We've got a ho-ho-whole bunch of holiday happenings in Everett this season to help you and your family celebrate all season long.

Schack Art Center's 2023 Holiday Exhibition 

November 22 - January 6

Shop for unique gifts at the Schack's annual Holiday Art Exhibition, including a large mix of regional glass, ceramic, wood, and jewelry artists. While you’re there, enjoy the Korean American Artists Association exhibit 

Learn more on Schack Art Center's website

Bayside Neighborhood presents: Wintertide Caroling

December 1 at Wetmore Plaza

4:30-8 p.m.

KIDSTAGE Youth Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast

December 1-17

Friday: 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 7:30 p.m., and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

Village Theatre's Cope Gillette Theatre

What makes this production unique?

• Performed by local students from 5th grade to 20 years old!
• A great opportunity for families to introduce their youngest patrons to live theatre.
• Participating students experience a model of professional theatre production in a supportive educational environment.

This production is appropriate for all ages (rated G).

Learn more and buy tickets for Beauty and the Beast

Paws to Paint at Main Everett Library Branch – Auditorium

December 2 

2-4 p.m.

Paint a pet portrait with PawsWithCause! Your completed pet portrait can be shown off on your social media site, to help get that animal a new home. Or, donate it back to PawsWithCause and it will be displayed in an area hallway gallery – you’ll become an instant artist!  This programs is for adults. Space is limited.

Sign up here for Paws to Paint starting on November 4th. Please note, as of Nov. 30, this class is full.

Pacifica Chamber Orchestra (PCO) presents their Winter Concert

December 2

3 p.m.

Join PCO for their Annual Showcase of Local Young Talents including Jer-Shyan Chang, Peyton Chen, and Katie Shen. The concert will be held at Zion Lutheran Church (4634 Alger Ave, Everett WA 98203). These three talented musicians will perform music by Philip Glass, Felix Mendelssohn, and W.A. Mozart. PCO will perform a Prelude for String Orchestra composed in 1986 by Leonie Holmes of New Zealand and a lush String Serenade composed by Mieczyslaw Karlowicz in 1897 (almost 20th century!) Snag tickets at the door 30-minutes before concert: $25 adults, $20 students/65+. Cash or check only.

More information on PCO's website

KING + COUNTRY presents A Drummer Boy Christmas: The 2023 Tour Experience

December 2 

7 p.m.

Tickets and information via Angel of the Winds Arena

Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas

December 2

7:30 p.m.

Kick off the Christmas Season with Geoffrey Castle's 16th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration! Featuring the Celtic Night All-Star Band with Dan Connolly, The Seattle Irish Dance Company, King County Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band, Veronica Olson and Pamela Cassella-Nim from the Seattle Opera, and even a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself (if Mac MacDonald is to be believed!)

A Northwest Tradition, this is a show guaranteed to get the whole family in the spirit of the season, even teenagers!

Find out more and buy tickets on the Historic Everett Theatre's website.

Seattle Men's Chorus - A TREEmendous Holiday

December 3 at 2 p.m. at the Everett Civic Auditorium

It’s time to ho ho ho with the Seattle Men's Chorus as they return to the Everett Civic Auditorium on Sunday, Dec 3 for A TREEmendous Holiday! A joyful holiday celebration filled with seasonal favorites and the PNW’s gayest sing-along!

Learn more and buy Seattle Men's Chorus tickets

Holiday Concert: Traditions & Memories featuring Evergreen Community Orchestra and Everett Chorale

December 3

3 p.m.

Everett Performing Arts Center hosts this power duo including Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah -- and more!

Tickets to see the Everett Chorale

Café Impromptu: Concert at Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch

December 5

5-7 p.m.

Café Impromptu, an acoustic ensemble, plays festive French café music with chanson, bossa nova and a few holiday tunes sprinkled in. Join us in celebrating the winter tide season and envisioning the new Belle Époque. Sing along. Enjoy!

Learn more on the library website

Everett Mall Live Holiday Carols Featuring The Everett Chorale

December 7

5-6 p.m.

Come enjoy some holiday cheer at Everett Mall! The Everett Chorale will be singing holiday carols for all to hear near center court.

Learn more about the holiday caroling on the Everett Mall website

The Olympic Ballet Theatre

The Nutcracker

Friday, Dec. 8- 10:30AM (abridged student matinee)

Saturday, Dec. 9 - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

Everett Performing Arts Center hosts this family tradition.

Reserve your tickets to THE NUTCRACKER | Olympic Ballet Theatre

Boys & Girls Club Fine Arts Exhibit

Friday, December 8 - Sunday, December 10

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Join Boys & Girls Club and Everett Mall to check out impressive local artwork created by kids in Snohomish County! You can find the artwork in the vacant space near center court.

