Family Holiday Activity Guide Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties
The holiday season is a wonderful time to make memories and doesn't have to be expensive. This guide is filled with local, low-cost, and free activities that the whole family can enjoy. From festive lights and cozy storytimes, to holiday parades and hands-on crafts, there's something for everyone to explore. Before heading out, check with the organizer for the latest information and follow Pollywog on social media for more activities throughout the season.
Linn County
Date, Time Cost
Nov 30-Dec 26
Sat-Sun, 10 am-8 pm, Mon-Fri, 4-8 pm.
Free. Food donations accepted.
Christmas Storybook Land
Linn County Fairgrounds 3700 Knox Butte Rd E, Albany
Albany Event & Activity Information
Relive your favorite childhood nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and family movies in a magical indoor walk-thru forest! The Linn County Expo hosts this gigantic indoor Christmas display as part of the Mid-Valley Magical Holiday Celebration, which includes the famed Pastega lights. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and take pictures.
Special events include:
Magical Friends Visit, Dec. 8 & 14, 11 am-7 pm.
See a variety of characters from fairy tales and family movies come alive as they roam through Christmas Storybook Land. Free to all. Photos with characters are welcomed.
Star Wars Day, Dec 7, Noon-4 pm.
See a variety of Star Wars characters up close and personal as they roam through Christmas Storybook Land. Take photos with your favorite characters.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 1, 5-7 pm Rain or shine.
Linn County
Albany Event & Activity Information
Free Twice Around Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Downtown Albany
The parade rolls through the streets of Historic Downtown Albany. Families can spread out along the entire 8-block route to view the parade. There will be a short break after the parade, and then the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in the Two Rivers Market parking lot, on the corner Ferry and Second Streets.
Dec 1-Jan 31
Free
Dec 7, 11 am
Free
Albany Public Library Holiday Events
Albany Public Library, 12450 14th Ave SE, Albany
• Dec 1-Jan 31. Winter Reading Program. Pick up a log to track your reading, and after you read for 30 days, you get a prize! It is an all ages program –from babies to adults.
• Dec 7, 2-3 pm. Holiday Celebrations with Nikki Brown Clown. An interactive story time with a wide variety of diverse picture books read by Nikki Brown Clown infused with music and sounds. Perfect for pre-k to 8 year olds and their adults!
• Dec 19, 10 am-6 pm. Drop in crafting day at the library. Snow themed crafts will be available in the children’s room and garden room.
• Dec 26-Jan 4. School’s out fun at the library. Every day, there will be different puzzles, games, crafts, and activities to do in the children’s room.
• Dec 26-Jan 4. Chilly Days Detectives. Families can stop by anytime to pick up a detective kit and solve a mystery at the library.
Santa's Carousel Connection is Coming to Town!
Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, 503 1st Ave. W, Albany
Santa will be arriving this year by train, thanks to his wonderful helpers within the Portland & Western Railroad.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 9, 6-8 pm Lexington & Oak/ Lafayette Area
Dec 11, 6-8 pm, SW 53rd & LBCC area
Holiday Magic on Wheels Albany
Linn County
Albany Event & Activity Information
Come outside to greet our merry band of elves, who will be traveling on the trolley and spreading cheer throughout Albany neighborhoods. Hear the jingle of holiday music as the trolley arrives! Don’t miss your chance to wave to the elves and receive a sweet candy cane, a token of our warm wishes for the holiday season. See website for route map.
Dec 14, 10 am-1 pm
Free. Registration suggested DIY Kids Spinning Snowflake Workshop Lowe's Home Improvement, 1300 9th Ave SE, Albany
Join DIY-U for a magical experience where mini builders will craft their own mesmerizing snowflake ornaments. Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by Lowes's Red Vest experts in-store only.
Dec 22, 11 am-2 pm
Free with 2 non-perishable food items for Fish of Albany Food Bank.
