PORTLAND:
WINTER MARKET POP-UP
Popping up at beautiful Slabtown Square, the Winter Market is a browsable indoor-outdoor setting featuring holiday shopping from a handpicked selection of local makers, as well as special events and intimate craft classes in a wide variety of skill levels. All classes come with all art materials, festive snacks, and refreshments.
CHRISTMAS SHIPS PARADE
Watch the river light up with dozens of ships decked out for the holidays during the Christmas Ships Parade!
ZOOLIGHTS
Dazzling new light displays, plus familiar favorites. This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet, with a brand-new magical meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route, and more interactive displays than ever. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all year.
VANCOUVER:
CHRISTMAS SHIPS PARADE
View the annual Christmas Ships Parade from the Vancouver Waterfront this December! Take a stroll along the Waterfront Renaissance Trail or make reservations at a waterfront restaurant or winery patio.
VANCOUVER FARMERS MARKET
Now open Year Round! The Vancouver Farmers Market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to more than 100 vendors. You’ll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden.
THE COAST:
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
The Tillamook Farmers Market is back in full swing! Join us on Saturdays for freshly picked fruits and vegetables, free-range eggs, a diverse selection of handmade art, beautiful bouquets of flowers and much more.
LINCOLN CITY SUNDAY MARKET
Your favorite farmers and crafters are returning to the Lincoln City Cultural Center! Join us every Sunday at the Lincoln City Sunday Market to get your fresh produce, grab a bite to eat, and shop for one-of-a-kind treasures!
CENTRAL OREGON:
SANTA’S WORKSHOP
At Santa’s Workshop, we aim to spread the spirit of giving, joy, and imagination. We believe that the holidays are more than just gifts—they’re about creating memories, building connections, and fostering the magic of the season. Our workshop is a place where families can experience the warmth of tradition, the joy of creativity, and the excitement of holiday festivities. Come visit us this holiday season and see the magic unfold at Santa’s Workshop!
SANTALAND
SantaLand is welcoming families for photos, letters, and all things merry. Come meet Santa, explore handcrafted local treasures, and take a festive photo keepsake.
YAMHILL COUNTY:
2024 HOLIDAY MARKET
Join us for the 10th Annual McMinnville Holiday Market, in the heart of downtown McMinnville Oregon. This unique market has become a popular destination for locals and visitors because of the quality of products available from a wide variety of local and regional vendors. Come shop the market with the freedom to browse at your own pace with one central checkout for all of your finds.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Bierly Brewing proudly presents a live reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, read by Chicago actor Jaq Seifert.
HAWTHORNE LOOP LIGHT SHOW
Welcome to our family’s Christmas Hawthorne Loop Light Show. We are excited for the 2024 season. We are in our 2nd year and excited to share all of our new additions with you. The show is live and running every night until the new year. We have doubled the amount of lights from last year. We now have over 8000 lights on our home.
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
OUR LITTLE SECRET
Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings. (Netflix)
A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS
An American couple bring their 10 year old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence’s hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents. (Hulu)
HOME ALONE
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day. (Disney+)
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