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Christmas Lights in Snohomish, WA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Snohomish this season are Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov 28 – Jan 3) and WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17). We've mapped 1 display in Snohomish and 21 more nearby (6 events, 4 walk-thrus, 4 parades). 17 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Snohomish Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Snohomish, WA

Near Snohomish (within 25 miles)

Wintertide Holiday Celebration and Everett Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Everett, WA · Free

Opens soon

5.9 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Redmond Lights

Event · Redmond, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miFrom Dec 5

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

Walk-thru · Seattle, WA · Ticketed; one listing says about $55 adult, $49 child (varies by date); members 20% off

Opens soon

21 miNov 13 – Jan 17

Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Walk-thru · Bellevue, WA · $10 ages 11+, $5 on select weeknights, free 10 and under

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Jan 3

Garden d'Lights

Walk-thru · Bellevue, WA · $10 ages 11+; $5 select nights; 10 and under free

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Jan 3

The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach

Drive-thru · Stanwood, WA · Drive-thru $20-$40 per vehicle; walk-through $16-$35 (listings differ)

Opens soon

22 miNov 27 – Dec 27

Argosy Christmas Ship Festival

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore; cruise tickets sold by Argosy

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 27 – Dec 23

Christmas Ship Parade of Boats

Parade · Seattle, WA · Free to watch from shore

Opens soon Music

23 miDec 11 – Dec 11

Wintertide Lights at Evergreen Arboretum

Walk-thru · Everett, WA · Free, donations welcome

5.9 mi
6.9 mi

Wintertide Lights at Pacific Rim Plaza

Event · Everett, WA · Free

8.3 mi

Evergreen Christmas Lights

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free

Music

10 mi

Merrysville Electric Lights Parade

Parade · Marysville, WA

12 mi

Keener's Christmas

Home display · Bothell, WA · Free; donations encouraged

12 mi

Google Lights

Event · Kirkland, WA · Free; food donations accepted

17 mi

Lavender in Lights

Event · Arlington, WA · Free; items for purchase

18 mi
20 mi

The Lights of Christmas

Drive-thru · Stanwood, WA · Advance tickets required

Music

22 mi

Seattle Center Winterfest

Event · Seattle, WA · Free

23 mi

Olympic Manor Christmas Lights

Neighborhood · Seattle, WA · Free

23 mi

Downtown Seattle Tree Lighting at Westlake Center

Tree lighting · Seattle, WA · Free

Music

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Snohomish: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Snohomish?

Popular picks this season include Garden d'Lights (Nov 28 – Jan 3), Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden (Nov 28 – Jan 3), WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 17) and The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach (Nov 27 – Dec 27). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Snohomish, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Snohomish?

Free options include Garden d'Lights, Garden d'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden, Redmond Lights and Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. 17 of the 22 displays near Snohomish are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Snohomish?

Yes. The Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach (Drive-thru $20-$40 per vehicle; walk-through $16-$35 (listings differ)) and The Lights of Christmas (Advance tickets required). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Snohomish?

Yes. Redmond Lights, Argosy Christmas Ship Festival and Christmas Ship Parade of Boats. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Snohomish?

The earliest Snohomish-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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