PORTLAND:
WINTER WONDERLAND
Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the “Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi”, Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner.
PORTLAND NIGHT MARKET
The Portland Night Market showcases many unique businesses that call Portland home. Blending food, culture, music, drinks and retail for an adventurous evening in the Central Eastside. Meet some of Portland’s best makers and creators. With almost 200 hundred makers, the Night Market offers food carts, drinks, clothing, lifestyle goods, home goods, body care and art.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS
Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind the 1912 Polson #2 steam locomotive. The Holiday Express is decorated in festive cheer, and the heated vintage rail cars transport you along the Willamette River in the heart of the city.
ZOOLIGHTS
Kids and adults agree: it wouldn’t be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights. Enjoy an immersive and dazzling display of millions of lights.
VANCOUVER:
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
Hometown Holidays will include photos with Santa, crafts & activities, entertainment, free hot cocoa sponsored by Journey Church, holiday shopping, art shows, and more! The tree will be lit for the evening festivities and snow will fall!
VANCOUVER FARMER’S MARKET
The Vancouver Farmer’s 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:
GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
Back again for a second year by popular demand, the Seaside Gingerbread House Contest will run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 10, 2023. Stroll our holiday-lighted streets, make holiday purchases, check out all the amazing gingerbread creations and VOTE for your favorite gingerbread house online.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Get in the holiday spirit with Festival of Trees and stroll through our holiday winter wonderland at the Community Open House. After, join the Gala Dinner and Auction.
CENTRAL OREGON:
MAGICAL MARKETS OF MERRIMENT
Join Bend’s #1 Plant shop and Theater, for their third annual Magical Markets of Merriment! 4 different market weekends with rotating makers and goodies. Come meet Sandra Claus, grab a fresh baked cookie, drink a butterbeer, and get all your holiday gifting done locally.
WREATH MAKING PARTY
Faith Hope & Charity invites you to their annual Wreath Making Party! Learn to make & decorate your own 16″ or 18″ finished wreath or center piece. All supplies will be provided for you. You will be using sustainably-harvested and locally grown evergreens, wild-crafted native accents and cheerful decor to create a gorgeous holiday accent piece.
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
THE GRINCH
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. (Netflix)
THE HOLIDAY
Two women, one from America and one from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship. (Hulu)
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad’s credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he’s determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas eve. (Disney+)
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