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Cost is $10 per car.
Riverforks Park, Exit 125 Garden Valley
A Project of the Roseburg Rotary Club
Over 90 Animated Displays
Over 500,000 Lights
Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 29th at City Hall at 5pm
Victorian Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 6th 10am on California St.
FATHER CHRISTMAS: On weekends between November 30th - December 21st you can take family pictures with Father Christmas and enjoy musical entertainment as you stroll the streets doing your holiday shopping. There is no charge for taking pictures with Father Christmas. We ask that all those 5+ wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines while waiting in line. You are welcome to take your own photos as there is no professional photographer. You will find Father Christmas on the 3rd St/California St. entrance of Beekman Bank 11am-4pm.
Nature's Coastal Holiday, opens November 28 and runs nightly, 5-9pm, through December 29th. We are a 45min walk through display with over 3million lights and 100s of displays. Santa visits every Friday and Saturday night from 6-8pm. Admission is $4, cash only at the door, kids 12 & under free. Extreme weather, winds and heavy rain, can force us to cancel a night, so follow us on FB as we post by 3pm if we can't open
Drive or walk Greystone Court with every house decorated for the season.
Noon G Street closes
1 to 9 Vendor fair on G Street
3 to 5 Horse-drawn carriage rides on G Street
Entertainment on stage at 5th and G
5:00-5:45 Grants Pass High School Jazz Combo
5:45-6:15 Rogue Singers
6:15-6:45 Mrs. Claus sings
7 Santa Claus lights the tree
Sock skating rink at the Oregon Center for Creative Learning (former Dutch Bros headquarters on the corner of 4th and G Street.
5 to 9
Youth are invited to take of their shoes and skate in their socks around the wooden floor set up in the parking lot of the future home of the Children’s Museum.
7:30 to 9 Visits with Santa at the Downtown Welcome Center (corner of 6th and G Street)
11 G Street reopens
Bundle up and celebrate the magic of the season in Jacksonville at our enchanting Victorian Christmas Parade! Step back in time as the streets fill with festive cheer, and vintage costumes bring holiday history to life. After the parade, spend the day exploring Jacksonville’s charming shops, cozy cafés, and historic sites, all beautifully adorned in holiday splendor. Enjoy the warmth of the season with carolers, visits with Father Christmas, our complimentary hot cider stand, and delightful seasonal treats. We invite you to make this special holiday tradition a part of your festive celebrations!
Tickets are only sold at the door.
$5 per person
Children 2 and under free
Kick off the Winter Lights Festival at the Annual Candy Cane Hunt
Lithia 4 Kids & Medford Parks, Recreation and Facilities present the Winter Lights Festival at Pear Blossom Park! Bring the family for a night of holiday fun!
FESTIVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Holiday Tree Lighting
Illuminated Parade
DJ Gemini
Photos opportunities with Santa
Live Performances
Food Trucks
Date: Sat., Dec 6
Time: 5pm -8PM
Cost: FREE
Place: Pear Blossom Park Blocks N. Bartlett St.
This is a FREE family friendly event.
Join the City of Central Point for our annual Community Christmas on Saturday, December 6th. The parade will start at 5:00pm on Pine Street, with the tree lighting to follow. We will have fun activities for the whole family! Santa will be on site to visit with the kids and we will have Kona Ice with FREE hot cocoa!
Want to be a part of all the fun? We are looking for parade entries. The cost is $20 and all the proceeds are used to purchase Santa bags for the children. It's a fun and easy way to promote your business, support your team or just have fun with your family and friends.
We are always looking for volunteer groups or citizens to get involved and have many different volunteer duties. We would also love the support of our local business community. Becoming a sponsor for this event is easy and great advertising for your business. Looking to volunteer or become a sponsor? Email elizabeth.blodgett@centralpointoregon.gov or call 541.664.3321 x130 for more information.
Pictures with Santa
Children decorate the city tree
Caroling
Cookies and Cocoa
Join us for six magical nights of our annual Winter Wonderland.
