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# Five dates for your Stanwood holiday calendar
- URL: https://justabouts.com/stanwood-holiday-events-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-25T10:39:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T22:34:46.000Z
- Description: Halloween treats, tree lightings and a lighted-truck cruise: five Stanwood events to save, with dates, locations and the confirmed cruise route.
- Author: Justabouts
- Tags: Things to do, Stanwood, #needs-review, Arts & Culture, #home-timed, #home-until-2026-12-19

From Halloween candy stops to December's lighted-truck cruise, Stanwood has five community celebrations on the calendar this fall and winter. Here are the dates, locations and details organizers have announced for 2026.

## Oct. 31: Ghouls Night Out

**3–6 p.m., 271st Street NW near the police station.** The free Halloween event will have 40-plus trick-or-treat stops hosted by businesses and organizations, according to the [City of Stanwood](https://stanwoodwa.org/608/Ghouls-Night-Out?ref=justabouts.com). Costumes are encouraged. See our [Ghouls Night Out preview](https://justabouts.com/stanwoods-ghouls-night-out-returns-oct-31/) for more.

The [Stanwood-Camano School District](https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/about/news/news-details/~board/districtwide-news/post/halloween-fun-for-families-ghouls-night-out-returns-downtown?ref=justabouts.com) is also reminding drivers to watch for trick-or-treaters and slow down. Its advice for families: stay together, use crosswalks, and check that costumes let children see clearly and remain visible.

## Nov. 28: Ornament Tree Lighting

**3–6 p.m., the Brick Road on 270th Street NW in West Stanwood.** The [Stanwood Commerce Alliance's event page](https://www.stanwoodcommercealliance.org/events-1/ornament-tree-lighting?ref=justabouts.com) lists a Bubbleman performance at **3:30 p.m.** and the tree lighting at **5:30 p.m.**

The afternoon will include live music, vendors, food trucks and Kid Zone activities. Local children and families will supply the ornaments decorating the community tree.

## Dec. 5: Light Up Your Holidays

**4–7 p.m., 8727 271st Street NW.** Admission is free. Bring the family downtown for live reindeer, holiday performances and the community tree lighting.

The [city’s event listing](https://stanwoodwa.org/610/Light-Up-Your-Holidays-Tree-Lighting?ref=justabouts.com) gives these times:

- **4:30–7 p.m.:** Meet live reindeer.
- **5:30 p.m.:** Gather for the tree-lighting countdown.
- **5:30–7 p.m.:** Photos with Santa.

Food and drinks will be available to buy. Depot Park is under construction, but the city says the celebration and tree-lighting countdown will go ahead.

## Dec. 12: Big Rig Truck Lighted Cruise

**5–6 p.m., downtown Stanwood.** The [Alliance's 2026 event page](https://www.stanwoodcommercealliance.org/events-1/big-rig-truck-lighted-cruise-3?ref=justabouts.com) confirms the free community cruise.

The route runs from the east end of **271st Street NW** to the west end and back, following the annual car-show route. Drivers are asked to make at least two laps. The [organizer's route flyer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/129ccd%5F0a0cea8f14c844f490b63dc0acf800ea~mv2.png?ref=justabouts.com) shows the corridor and turnarounds at both ends, so spectators can choose a viewing spot along the route. Vehicle participants can find the official free registration links on the event page.

## Dec. 19: Krampus Night Market and Parade

**The market opens at 3 p.m.** in Old Town along the Brick Road, with 10003 270th St. NW listed as the event address. The [organizer's Eventbrite listing](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/krampus-night-market-parade-2026-tickets-2003085659128?ref=justabouts.com) says the market and parade are free and open to the public.

The [organizer's program](https://krampusstanwood.com/night-market-details?ref=justabouts.com) includes vendors, music and children's activities. All ages are welcome, though the organizer cautions that Krampus may frighten younger children.

**Check the parade schedule before you go.** The [organizer's website](https://krampusstanwood.com/events?ref=justabouts.com) and Eventbrite currently give different closing times, and Eventbrite lists two parade start times. The 3 p.m. market opening is consistent across those listings; the parade start and closing time still need confirmation.

*Light Up Your Holidays details updated Nov. 5, 2026\. Other event details checked Oct. 25, 2026\. Check the linked organizers for updates before heading out.*