas Day Mon, Dec 25 4 – 10 p.m.
Where:
Tulalip Resort and Casino
10200 QUIL CEDA BLVD, TULALIP, WA 98271
Contact:
TulalipResortCasino.com
What:
SIX MILLION HOLIDAY LIGHTS BRIGHTEN THE SKIES AS SPECTACULAR “TULALIP LIGHTS” – THE LARGEST DISPLAY IN WASHINGTON STATE
Dazzling holiday tradition presented by Quil Ceda Village features outdoor skating rink, visits by Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf, a holiday marketplace, which doubles last year’s three million lights at Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino and Tulalip Bingo & Slots
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