A reindeer on Candy Cane Lane in Junction City, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) Drive through Candy Cane Lane at The Meadow on Pitney Pond December 10-31 to see homes decorated in bright, colorful lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to hand out candy, wearing masks and gloves for safety. The festivities are … Continue reading Candy Cane Lane continues through December 31 in Junction City, Oregon
A starry globe shining Christmas cheer at Nature's Coastal Holiday at Azalea Park in Brookings, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2015, Pacific NW Christmas Lights began maintaining a map of the best Christmas light displays in the Northwest, and they're still going strong. They pinpoint every location on a Google map with a description … Continue reading Looking for holiday light displays? Check out these maps.
Southeast Portland's tallest Christmas tree is at the Apostolic Faith Church Campground in Portland, Oregon. (photo by Cheryl Landes) If you're in Southeast Portland on or before New Year's Eve, head over to 5414 SE Duke Street to see the colorful holiday display at the Apostolic Faith Church Campground. The campground isn't open this year … Continue reading Christmas on the Campground until New Year’s Eve in Portland
A scene from the 2020 drive-through Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) In normal years, The Lights of Christmas at the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center has walk-through displays with more than a million lights, concessions, and other activities to celebrate the … Continue reading Drive through The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, Washington
The Cinnamon Bear prepares for his adventure to recover the stolen Christmas star at the 2020 show at Oaks Park in Portland, Oregon. (photo by Cheryl Landes) For more than 80 years, the Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition in Portland, Oregon. From his historic radio program to special cruises on the Portland Spirit … Continue reading Tickets still available for the drive-in Cinnamon Bear Christmas Show at Oaks Park in Portland
Photos by Cheryl Landes The tenth annual drive-through holiday lights at Fort Borst Park in Centralia, Washington has expanded. See a new snow family, Santa's workshop, and many more colorful and whimsical displays. The event runs from the first Friday in December until the day after Christmas, so tonight is the last night. The display's … Continue reading It’s the last night for the 2020 drive-through light display at Fort Borst Park in Centralia
Flowers at the Vancouver Farmers Market in Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Looking for locally crafted last-minute gifts or fresh local produce? Saturday, December 19, is your last chance for the season at the Vancouver Farmers Market. The market is open 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Eighth and Esther Street in downtown Vancouver, … Continue reading Last call for the 2020 Vancouver Farmers Market
Riverside Performing Arts has a fresh take on "The Nutcracker" this year, and it's available for streaming. The production, titled “A Tale of the Nutcracker,” features traditional ballet in magical realms, along with swing, tap, and contemporary dance set to a 1950s theme. Vancouver (Washington) area dancers of all ages perform in this production. The … Continue reading “A Tale of the Nutcracker”, a fresh take on the classic production, streaming through December 19
The light tunnel at Winter Wonderland at the Portland International Raceway in Portland, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) On Tuesday, December 15, from 5 to 10 p.m., the Waterfront Blues Fest Bandwagon makes a pit stop at the Portland International Raceway for the 28th annual Winter Wonderland holiday light show. LaRhonda & the Steele Family, … Continue reading Hear live blues at Winter Wonderland in Portland December 15
A beautiful display along the Woodland Christmas Loop in Woodland, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The residents of Embassy Loop and Statesman Drive in Woodland, Washington, decorated their homes and yards this year to bring holiday cheer to everyone. Drive through the neighborhood to enjoy these beautiful displays from December 11 to December 25. If … Continue reading Drive around the Woodland Christmas Loop
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