Oregon & SW Washington Weekend Planner: November 25-27, 2022

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PORTLAND:  

HOLIDAY EXPRESS
Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind Portland’s Holiday Express. Vintage rail cars transport you through the wilderness in the heart of the city.


CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world.


ZOOLIGHTS
Experience a dazzling display of more than 1.5 million lights with your family and friends at the Oregon Zoo, Zoolights!


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.


SMALL SHOPS BIG HEARTS
Small Shops Big Hearts returns for the 2022 holiday season with an expanded three weeks to explore the city’s unique neighborhoods with more than 100 participating independent retailers and pop-up shops.


VANCOUVER:   

COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING
Join Rotary Club of Vancouver for the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony! Experience entertainment, live music, carriage rides, and holiday treats for the whole family.


FALL FARMERS MARKET
Don’t let the chilly weather stop you from getting fresh produce and homemade trinkets this holiday season at the Fall Farmers Market!


HOLIDAYS WITH THE HERD
Spend the holidays with Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas! Sip hot cocoa, feed the herd, try your hand at the Jolly Llama Obstacle Course, and have lasting memories captured by Olivia Peabody Photography.


JURASSIC QUEST
Jurassic Quest is a Dinosaur Adventure for the whole family. Jurassic Quest is an interactive experience that takes you through time from the Middle Triassic to the Late Cretaceous Era with the help of over 50 museum quality and animatronic dinosaurs!


THE COAST: 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Small Business Saturday is the perfect day to do a little holiday shopping. Local businesses will be offering some great gifts and treats, along with special Small Business Saturday deals.


SEASIDE ARTISAN FAIR
The Seaside Artisan Fair will have over 80 vendors with a variety of handcrafted items from art, woodworking, and photography, as well as goodies. Santa will also be joining!


SEASIDE PARADE OF LIGHTS
Join the annual Parade of Lights and Community Tree Lighting! Grab a spot downtown and watch as the parade strolls by with festive lights, costumes and displays!


LETTERS TO SANTA
Drop off your letters at one of the drop-off locations before December 15th to receive a handwritten letter back from Santa!


CENTRAL OREGON:

4TH FRIDAY ART WALK
Visit the Art Galleries in Sisters featuring a great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk.


WINTER 2022/2023 OPENING DAY
Time to grab your skis, boards, passes, friends and family and head to the mountain for the kickoff of Mt. Bachelor’s 65th season!


HOLIDAY VILLAGE MARKET
A beloved Redmond Holiday tradition returns to Centennial Park. Holiday Village Market opens for the season. Walk through the unique vendors, munch on delicious caramel corn, enjoy Norwegian chocolates, and find that perfect one of a kind gift. 


SANTA PARADE
Santa will arrive in style by Airlink. Stick around for the parade as Santa makes his way down Powerhouse Dr. through the Old Mill District to SantaLand!


STARFEST
Traditions are built around the annual Starfest Celebration at Eagle Crest. Take a stroll or drive through this mile-long route to experience this magical animated holiday light display.  

POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+

SLUMBERLAND
Joined by a larger-than-life outlaw, a daring young orphan journeys through a land of dreams to find a precious pearl that will grant her greatest wish. (Netflix)


CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM
A New York socialite who fakes her identity to get her book published has to rush back to her deceased mother’s farm when the publisher and her son come to visit their ‘Australian’ author. (Hulu)


LIMITLESS WITH CHRIS HEMSWORTH
Chris Hemsworth explores the different ways humans can live better for longer by taking on physical challenges such as diving in ice or climbing skyscrapers. (Disney+)

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