Christmas tree being placed in Downtown Everett on Thanksgiving 2022.
Everett’s annual Wintertide celebration is back, bringing festive lights, family-friendly activities, and community fun to brighten the holiday season. Best of all, its FREE!
Throughout November and December, enjoy holiday bazaars, live music, crafts, movies, Santa visits and more.
Whether you’re gathering with neighbors, exploring local shops or taking in the beautiful lights, Wintertide is all about connection, joy and the small moments that make this time of year feel special.
Wintertide Kickoff & Tree Lighting
Wintertide kicks off on Friday, Nov. 28th, from 2 – 8 p.m. with the annual downtown Tree Lighting Celebration taking place around 5 p.m.!
Bring family and friends for tons of free festive fun, including: crafts, movies, Santa visits and even hourly blizzards!
Event Details:
Wintertide Kick Off & Tree Lighting Friday, Nov. 28, 2-8 p.m. in Downtown Everett. Tree lighting around 5 p.m. Everett Fire Department and Everett Transit will be collecting toy donations. Learn more visiteverett.com/kickoff
Here are just a handful of the MANY events taking place during Wintertide:
Map of the Wintertide locations (click to expand)
Nov 28: WINTERTIDE KICK OFF AND TREE LIGHTING
Nov 29: Holiday Craft Bazaar (Hotel Indigo)
Nov 29–Dec 23: Holiday Hooves (Port of Everett)
Dec 1–31: Deck the Boughs (Evergreen Arboretum) + holiday postcards (Petrikor)
Dec 3: Everett Station Holiday Celebration (ESDA)
Dec 5: Wintertide Caroling (Bayside)
Dec. 6: Entrepreneur Fair Christmas Bazaar (LETI)
Dec 13: Wintertide Festival (Gipson Center)
Dec 13–14: The Nutcracker (Everett PAC)
Dec 16–21: Holiday concerts + Christmas on Broadway
Learn more by visiting visiteverett.com/wintertide
November 28, 2025
Events in Everett, Downtown Everett