Dazzling Holiday Light Displays Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach, Stanwood

Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 29
Cost: $40 per vehicle. Book timed-entry tickets online.
Location: Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood

This popular North Sound holiday lights festival continues its drive-through format for 2024. Purchase treats like fresh mini donuts and kettle corn at the entrance, then view the dazzling light displays from your own car. Make sure to park and have some fun at the two activity stops — Joyland and Santa’s Village — along the event route. At Joyland you’ll find a light maze, photo-ops, snacks, a gift shop and Bruce the Spruce (a talking Christmas tree!). At Santa’s Village, Santa will be available for photos each night through Dec. 23. Enjoy photo ops, a gift shop, snacks, a new toy-making experience and the always-jolly Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tune your radio to FM 101.9 for accompanying Christmas music.

Tulalip Lights & Ice, Tulalip

Dates: Nov. 27, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025
Cost: Free entry; ice-skating costs $15 for adults and $12 for children age 12 and younger.
Location: Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 34th Ave. N.E., Tulalip

Prepare to be dazzled by more than 7 million lights twinkling throughout the Tulalip Casino entrance and amphitheater. The entrance has water features (don’t miss the giant orca statues!) and plenty of lights to explore along the brightly lit path. Walk over to the amphitheater, where you’ll find family-friendly activities, including ice-skating, to help you get into the holiday spirit.

Wintertide Lights, Everett

Dates: Dec. 1–31; 4–8 p.m.
Cost: Free; donations accepted.
Location: Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett

As a gift to the community, Evergreen Arboretum in Everett gets all decked out in lights and welcomes the public for its holiday-time display. This light display provides sparkle and joy to families in the early darkness of December. Among special events, join luminary workshops on Dec. 7 and 14. The Solstice Luminary Walk on Saturday, Dec. 21, includes free luminary bags and a fun story time in the gazebo.