Olio Nuovo Festival

Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, OR, United States

Your first chance to taste and purchase this season’s fresh, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil. Fresh Olio Nuovo is paired with complimentary seasonal appetizers and Durant Vineyards estate wine. Join us for a tour of our Olioteca (olive mill), enjoy live Italian music and experience some of Oregon’s top food... Read More

Free

Orycon 39

Red Lion Hotel - Jantzen Beach 909 N. Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR, United States

OryCon is Oregon’s premier, fan run, annual science fiction/fantasy convention held in Portland since 1979. This year's guests of honor are:  Timothy Zahn, Briana Lawrence (Brichibi Cosplays), Jessica Walsh (Snow Tigra), Solovox, David Boop, and Sarah Clemens.

Check website for ticketing information.

31st Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition

Pike Place Market Seattle, WA, United States

The biggest single musical holiday event of the season and a critical fundraiser for the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition, kicks off onFriday, December 1, 2017 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with an evening of entertainment enjoyed by more than 9,000 spectators every... Read More

See event website for ticketing information

Holiday Cantata

Maryhill Winery 9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA, United States

This is the 38th year of the Goldendale Community Christmas Cantata! Enjoy the concert at Maryhill Winery December 16th.

Winter Whale Watch Week

From mid-December thru January, thousands of gray whales migrate past the Oregon coastline on their way south for the winter. In Depoe Bay, the Whale Watching Center is a great first stop for binoculars and information about the mammals. Trained volunteers can answer your questions and help you spot them... Read More

The Gingerbread House

Hotel RL Spokane at the Park 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA, United States

Within the Hotel RL Spokane at the Park, Corporate Executive Chef, Ricky Webster, has created a life-sized gingerbread house! Explore the house, take photos with life-sized Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread cut-outs, and buy treats. Check the Saturday schedule for 'Build-Your-Own Gingerbread Person' classes with pastry chef Megan Gaines. $1 of... Read More

On The Move Model Railroad Show, Seattle

Pacific Science Center 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

Hosted at the Pacific Science Center, you can see dozens of model-train displays and layouts as well as join hands-on demonstrations and activities.

Included with general admission

Japanese New Year Celebration, Portland

Portland State University 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

The Japanese New Year Celebration features tradition music, food, drink, tea ceremony demos, calligraphy, rice pounding, mochi, Origami New Year wishes and much more at Portland State University.    

$10.00