This year, we’re lighting up the night with over 20,000 dazzling lights. On December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, between 5pm and 9pm each night, you can immerse yourself in lights while strolling through a Winter Wonderland! Experience it with family, friends, on a date, or as a group outing. You can enjoy hot cocoa, coffee, and delicious snacks as you walk through the display.
The entry fee is $5 per car. We love our four-legged friends, but for safety reasons, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home.
Looking for a memorable holiday outing? Arrange a private showing of our Winter Wonderland light display for your group, business, or organization. Call 541-622-2023 for more information.
Established in 1857, this 37-acre Century Farm is owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Originally settled as a land grant, it remained in the Hanley family until 1982 when Mary Hanley, a founder of the Society, donated it to SOHS. It is both a working farm and a museum, the largest artifact in SOHS’s 1,000,000+ collection!
Friday, December 12 - 06:00 PM
Saturday, December 13 - 01:00 PM
Saturday, December 13- 0600 PM
Sunday, December 14- 01:00 PM
Friday, December 19 - 0600 PM
Saturday, December 20- 01:00 PM
Saturday, December 20- 06:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 - 01:00 PM
Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast with holly old St. Nick! Participants receive photo opportunities with Santa, kids holiday craft and a yummy breakfast. Seating is very limited.
One session this year! 12 and Under Free | 13+ Resident $7 | Non-Resident $9
Join Us for a Magical Experience!
Join us for an unforgettable event filled with fun activities, crafts, games, and delicious hot chocolate. We will be reading "The Polar Express" and have plenty of other exciting surprises in store for you. Don't miss out on the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Saturday, December 13th:
9:30 am-12:00 pm
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Sunday, December 14th:
9:30 am-12:00 pm
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Sensory Friendly:
Sunday, December 14th
4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Ticket Prices
$22 Child $12 Adults
Museum Members: $10 Child $17 Adults
Sensory Friendly
Non-Member Child $22
Member Child $17
Adults Free
Our 106-year-old bridge will be dressed in greenery and lights and decked with a dozen decorated trees, with a raffle to take a very special one home.
Caroling - Free Hot Beverages - Painted Rock Hunt for Prizes - Homemade Gift and Baked Goods - Santa and Mrs. Claus - Fresh Wreaths & Centertpieces
Join us for the Bandon Annual Holiday Light Parade, filled with music, lights, and holiday cheer.
Don't miss out on the festive floats, lighted vehicles and bikes. Celebrate the season with us....
Everyone is invited to join in. Light up your vehicle, your pet, yourself! No registration required. Line up starts at 5:00PM, Parade begins at 5:30 PM.
The Winter Festival brings hundreds of people downtown Myrtle Creek to enjoy free chili, hot cider and coffee. Visitors can also enjoy the City Christmas tree and live Nativity scene and can shop at businesses that stay open late during the community event. When the parade vehicles arrive, they park along Main Street and some side streets where they can viewed up close and visitors can take photographs and chat with the drivers. The evening ends with the award of cash prizes in six categories and for "Best of Show".Link to Myrtle Creek Chamber of Commerce
Discounted Admission
Ice Skating performance 4-430pm
Come and see Santa Clause in an old time atmosphere!
Don’t miss this fun event!
Every year, Sutherlin puts together a Light Parade to bring light to the community just before Christmas. It is our gift, our way of giving back, and bringing the Christmas Holiday to Sutherlin.
FREE EVENT – Annual Gold Hill WinterFest
Bring the family for a festive day filled with fun and cheer! WinterFest is all about creating holiday memories together.
* Family Games
* Art Activities
* Snacks
* Prizes
ALL FREE!
Donations are appreciated to support this community event!
For more information, visit: www.candogoldhill.org
Brought to you by the Gold Hill Community Development Organization (Can-DO)
Two showings at 3pm and 7pm
Rekindle the flame in the hearth with stories, dance & song from Ireland.
