Everett Wintertide Kickoff and Tree Lighting - 2026

The City of Everett starts the holiday season with family festivities leading up to the tree lighting event at the intersection of Hewitt and Colby Avenues. Enjoy Snow Blizzards on the hour at 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. (Faux snow is non-toxic and non slippery,) Holiday characters Freddy Funko, Santa Claus and KRoKo will be roaming about, so keep your eyes peeled. Family photos with Santa Claus from 5:30-8 p.m. Fun specifically for kids with numerous community partners doing activities and crafts in the Wintertide Workshop, food trucks and snacks, and free cookies, hot cocoa & cider and free movies at The New Everett Theater: "Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer" at 2:15 p.m.; "The Santa Claus," at 6 p.m., and "Elf" at 8 p.m. The Outdoor stage will feature holiday music for dancing with Anyone can dance! featuring The Dance School. For a complete list of events, click here: Wintertide runs through December. Downtown Everett, Everett Historical Theatre and Schack Art Center.