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

The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach, Stanwood

Dates: Nov. 28–Dec. 28, 2025
Cost: $20 per vehicle drive-thru only; $40 activity stops
Location: Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center, 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood

This popular North Sound holiday lights festival continues its drive-through format for 2025. Purchase treats like fresh mini donuts and kettle corn at the entrance, then view the dazzling light displays from your own car. This year, you can choose between drive-thru-only nights and activity stop nights.

Activity stop nights include visits to Joyland and Santa’s Village along the event route. At Joyland you’ll find a new Christmas market, photo ops 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 toy-making experience and the always-jolly Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can even add on a round of putt-putt on the new nine-hole mini golf course. 

Tulalip Lights & Ice, Tulalip

Dates: Nov. 22, 2025–Jan. 11, 2026
Cost: Free entry; ice-skating costs $18 for adults and $15 for children age 12 and younger, Monday–Thursday; $21 for adults and $18 for children, Friday–Sunday (skate rentals included).
Location: Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 34th Ave. N.E., Tulalip

Prepare to be dazzled by more than 8 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.

Winter Lighting Displays, Everett 

Dates: Mid-November through Feb. 16, 2026
Cost: Free 
Location: Pacific Rim Plaza, 1398 Seiner Dr., Everett 

Winter lights are displayed throughout Everett, including at the Port of Everett’s Pacific Rim Plaza and along the esplanade. Look out for illuminated salmon leaping, waves crashing and a stunning frozen fountain. Head to the Mukilteo waterfront to see the brand-new, beautifully lit orca sculpture.

Lavender in Lights, Arlington 

Dates: The farm is open weekends (Friday–Sunday), Nov. 14 through Dec. 28, 2025, from 3–8 p.m. 
Cost: Free; items for purchase 
Location: Arlington Lavender Farm, 20129 Tveit Rd., Arlington 

This charming lavender farm transforms for the holiday season, with sparkling lights across the fields. There will be snow and bubble machines adding to the whimsical atmosphere, and a covered area is the perfect spot to enjoy the free hot cocoa or coffee. Meander around the farm, and stop at the gift shop for lavender goodies and gifts for everyone on your list.