Experience the community joy this holiday season in Lake Stevens! Our guide has all the festive happenings. From Lake Stevens old-timers to newcomers, our guide is your key to unlocking seasonal delights.
One of the highlights this season is the enchanting performances of "The Nutcracker," a cherished ballet that brings the magic of the holidays to life through stunning choreography and timeless music. Additionally, the Holiday Pops concert promises delightful arrangements of festive classics performed by talented local musicians. And don't forget, Enchant Christmas offers a captivating light maze and stunning displays that will surely dazzle visitors of all ages. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, check out the rest of the page below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Lake Stevens
- The Nutcracker (Seattle)
- Enchant Christmas (Seattle)
- Holiday Pops (Seattle)
- Village of Lights (Leavenworth)
- The Lights of Christmas (Stanwood)
- Issaquah Reindeer Festival (Issaquah)
- A Victorian Country Christmas (Puyallup)
- 7th Annual WinterFest
- Cougar Mountain Zoo Christmas (Issaquah)
- Midwinter Revels (Tacoma)
See these and even more events listed below!
Lake Stevens Holiday Light Displays
Enchant Christmas
What to Expect:
Interactive light maze with original holiday stories.
Description:
Enchant Christmas is an award-winning, story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed light sculptures and unique ice skating experiences. The event includes a festive marketplace, seasonal food and drink, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and nightly caroling.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Enchant Christmas
The Lights of Christmas
What to Expect:
Over a million lights in a drive-thru setting.
Description:
The Lights of Christmas is a drive-thru holiday event in Stanwood, WA, featuring over a million lights, creative displays, and two activity stops. Enjoy fun Christmas music while driving through the event route, and stop to have some fun at the activity stops.
Where: Stanwood | More Info: The Lights of Christmas
Village of Lights
What to Expect:
Daily light displays with live entertainment and holiday activities.
Description:
Leavenworth's Village of Lights features over half a million twinkling lights, live music, and festive activities in a charming Bavarian Alpine Village.
Where: Leavenworth | More Info: Village of Lights
Lake Stevens Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lake Stevens Holiday Maker Fair
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans.
Description:
The Lake Stevens Holiday Maker Fair is a festive event featuring local vendors selling handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal items. It takes place at Cavelero Mid High School on December 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: Lake Stevens Holiday Maker Fair
A Victorian Country Christmas
What to Expect:
Unique holiday shopping and live entertainment.
Description:
A Victorian Country Christmas is a holiday event featuring unique shopping, live entertainment, and festive attractions at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, WA. Attendees can shop for handmade crafts, enjoy seasonal beverages, and visit Santa Claus.
Where: Puyallup | More Info: A Victorian Country Christmas
Lake Stevens Holiday Shows and Entertainment
7th Annual WinterFest
What to Expect:
Annual tree-lighting and live entertainment.
Description:
Join us for the 7th Annual WinterFest at North Cove Park, featuring an annual tree-lighting, live entertainment, and free activities, plus get your hands on the limited-edition City ornament.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: 7th Annual WinterFest
Holiday Pops
What to Expect:
Classic holiday music performed by the Seattle Symphony.
Description:
The Seattle Symphony presents Holiday Pops, a festive concert featuring beloved holiday classics performed by world-class musicians.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Holiday Pops
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
Pacific Northwest Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky's classic score, gorgeous costumes and scenery, and impressive performances. The event includes a picture-perfect lobby and a 25-minute intermission.
Where: Seattle | More Info: The Nutcracker
Midwinter Revels
What to Expect:
Unique blend of African American, Irish, and German traditions in a historical setting.
Description:
Midwinter Revels is a fully-staged theatrical production blending professionals, amateurs, children, and adults in a joyous celebration of singing, dancing, and storytelling. It features a delightful blend of African American, Irish, and German traditions, set in the charming rural community of Seneca Village founded by African Americans in 1825.
Where: Tacoma | More Info: Midwinter Revels
Black Nativity
What to Expect:
Soulful retelling of the Christmas story with gospel renditions and community singing.
