Set in 7 acre a garden on the banks of the Willamette River, the Maddax Woods were donated to the city. Â Volunteers decorate the garden in holiday lights every year for the entire community to enjoy. Â Free Enjoy a magical walk down a lighted, accessible path through the Woods and... Read More
The Sheraton Grand Seattle is proud to host the 27th annual Gingerbread Village celebration. Each year, a talented team of local architects, chefs from the Sheraton Grand Seattle, and children collaborate to build elaborate gingerbread creations to raise funds in support of JDRF’s vision of a world without type 1 diabetes.... Read More
In its 37th year, the wineries of Willamette Valley Wine Country open their cellars and tasting rooms for special events each year during the Thanksgiving Weekend to celebrate friends, family and the completion of  harvest. Join us for this unique Oregon tradition! Come on out for Wine Country Thanksgiving weekend... Read More
The historic district of Fairhaven sits near the bay in Bellingham. The lovely red brick downtown comes alive with the holiday spirit for three weeks every year. The festivities culminate in the fun and competitive caroling competition on December 21st. Â Come vote for your favorite! Every Saturday: Window Display Contests... Read More
Join us for our annual Native art market and gift fair this holiday season! Free and open to the public, this event features local vendors and Native makers and artists showcasing goods including wood carvings, bead work, drums, prints, paintings, and more. Grab some fry bread and hot coffee and... Read More
The Annual 2019 Fall Open Studio Tour will be Friday & Saturday - November 29, 30 and most studios will be open Sunday December 1. There will be 17 studios participating this year and 23 artists. Many artists will be doing demonstrations and have snacks! FREE! Find that one-of-a-kind gift... Read More
Enjoy an immersive holiday event based on a traditional European-style Christmas Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the season. A fun and memorable family outing to celebrate the fun of the season: Ice skating Snowless tubing hill Market vendors Fire pit Biergarten Concerts Choirs Dinner Theater... Read More
The Village Green Christmas Market is a festive outdoor festival in historic Cottage Grove, based on a traditional German Christmas Market. Enjoy half a million Christmas lights, traditional German food and drinks, live music, photos with Santa, artisan vendor market and visits from live reindeer! This year, kids 10 & under... Read More
The annual Gingerbread Jamboree features candy buffets and lots of frosting! Build the sweet house of your dreams... work as a family or individually, enjoy sing-a-longs, and kick off your holiday season with this fun Puget Sound tradition. Cost is $8 per person, and $25 per gingerbread house VIP tables... Read More
Beautiful trees on display with two special events benefitting the Oregon Coast Military Museum: Family fun Day - Saturday Nov 30Â 10am-4pm Photos with Santa Bell Ringers Live entertainment Rock painting Children's holiday craft making Photo op with Dasher and Dancer, the "reindeer" basset hounds FREE admission Giving Gala - Sunday... Read More
Amidst the festive atmosphere of the season, winemakers and cellar staff provide samples of future releases straight from the wine barrel. Come join us as we launch into the holiday season with food, wine, art, music and much more. Keep the festivities going by taking home some of the Walla... Read More
Join us for a Kristkindle Market with authentic German and regional arts and crafts, Oregon wineries and breweries and foods that feature Hazelnuts! Find that perfect holiday gift in the market. Pictures with Santa Glow Walk Tree lighting Cookie Crawl Children's Crafts and games Free scoop of icecream
Enjoy the Woodinville, Washington wine country in a full weekend of wine tasting. Before you shop for anyone else this holiday season, give yourself this special treat. Â The yuletide festivities include a three-day weekend of tasting, toasting and celebrating. Over 25 wineries and breweries throughout Woodinville will be pouring their... Read More
A festive crowd will gather at the Commons lake for a tree lighting ceremony and send off on a floating Christmas tree. Thousands of twinkling lights, carolers, a visit from Santa, free Starbucks hot cocoa and cookies from New Seasons Market, and holiday craft activities for the kids. Â FREE family... Read More
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas during the holiday season! Live music and dance Scandinavian arts and craft market Photos with Santa complete with reindeer and sleigh Pippi Longstocking Kids area, making traditional Scandinavian crafts Traditional Scandinavian foods to eat there or take home Book... Read More
The Conservatory at Manito Park transforms the holiday season with over 40,000 lights on display. Â If you love plants, or just love sparkling lights, this is just the spot for you! Family Friendly FREE event
Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating a Victorian Christmas Open House two weekends in December.  December 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th from 4 to 7 pm. The Queen Anne style Keeper’s House will be decorated inside and out with festive Victorian holiday decorations. Warm drinks and treats will be provided. Each evening local... Read More
