A poinsettia arch and other displays at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) Updated January 1, 2021 See penguins slide off a giant igloo. Reindeer jump across the road, high above the traffic. Santa, his elves, and reindeer sail a ship with Rudolph at the helm. A peacock shows off its colorful … Continue reading Fantasy Lights continues through January 3 in Spanaway, Washington
A family takes a horse-drawn carriage ride past a castle at Bright Nights in Springfield, Massachusetts (photo by Cheryl Landes) It's not too late to enjoy one of the Northeast's largest and most beautiful holiday displays. During the three-mile drive, you'll see more than 675,000 lights. Since 1995, Bright Lights in western Massachusetts has brought … Continue reading Bright Nights shines holiday joy in Springfield, Massachusetts
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
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
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
The lighted tree in front of the Liberty Theatre in downtown Camas, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) It's not too late to enjoy safe, distanced holiday activities in Camas, Washington. Stop in downtown to take a look at the beautiful tree in front of the Liberty Theatre. Among the lights, new ornaments adorn the tree. … Continue reading Winter Wonderland Celebration in Camas
Snowflakes at the Clackamas County Winter Fair in Canby, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) See thousands of lights and drive through a 100-foot lighted tunnel at the first-ever Clackamas County Winter Fair. Santa will be there some nights, where you can wave hello and drop a letter to him in a special mailbox. The fair … Continue reading Drive through the Clackamas County Winter Fair in Canby, Oregon
Photo by Cheryl Landes The Oregon Zoo in Portland is closed to foot traffic because of COVID-19, but you can still enjoy ZooLights from the comfort of your car. And there's more good news: If you've wanted to go, the zoo has extended the hours every night. The new hours are 5-10 p.m. nightly, except … Continue reading Oregon Zoo expands hours for drive-through ZooLights
COVID-19 has presented a lot of challenges this year for celebrating the holidays, but Ridgefield has found some creative ways to keep the spirit alive. This year, Ridgefield’s Hometown Celebration features activities you can enjoy outdoors, from your car, or at home. Here's the lineup. Saturday, December 5 From noon to 2 p.m., drive around … Continue reading 2020 holiday fun in Ridgefield, Washington
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