PizzAmore Free Photo with Santa 2212 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany
Come get a FREE Photo with Santa! Bring additional food items to enter in a $100 PizzAmoré Gift Card Giveaway! Visit fishofalbany.com to find current food bank needs.
Linn County
Date, Time Cost
Dec 6, 6-7 pm
Free. Tree Lighting
Brownsville Event & Activity Information
Spaulding Ave between Main St & Averill, Brownsville
Join your community for the annual tree lighting!
Date, Time Cost
Dec 6-7
Linn County
Brownsville Event & Activity Information
Photos with Santa 113 Spaulding Ave, Brownsville
Stop by and take a photo with Santa.
Dec 6-7, Open during Festival of Trees.
Dec 26-28, 11am-4pm.
Hosted by the Women’s Study Club.
Dec 14, 11 am
Moyer House Holiday Festivities
Moyer House, 204 N Main St, Brownsville
The Moyer House in downtown Brownsville is rich with history and beauty.
Free Santa Storytime
Brownsville Community Library, 146 Spaulding Way, Brownsville
Santa’s coming to the Brownsville Library! Listen to a terrific story, take some photos, and make a fun craft to take home. Library manners are expected, and no childcare is provided.
Linn County
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 6 pm
Free Christmas Light Parade Halsey
Halsey Event & Activity Information
The parade will start at Central Linn Elementary School and go south on West 3rd Street to O Street to 4th Street and back to the school. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there with hot cocoa and cookies.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 7 pm
Free
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 9-11 am
Free
Date, Time Cost
Nov 28-Jan 1
Sun-Thurs, 6 -10 pm, Fri-Sat, 6-11 pm
Dec 25 & 31 5 pm-Midnight.
Free. Donations for The Lebanon Soup Kitchen are accepted.
Harrisburg Light Parade
Harrisburg
Linn County
Harrisburg Event & Activity Information
This year’s parade theme is ‘Grinch Stole Christmas’. After the parade at the Pavilion, 490 Smith St, Santa & Mrs. Claus will have cocoa, cider, cookies, and other holiday activities.
& Marion County
Jefferson Event & Activity Information
Christmas Cookies with Chief 189 N Main St, Jefferson
Christmas cookie decorating party with Fire Chief Levi Echardt.
Linn County
Lebanon Event & Activity Information
Cascade Christmas Lights
312 E Sherman St, Lebanon
Watch from the comfort of your car and listen to the music on the radio while you watch the animated light show to a host of Christmas songs. The show repeats many times throughout the night. Want to skip the traffic? Consider going to see the lights Sunday-Thursday.
Linn
Date, Time Cost
Nov 28-Dec 31
5:30-10 pm nightly
Free
Nov 29-Jan 1
Sun-Thurs, 5-10 pm, Fri & Sat, 4:30-11pm
Free
Dec 1-25
Sat, Sun, Wed, 5-8:15 pm
Adult $9,
Child (age 2-12): $8, Age 1 and under, Free
Cash preferred. No reservations needed.
Lights on Oak Terrace
Linn County
Lebanon Event & Activity Information
3027 Oak Terrace Dr, Lebanon
Tune radio to 98.1 FM to hear music while you enjoy the 20 minute Christmas light show. The show repeats many times throughout the night.
Pfits Lightshow 1059 Kees St, Lebanon
Tune radio to 90.5 FM to hear music while you enjoy the 30 minute Christmas light show. The show repeats many times throughout the night.
Twilight Tracks
Tennessee Thunder-37672 Kgal Dr, Lebanon
Experience the magic of Twilight Tracks at Tennessee Thunder! Come ride the 1/4 Train through a 4-acre park illuminated by 9 miles of hand-hung holiday lights! A ride lasts 8 minutes.
Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult rider to ride the train. Carpooling strongly encouraged.
Dec 7, 10 am-Noon
Free Donuts with Santa 794 South Main St, Lebanon
FREE donuts, festive crafts, and a photo with Santa! Bring the family for a morning full of holiday cheer and sweet treats.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 10 am-12 pm.
