EUGENE:
GLOW EUGENE
Glow Eugene is an indoor family friendly walk around festival is an exploration through luminous exhibits. Journey through six different countries, featuring light up landmarks like London’s Tower Bridge, Taj Mahal and Eiffel Tower. There will be festive live performances, free visits and photo opportunities with Santa, a Merry Maker’s Holiday Market, holiday treats and gourmet foods and holiday inspired drinks from a non-alcoholic bar. Additionally there will be a free scavenger hunt passport, indoor playground and crafters corner for the kids. Make some magical holiday memories!
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
‘Tis the season to walk through Christmas lights with friends and family drinking hot cocoa! The Cottage Grove Speedway will again be illuminated with lights and holiday cheer, and the fire pits, cocoa and cocktails will be at the ready to warm you up. Capture the memories with a photo with Santa!
LANE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Shop throughout the seasons! Local farmers and food artisans sell vegetables, fruits, plants, baked goods, flowers, meat, seafood, drinks and more. All foods sold at the Lane County Farmers Market are either grown by Oregon farmers or made in Oregon with a portion of locally grown ingredients.
FAMILY STORYTIME
Young children and family come learn and have fun together with books, songs, and more at Family Storytime! Storytimes are lively interactive gatherings filled with stories, songs, rhymes, movement and social time for young children and their grown-ups. Research shows these language-rich activities help develop the skills they’ll need as they grow into learning to read.
VOLUNTEER GARDENING
Share your passion for roses and gain hands on experience in year-round care of perennial shrubs! Volunteer Gardeners meet by the garage door of the shop at the garden wearing weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. No experience necessary.
ROSEBURG:
WILDLIGHTS
Santa’s on the way from the North Pole and all the animals in the Safari Village are getting into the festive mood! Join Wildlife Safari for a magical evening of family fun. Sip on delicious cocoa, listen to captivating keeper talks, and meet Santa himself!
UMPQUA VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
Local producers come together at the Umpqua Valley Farmers Market to share their goods and promote their products. We have lots of activities throughout the year and encourage you to bring the kids. This is a family event that promotes thinking locally and supporting your neighbors.
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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