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.