Free. No registration required.
Linn County
Lebanon Event & Activity Information
Summit Christmas Kid Event
Summit Home & Garden, 1055 Tangent St, Lebanon
FREE gingerbread house decorating event! We’ll be decorating gingerbread houses on terracotta pots. It’s the perfect holiday activity for the whole family. Just bring the kids, a little creativity, and some holiday cheer!
Dec 7, 11 am-1 pm.
Free Wilco Photos with Santa Wilco, 2950 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon
Take photos with Santa and enjoy free hot cocoa when you stop by Winter Wonderland at your local Wilco Store.
Dec 7, Noon-3 pm
Free
Dec 7, 2-7 pm 5:15 pm Twilight Parade
Free
Dec 7 & 14, 9 am-2 pm
Free
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Wisteria House
Wisteria House, 804 S Main St, Lebanon
Drop by Wisteria House and get a free photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Holidays in the Park
Ralston Park, 925 Park St, Lebanon
Ralston Park will be decorated with Christmas lights. Santa and horse-drawn carriage rides, food, music, and entertainment will be there. The Twilight Parade begins at 5:15pm and is followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Christmas Photos with Santa Gillot Home Team Office, 266 E Grant St, Lebanon
Join the Gillot Home Team to take photos with Santa in front of their festive and beautifully decorated Christmas tree and fireplace backdrop. You will receive access to digital images within just a few days. All are welcome. RSVP REQUIRED: bit.ly/GillottSantaPhotos
Linn County
Date, Time Cost Lebanon Event & Activity Information
Dec 15, 12-2 pm
Free
Dec 1, 5-7 pm
6 pm Tree Lighting
Free
Wilco Holiday Craft Kid’s Workshop
Wilco, 2950 S Santiam Hwy, Lebanon
Kids will get in the holiday spirit by creating their own ornaments using mason jar lids and colorful decorations. All materials will be provided in-store. While supplies last or until 2 pm. Recommended for ages 5-12. Parent or adult must be present with child during event.
Linn County
Lyons Christmas Tree Lighting
Lyons Rural Fire District, 1114 Main Street, Lyons
Enjoy some Christmas music, hot chocolate and meet and take your own photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and The Grinch. The tree lighting will be at 6 pm.
Linn County
Date, Time Cost Mill City Event & Activity Information
Dec 7 Santiam Canyon Christmas Extravaganza
300 SW Cedar St, Mill City
The Christmas Bazaar begins at 10:30 am at the Santiam High School
Auxiliary Gym - there will be shopping, kid’s crafts, and more - while next door, in the Santiam High School Auditorium, you can find the Young Life group offering Santa photos! Then, the day will end with the Christmas tree lighting at Mill City, City Hall, with caroling and a possible surprise visit from the Jolly Man himself!
Date, Time Cost
Dec 14, 6 pm, Holiday Parade
Dec 14-21. Outdoor Lighting Contest
Date, Time Cost
Dec 1, 7-8, 14-15
Santa & Grinch visits are free.
Sleigh rides are $6/ person. Children 3 and under are free.
Linn County
Millersburg Event & Activity Information
Millersburg Celebration of Lights Millersburg
Celebration of Lights is a family-friendly event that features an outdoor lighting contest and a neighborhood parade.
Linn & Marion County
Stayton Event & Activity Information
Holiday Fun at Canyon Christmas Tree Farm Canyon Christmas Tree Farm,17300 N. Santiam Hwy, Stayton
Come visit Santa or the Grinch, have a hot chocolate and get your face painted by an elf! Hot chocolate is free for kids 12 and under.
Santa will be at the Tree Farm on Dec 1, 7-8, and 14-15. The Grinch will be available on Dec 1, 7, and 14.
