The Lights of Christmas Festival opens this year the day after Thanksgiving, November 29th! Bring the whole family and check out the incredible lights displays, yummy food, exceptional live entertainment, and so much more! Here is our top 5 must see light display list. Canopy of ...

It’s that whacky, fun, and festive time of year again! It’s the time for seashell evergreen replicas, decorated cacti, and lawn flamingos donning Santa hats. It’s the time of year where if you didn’t quite get enough of your Christmas spirit out during the winter ...

It is an honor to announce The Lights of Christmas Festival has placed seventh in the 2018 USA Today 10Best Reader’s Award for Best Public Holiday Lights Display in the U.S. The Lights of Christmas was selected as a nominee by a panel of expert judges and then ...

I was warm and cozy in my bright pink fluffy blanket. As I started to stretch, my eyes shot open. It was Christmas morning! What was I doing in bed? My eight year old self jumped out of bed, slipped on my big furry slippers, ...

The Lights of Christmas is a fun-filled activity-packed event. There’s a variety of yummy food and beverages too! Let’s take a quick stroll around the event and check out all the holiday eats and more! Welcome Center Grab a snack and hot beverages before you enter ...

Stanwood, Washington is marked by its beautiful scenery, friendly population, and talented local artists. It’s also the home of the largest Christmas festival in the Pacific Northwest, The Lights of Christmas. Last year, the Festival brought together over 78,000 people in celebration of the holidays and ...

Are you wondering exactly what you should wear or bring to The Lights of Christmas festival? Here are 5 things you should consider as you prepare to come. Winter Weather AttireBurrrrrr…..it’s getting cold! Remember your winter jacket, hat and gloves. The event does have indoor venues but ...

The Lights of Christmas is fun for kids but it’s also a blast for adults. There are a ton of great activities you can do at The Lights of Christmas Festival to make the holidays just a little brighter. Here are some favorites: The Lights! There are over ...

Can you believe it’s November already? If you are anything like me, you are frantically getting ready for Thanksgiving and planning the perfect Christmas gifts for the kids! Like most moms, I’m a planner. I plan what activities my daughter will do before I go ...

This year’s Theatre production at The Lights of Christmas is directed by Victoria Ritchey. Ritchey got her start in theatre in sixth grade when she played the title role in, The Giggling Goblin. Later she received formal theatre training from Washington State University and worked for Taproot ...

The lights dim slowly as the audience sips on tea and coffee after eating a gourmet meal. The anticipation for the theatre production grows and eyes widen as actors come onto the stage. For many in attendance, Theatre at The Lights of Christmas is a tradition they ...

There’s something special about The Lights of Christmas. Maybe it’s the sense of wonder and amazement looking at the beautiful light displays. Maybe it’s the smell of hot fresh mini donuts and warm kettle corn. Or maybe, it’s the sense of community as thousands gather to ...

Do you love the dazzling lights, live entertainment, activities, yummy food and everything else The Light of Christmas Festival offers? Here’s another way for you to enjoy the Christmas cheer… Follow our social media platforms for engaging content, photos, contests, and trivia! You could win free passes, ...

The Lights of Christmas welcomed 78,753 total attendees during the 2017 season. Out of all 21 years of this spectacular Christmas festival, this year saw the largest overall attendance. Guests came from all over the Puget Sound plus Oregon, California, British Columbia and beyond. Over 3,000 ...

November 30 for 22 select nights through December, The Lights of Christmas Festival welcomes an average of over 68,000 people annually. People from all walks of life enjoy over one million lights in dazzling displays, music, drama, children’s activities, and more. The Lights of Christmas brings out the nostalgia ...