Tulalip Lights & Ice opens its biggest season yet on Nov. 21 with a record 10 million lights spread across Quil Ceda Village in Tulalip. Admission is free.

The display, five miles north of Everett along Interstate 5, grew from 9.7 million lights last season, according to My Everett News. Strung in a single line, the lights would stretch from Tulalip to Spokane.

"With more than 10 million lights we are proud to present our largest display ever," Teresa Meece, Quil Ceda Village interim general manager, said in a statement. She added that the display has grown each year since launching and is one of the largest in the country.

The event has run every holiday season since 2022.

What's new

A Botanical Garden installation debuts this year. It features a nine-foot-tall illuminated hummingbird surrounded by lit grasses and flowers reaching up to 12 feet.

The display also includes the Animal Kingdom, with 40 animal sculptures ranging from three-foot penguins to a 14-foot giraffe next to the Tulalip Amphitheatre.

Ice skating

The Tulalip Ice rink is a 40-by-80-foot outdoor rink made of real ice at the amphitheatre. Entry to the amphitheatre is free; skating is the only paid activity.

One-hour sessions include skate rentals. Monday through Thursday: $15 for adults, $12 for children 12 and younger.

Friday through Sunday: $18 for adults, $15 for children. Tulalip Tribal members pay $10. Tickets are available at the rink or in advance at tulalipice.com.

Children's skates start at toddler size 8, and adult skates go up to men's size 15.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at the rink, according to the event's official page.

Characters, market and hours

Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf and the Ice Queen will appear Nov. 27 through Dec. 20 between 4 and 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Grinch appears Saturdays and Sundays. The Ice Queen comes Thursdays, and Buddy the Elf shows up Fridays. Visits are first come, first served.

A holiday market and open-air food court at the amphitheatre will feature local vendors selling gifts and crafts. Balloon artists and other activities are also planned.

Getting there

The display runs nightly through Jan. 10, 2027. Viewing hours are 4 to 10 p.m. The rink keeps separate hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 4 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

The amphitheatre is at 10400 34th Ave. NE, Tulalip. Drivers can take I-5 westbound exits 200 or 202. Designated parking is available south, east and west of the amphitheatre, with overflow parking at the Tulalip Resort Casino.

Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.