Sleigh carriage rides with ponies are available on Dec 7, from 11am-3pm.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 20-31
Free
Dec 6-7, 7:30 pm
Dec 8, 3 pm
Free
Linn County
Sweet Home Event & Activity Information
Sweet Home Library Holiday Programs
Sweet Home Public Library, 1101 13th Ave, Sweet Home
• Dec 4, 3pm. Afternoon Movie: The Grinch (2018). For all ages, with free popcorn.
• Dec 5, 10am. Babies and Toddlers Holiday Storytime: Winter Theme
• Dec 5, 11am. Preschool Holiday Storytime: Winter Theme
• Dec 11, 3pm. Afternoon Movie: Polar Express. For all ages, with free popcorn.
• Dec 12, 10am. Babies and Toddlers Holiday Storytime: Snowman Theme
• Dec 12, 11am. Preschool Holiday Storytime: Snowman Theme
• Dec 18, 3pm. Afternoon Movie: A Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer. For all ages, with free popcorn.
• Dec 19, 10am. Babies and Toddlers Holiday Storytime: Holidays Around the World Theme
• Dec 19, 11am. Preschool Holiday Storytime: Holidays Around the World Theme
• Dec 20 -31. Open Crafting for all ages
Sweet Home Community Singing Christmas Tree
Sweet Home High School, 1641 Long St, Sweet Home
A wonderful free community holiday event for the family. This unique choir presentation features a large artificial Christmas tree adorned with an array of colorful lights with the choir members standing among them.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 14, 6 pm
Free
Dec 15, 1-3 pm
$10/child, tickets required.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 11 am-1 pm
Linn County
Sweet Home Event & Activity Information
Sweet Home Parade of Lights
Main & Long Streets, Sweet Home
This year’s theme is “Sweet Lights & Ginger Delights”. The parade route is a loop as follows: 22nd Ave north to Main Street, Main Street west to 10th Ave, 10th Ave south to Long Street, Long Street east to 22nd Ave. The Parade of Lights is sponsored by Pacific Power.
Santa Splash
Sweet Home Community Pool, 1641 Long St, Sweet Home
Limited to the first 100 children. Family rec swim with hot cocoa, create your ornament, and coloring stations. Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Perfect for ages 3-12, must be accompanied by an adult.
Benton County
Corvallis Event & Activity Information
Free Wilco Photos with Santa 1905 NE Four Acre Place, Corvallis
Take photos with Santa and enjoy free hot cocoa when you stop by Winter Wonderland at your local Wilco Store.
Dec 13, 1 pm
Free Holiday Open House
Prestige Senior Living at West Hills, 5595 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis
Free gift wrapping, pictures with Santa, treats, and drinks! Four hallways will be decorated with different holiday themes, like Candy Cane Lane, Winter Wonderland, traditional Christmas, and more.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 13, 7-8:30 pm
Free Holiday Sing-a-long
Benton County
Corvallis Event & Activity Information
Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Corvallis
Join us for a fun and festive community sing-a-long to celebrate the holidays, led by The Wallop Sisters. Words & chords will be provided. The Wallop Sisters create a lively, interactive music experience with vocal harmonies, ukes, piano, and bass. All ages and instruments welcome!
Dec 14, 9 am - Noon
$10 fee/non-4-H youth or youth outside Benton County
Dec 14, 2 pm
Free
Dec 14, 2-5 pm
Free. Registration is not required, but appreciated.
4-H Cloverbud Holiday Craft Workshop
OSU Extension Office, 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis
Join us for a fun-filled day with several craft rotations, games, and holiday-themed snacks! Open to all youth aged 5-8 as of September 1, 2024. Registration required.
Corvallis Community Band Winter Concert
Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis
Illuminated Celebrations A Winter Concert. Conducted by Cheryl Martinez. Featuring Corvallis Academy of Ballet, Willamette Apprentice Ballet, and Bones Appetit.
