Lights on everyday November 28th (Thanksgiving) through February 28th, 2025!

Christmastown Festivities: November 29-December 24, 2024

Every winter Leavenworth shines bright with over half a million lights from 6 AM until 11 PM each day from Thanksgiving thru the last day of February! There is no charge to visit Leavenworth and see the lights, so plan to visit our beautiful Bavarian Alpine Village – it’s like living inside a magical snow globe!

Please note that all events and activities end early on December 24th, Christmas Eve.

If you want to see the Christmastown lights with snow and enjoy the town without the large crowds, January or February is a great time to come! The lights are on every day thru the end of February.

Located in the heart of downtown, under half a million lights in the park, the Gazebo is a lively spot during the holidays with entertainment all month long including choirs, carolers and bands, and such fan favorites the Sugarplums, performing holiday classics with their own unique style, local musicians bringing in the holiday cheer, and school groups with so many talented kids performing for the cheering crowds. During the first three weekends in December, our holiday Characters led by Santa and Mrs. Claus, march to the Gazebo and welcome all our visitors then stay around for photo opportunities and fun!

The Sugarplums are the winners of the Christmas Caroler Challenge, a national singing competition on The CW!

The Sugarplums have captivated audiences nationwide with their charming choreography, engaging interaction, and harmonies so sweet they may give you a toothache! Their performances feature all of your holiday music favorites, ranging from beloved classics like “White Christmas” as performed by The Drifters, to upbeat and lively renditions like “Jingle Bells” as performed by The Puppini Sisters and Michael Bublé.

The Jewel Tones are an all-female, Motown-inspired vocal trio who perform hits by The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Stevie Wonder and many more. These ladies deliver sparkling personality, stellar vocals, fun choreography, and a classic 1960’s look. They are a sparkling homage to the music of Motown, the definitive era of American artistry and soul. Learn more at MotownJewelTones.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook @MotownJewelTones.

Bring the family by to take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy festive holiday concerts or performances like Manuela Horn performing hilarious holiday shenanigans, and the more traditional Bavarian-style Leavenworth Alphorns, where you can hear the call of the horns, but also interact and learn the interesting history from these local blowers of all ages. Kids will love the daily story corner, writing letters to Santa (and mailing them) and doing some fun holiday crafts tot take home. There are lots of photo opportunities in this beautifully decorated hall with Santa costumes from around the world on display, Gingerbread house competitions, and family photo stations. Take home some Christmastown merchandise and have gifts purchased in town wrapped for free!

Take a listen to Leavenworth’s original Christmas song, performed by a group of talented local musicians, if you are visiting during Christmastown, see them perform this song live plus other holiday favorites!

Saturday December 21st @ 2pm- FREE

Saturday December 21st @ 7:30pm-$15 General Admission (12 and under free)

Sunday December 22nd @2pm- FREE

Where: Leavenworth Festhalle

• Fun holiday songs and parodies

• Indoor snowball fights

• Free Crafts for Kids

• Cocoa and Cookies available for purchase

• Santa and the Grinch may even make an appearance!

Win, Shop & Gift Your Favorite Leavenworth Treasures!

Every year, we give away amazing daily prizes and a grand prize in our annual Advent Calendar contest, follow along and play everyday for your chance to win big!

While you are in town this holiday season midweek, you will find our official Christmastown shopping bags at participating Chamber Member retailers to put your treasures in and take home, do your holiday shopping with us this season!

Congratulations to these very talented local winners of our annual Christmastown Gingerbread Contest at the Festhalle. We thank everyone who participated this year and built such creative houses, these and all the entires will be on display until December 24th!

Elementary School

1^st place- Elias Barrett (A1)

2^nd place- Lachie Lee (A5)

3^rd place- Ian and Duncan (A3)

Middle School

1^st– Nora Kasperski and Nolan Gatlin (B2)

2^nd place- Lola Minerich (B3)

3^rd place- Cora-Ayla-Roe-Blue (B1)

Adult

1^st place- Dayle Cherepy (D1)

2^nd place- Anna Dougherty (D2)

Non-Profit

1^st place- Karen Haire/Rotary of Leavenworth (E3)

2^nd place- Briar Hoper/Leavenworth Scouts Troop 28 (E2)

3^rd Place- Ann Peavey/Greater Leavenworth Museum(E4)