For over 25 years, native Irishman Tomáseen Foley has brought his unique brand of storytelling magic to packed houses throughout the U.S. to captivate Christmas theatergoers. With warmth and humor, he and a dazzling tribe of world-class performers carry audiences back in time to a wintry night in an Irish “rambling house,” where traditional song, dance, music, and stories bring a community together for one wondrous evening. You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate this moving and intimate show that reminds us all of the power and joy of the ancient art of storytelling. Get your tickets early to this holiday treasure.
Each night, and visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and cash donations for ACCESS to help feed hungry children, families, seniors, and others within Jackson County. While enjoying the beautifully decoraed houses.
One day only, December 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, is your chance to see the Hanley House decorated for the Holidays. Three generations of the family lived in the house for over 100 years and you will see how the house was decorated across the years. This is a rare chance at a peek inside the historic Hanley House and is a great way to share our area’s history with visitors and guests. Hot drinks and cookies will be available.
$10 for adults and $5 for children 12 or under.
2025 Grants Pass Christmas Parade December 13th at 6pm. From “A”/6th Street to “L”/6th Street.
For Entries - Sign-ups are open. Don’t wait to sign up as we can only take the first 100 entries, then we will close sign-ups. Last day to sign up is December 1. Will meet behind City Hall at the day of the parade at 4:00pm for line-up instructions..
Spectator Viewing - To watch the parade you can sit between 6th street and “C” street; Parade ENDS at 6th street and "L” street. View the full parade between these streets. BOTH SIDES OF ROAD are open for viewing.
Parade will happen rain or shine.
Please place your trash in the trash bin and pick up your trash when you leave
CASABLANCA WILL BE HEAD QUARTERS. SANTA & THE GRINCH WILL BE AT CASABLANCA AT 6PM. ANNOUNCERS WILL BE THERE. ALSO, 2K CUPS OF FREE HOT COCOA AND POPCORN FOR EVERYONE
For safety reasons, throwing of candy or other items are prohibited due to our insurance policy. Do know each participant may have as many walkers behind the floats handing out candy, flyers and business cards. Again, no throwing candy or other items, due to the safety of our children.
Important - Please, absolutely no selling of any items before or during the parade. Thank you!
There are Participant Sign-up forms available at The Grants Pass Downtown Welcome Center at: 198 SW 6th St, Grants Pass, OR 97526.
Join us for this year’s Holiday Trolley Lights tour in Jacksonville! Experience the magic of the season as you ride through our charming town, beautifully illuminated and adorned with festive decorations. Delight in the twinkling lights, holiday music, and the warm, welcoming spirit that makes Jacksonville a perfect holiday destination. Don’t miss this enchanting tour—it’s a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss!
Tickets go on sale November 1
No service on December 24, Christmas Eve & December 25, Christmas day.
Tours begin at 5:00pm and run every 30 minutes.
Last tour is at 8:30pm.
Tour duration is 45 minutes.
Celebrate the start of the season with us at the festive tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy caroling and storytelling followed by evening holiday shopping in our historic landmark town.
Celebrate the Christmas season as we gather at the Sutherlin Central Park and Community Center! Treats and Hot Cocoa and Santa himself!
Make Your Own Special Holiday Wreath at SOHS Hanley Farm!
Once you’ve finished your “Black Friday” shopping, head over to SOHS Hanley Farm on Saturday, November 29. From 11am to 3pm, the Southern Oregon Historical Society will host its annual wreath making workshop—an opportunity to relax, forget the hustle and bustle, tap your creativity, and go home with your own special holiday decoration.
Wreath kits come with either grapevine or fruitwood bases from vines at Hanley Farm plus evergreens, berries, and special trimmings like dried hydrangeas and pinecones from the farm and the yards of volunteers. Wires, clippers, and ribbon will be available along with help with your artistry from longtime wreath makers and volunteers. You may also bring your own special ribbon, trimming, and ornaments.
Wreath making kits are $20 ($15 for SOHS members). Reservations are not required!