Winter Solstice Celebration 2024
The Forestry Club Cabin at Peavy Arboretum, 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis
Open-house style family fun. Come enjoy seasonally-themed activities and crafts, a story corner, guided forest walks, and warm cider.
Benton County
Date, Time Cost Corvallis Event & Activity Information
Dec 15, Noon-2 pm
Free
Dec 8 & 15, 2-5 pm
Free
Dec 14, 4:30-8 pm
Free
Dec 14
5-6:30 pm, Santa visit
7 pm, Parade
Free
Wilco Holiday Craft Kid’s Workshop 1905 NE Four Acre Pl, Corvallis
Kids will get in the holiday spirit by creating their own ornaments using mason jar lids and colorful decorations. All materials will be provided instore. While supplies last or until 2 pm. Recommended for ages 5-12. Parent or adult must be present with child during event.
Benton County
Santa’s Coming to Town Christmas Junction, 190 S 5th St, Monroe
It’s never too early to chat with Santa. This is a free event for all ages. One is never too old to believe.
Holiday Happenings at the Library
Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe
Watch the Monroe Light Parade as it passes by from the comfort of the depot platform at the Monroe Community Library. Hot chocolate and hot apple cider along with snacks, a movie and coloring fun!
Monroe Light Parade
Monroe
Before the parade, Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Grinch will have treats to share at the Monroe Church of Christ, 180 S 6th St. This year’s parade theme is ‘Grinch Stole Christmas.’ The parade route starts at Monroe Fire Station (680 Commercial St.), then north on 7th/8th to Ash, south on HWY 99W to Orchard, west on Orchard to 10th to Commercial, and back to Monroe Fire Station.
Date, Time Cost
Dec 1-25, 31
Thurs-Sun, 6:30-8:30 pm
Free.
Dec 24, 26-27, 10 am-5 pm
Free
Dec 21, 7 pm
Free
Blinky Lights
Benton County
Philomath Event & Activity Information
597 Neabeack Hill Dr, Philomath
Blinky Lights in Philomath is a synchronized Christmas lights and music show. Tune your car radio to 87.9FM to listen. Please remember to keep your radio volume reasonable, don’t block driveways, turn off your headlights, and enjoy the holiday season!
Philomath Library Holiday Events
Philomath Community Library, 1080 Applegate St, Philomath
• 10am-5pm, Dec 24. Holiday Movies. All ages are invited to stop in and watch winter and holiday movies with us throughout the day. There will be light snacks for your movie-watching enjoyment. You are encouraged to wear your cozy clothes or pajamas and may bring a blanket to snuggle with while watching.
• 10am-5pm, Dec 26-27. Winter Crafts. Children and their families may drop in throughout the day to make a fun winter craft.
Philomath Parade of Lights
Philomath
Line the streets and enjoy the exciting holiday light parade. Spectators are invited to bring chairs and umbrellas. Rain or no rain, the parade will go on!
The parade will take the same route as the Frolic & Rodeo Parade. Beginning at Chapel Dr & 19th St, along Applegate St to 15th and then on to Cedar Street.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Depoe Bay Event & Activity Information
Dec 1- Jan 1
Sun-Thurs, 4:30-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-10:30 pm
Free
Date, Time Cost
Dec 4-6, Noon-8 pm
Dec 7, 10 am-3 pm
Free
Dec 6, 5 pm
Free
Dec 13, Noon-3 pm
Free. RSVP requested.
Depoe Bay Lights
350(ish) SW Coast Ave, Depoe Bay
Watch from the comfort of your car and listen to the music on 92.1 FM while you watch the animated light show to a host of Christmas songs. Or walk up and press the button on the No Radio? sign to hear the music. The show repeats many times throughout the night. Please do not block driveways while watching the show.
Lincoln County
Lincoln City Event & Activity Information
Fantasy of Trees
Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 NW 44th St, Lincoln City
Enjoy wandering through a forest of decorated trees sponsored by area businesses. Santa and Mrs. Clause will arrive straight from the North Pole to make a pre-Christmas appearance for photos and Christmas requests on Friday, December 6, from 5-8pm.
