REMINDER: Normandy Park’s 13th annual Winterfest celebration will return this Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, bringing an evening of holiday cheer, live music, snow, and a visit from Santa Claus and Blitz, the Seahawks mascot.

The free community event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. at Normandy Park Towne Center (map below).

The festivities will include the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony, a scavenger hunt with prizes, crafts, complimentary Santa hats for attendees and much more.

Earlier in the day, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Santa will visit Manhattan Village QFC at 17847 1st Ave. S., where families can enjoy carolers and holiday arts and crafts.

Schedule

  • UPDATE: Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz will make an appearance, and attendees can get a photo with Blitz or stop by to say hello between 5 – 7 p.m.
  • 4 p.m.: Festival opens! DJ and The Dickens Carolers of Seattle perform.
  • 4:15–4:45 pm: Cascadia Brass Band performs
  • 4:45–4:55 p.m.: Seattle Thrillers – Christmas Dancers
  • 4:55–5:20 p.m.: Marvista Elementary Choir
  • 5:30 p.m.: 13th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony begins! Emcee is Stella Sun of KOMO TV.
  • 5:40 p.m.: Santa’s motorcade arrives!
  • 5:45–6:15 p.m.: St. Francis Choir
  • 6:15–6:20 p.m.: Seattle Thrillers – Christmas dancers
  • 6:20–6:45 p.m.: Momentum Irish Dancers
  • 7 p.m.: Festival ends. See you in 2026!

PARKING: Overflow parking and a FREE shuttle bus is available at Marvista Elementary: 19800 Marine View Dr SW, Normandy Park, 98166 between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Winterfest is hosted by Friends of Normandy Park, and brings together residents and businesses to celebrate the holiday season.

Volunteers, Sponsors Needed

Those interested in volunteering or sponsoring the event can contact Susan West at 206-818-6945 or email info@friendsofnormandypark.org.

More details can be found by following @normandyparkwinterfest on Facebook.