Take a photo with Santa and our Big Red Christmas truck. Children will have a chance to whisper their secrets into Santa’s ear. One of Santa’s elves will have a candy cane for each child.
SOHS Hanley Farm is located at 1053 Hanley Road in Central Point.
Santa’s Arrival and Grand Illumination begin at 5pm Ashland Ashland Public Library on Friday, November 28th. We will welcome youth and family groups to welcome Santa (his reindeer and elves!) downtown where he will greet the crowd and light the town from the Brickroom balcony, creating magic for this holiday season. The town will come alive with over one million lights all season long!
Every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Chamber has coordinated carolers to stroll and sing downtown.
Four generations of family operated Christmas tree farm - you choose and you cut, also pre-cut tall,
PLACE
300 W Valley View Rd
Talent, OR US 97540
DESCRIPTION
When - November 27, 2025
Free Turkey Dash Kids Run( 8 and Under)8:00AM| 8 Mile Run 8:15AM|5k Run/Walk 8:30AM|2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:40AM $15 for members| $20 for non members| Youth 18 and Under are free. Family Pricing available for this event, this is for families and families with extended family in town for the holidays, only.
Where - Cummins 300 W Valley View Rd, Talent, Oregon 97540
Packet Pick Up and Registration - November 26th from 3:30-8pm at Legend Cider Co. Talent Taphouse, 245 W Valley View, Talent, Oregon 97540. Packet pick up is also available from 7-8am on the day of the race. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION will be offered.
Participants will receive a custom race bib and finishers medal. No age group awards.
Annual Gnome Procession to the Wishing Tree in Lithia Park to welcome Winter!
Meet on the Ashland Plaza at 5pm on the first day of Winter Thu Dec 21. Bring a lantern and your wand.
We will cast a protection for all the animals, take our first sip of Winter Elixir and awaken the Magical Minatures slumbering in Lithia Park.
Doors open 1/2 hour before tubing starts.
Unlimited uphill rides on lift. All tubes provided by Diamond Lake Resort. No private tubes or sleds allowed.
Weather and snow conditions permitting. All sales final, no refunds. In case of cancellation due to power outage or snow conditions tickets will be good on a future date.
Welcome to the Diamond Lake snow tubing hill! Our snow hill is a thrill for all ages. Start by riding our 470 foot wonder carpet conveyor lift up the hill, then race down one of eight lanes for high speed fun.
Here’s everything you need before you get to the snow tubing hill!
Ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY. There are no ticket sales available on site.
Space fills up quickly! We limit the number of guests per day to make sure you don’t have to deal with long wait lines to ride.
All riders must be over 36″ and be capable of sitting in their own tube.
Ticket sessions last 3 hours.
All riders will be required to sign waivers.
Ready to get your group out for some thrills and fun? We offer a 10% discount when you purchase 4 or more tickets for the same tubing session! A day tubing is the perfect outing for families, friends, work groups, community groups, school groups and more.
Service will include Cream of Asparagus Soup, Mini Cottage Pies, Fresh Fruit, Salad, seasonal Tea Sandwiches, Warm Scones, Sweets and a Curated Tea Flight.
Please let us know that you would like to enjoy the Christmas Tea when you book your reservations.
$50 per person
Open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Last reservation 4pm
Candy Cane Lane at City Hall - Fridays Saturdays 6-8 pm in December - Tasty treat N Sweets & Tasty Drinks - RIDE THE TRAIN - $2.00 admission for children 12 & under - INCLUDES FREE TRAIN RIDE (must be accompanied by adult)
Adult $8.00
Holiday Light Parade
Santa
Tree Lighting
Hot Cocoa, Apple Cider, Cookies
Light up your float, boat, car, horse, log truck, or whatever else you want to bring through the parade to light up HWY 101.
Annual Light Parade and Park lighting. Bring the kids to see the parade, visit Santa at the firehouse, and enjoy free hot chocolate at the park during the lighting ceremony.