Deck the Dock
Taft Dock, 860 SW 51st Street, Lincoln City
Everyone is invited to enjoy the lighting of Taft Dock. Have a cookie from My Petite Sweet, watch Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus flip the switch, and light up the holiday season!
Lincoln County Board of Realtors Holiday Open House 2403 NW Hwy 101, Ste J, Lincoln City
Come and enjoy food, drinks, games and much more. All ages welcome! Tis the season to spread some joy!
Date, Time Cost
Dec 10-31
Free
Lincoln County
Lincoln City Event & Activity Information
Celebrate Winter at the Library
Driftwood Public Library, 801 SW Hwy 101, #210, Lincoln City
• Dec 10, 10:30 am. Music and Movement. A movement based program with songs and rhymes. All ages welcome.
• Dec 11, 3:30-5:30 pm. Family Night: Kids Cook-Edible Cookie Dough. Learn how to make edible cookie dough and mix in your favorite cookie flavors. All ages welcome.
• Dec 12, 10:30 am. Winter Themed Storytime. All ages welcome.
• Dec 17, 10:30 am. Music and Movement. A movement based program with songs and rhymes. All ages welcome.
• Dec 19, 10:30 am. Winter Themed Storytime. All ages welcome.
• Dec 18, 10:30 am-Noon. Homeschool Hangout. Join us for a winter-themed party with snacks and snowflake crafts for homeschoolers of all ages.
• Dec 18, 3:30-5:30 pm. Family Night: Winter Crafts. Join us for an afternoon of winter themed crafts, snacks, and a snowy movie. All ages welcome.
• Dec 27 & 28, 3:30-5:30 pm. Winter Break Robots. Learn some basic coding and programming as we build mazes and navigate our robots. Recommended for ages 5+ but all are welcome.
• Dec 28, 10:30 am. Saturday Storytime. Join us for a winter themed storytime and craft on a Saturday morning. All ages welcome.
• Dec 31, 10:30 am-Noon. Noon Year’s Eve. Join us for music, noisemakers, crafts, and a countdown to Noon as we celebrate Noon Year’s Eve. All ages welcome.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Newport Event & Activity Information
Dec 6, 7, 5-8 pm
$5 per person with a food donation
Dec 13, 14, 20, 21, 5-8 pm
$10 per person
Dec 7, 3-5 pm
$9/residents, $11 non-residents
Pre-registration recommended.
Dec 7, 5-6:30 pm
Free
Dec 8, 2-4 pm
Free. Donations accepted
Sea of Lights
Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd, Newport
See the aquarium in a new light with this after-hours event. Get admission to Sea of Lights for only $5 with a food donation on the first weekend. Take a photo with Santa on the second and third weekends of the Sea of Lights!
Santa Swim
Newport Aquatic Center, 225 SE Avery St, Newport
Celebrate the holiday season with the Aquatic Center by enjoying the Santa Swim! They’ll have games and holiday treats. You can even meet and get a photo with Santa! Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.
Yaquina Bay Lighted Boat Parade
Yaquina Bay, Newport
Find your spot on the Historic Bayfront to get an up close view of the Lighted Boats parading around Yaquina Bay.
Holly Jolly -A Festive Family Affair
Newport Performing Arts Ctr, 777 W. Olive St, Newport
Add some good cheer to your Holiday season with “Holly Jolly – A Festive Family Affair”—a free community sing-along. Youth art-making begins at 2pm, and the Sing-along starts at 3pm.
There will be holiday music, plenty of loud-and-proud singing with your friends and loved ones, holiday treats, and more!
