Rekindle the flame in the hearth with stories, dance & song from Ireland.

In concert halls from California to Florida, from Texas to Maine, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas takes us back to Ireland of the 1950s, to a night before Christmas, to a place where the motor car, the television, and the telephone were little more than unlikely rumors, and to a time when the neighbors would gather at each others’ homes, bringing with them not only their traditional musical instruments, but also their songs, their dances, their laughter, and -- always, ever and always, -- their stories.

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.

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. Mega bake sale. Gift shopping. Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free hot beverages. Proceeds support the MBHS Scholarship Program.

Wild Winter Wonderland is back!

Join us during for our three-day after-hours event for a great time. We’ve added more than 5,000 additional lights compared to 2022, and we’re going to light up the night.

Don’t forget to check out the gingerbread-theme area along Bindi’s Critter Creek, and check out how we’re decorating the Discovery Farm.

Don’t miss your chance to get your pictures with Santa and one of our Animal Ambassadors. Make sure to stop in the Rotary Pavilion to grab a complimentary cup of hot cocoa, cider or (kid-friendly) egg nog and a candy cane.

Smitty’s and WallFlour Bakery food trucks will be out here to add to the festivities.

Did we mention Santa and Mrs. Claus? How about the Grinch and maybe a new surprise guest this year?

From Dec. 15-17,  Santa will be front and center at Wildlife Images from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. each day of the event as we celebrate out Wild Winter Wonderland. The park will be filled with lights, and Critter Creek will look like a gingerbread house. as you enjoy winter in the park.

Watch out for the Grinch. You never know what he’ll be up to.

Outdoor 10 foot Menorah lighting.

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

On December 9, Bandon lights up with the annual Holiday Light Parade. Everyone is invited to Light Up! Your vehicle, your pet, yourself! No registration or fees required. Line up begins at 5:00 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.

FREE & Family-Friendly

The Co-op's Gingerbread Cookie decorating party is back!

Join us in the classroom for our annual cookie celebration. We will have gingerbread people and shapes available with all the fixings to create your masterpiece.

In an effort to give back, we would like to encourage each participant to bring a nonperishable donation as an optional entry fee. Contributions will be donated to the Ashland Emergency Food Bank.

*This event is free, but we ask participants to reserve their space and arrive in your chosen time slot. This will help us keep things moving for the next group.

Place

101 S. Bartlett
Medford, OR US 97501

Description

The most festive fun run of the year is near!  The Medford Ugly Sweater 5K presented by West Orthodontics is scheduled for Saturday December 9th, at 9:00am sharp.  100% of the proceeds from your registration goes to the kids at the Jackson County Foster Parent Association.  What better way to give back to your community than to sport your ugly sweater while running, walking or dancing your way through this festive 5k? Don’t waste any time preparing your sweaters, we can’t wait to see you this December!

Race Information:

Packet Pick-Up:

Friday, December 8th (9AM-6PM)
West Orthodontics
1475 E. McAndrews Rd
Medford, OR 97504

We HIGHLY encourage all participants to pick up their packets on Friday. For those who cannot make packet pick-up on Friday, we will hold race day pick-up from 7:45AM - 8:30AM. Don’t cut it too close!

What to Bring?

Bring your race confirmation with you (having it on your phone works too!) and a form of an I.D.

If you are picking up a packet for a friend or your team, make sure you they have forwarded you their race confirmation. We encourage teams to have one person pick up!
***Please make sure everyone in your team has signed their waiver beforehand.***

Know Someone That Didn't Get Signed Up in Time? No problem! We still have spots available. Participants can still register at packet pick-up with cash or credit card!

Race Day:

Saturday, December 9th

Race Time: 9:00AM

Start/Finish Line
Downtown Medford
(RCC Commons/SOU Building)
101 S. Bartlett St.
Medford, OR 97501

Late Packet Pick-Up:

Race Day, December 9th from 7:45AM-8:30AM

After you get through your awesome 5K, grab some breakfast! We will be serving donuts and hot chocolate donated from Jackson County Dutch Bros!

Course Map:

If you have participated in the past, you can expect the same great course as usual! Here is a link to the course:

MAP OF RACE COURSE

Other Details:
Be sure to have your race bib attached to the front of your ugly sweater and visible for our start-line checkers to see.

This is a holiday fun run and will not be timed. We encourage those who are running (and still competing against themselves) to move towards the front and the walkers more towards the back of the line.

