Leavenworth Washington Christmas Lighting Festival

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Christmas Lighting in Leavenworth from Icicle TV

Celebrate Christmas at the 2024 Leavenworth Washington Christmas Lighting Festival

(see lodging and day trip information below main story)

Each year the tiny Bavarian themed village of Leavenworth Washington, celebrates Christmas with a world famous Christmas Lighting Festival.

White Shines Warmest (Leavenworth WA) from Voortex Productions

Is the Christmas Lighting Festival or other events happening on the weekends and in the month of December?

Are your beautiful Christmas Lights going to be on this year?

Yes! We keep our downtown park lights (over half a million and counting) up and on every day from Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day (barring any power or storm issues). So, for those who plan on visiting you will be able to enjoy the lights daily, and for those who will be staying home, we have a virtual live-feed experience available so you can look at our beautiful lights from the comfort of your home: Live Webcams

Pro Tip: A  visit midweek or after the new year will see fewer crowds and the same beautiful lights!

What to Expect

Leavenworth Washington Christmas Lighting Festival 2024 Schedule

Fridays 4-8PM and Saturdays and Sundays 11AM-7PM
Gazebo entertainment including choirs, bands, musicians, carolers, and more!

Saturdays and Sundays at Noon at the Gazebo
Arrival of Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and friends!

Thursdays and Fridays from 2-3 PM at the Gazebo then 3-4 PM in the Festhalle
Saturdays and Sundays with Mrs. Claus from 12-1:30 PM at the Gazebo, then 2-4 PM in the Festhalle
Photos with Santa

Mondays-Thursdays from 5-7 PM
Strolling Carolers in the downtown village
Fun Activities in the Leavenworth Festhalle Gingerbread House Exhibition, Crafts for Kids, Story Corner, Santa Costumes from Around the World, Photo Opportunities, Letters to Santa, Gift Wrapping Station, Hot Cocoa and Snacks, Official Merchandise, and more! Plus the Festhalle is a great place to warm up!
Sundays and Thursdays open from Noon to 4 PM
Fridays and Saturdays open from Noon to 6 PM
Days and Times Vary for Entertainment and Special Events, check online event calendar for the details.

‘Tis the season: Small towns go all out for Christmas
by Carri Wilbanks, Special for USA TODAY | Published on December 11, 2015

Calendar of Events in Leavenworth Washington Past Decembers. These may change for 2024

Celebrate this holiday season with a trip to a Bavarian winter wonderland nestled in the Cascades.

Village of Lights Display
Thanksgiving Weekend  – Valentine’s Day
The village glows with over half a million lights every night from Thanksgiving weekend through Valentine’s Day weekend! Come enjoy the magic!
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce | 509-548-5807 | leavenworth.org

Marlin Handbells Christmas Concert
December  | Times vary
Twelve local residents bring the magic of handbell music to the Bavarian Village, ringing 108 English handbells!
Marlin Handbells | 509 – 548 – 5138 |  marlinhandbellringers.com

Village Voices “A Leavenworth Family Christmas” Concert
December  | Times vary
Celebrate “Christmas in the Mountains” with Leavenworth’s very own Village Voices!
Village Voices | 509-393-5071 | www.leavenworthvillagevoices.org

Monday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm A Handbell Christmas

Tuesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert in Leavenworth Festhalle

Wednesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert

Thursday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert

Friday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

4:30 pm Christmas Lighting Festival Live Performances. Note that there is no lighting ceremony on Friday’s turning on the lights. They are all on and very beautiful.

7:30 pm Village Voices

Saturday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm A Handbell Christmas

Sunday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Monday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Tuesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert in Leavenworth Festhalle

Wednesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert in Leavenworth Festhalle

Thursday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7:30 pm Bronn Journey Harp Concert in Leavenworth Festhalle

Friday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

4:30 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

7:30 pm Village Voices

7:30 pm Tingstad & Rumbel at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts

Saturday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7 pm The Gothard Sisters Celtic Christmas in Leavenworth Festhalle christmasinwashington.com

7:30 pm Wicklines’ Down Home Family Christmas icicle.org

Sunday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 pm Village Voices

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

1 pm Wicklines’ Down Home Family Christmas icicle.org

Monday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Tuesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Wednesday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Thursday December

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

Friday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

4:30 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

7:30 pm Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts icicle.org

Saturday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

2 pm Magical Strings Celtic Yuletide at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts icicle.org

7 pm Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas in Leavenworth Festhalle christmasinwashington.com

Sunday December

10 am Christmas Bazaar – 621 Front Street Leavenworth WA

12 pm Christmas Lighting Festival

1 PM Kid’s Nutcracker Hunts at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum – 735 Front Street Leavenworth.

7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm Living Nativity at the Leavenworth Church of The Nazarene

Lodging and Hotels in Leavenworth Washington

For the month of December hotels and resorts in Leavenworth fill up quickly. Sunday’s are a good option for enjoying the Christmas Lighting Festival because there are often more accommodations available Sunday night.

• Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort 3.5 Star
• Pine River Ranch Bed and Breakfast 3.5 Star
• Icicle Village Resort Icicle Inn Hotel & Aspen Suites Condominiums 3.5 Star
• (former) Best Western Plus Icicle Inn
• Bavarian Lodge 3.5 Star
• Alpine Rivers Inn 2.5 Star

Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort 3 Star

Alpen Rose Inn 3 Star

Obertal Inn 2 Star

Blackbird Lodge 2.5 Star

Howard Johnson Express Inn – Leavenworth 2 Star

Fairbridge Inn & Suites 2 Star

Leavenworth Day Trip – Clipper Vacations Holiday Packages

The Leavenworth Christmas Lighting Festival is a Washington state tradition. Spend the afternoon shopping and enjoying the quaint town of Leavenworth, as the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. At 4:30, St. Nickolas will arrive at the Front Street Gazebo to welcome children, young and old. Enjoy live Christmas music and entertainment. And when the sun begins to set, gather around the gazebo in the center of town for a magical moment, when thousands of voices begin singing “Silent Night” and, one by one, the trees begin to light. You’ll never experience anything quite like this traditional holiday festival. And if you have a glass of hot mulled wine to warm you up, don’t worry, because you’re being brought back across the pass by motor-coach.

Includes: round-trip transportation aboard a deluxe motor-coach from the Seattle area with pickup at various locations, light breakfast served en route, snacks and water on the return, all taxes and a tour host.

Learn More

Call (800) 829-5448