Description:
Langston Hughes' Gospel Song-Play returns to Intiman Theatre in a newly reimagined production. Celebrate the holiday season with a cast of over 30 actors, dancers, soaring vocalists, a live band, and a rousing city-wide gospel choir. Audiences will have the chance to raise their voice and sing-along during this stirring and joyful holiday musical for families of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Black Nativity
Gothard Sisters Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Celtic-infused holiday concert with Irish dancing.
Description:
The Gothard Sisters present a high-energy evening of Celtic-inspired music, weaving together Christmas carols, traditional Celtic tunes, and Irish dancing.
Where: Edmonds | More Info: Gothard Sisters Christmas Concert
A PLU Christmas
What to Expect:
Collaborative performance by multiple ensembles celebrating beauty and joy in the Christmas season.
Description:
The Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) Christmas Concerts feature the Choir of the West, University Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra performing works by renowned composers like John Rutter, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Brian Galante, alongside traditional carols and seasonal favorites.
Where: Tacoma | More Info: A PLU Christmas
Next Fest NW
What to Expect:
Investigating chaos through contemporary dance and performance art.
Description:
Next Fest NW is an experimental new works festival celebrating contemporary dance and movement-based artists innovating in the Pacific Northwest. This year's festival features new works by Stasia Coup, Symone Sanz, Hannah Krafcik, and Emily Jones, each responding to the theme of Total Chaos. The performances explore cacophony, grief, order, and purpose through innovative structures and sensory experiences.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Next Fest NW
We Call it Tango
What to Expect:
Spectacular three-act romance with live music and atmospheric lighting.
Description:
We Call it Tango is a three-act Argentine tango show featuring live piano and violin performances. The event is a sultry tale of love and lust, with dancers showcasing precision and agility on stage. The show is accompanied by atmospheric lighting, creating an emotional journey through every expertly executed step.
Where: Seattle | More Info: We Call it Tango
Snow Globe
What to Expect:
Seattle-based Italian jazz pianist performs in a 2-hour concert.
Description:
Francesco Crosara brings his innovative and playful jazz music to the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, blending European jazz traditions with a Seattle flair.
Where: Seattle | More Info: Snow Globe
Lake Stevens Other Holiday Activities
HarvestFest
What to Expect:
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with a costume parade and trick-or-treating.
Description:
HarvestFest is a free, family-friendly event at North Cove Park in Lake Stevens, featuring a costume parade, trick-or-treating, and various free activities.
Where: Lake Stevens | More Info: HarvestFest
Issaquah Reindeer Festival
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with Santa and reindeer.
Description:
The Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo features Santa, reindeer, and holiday fun with daily activities and photo opportunities.
Where: Issaquah | More Info: Issaquah Reindeer Festival
Cougar Mountain Zoo Christmas
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with Santa's Reindeer Team.
Description:
At Cougar Mountain Zoo, immerse yourself in a festive holiday celebration featuring Santa's Reindeer Team, a grand traveling sleigh, and interactive experiences with reindeer and Santa's house.
Where: Issaquah | More Info: Cougar Mountain Zoo Christmas
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- West Lake Stevens (2 miles)
- Marysville (6 miles)
- Everett (7 miles)
- Eastmont (10 miles)
- Silver Firs (11 miles)
- Mukilteo (12 miles)
- Mill Creek (13 miles)
- North Creek (14 miles)
- Picnic Point-North Lynnwood (15 miles)
- Lynnwood (18 miles)
- Bothell (19 miles)
- Cottage Lake (19 miles)
- Mountlake Terrace (19 miles)
- Kenmore (20 miles)
- Edmonds (20 miles)
- Inglewood-Finn Hill (22 miles)
- Shoreline (22 miles)
- Redmond (24 miles)
- Kirkland (24 miles)
- Sammamish (26 miles)
- City of Sammamish (28 miles)
- Bellevue (29 miles)
- West Lake Sammamish (30 miles)
- Mount Vernon (31 miles)
- Seattle (31 miles)
- Mercer Island (32 miles)
- Oak Harbor (33 miles)
- Issaquah (34 miles)
- Bainbridge Island (34 miles)
- Renton (37 miles)
- Tukwila (38 miles)
- Burien (40 miles)
- SeaTac (41 miles)
- Bremerton (41 miles)
- East Hill-Meridian (42 miles)
- Maple Valley (43 miles)
- Des Moines (44 miles)
- Kent (45 miles)