As you come into the finish line, grab your complimentary water bottle then head over to get your breakfast, and get your ugly sweater photographed in at the West Orthodontics Photo Booth!

Get social with us! Share all of your race day photos using #medforduglysweater5k

Most importantly, strut that ugly sweater with all you got! We cannot wait to see you out there!

Thanks for making this a great event for our community!

Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast with holly old St. Nick! Participants receive photo opportunities with Santa, kids holiday craft and a yummy breakfast. The event is FREE! Seating is very limited. Registration opens Ocotober 25th

Two sessions

Session 1 830am-930am

Session 2 10am-11am

FREE for children | $6 per adult 16+

Outdoor 10 foot Menorah lighting.

Join us for the Klamath chorale’s annual Christmas concert, one of the highlights of the holiday season. For more than 40 years, the chorale has thrilled the audiences with an annual performance that combines traditional carols in unique arrangements with popular seasonal songs that you will long remember. 

Tickets:

• $15 Adults

• $13 Srs/Students/Military

• $10 12 & Under

This is a FREE family friendly event.

Join the City of Central Point for our annual Community Christmas on Saturday December 3th. The parade will start at 5:00pm on Pine Street and the tree lighting will begin at 6:00pm behind City Hall and the Library. We will have fun activities for the whole family, Santa will be on site to visit with kiddos and we will have Kona Ice with hot cocoa!

• Santa arrives at 515pm to light the tree.

• Phoenix/Talent Elementary Choir will be singing songs of the season.

• Santa will be available for pictures and gift wishes.

• Cookies and Cocoa will be provided by First Presbyterian Church and Phoenix Chamber

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.

At all Home Depot's

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last.

The Eagle Point Community Association will hold it’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm in Bob Moore Park on Main Street. After the tree lighting, Santa will arrive by fire truck to lead everyone to the City Hall where children will receive candy, stuffed animals

Schedule of Events

6pm at City Hall - Chili Feed, Beverages & Cookies

630pm - Caroling Concert at The Church on the Hill

7pm - Tree Lighting and Santa arrives on FD #3 Fire Truck & lead's

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. And by all means bring your own special ribbon, trimming, and ornaments.

Wreath making kits are $20; $15 if you’re a Southern Oregon Historical Society member. Reservations are not required!

There will also be hot drinks and small cone centerpieces available for sale. And do plan to take a photo with Santa and our Big Red Christmas truck. Here’s an opportunity for children to whisper their secrets into Santa’s ear. One of Santa’s elves will have a candy cane for each child.

And we’ve added something new this year—a Basket of Cones raffle! We have three huge decorative baskets filled with a variety of special cones including a singular gold cone! Raffle tickets are only $1, or 6 for $5. Winners for these special baskets will be drawn at 3pm but you need not be present to win.

Grand Illumination, Santa’s arrival and seasonally inspired performing arts productions. Adorning the Plaza, East Main Street, Lithia Way, Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland Street and surrounding shops with a winter glow, the Festival of Light attracts locals and visitors from November to New Years.

Get festive! Celebrate the talents of Southern Oregon on Friday November 24th at the Northwest Nature Shop's annual Holiday Open House. We'll have samplings of local wine, local Rogue creamery cheese, chocolate and more. Magical Michael will perform 2 magic shows, one at 1:30 pm and the other at 3 pm. Enjoy outdoor firepits, crafts for kids and plan on making the Northwest Nature Shop a part of your holiday weekend. All activities are free.

PLACE

300 W Valley View Rd
Talent, OR US 97540

DESCRIPTION

Come on our new race location Cummins (the old Wal-mart) in Talent, Oregon for our Thanksgiving run! We will be hosting a food drive for the SOU food bank and a portion of the proceeds will go to to SOR Shoes for Student Runners  Program which provides shoes to Jr. High and High School athletes who would like to participate in Cross Country and Track but cannot afford proper running shoes.

When- November 23 2023 Free Turkey Dash Kids Run( 8 and Under)7:45AM| 8 Mile Run 8AM| 5k Run/Walk 8:15AM| 2 Mile Family Run/Walk 8:30AM $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 November 23, 2023

Packet Pick up and registration on November 22 from 3-7pm  Legends Talent Taphouse 245 W Valley View, Talent,  Oregon 97540. NO DAY OF REGISTRATION will be offered, packet pick up available from 6:45am- 7:45 am day of. 

Participants will receive a custom race bib and finishers medal. No age group awards.