Tulalip Lights & Ice is returning to Quil Ceda Village from November 21, 2026, through January 10, 2027. This massive festive celebration is completely free to enter, offering families and friends a magical winter wonderland experience.
Photo: Tulalip Lights & Ice
Millions of Dazzling Lights
The main draw of the event is the holiday light display, glowing with 10 million festive lights shaped into beautiful arrangements and vibrant sculptures. Visitors can view the displays daily from 4 to 10 p.m.
The Grand Lighting Ceremony
The season will begin on Saturday, November 21 at 4:30 p.m. The opening ceremony will feature carolers and a kids’ scavenger hunt. The lights officially turn on at 5 p.m.
Photo: Tulalip Lights & Ice
Ice Skating Rink
You can lace up your skates and take a spin on a covered rink made with real ice. One-hour skating sessions include skate rentals, but note that all tickets must be purchased online, and kids under 15 require adult supervision.
- Ticket Prices: Monday through Thursday sessions cost $15 to $18 for adults and $12 to $15 for kids. Friday through Sunday and holiday sessions cost $18 to $21 for adults and $15 to $18 for kids (plus processing fees).
- Skating Hours: Hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday from 4 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 12 to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m.
- Holiday Peak Season (December 19 through January 1): Extended daily hours are 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Thanksgiving and Christmas days are 4 to 10 p.m.).
Photo: Tulalip Lights & Ice
Holiday Markets & Characters
- Festive Shopping: Local craft and food vendors will be set up daily from 4 to 8 p.m. The big Holiday Weekend Market is November 27 and 28. This Thanksgiving weekend pop-up brings in dozens of extra makers and expands shopping hours from 12 to 8 p.m.
- Bonus Jingle & Mingle Market: If you are visiting on opening weekend, stop by the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballrooms on Sunday, November 22 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for a separate, free-entry market featuring over more than 100 local vendors.
- Food & Drinks: There will be more than 20 rotating food trucks plus festive drinks at the Fire & Ice beer garden.
- Character Meet-and-Greets: Bring the kids for free, first-come, first-served photo ops from November 27 through December 20 (4 to 8 p.m.). You can catch The Ice Queen (Thursdays), Buddy the Elf (Fridays), Mr. & Mrs. Claus (Friday through Sunday), and The Grinch (Saturday and Sunday).
Free parking lots are available directly south, east, and west of the venue. Overflow parking is free at the Tulalip Resort Casino.
The event is at the Tulalip Amphitheatre, 10400 34th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271.
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