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club exhibit on the Everett Mall website

The Dance School presents "Land of Sweets"

December 9

4:00 p.m. - Everett Civic Auditorium

FREE Event!

This year The Dance School is offering a FREE sensory friendly & child friendly matinee performance "Land of Sweets" This is a shorter 45-minute performance on Saturday, December 9 from 4:00pm-4:45pm at the Everett Civic Auditorium. Visit our website to reserve your tickets: THE NUTCRACKER – The Dance School

The Dance School presents The Nutcracker

December 9

Time: 7 p.m. (Doors at 6:40 p.m.)

Everett Civic Auditorium

Tickets went on sale on November 1, 2023

Learn more via The Dance School website

Navy Band Northwest's FREE Home for the Holidays Concert

December 15

7 p.m.

Navy Band NW returns to the Everett Performing Arts Center for a free holiday performance on Friday night. No tickets are necessary as this free performance is sponsored by the City of Everett's cultural arts department. Happy holidays!

Learn more via the Navy Band Northwest's Facebook page

Bronn Journey

The Journeys' Annual Christmas Concert

December 16

2-4 p.m.

Come celebrate a traditional Christmas and the sounds of the season with music featuring Bronn Journey and his harp along with special guests, the fabulous choir “Breath of Aire.” Bronn brings a folksy style with spontaneity to an instrument commonly thought of as classical. Along with Bronn will be a small ensemble featuring strings, flutes, clarinet piano and percussion. The concert of inspired music and lighthearted humor will be enjoyed by all ages. You will be pleased that you attended this yearly event, humming the sounds of Christmas, as you head on for home.

Buy tickets through Village Theatre

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy

December 16

3 p.m.

Historic Everett Theatre hosts Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!

Learn more, view a trailer, and buy tickets on the theater website

I'll Be Home for Christmas featuring Breanna Menzies and Charlie Lewis

December 17

4 p.m.

Historic Everett Theatre hosts this musical duo who have been described as Taylor Swift with the Rolling Stones band. Let them tell you the story of your favorite songs and celebrate how amazing Christmas music is with you. Their show is a retro, family-friendly production that sets the mood for each of your favorite songs and sucks you in as if you were watching your favorite movie.

Learn more and buy tickets on the Historic Everett Theatre's website

Paint with Paper with Kristi O'Donnell at the Everett Public Library Main Branch (ADULTS)

December 20

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learn a fun and reusable paper collage technique to make holiday greeting cards to send, gift or frame. 

We’ll celebrate the winter holiday seasons using colorful papers and your imagination! All materials are provided. You are welcome to bring some of your favorites to use and share.

This session is for adults. Please note there is a session for families with youth ages 8 and up from 1:30-3:30. See next item! More information on the youth session. 

Space is limited; please sign up here, beginning on Nov 22. 

Paint with Paper with Kristi O'Donnell at the Everett Public Library Main Branch (YOUTH - ages 8 and up)

December 20

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learn a fun and reusable paper collage technique to make holiday greeting cards to send, gift or frame. 

We’ll celebrate the winter holiday seasons using colorful papers and your imagination! All materials are provided. You are welcome to bring some of your favorites to use and share.

This session is for youth ages 8 and up.  Please note there is a session for adults from 10:30-12:30. See above! More information about the adult session.

Space is limited; please sign up here, beginning on Nov 22. 

Holiday Music featuring Monica Schley

December 21

4-6 p.m.

Monica Schley is Seattle’s most versatile harpist. Classically trained, she freelances in many styles: new music, chamber, improvisational, avant garde, jazz and rock. Monica will play live holiday harp music on Thursday, December 21 in the food court. Come be a part of the Christmas cheer!

Learn more on the Everett Mall website

Teen Night at Schack Art Center

December 21

5-7 p.m.

Teen Night is a free, monthly event featuring art-making with local artists. December Teen Night at the Schack be extra special including cookies, cocoa and awesome Wintertide inspired art making! Projects include Paper Ornamental Stars and GLOW jewelry and ornaments using black light shrinky dinks. To attend a parent/guardian must complete the form. Free Snacks and all supplies provided.

Parents! Fill out this form for your 13+ year old to attend.

Everett Art Walk

December 21

5-8 p.m.

More info soon! 

Arthur Murray Holiday Dance Class at Everett Mall

December 22

5-6 p.m.

Visit Everett Mall on Friday, Dec. 22 for an hour of dancing fun with Arthur Murray Everett. The dance class is free, and you have a chance to win free classes with Arthur Murray Everett! All you must do is participate -- aka Rumba, Tango, or Two-Step-- in the class to win! The dance class will be in the space near center court.