A weekend of lights A three-part event starts with a luminary walk along the Sammamish River Trail with live music performances and tree lighting ceremony.  The next evening  opens with a Winter Wonderland with a carousel, live ice carver, and music.  The weekend is capped with another chance to join... Read More
Celebrate the Scandinavian Roots of the Ballard area in Seattle with this family celebration at Bergen Place Park. Enjoy live music, complimentary photos with Santa, popcorn, treats, hot chocolate and cider and find out the winners of the Tomte Trail adventure at this free event celebrating the Holidays in Ballard.... Read More
Enjoy the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas celebration in historic Albany, Oregon. Six different historic homes will open for tours fully decorated for the holidays. In addition to homes, you may also visit the 1891 Whitespires Church, United Presbyterian Church (1912), Albany Regional Museum (1887), Monteith House Museum... Read More
Experience an age-old tradition in historic surroundings at the Pittock Mansion Museum in Portland.  Celebrate the holidays with an adults-only evening enjoying the beautiful holiday decorations, be inspired with examples of the many architectural styles found in Portland, and build your own gingerbread dream  home.  Show off your building skills... Read More
A sea of ugly sweaters. Friends looking ugly in their ugly sweaters. Drinking delicious cocktails at the coolest bars in Bend in your ugly sweater. Laughing at other people in their ugly sweaters. Competing against other Uglies in the Ugliest Sweater Contest. Swag Bags.  Bring your friends and enjoy the... Read More
The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra presents their annual holiday concert! Enjoy the historically-rich and dynamic sounds of the mandolin through exciting, international interpretations of holiday favorites - new and old. Joined by special guest vocalist, Michelle Alany, don't miss this musical winter wonderland! Tickets: $22 advance / $26 day-of show
Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating a Victorian Christmas Open House on December 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th from4 to 7 pm. The Queen Anne style Keeper’s House will be decorated inside and out with festive Victorian holiday decorations. Warm drinks and treats will be provided. Each evening local performers will share your... Read More
Experience a historical Christmas at Fort Vancouver, with volunteers portraying the sights and sounds of an 1840s Christmas. Â Celebrate with free holiday wassail, games, music, demonstrations, and dancing. Â Craft activities including making wood toy tops, wreaths, and potpourri ornaments you can take home to enjoy. Price: $7 ages 16 years... Read More
Celebrate the holidays in Spokane with a visit to the Bing Crosby theater - named after hometown hero and Christmas icon, Bing Crosby. Bing grew up in Spokane and got his start performing in this very theatre - later named for Bing in 2006. He went on to be one... Read More
Step back into 1878 and take a guided Christmas experience in the historic colony of Aurora, Oregon. Lanterns will light the way as you tour the grounds of the Old Aurora. Â Listen to pioneer music on the hammered dulcimer, and enjoy hot cider and cookies in this family event. Tour... Read More
Enjoy a beautiful light display along the Columbia River during the 5th annual boat parade. Â Join us for an evening parade of beautifully decorated boats from the newly renovated Kalama waterfront. A FREE community event hosted by Kalama Chamber of Commerce and The Dolphin Yacht Club! Enjoy warm food and... Read More
Experience the sights in this fun family tradition watching decorated boats parade in the beautiful city of  Tacoma. Boats will assemble in front of the Point Defiance Docks (next to Anthony’s) and then the Sea Scout Boat Charles N. Curtis will lead the Parade down to the Foss Waterway. You’ll... Read More
Enjoy traditional carols performed by the Festival Carolers, a select ensemble dressed in Victorian costume. Raise your holiday spirit with an audience sing-along and a special opportunity for children to gather on stage for the telling of a classic holiday story. Gather before the festivities for photos with Saint Nicholas,... Read More
Visit the historic mansion on the hill in Astoria, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea with traditional victorian plum pudding. The house will be festively decorated for the holidays. Â A beautiful, elegant holiday tradition. Ticket includes tea, plum pudding, and self-guided tour of the Flavel House Museum.
Channel your inner artist and give a shot a creating the ugliest Christmas sweater cookie at this fun event! They'll provide the cookie and decorations. Â You provide the holiday talent. Ages 21+
Visit the historic mansion on the hill in Astoria, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea with traditional victorian plum pudding. The house will be festively decorated for the holidays. Â A beautiful, elegant holiday tradition. Ticket includes tea, plum pudding, and self-guided tour of the Flavel House Museum.
What is the best way a chocoholic can ring in the new year? With a free chocolate buffet featuring fabulous sweets made by Pix Patisserie in Portland.  Chocolate mousse, chocolate truffles, chocolate meringues, chocolate cake, need I say more? When the clock strikes midnight, Pix & Bar Vivant patrons can indulge... Read More