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December 11-13, 2026
Celebrate the magic of the season at Winterfest in Historic Downtown Snohomish! This three-day celebration brings together holiday traditions, family-friendly activities, festive entertainment, and memorable experiences throughout downtown. From gingerbread house decorating and visits with Santa to ice sculpting, the Holiday Wine Walk, and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Make a weekend of it! Explore our historic shops, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, and discover new ways to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Winterfest 2026 Schedule
Additional details, ticket prices, and registration links will be added as they become available.
Schedule subject to change.
Friday, December 11th
2–3 PM Gingerbread House Party | Top It Yogurt Shoppe
Build Gingerbread Houses with Santa & Mrs. Claus
5–9 PM Santapalooza
A Holiday-Themed Pub Crawl & Costume Contest
Saturday, December 12th
10 AM–12 PM Breakfast with Santa | Feather Ballroom
Enjoy a special holiday breakfast and time with Santa.
12–6 PM Santa in Flight | Snohomish Carnegie Building
A unique Santa photo experience for the whole family.
12–3 PM Fire & Ice | Andy's Fish House
Real-time Ice Sculpting Contest & Fire Pits with S'mores.
12:30–1:30 PM and 2–3 PM Gingerbread House Parties | Top It Yogurt Shoppe
Build Gingerbread Houses with Santa & Mrs. Claus
4–8 PM Holiday Wine Walk | Check-in at Snohomish Carnegie Building
Sip & Stroll under the Holiday Lights
Sunday, December 13
8 AM–1 PM Snohomish Reindeer Games | Averill Field
5K & Kids Dash on the Centennial Trail
10 AM–12 PM Breakfast with Santa | Feather Ballroom
Enjoy a special holiday breakfast and time with Santa.
12–4 PM Historical Parlor Tour | Snohomish Historical Society
Explore local historic homes with holiday decor.
1–5 PM Youth Art Show | Snohomish Carnegie Building
Celebrate the creativity of young local artists.
2–3 PM Gingerbread House Parties | Top It Yogurt Shoppe
Build Gingerbread Houses with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Time & Location To Be Announced | Santa Photos with Pets
Bring your furry friends for a special holiday photo opportunity.
Make a Weekend of It!
Winterfest is just one part of Downtown for the Holidays, a season filled with timeless traditions and new discoveries in Historic Downtown Snohomish. Between activities, take time to explore decorated storefronts, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and support the local businesses that make our downtown special.
Celebrate the traditions you love & discover something new in Snohomish.
Sun, Nov 29See List of Participating ShopsEvery Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 3 PM, children can follow the twinkle of Christmas magic and find Santa tucked inside local stores, ready to share smiles, listen to wishes, and pose for a festive photo.
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Friday, December 12th 5-9pm
It’s the jolliest night of the year! Santapalooza is a festive holiday pub crawl that takes over downtown Snohomish with a sea of red suits, jingling bells, and Christmas cheer. Participants dress up as Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves, reindeer, and anything Christmas-related and make their way through local bars and restaurants enjoying themed drinks, games, and merry mischief along the way. This is a 21+ event.
Gingerbread House Party
December 12th, 13th, 14th
12:30pm and 2pm
Bring your sweet tooth and your creativity!
Hosted by Top It Frozen Yogurt Shoppe
Tickets Available Soon
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Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec 14th & Sunday, Dec 15th 10am
A beautiful breakfast in the Feather Ballroom.
Photos, fun, and of course, Santa!
Presented by Lamb & Company at the Feather Ballroom
Tickets Available Soon
Santa in Flight
Saturday, December 13th 12-6pm
Hop into Santa’s sleigh for a one-of-a-kind virtual adventure! Your magical flight begins high above the North Pole, soars over the Olympic Mountains and the sparkling Puget Sound, and glides right down First Street before landing at the glowing Carnegie Christmas Tree in downtown Snohomish.
Tickets Available Soon
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Tools of the Trade Ice Sculpting Contest
Saturday, December 13th 12pm-3pm
Local tradespeople battle the elements to create a masterpiece worthy of your vote. All to support local charities!
Featured at Andy's Fish House.
Holiday Wine Walk
Saturday, December 13th 4pm-8pm
Our most popular event of the year!
Downtown Snohomish shops host PNW Wineries
Sip n' Shop the night away!
Tickets Available Soon
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Chase the Grinch 5k & Fun Run
Sunday, December 14th 9am
The Grinch is back! Get your running shoes and a dose of Christmas spirit to chase him out of Sno"who"mish!
This event features ad 5k and fun run.
Sunday, December 14th 12pm-4pm
Join the Snohomish Historical Society for the annual Holiday Parlour Tour! Step inside a selection of historic homes, many showcasing beautiful Victorian architecture, all elegantly decorated for the holidays.
Tickets Available Soon
Winterfest Market
Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th
A cozy winter market featured at the jewel of our town, the Snohomish Carnegie.
Indoor and outdoor vendors under twinkling lights. Photo booths and holiday character visits. Artisan crafts, treats, and other unique discoveries await you.
Market Hours
Saturday, 2pm-8pm
Sunday, 12pm-5pm
Accommodations
Stay all weekend and don't miss any of
the fun this Winterfest! Call 360.568.2208
to book your stay with the Winterfest discount.
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