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!
The Village of Lights continues! Our famous Christmas lights are on every day from approximately 6 am – 11 pm.
Come join us this January for Leavenworth’s Winter Karneval as we honor a German tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, commonly referred to as ‘Fasching’. You can expect to see a blend of familiar activities, like ice carving and fireworks over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, along with new entertainment that will be spread out during the rest of the month, making Leavenworth the perfect winter destination all month long.
Monthlong Schedule*
January 4
Dia de los Reyes Celebration – Three King’s Day (Dreikönigstag in Germany)
1:00 pm-3:30 pm – Snowshoe walks and Children’s activities @ Wenatchee River Insititute
3:30 pm – Procession to the Leavenworth Festhalle
4:00 pm-6:00 pm – Food, dance performance, Three Kings presentation @ the Leavenworth Festhalle
6:30 pm – Procession to Kiosco (Front Street Gazebo)
7-8 pm – Performance by Kataleya with Mariachi performance @ Kiosco
More details here
January 11 and 12
Leavenworth Alphorns
4:30 pm @ Front St Park Gazebo
Fire Dancers
5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm Saturday @ Front St Park Gazebo
4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm Sunday @ Front St Park Gazebo
January 18
Live Ice Carving
 Noon – 3:00 pm Saturday & Sunday @ Front Street Park
January 19
Live Ice Carving
 Noon – 3:00 pm Saturday & Sunday @ Front Street Park
Fireworks
6:00 pm Sunday – Annual Fireworks Show Over Town
January 24 – 26
Fasching Pub Crawl
Friday – Sunday: Times vary per establishment
Fasching Pub Crawl- Masquerade masks at each stop around town.
Map (coming soon) with featured drinks and bites.
Leavenworth.org/winterkarneval
*Schedule subject to change without notice
Join us for ICCA’s dance class series as we continue to explore TAP in this level 2 class. Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and February 5th from 6:00-7:00 PM
Repair Cafes are a community space which brings together skilled volunteer fixers and items that need repair. These events foster community, reduce waste, and build up the circular economy in NCW.
With over 45 years of bicycle touring experience, Bob and Carolyn have some biking stories to share! They have ridden through cyclones, snowstorms, and mud wallows; with a baby, three teenagers, and with many families; on single bikes, on a tandem and on mountain bikes; as newlyweds, parents, and retirees; in campgrounds, wilderness, youth hostels and guesthouses; with laughter and with tears.
Join us for an evening of storytelling through photos and reflective memories highlighting how their touring has changed over the past four decades. They’ll share a bit about gear, how to take a bike on planes, trains, boats, escalators, and elevators, and bike touring resources to know about. If the snow’s not too deep, they’ll bring their loaded tandem.
Join us at Stevens Pass every Thursday from January 9th through March 13th for Dew After Dark and College Night. Enjoy Mountain Dew swag, music with DJ Good Cat, and more!
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.
Join us at Stevens Pass in the Foggy Goggle for Foggy Fridays, where we have these amazing musicians scheduled!
12.20 | Great American Trainwreck 4-6pm
12.27 | The Welter Brothers 4-6pm
1.3 | Leanna Shannon 4-6pm
1.10 | Chumlilies 4-6pm
1.17 | Curtis Moore 4-6pm
1.24 | Whisky Trail 4-6pm
1.31 | Erin McNamee 4-6pm
Interactive glassblowing experience at Boulder Bend Glassworks. During this workshop you’ll have the opportunity to choose and create your own unique glass piece(s) under the guidance of Craig or Jori. Each participant will enjoy a hands-on experience in the hot shop, witnessing the transformation of molten glass into a stunning work of art.
Book multiple sessions and bring friends or family to share in the fun of glassblowing. We offer this interactive experience most Saturdays, with approximately 60-90 minute sessions for 1-2 participants available throughout the day. The project choices will change every few months with the holidays and seasons. Minimum age 14.
Prices are $300 per session. Sign up today via our website or in person. Advance reservations highly recommended, but limited walk-ins are welcome on a space availability basis.
For more information, give us a call/text at (509) 881-1320 or visit our website www.boulderbendglassworks.com
We look forward to sharing our passion for glass with you.
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.
Find your weekend zen with us! Join us every Saturday for an hour of relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal to start your weekend feeling refreshed and recharged! Our instructor will base the class on your needs and lead you through a practice to focus on the things you are looking for this week.
Registration begins at 9:30am in the resort lobby area where you check-in, pay and get your card punched. We provide mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets, and straps but you are welcome to bring your own. $16 for off-site guests and $10 for resort guests, collect 5 punches on your card and get your 6th class free!
Ever been curious about the fun and unique world of winter fat biking? Join Evergreen instructors to learn the basics of taking your bike onto groomed, snowy trails and have fun exploring a winter wonderland in an entirely new way!
Gain comfort and confidence riding on groomed, snow-covered trails.
Navigate trail obstacles such as berms, whoops, and rocks on undulating terrain.
Learn how to maintain control and traction while braking, descending and climbing.
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
We offer the Pay What You Can model in recognition that paying for education programs looks different for different people.
Begin the year with new discoveries! Starting from the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, join Wenatchee River Institute naturalist guides on a one-mile snowshoe trail along beautiful Icicle Creek. We will learn about native wildlife and ecology along the way. What signs do we see along the trail that tell us what animals were there? How do the plants and animals survive winter? Even if this is your first time on snowshoes, come along and enjoy this fun outdoor winter program! Bring your enthusiasm for the wonders of winter and nature, and make sure to dress in warm layers.
Meeting location – Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery visitor center.
Difficulty level – Beginner level, all skill levels are welcome. Not ADA accessible due to non-plowed trails.
Provided – Snowshoes, gaiters, and poles.
Limit of 12 participants per group – Registration required for everyone in the party.
Free for children 5 and under (only 2 spaces available per trail group): there are no snowshoes available at this size.
Enjoy a 30-minute from the Leavenworth Alphorns. The performance include a brief history and fun facts about the iconic alphorn.
For Winter Karneval the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce presents FIRE DANCERS with Cirque Cadia.
Saturday, January 11th
5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, & 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 12th
4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm Sunday
At the Gazebo in Front Street Park!
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.
For Winter Karneval the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce presents FIRE DANCERS with Cirque Cadia.
Saturday, January 11th
5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, & 7:30 PM
Sunday, January 12th
4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm Sunday
At the Gazebo in Front Street Park!
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.
Join us at Stevens Pass every Thursday from January 9th through March 13th for Dew After Dark and College Night. Enjoy Mountain Dew swag, music with DJ Good Cat, and more!
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