Official Wintertide Kickoff Friday As Santa Lights Up Downtown Everett, Washington At 5:00 PM

Santa will be arriving on a City of Everett Fire Truck about 4:45 PM this Friday November 24th in front of the Historic Everett Theatre in the 2900 block of Colby. At 5:00 PM Santa will throw the switch to turn on the Holiday lights up and down Colby Avenue along with the tree above Hewitt and Colby. We hear there may even be a little snow involved.

After the lighting Santa will go into the Historic Everett Theater to pose for pictures. Bring your phone for a “Selfie with Santa”.

The Wintertide celebration at the Historic Everett Theater actually starts earlier in the day on Friday and runs Saturday as well. Here’s the official schedule for activities at the Historic Everett Theater in downtown Everett.

FRIDAY AT THE HISTORIC EVERETT THEATRE.

2 PM – 4 PM FREE MOVIE “HOME ALONE”

4:30 PM TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM FREE SANTA PHOTOS IN LOBBY

6:00 PM FREE CONCERT WITH “STOMPING GROUND” ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND HARMONICA DUO

7:00 PM BREANNA MENZIES AND THE CHARLIE LEWIS BAND

CLOSE AT 8:00 PM

SATURDAY AT THE HISTORIC EVERETT THEATRE

12:00 PM MOVIE LAUREL AND HARDY BIG BUSINESS SILENT MOVIE :19

12:25 PM MOVIE SANTA CLAUS (1925 SILENT MOVIE) :28

1:00 KAMIAK MIDKNIGHTS BARBERSHOP QUARTET

2:15 PM EVERETT NORWEGIAN MALE CHORUS

3:30 PM STORYTIME SPONSORED BY THE EVERETT PUBLIC LIBRARY

4:45 PM MEMBERS OF THE EVERETT CHORALE

Free Santa Photos: Catch a photo with Santa inside the Historic Everett Theatre. Santa will sit for photos on Friday, Nov. 24 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your own camera/phone.

Cocoa and Cookies: Warm up in the company of your fellow revelers with hot cocoa and delicious holiday cookies.

Meet Dasher and Dancer: On Saturday, Nov. 25, don’t miss the chance to meet two live reindeer, Dasher and Dancer. They’ll be hanging out, resting up for their big day.

Editor’s note: Keep scrolling for more events and be sure to check back often on the City of Everett’s official Wintertide webpage as well as their social media feeds.

This year’s Wintertide Kickoff Celebration is your gateway to the enchanting Wintertide Season. Take this opportunity to explore downtown Everett in all its charm, from its inviting shops and boutiques to its cozy pubs and delightful restaurants.

Highlights include:
Everett Makers Holiday Market: Explore an enchanting array of unique, handcrafted gifts from over 40 local makers where you’re sure to find a treasure trove of cheerful presents for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Click here to see the list of vendors.

Downtown shopping deals: Shop at downtown’s exquisite retailers, grab a coffee or an adult bevvy, and eat at delicious restaurants. Score Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals!

Petrikor and Visit Everett Presents Mulled Wine and Simmer Pot Gift Kit Activity: Starting at 11 a.m., pop into Petrikor, located at 2816 Rucker, on Saturday, Nov. 25 at create your own simmer pot with friends until supplies are gone.

Live Holiday Music and Story Time at Historic Everett Theatre: The theater located at 2911 Colby will come alive with the joyous sounds of holiday-themed music, holiday movies and story time hosted by the Everett Public Library.

Parking
Be generous and save the street parking for those with limited mobility. Park in Everett’s FREE parking garage, Everpark. It’s smack-dab in the middle of all the action.

Restrooms
Available for public use at the Historic Everett Theatre.

Other events during Wintertide in Everett, Washington this weekend include:

Friday November 24th: Black Friday Black Out Dance Party at Apex Art & Culture Center 1611 Everett Avenue.
Doors open 7:00 PM Admission $10.00 (21+)
Dance 8:00 PM – Midnite
Dance off those calories or just sneak away from the relatives and party with your friends.
Wear your best black outfit,
Check out the 16Eleven Happy Hour 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
 
Saturday November 25th:
North Pole Party at Imagine Children’s Museum 1501 Wall Street Everett, WA 98201
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Light up the Holiday Season at our North Pole Party!
Join us for oodles of festive fun, including:
• Tree Lighting at 10 a.m.
• Selfies with Santa
• Kindness Calendar Challenge
• Story and Craft time with Mrs. Claus
• Yeti Hunt and More!
Activities included with Museum admission
 
Saturday November 25th:
The Pacific Ice pop-up ice rink presented by Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family is returning to the Port of Everett’s Pacific Rim Plaza in Fisherman’s Harbor, just in front of Hotel Indigo’s Jetty Bar & Grille and steps from the Grand Avenue Park Bridge. The family-friendly program runs daily from Nov. 25, 2023 through Jan. 8, 2024.

At Pacific Ice, guests will enjoy a truly unique experience of skating on real ice at a covered rink overlooking the Port of Everett Marina. Holiday lights, music, select concessions and seasonal programming add to the whimsical atmosphere!

New this year, enjoy the ooey-gooey goodness of free s’mores with “Fire & Ice” on Friday and Saturday nights and meet fan-favorite movie characters on “Magical Mondays.”

LOCATION

Pacific Rim Plaza at Waterfront Place – 1028 13th Street, Everett, WA 98201 – (Pacific Rim Plaza is located on the south side of Hotel Indigo)

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Thursday 4pm-9pm – Friday 4pm-10pm – Saturday 10am-10pm – Sunday 10am-9pm
 
MyEverettNews.com will continue to update Wintertide happenings throughout the season. – LD