There is no better place to celebrate winter in the Seattle area than the Bavarian village of Leavenworth with its abundance of snow and outdoor activities. Every January, Leavenworth holds the Village of Lights: Winter Karneval event to honor a German tradition of Fasching and to showcase all the best things about the cold and snowy season.
The first thing that you notice during the festival is a magical illumination. Leavenworth is dressed in about half a million beautiful lights and various other decorations. In addition, families can enjoy Snow Sculptures, Live Ice Carving Demonstrations, and fireworks over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, While outdoor sports enthusiasts will love an ice rink for kids and games like Frisbee Sweep, Ice Cube Scramble, Smooshing, Snowball Toss, and Ice Fishing.
As always, there are plenty of cross-country, downhill skiing, and snowboarding trails to explore at Stevens Pass and additionally a Snowshoe Demo Day at Ski Hill. Guests can try sledding, snow tubing, and snowmobiling or take a relaxing horse-drawn sleigh ride. Adults can also participate in Fasching Pub Crawl—Masquerade, with masks, colorful beads, featured drinks, and bites provided.
