As December brings the holiday spirit to Oregon, we’re here to be your guide to the season’s best festivities across the state! From holiday markets to light shows and cozy winter events, we’ve scouted the most exciting happenings to help you fill your calendar this month. Whether you’re a local ready to make new holiday memories or a visitor eager to experience Oregon’s winter charm, we’re your go-to source for all things festive and fun.
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Holiday events:
Nov. 29–Dec. 30 | Christmas Festival of Lights
Nov. 29–Jan. 4 | Holiday Express
Nov. 22, 2024 |Jan. 5, 2025 | ZooLights
Nov. 21–Dec. 31 | Silverton Christmas Market
Dec. 1-22 | Albany Christmas Storybook Land
Dec. 3–Jan. 5 | Benson Hotel Annual Gingerbread Display
Dec. 5-12 | Story Time with Mrs. Claus
December 6 | Multnomah Village Holiday Gala
December 6 | Providence Festival of Trees
December 6-8 | Portland Holiday Brew Fest
December 6 | Fremont Holiday Fest
December 6 | Very Merry Cash and Carry Art Extravaganza
December 7 | Forest Festive: Free Wreath Making
December 7 | Lake Oswego Reindeer Magic
December 7 | Weihnachtsmarkt: A German Christmas Market
December 7 | Salem Deepwood Holiday Open House
December 8 | Laurelhurst Winter Bazaar
December 8 | Holiday Half, 15K, 10K, 5K & Kid’s Dash
December 8 | SE Portland Brunch With Santa
December 8 | Santa Cares at Washington Square
December 8 | Portland Christmas Fashion Show
Dec. 9-20 | Sleigh Rides on the Explorer
December 13 | Die Hard w/ Trivia
December 14 | Sumpter Christmas Bazaar
Dec. 14–15 | NAYA Native Made Winter Marketplace
Dec. 14-15 | Christmas on the Campground
Dec. 15–31 | Peacock Lane
Dec. 19-22 | The Winter Market
December 21 | Portland SantaCon
December 31 | New Year’s Eve Gala
Non-Holiday events:
December 1 | The Amazing Bubble Man
December 3 | OMSI Science Pub: Turtle Talk
December 4 | OMSI After Dark: Sweet Shoppe
December 5 | Snowpocalypse: Action-packed Snowboarding Films
December 6 | UN FÊTE NØIR: Return of The Black Party
December 7 | Brentwood-Darlington Winter Artisan Market
December 7 | KFFP Pop Up Record Swap
December 7 | Vernon Maker’s Fair
Dec. 7–8 | Wild Arts Festival
Dec. 7-8 | Quaker Artisan Faire
Dec. 7–8 | ScanFair
December 8 | Charcuterie Board Workshop
Dec. 12–15 | Fungi Film Fest