Grab your friends and a glass of wine and join us to make your own holiday wreath! We will provide all the materials and instructions needed. Wine, hot drinks, food and other goodies will be available for purchase. We have three dates available, use the link to buy your tickets from our website. Tickets are required to participate.
Join us for an epic day of winter excitement! Come stoke the stoke with music from some of your favorite Mt. Ashland artists. Discover what’s new for the season, grab some food, and get ready for winter vibes!
Free admission
All ages
Food & drinks for purchase
Live music
Let the mountain magic begin!
The Siskiyou School’s Annual Winter Faire holiday event has been a tradition in the Rogue Valley for over 30 years!
At this family-friendly, old-fashioned event, you and your children may dip your own beeswax candle, choose a treat in the Crystal Cookie Room, pick a treasure from the Pocket Person, visit the magical throne room of the Fairy Queen, and more! Many other enchantments, crafts, and activities, along with delicious food and more than 25 gift vendors, will be awaiting YOUR family!
Winter Faire is the biggest community event of the school year. It draws not only alum students and old friends, but hundreds of people from all over the valley who don’t necessarily have any affiliation with Waldorf education. Below is a typical representation of Winter Faire at the Siskiyou School:
1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days
All the holiday fun you remember is returning to our Public Viewing event:
Spectacular, uniquely decorated trees
Teddy Bear Hospital
Live entertainment
Pictures with Santa
Ticket sales at door – ONLY
$8 adults
$5 kids (3-12 yrs) and seniors (65+)
Free for children 2 and under
Proceeds benefit patient services at Providence Medford Medical Center.
In partnership with Ashland Community Health, Talent Maker City is hosting a Free Family Holiday Ornament Workshop! (4:00pm-6:15pm)
Don’t miss Santa and the tree lighting at the town hall at 6:30 followed by activities at the Talent Historical Museum with Santa and friends!
Two weekends
November 29th - December 1st
December 6th - 8th
Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Christmas Trees & Wreaths
Christmas Donuts
Espresso, Cider & Hot Chocolate
Gift Shop
Image by Herald and News
Santa will join us as Klamath Falls lights the tree at Klamath Commons. Bring the kids for caroling, hot cocoa and pictures with Santa at this free, family-friendly event.
Date: Monday, December 4th
Time: Tree lighting at 6:00 PM
Location: Klamath Commons Park
Join us for Christmas on Sweet Rose Farm for our annual charity event benefitting The Salvation Army of Medford. All proceeds of your ticket into the event will be donated to the Salvation Army of Medford and the funds will stay local. Your ticket into the event will get you full access to all the festivities. We will have a Santa, hot cocoa and cookies, a festive curated Christmas market and a new theme a Narnia land new this year.
Klamath Chorale: Making Spirits Bright Holiday Concert The Klamath Chorale is a community choir of 90+ voices. They aim to create and share their love of music with the Klamath Basin.
Tickets:
Section A B C D (Box)
Standard: $18 $13 $8 $28
Senior/Military: $16 $11 $6 $28
Student: $14 $9 $4 $28
ADA
Standard: $13
Senior/Military: $11
Student: $9
As you explore the charming streets of Jacksonville during the Victorian Christmas celebration, don’t miss the chance to meet Father Christmas himself! Step into a world of holiday magic, where Father Christmas awaits to share warm greetings, festive cheer, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Let him know if you’ve been naughty or nice before you stop in the nearby shops to find gifts for everyone on your list this year.
No charge to take photos with Father Christmas. No photographer will be present.
Pick up a clue car at the Ashland Chamber office (110 E. Main St) or Evergreen Federal Bank (1001 W. Jackson Rd) and find 8 of Santa’s Sneaky Pals around Ashland. Compete the hunt and enter to win!
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult to win the prize in January 2025.
Two weekends
November 29th - December 1st
December 6th - 8th
Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Christmas Trees & Wreaths
Christmas Donuts
Espresso, Cider & Hot Chocolate
Gift Shop
