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Holiday Fun in Snohomish County: Your 2025 Family Guide

Sponsored By The Lights of Christmas - Santa sightings, craft fairs, seasonal attractions, and more!

By Toni Hill | Publisher November 19, 2025

The holiday season in Palm Beach Gardens - Jupiter is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Palm Beach Gardens - Jupiter is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.

Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll keep adding new events and activities all season long!

This guide is sponsored by The Lights of Christmas - tickets on sale now!

Must-See Holiday Attractions Snohomish County & Beyond

Discover the best holiday attractions and light displays that make Snohomish County shine this season.

The Lights of Christmas

Location: 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA

When: Select Nights • November 28 – December 28, 2025

  • Activity Stop Nights: 11/28–30, 12/5–7, 12/12–14, 12/19–23, 12/26–28
  • Drive-Thru Only Nights: 12/3–4, 12/10–11, 12/17–18

Highlights: Experience the wonder of over one million dazzling lights at The Lights of Christmas — a Pacific Northwest holiday tradition that brings families together in a truly magical way! From glowing tunnels and festive scenes to live characters, music, and treats, it’s a winter wonderland your family will be talking about all year long. 

More details - https://www.thelightsofchristmas.com/

BONUS: We have ONE car admission (1-12 passengers) ticket to giveaway! You can enter here. 

Holiday Spark

Location: Evergreen State Fair Park | 14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272

When: 

  • December 4 & 5: 5 PM – 8 PM
  • December 6: 10 AM – 8 PM
  • December 7: 11 AM – 3 PM

Highlights: If you’re looking for a magical way to kick off the holiday season, Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park is back — and it’s bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever! This four-day celebration brings the community together for winter fun, twinkling lights, cozy treats, and activities the whole family will love.

From snowfall every hour to pony rides, bingo, firepits, costume characters and visits with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Holiday Spark has something for everyone — and best of all, admission is FREE!

More details - https://www.evergreenfair.org/298/Holiday-Spark-at-the-Evergreen-Fair-Park

Winter Wonderland

Location: Burlington Plaza | 432 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233

When: 

  • December 5: 12 PM – 4 PM
  • December 6: 10 AM – 4 PM
  • December 7: 10 AM – 4 PM

Highlights: Every Day will include:

  • OUTDOOR FUN: Every day there will be a snow area for kids to play in. You can learn about snowshoeing, do some sledding & more! We will also have a toddler snow area.
  • INDOOR FUN: Inside in the retail spaces adjacent to the Museum there will be loads of crafts, face-painting, simulated skiing & snowboarding, a toddler area and “snow science”

More details - https://www.skagitchildrensmuseum.net/events/winter-wonderland-2/


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Upcoming Holiday Events and Santa Visits around Snohomish County

Looking for parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets? We’ve got you covered! These family-friendly holiday events in Snohomish County are the perfect way to celebrate the season.

🎄 Holiday Events Near You

There’s so much magic happening around Snohomish County this season — from tree lightings to parades, Santa visits, and sparkling light shows! Browse a few highlights below, or click here to view the full holiday calendar.

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We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.


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More Holiday and Winter Fun in Snohomish County

There’s so much happening this winter! Explore even more ways to make the season special:

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