If you haven’t been before, the Tulalip Lights & Ice event is a “must see” holiday tradition and is only 5 miles north of Everett.
Presented by Quil Ceda Village, the yearly celebration features 9.7 million lights and is the biggest light display in the state. In addition to the light displays, you can enjoy outdoor ice skating, a holiday marketplace, and visits by Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Buddy the Elf.
Tulalip Lights & Ice rival the largest light displays anywhere in the nation, returning with a breathtaking 2025-26 holiday display starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 22nd.
With 9.7 million lights adorning Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Village, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip Bingo & Slots, and Quil Ceda Village Retail Center, this year’s display tops the 2024-25 total of 7,885,000 lights.
A Northwest tradition since 2022, viewing the dramatic and colorful lighting displays is FREE to the public and will continue daily through Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Tulalip Lights & Ice is located along Interstate 5 and accessible at westbound exits 200 or 202. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
Tulalip Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink:
The “Tulalip Ice” is a 40’x 80’ outdoor ice rink made of real ice surrounded by a magical display of lights at the Tulalip Amphitheatre. Entry to the Amphitheatre is free; the only cost is for those who wish to skate.
Located at 10400 34th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271, the rink will be open to the public starting November 22, 2025, through January 11, 2026.
Rink dates and hours include:
Tickets for one-hour skating sessions (with skate rentals included) are Mon-Thu $18 for adults, $15 for children (12 years old and younger); Fri-Sun $21 for adults, $18 for children (12 years old and younger) and $13 for Tulalip Tribal members. Tickets can be purchased at the rink or in advance at tulalipice.com. Children’s skates are available starting at toddler size 8 and adult skates up to men’s size 15.
Special Appearances:
Keep your eyes open as Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Buddy the Elf will make appearances in the Holiday Market at Tulalip Amphitheatre.
Other family-friendly activities will be happening at the Tulalip Amphitheatre this year including the appearances listed above in the vibrant open-air food court and holiday market where you’ll find quality vendors selling gifts and crafts.
Also scheduled are a variety of fun activities like balloon artists and more, including:
New This Year: Animal Kingdom, Fire & Ice Bar
This year “Tulalip Lights & Ice” introduces the “Animal Kingdom” display, spotlighting 40 animal sculptures ranging from 3-foot penguins to a 14-foot giraffe adjacent to the Amphitheatre.
Additionally, adults 21 and older can enjoy the holiday fun in a new way at the new “Fire & Ice Bar” located at the Amphitheatre next to the fire pit.
Featuring holiday cocktails, wine and craft beers, the bar will be open Friday and Saturday evenings, November 22nd through January 10th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Specialty hot drinks ($13) include: Hot Apple Pie, Baileys and Coffee, the Traditional Peppermint Patty , the classic Coffee Nudge, and the Hot Toddy.
“Cool” winter favorites ($13) include Mistletoe Kiss and White Christmas. The “Fire Ice Bar” also will serve a limited selection of 16-oz. beers and single-serving wine for $13 each, as well as non-alcoholic options.
“With more than 9.7 million lights we are proud to present our largest display ever. Since launching this event the holiday lights display has grown each year and the Tulalip display is
now one of the largest in the country,” said Teresa Meece, Quil Ceda Village Operations
Director.
“Beyond the spectacular lighting display there are more holiday-themed activities to see and do this year and it really warms our hearts to see so many people come out to visit and celebrate the beauty of the season with us.”
For more information and updates on visit www.quilcedavillage.com/TulalipLightsAndIce
November 19, 2025
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