Every winter Leavenworth shines bright with over half a million lights 6am until 11pm each day from Thanksgiving thru the last day of February! There is no charge to visit Leavenworth and see the lights, so make your plans to visit our beautiful Bavarian Alpine Village – it’s like living inside a magical snow globe!
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!
CHRISTMAS TOWN SCHEDULE
(At-a-Glance)
This year, we are excited to bring back:
Days and Times Vary for Entertainment and Special Events, check our Christmastown page for all the details!
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.
Design your own glass fusing in a variety of shapes using colorful hand-pulled cane and murrine made at our studio. No plate glass used here!
Come to the Boulder Bend Glassworks studio and start your fusing workshop anytime between 10 am to 3 pm. No reservations required. Generally, participants take 40 to 90 minutes to design their glass piece.
Available for ages 7 and up. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian.
For groups of 6 or more, please inquire regarding a private workshop.
Experience the enchanting sound of 100 English handbells bringing beloved holiday classics to life. Audiences will be treated to timeless favorites like “Ukrainian Bell Carol,” “Let It Snow,” “Still, Still, Still,” and “Deck the Halls.” Plus, the concert will conclude with a fun sing-along, inviting all to join in the festive cheer.
Take a break from the cold weather and take your photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the beautifully decorated Festhalle! There’s also story time, Gingerbread houses on display, hot chocolate and so much more!
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.
Santa arrives at the Gazebo at 2 PM and will be downtown posing for photos and greeting kids and families young and old! He may even pop into a shop or two! Then he’ll be at the Festhalle 3 PM – 4 PM posing for photos on his beautiful wooden Santa bench.
*Tuesday, Dec 17th is one hour earlier, 1 PM -2 PM @ Gazebo and 2 PM – 3 PM @ Festhalle
See firsthand how molten glass is shaped into decorative and functional objects.
We invite you to watch off-hand glassblowing demonstrations by Craig and Jori at our studio Boulder Bend Glassworks.
Free of charge.
Santa arrives at the Gazebo at 2 PM and will be downtown posing for photos and greeting kids and families young and old! He may even pop into a shop or two! Then he’ll be at the Festhalle 3 PM – 4 PM posing for photos on his beautiful wooden Santa bench.
*Tuesday, Dec 17th is one hour earlier, 1 PM -2 PM @ Gazebo and 2 PM – 3 PM @ Festhalle
This is a great opportunity to learn about eBird, the largest biodiversity-related community science project in the world, and utilize it to record our observations of local wild birds. Total walking distance is ½ mile, over a gravel path with two moderate hills. Come prepared for the weather. These walks will happen on the second Wednesday of each month for the whole year. Join us for as many as you can!
Trail is wide enough for ADA access, but trails are gravel
Meet outside the River Haus at 8am and plan to be finished by 9:30am. This is a FREE event and no registration is needed.
Santa arrives at the Gazebo at 2 PM and will be downtown posing for photos and greeting kids and families young and old! He may even pop into a shop or two! Then he’ll be at the Festhalle 3 PM – 4 PM posing for photos on his beautiful wooden Santa bench.
*Tuesday, Dec 17th is one hour earlier, 1 PM -2 PM @ Gazebo and 2 PM – 3 PM @ Festhalle
Catch the Leavenworth Alphorns every Wednesday at 3 PM for a live performance at the festively decorated Festhalle.
Join us at our taproom to do some local holiday shopping with a wide variety of goods from local artisans!
Harpist, Bronn Journey, will be providing a holiday concert on both Dec. 4 and Dec. 11.
Santa arrives at the Gazebo at 2 PM and will be downtown posing for photos and greeting kids and families young and old! He may even pop into a shop or two! Then he’ll be at the Festhalle 3 PM – 4 PM posing for photos on his beautiful wooden Santa bench.
*Tuesday, Dec 17th is one hour earlier, 1 PM -2 PM @ Gazebo and 2 PM – 3 PM @ Festhalle
The Gothard Sisters present festive contemporary Celtic folk music and dance for the holidays.
Design your own glass fusing in a variety of shapes using colorful hand-pulled cane and murrine made at our studio. No plate glass used here!
Come to the Boulder Bend Glassworks studio and start your fusing workshop anytime between 10 am to 3 pm. No reservations required. Generally, participants take 40 to 90 minutes to design their glass piece.
Available for ages 7 and up. Participants under 18 require a parent or guardian.
For groups of 6 or more, please inquire regarding a private workshop.
Come check out the creations of many local artists and craftspersons at the annual craft bazaar held in the Chumstick Grange across Front Street from Gustavs. 10 AM – 7 PM each day.
Santa arrives at the Gazebo at 2 PM and will be downtown posing for photos and greeting kids and families young and old! He may even pop into a shop or two! Then he’ll be at the Festhalle 3 PM – 4 PM posing for photos on his beautiful wooden Santa bench.
*Tuesday, Dec 17th is one hour earlier, 1 PM -2 PM @ Gazebo and 2 PM – 3 PM @ Festhalle
Join us at Stevens Pass in the Foggy Goggle for Foggy Fridays, where we have these amazing musicians scheduled!
12.13 | Bandits of the Animal Kingdom 2-4pm
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