holiday celebrations

It’s the last night for the 2020 drive-through light display at Fort Borst Park in Centralia

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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

“A Tale of the Nutcracker”, a fresh take on the classic production, streaming through December 19

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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

Drive around the Woodland Christmas Loop

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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

Winter Wonderland Display at the Battle Ground Community Center

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Holiday decorations in a window at the Battle Ground Community Center in Battle Ground, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) The giant windows in front of the Battle Ground Community Center are decked out with three beautiful displays for the holidays. Stop by 5-9 p.m. daily through Sunday, January 3, to see decorated trees at the … Continue reading Winter Wonderland Display at the Battle Ground Community Center

Drive through the Clackamas County Winter Fair in Canby, Oregon

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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

Find Christmas magic in these 55 U.S. towns

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Leavenworth, Washington, one of the 55 magical Christmas towns on Country Living Magazine's list (photo by Cheryl Landes) Which towns in the United States are considered the most magical at Christmas? Country Living Magazine recently compiled this list: Stockbridge, MassachusettsPark City, UtahFranklin, TennesseeDuluth, MinnesotaEssex, ConnecticutNew Hope, PennsylvaniaDarby, MontanaBig Spring, TexasDenton, North CarolinaBlue Ridge, GeorgiaCape Cod, … Continue reading Find Christmas magic in these 55 U.S. towns

Holiday Drive-Through Experience at the Vancouver Mall December 12 and 17

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Photo by Cheryl Landes Drive through a variety of holiday scenes at the Vancouver Mall on Saturday, December 12, and Thursday, December 17, from noon until 2 p.m. each day. The scenes include a Winter Wonderland, Peppermint Party, Santa’s Workshop, and Mrs. Claus’ Pacific Northwest Christmas. The journey starts in the parking lot between AMC … Continue reading Holiday Drive-Through Experience at the Vancouver Mall December 12 and 17

Santa’s Posse drive-through December 12 at the Clark County Event Center

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Before COVID hit, Santa's Posse hosted a holiday gift-wrapping event every year to help needy families in Clark County. This year, the event has been cancelled. Instead, the posse is asking for people to drop off donations at a drive-through on Saturday, December 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. Santa's Posse is looking for new … Continue reading Santa’s Posse drive-through December 12 at the Clark County Event Center

Watch the Christmas Ships from the Zidell Yards Drive-in December 16-22

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One of the Christmas Ships in a parade on the Columbia River between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington (photo by Cheryl Landes) In the summer, the Zidell Yards Drive-in features movies hosted by the Northwest Film Center. For almost a week during the 2020 holiday season, they're opening for a family-friendly event. The Christmas Ships … Continue reading Watch the Christmas Ships from the Zidell Yards Drive-in December 16-22