PORTLAND:
CRAFTY WONDERLAND
Founded in 2006, Crafty Wonderland is now the city’s biggest arts and crafts market, drawing hundreds of vendors and tens of thousands of visitors to the (nice and dry) Oregon Convention Center in Northeast Portland.
PITTOCK MANSION
It’s that time of the year again when one can step into the magic of the season at Portland’s favorite historical home, Pittock Mansion. Experience the warmth, wonder, and nostalgia of timeless holiday stories and traditions, beautifully brought to life throughout the incredible rooms of the Mansion and the charming Gate Lodge.
ZOOLIGHTS
Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with vibrant light installations and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Looking for the perfect holiday date night? Bring that special person in your life to ZooLights.
OMSI ON ICE
Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink. Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably indoors in OMSI’s auditorium turned winter wonderland.
VANCOUVER:
SANTA’S HOLIDAY HUSTLE 5K
Join us for the 5th Annual Santa’s Holiday Hustle Run/Walk & 1st Annual Dirty Santa 10k Trail Run to celebrate the holidays in an active and festive way!
MENORAH LIGHTING
Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of the 19-foot Grand Menorah at the Waterfront (near Evoke Winery). Enjoy free donuts, festive music, a live ice carving of a menorah, and—for the children—chocolate gelt dropped from the sky!
THE COAST:
DECEMBER SIP+SHOP
Join us for Sip + Shop! Start your night at the Chamber Headquarters! We’ll treat you to a complimentary glass (past participants, please bring yours to reuse!) and your first delicious sip. Non-alcoholic options will be available.
SANTALAND
Tillamook Revitalization Association is sponsoring 5th annual Santaland at Pacific Restaurant. Wreath making, cookie decorating and gongerbread house making and special musical performances.
CENTRAL OREGON:
CRAFT-O
Craft-O! Your favorite LOCAL + HANDMADE holiday market is back, offering a unique selection of artisan goods that will make this holiday season truly special.
MAGICAL MARKET OF MERRIMENT
The 5th annual Magical Markets are here, one of Bend’s more beloved holiday markets. With rotating vendors every weekend, we have a bustling selection of curated goods to offer, as well as the fabulous Sandra Claus serving up fresh baked cookies.
YAMHILL COUNTY:
THE NUTCRACKER
The Nutcracker Presented by CVDA features 100 local dancers and all ticket dollars benefit Newberg FISH, A Family Place and Community Wellness Collective. This show is worth getting dressed up for, going out for a meal or holiday shopping and enjoying with family and friends! Don’t drive to Portland, we promise you’ll love our show!
GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
Let’s get festive and paint cute ornaments at the most gorgeous venue!
POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+
MY SECRET SANTA
A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her? (Netflix)
STRANGER THINGS
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl. (Netflix)
ELF
When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can’t shake the nagging feeling that he doesn’t belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher. (HBO Max)
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