Everett Holiday Happenings 2021
There is so much holiday excitement planned this year that we’ll be waiting in the car. But first, let us tell you about the amazing lineup.
Most exciting is Holiday by the Bay on December 4 from 12:30 to 6 p.m., hosted by Live in Everett Member Port of Everett. There will be kids crafts, Touch-a-Truck, holiday drive-in movies, tree lighting including a frozen fountain tree, lighted boat parade and so much more.
To outdo themselves, the Port of Everett is hosting an ice rink this year too!!! It will be an open-air, tent-covered rink opening on November 27th. Learn more about it here and get tickets here.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Join the City of Everett to kick off the holiday season as they light the Colby Tree Saturday, November 27 at 4 p.m. Enjoy music, see Santa and enjoy warm hot cocoa. FREE
Everyone’s favorite light display, Irwin Family Lights, will be back for your holiday delight. Check their Facebook page for dates and details. FREE
Wintertide Lights is back at The Everett Arboretum and Gardens. In a partnership with the City of Everett, the arboretum will be lit up for the holidays from December 1 to 31. FREE
We didn’t make it to the Trees of Christmas at Bible Baptist Church last year but heard nothing but great things. It’s a drive-thru event running December 2 to 5 from 6 to 8 p.m nightly with decorated trees, music and the story of Christmas. There will be interactive activities for the family and refreshments. FREE
Speaking of holiday lights, Live in Everett Member PUD is holding its Holiday Lighting Exchange and Food Drive. It is a drive-through event at Evergreen Fairgrounds on December 3 at 10 a.m. You can receive up to three strands of LED holiday lights in exchange for old strands or a donation of non-perishable food items.
Join up with the PNW Ladies Running Group for a run or walk through the Fir Grove Neighborhood by Silver Lake on December 14 at 6 p.m. and see the light displays. FREE
For more holiday light displays, check out Snohomish County Holiday Maps on Facebook.
SANTA
We don’t know how Santa is going to do it all, but he’s booked all over Everett. Here are a few special events he has planned:
Santa borrowed the City of Everett’s old fire truck last year and cruised through the neighborhoods to everyone’s delight so he’ll be back again this year. Keep an eye out for his schedule to be posted here.
Santa will be at Everett Mall with Paws With Cause for free pet photos on December 2 and 9 at 4 p.m.
Sam’s Cats and Dogs will host Santa for pet photos on December 4 at 11 a.m.
Everett Mall Santa will set aside time for children with special sensory needs on December 6 and 13 at 10 a.m.
You’ll also be able to schedule an appointment with him at these locations:
Everett Mall Santa 1402 SE Everett Mall Way
Everett Santa Photos 2431 Broadway Ave
This is the business that opened in 2000.
Everett Santa Photos 121 SE Everett Mall Way Suite #121C
This is the other Santa photo business.
SHOPPING
Downtown Everett Association is hosting Small Business Saturday on November 27 at 9 a.m. They’ll offer their Everett canvas shopping totes, have a Shop Small, Win Big Giveaway and they’ve launched a downtown gift card.
Crafty B’s at Everett Mall will be hosting over 100 local vendors at their Holiday Vendor Market on November 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Everett Makers Market will hold an outdoor market on November 27 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m and November 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown on Wetmore Avenue. They’ve worked to have a wide variety of vendors selling items including body care, pottery, candles, jewelry and clothing.
Stuffington’s Ceramics & more is hosting a holiday bazaar on November 27 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Handmade items by staff members will be on sale and include jewelry and hand-painted wooden ornaments.
Union Yoga will host a pop-up market on December 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. They’ll have jewelry, skincare, ceramics, handbags, clothing, candles, and more
Santa’s Workshop Vendor Event will run on select days in December at the Everett Mall. Hosted by Crafty B’s, each date will have different vendors. Dates are Dec 3 to 5, 10 to 12, and 15 to 24.
Everett Makers Market will be back at the epic Port of Everett Holiday by the Bay with 20+ vendors on December 4 from 12:30 to 6 p.m.
MUSIC
The Village Theater is back! They have a special Welcome Home performance of holiday music and good cheer running now through December 5.
It may not be a holiday concert, but it will feel festive nonetheless because the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing live after the pandemic hiatus. Catch their Masterworks season opener on November 28 at 3 p.m.
Everett Mall will host Kristen Marlow and Sean Morse for holiday jingles on December 9 and 23 at 4 p.m.
Kamiak High School will perform their selections from Handl’s Messiah at their 24th Annual Holiday Classics concert on December 12 at 1 p.m.
We’re not certain if it will be Christmas music at their Metal show, but Tony V’s will donate all money collected at the door to Toys For Tots on December 18 at 7:30 p.m.
NEW YEARS
We’re not hearing much on the interwebs about New Year’s celebrations yet so make sure to check our Events Calendar for updates and sign up for our weekly newsletter.
The one thing we know is that Black Lab Gallery is hosting a sure-to-be epic Purple Haze Masquerade Ball on December 31 at 7 p.m.
It’s hard to believe, but that’s not all. Check out the City of Everett’s Wintertide page for even more Everett Holiday Happenings.
Cheers!
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