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Newport Event & Activity Information
Dec 21, Noon-4 pm
Free
American Legion Kids Christmas
American Legion Post 116, 424 W Olive St, Newport
American Legion-Post 116 is hosting a Kids’ Christmas party togo. Stop by between noon and 4pm to see Santa and get a gift.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Siletz Event & Activity Information
Dec 11, 3:30 pm
Free Holiday Puppet Show
Siletz Public Library, 255 S Gaither St, Siletz
Holiday themed puppet show open to all.
Dec 1-31
Sun-Thurs, 5-9 pm, Fri-Sat, 5-10 pm
Free Sounds of Lights 161 SE Ebgert Ave, Siletz
Come by to watch the animated Christmas light show. Donations will be taken for Toledo Food Pantry.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Toledo Event & Activity Information
Dec 14 & 21
Free
Celebrate the Season with the Library
Toledo Public Library, 73 NW 7th Street, Toledo
• Noon-3 pm, Dec 14. Holiday Kids Art Day. Drop in anytime between 12-3pm to make greeting cards, ornaments, and holiday fare. Hosted by the Toledo Public Library and the Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre.
• 1-2:30 pm, Dec 21. Ukulele Christmas Carols with Seashore Literacy Ukulele Group singers, Christmas storytime with library staff, and a visit from Santa!
Date, Time Cost
Dec 8, 4-5:30 pm
Free
Dec 14, 2-4 pm
Free
Dec 15, 5:30 pm
Free
Lincoln County
Waldport Event & Activity Information
Candlelight Christmas Bridge Walk & City Tree Lighting
Alsea Bridge, Waldport
Join our community in a candlelight Christmas bridge walk and city tree lighting ceremony. A reception will follow at Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center. Visit the website for details.
Cookie Decorating
Central Coast Fire Dept, 125 NW Alsea Hwy, Waldport
Cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, photos with Santa, a Santa letter writing station, and a selfie station. For kids of all ages!
Waldport Lighted Parade
Port of Alsea, 365 NW Port St #A, Waldport
The parade starts at the Port of Alsea and meanders through the streets of Waldport.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost
Dec 7, 2-5:30 pm.
Free Hot Cocoa Trail
Downtown Yachats
Stroll through Yachats and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa at participating businesses with a caroling group at the pavilion. This delightful afternoon promises warm drinks and a cozy atmosphere for all.
Dec 6-7, 4-5 pm
Free
Barbershop Quartet
Yachats Pavilion, 501 HWY 101 N, Yachats. Behind the Commons
Free community performance.
Lincoln County
Date, Time Cost Yachats Event & Activity Information
Dec 7, 8:30-11:30 am
Dec 7, 5 pm
Free
Dec 14, 15, 21, 22, 4-7 pm
$5 Parking Fee; Free Admission.
Donations appreciated.
YYFAP Santa Breakfast
Lions Hall, 344 4th St, Yachats
A family-friendly breakfast with Santa himself.
Christmas Tree Lighting Town Center
Community tree lighting led by Coastal Land & Homes.
Victorian Christmas at Heceta Head
Heceta Head Lighthouse, 92072 US-101 S, Yachats
Enjoy the majesty of the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House while listening to live music from generous local performers! Parking is at Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic View for $5 per vehicle to support the State Park (cards only). A free shuttle from the parking lot to the Keeper’s Home is provided.
The walk up to the lighthouse after dark, so bring your flashlight and jacket.
Other Holiday Activity Sites
Pacific NW Christmas Lights
Check out the Holiday Light Map from Pacific NW Christmas Lights to find displays throughout the Pacific Northwest - Washington, Oregon, Idaho and even Canada!
Google Santa Tracker
Other Holiday Activity Sites
Santa’s Village is filled with your favorite characters, together with fun, educational, and interactive activities for every age. On December 24th, Santa’s Village transforms into a tracking experience where you can follow Santa and his reindeer around the world.
NORAD Tracks Santa
A family-friendly program by the North American Aerospace Defense Command around the world on December 24th and technology. The NORAD Tracks Santa website goes live each Dec. 1 with games, videos, information, and more!
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