JULY 2018 EVENTS
Calendar Listing for Oregon and Southwest Washington
(Updated Regularly)

Dory Days Festival
July 20 - 22

This is a celebration of the local dory fishing culture unique to Pacific City.  Festivities kick off with the Dory Days Parade that is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.  The parade starts at Bob Straub State Park and works it’s way into downtown Pacific City.  Other events throughout the weekend includes live music, kids activities, fish fry and more. The Dorymen’s Association will operate a booth to answer questions from the public and a display of dory boats in the Cape parking.  It will be held from July 20 - 22.  To learn more, go to www.pcnvchamber.org.



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Salem on Ice
November 17 - January 20

Bring the family to enjoy seasonal outdoor ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Salem at the beautiful Riverfront Park.  Join for skating, refreshments and wonderful memories...More 

A Pittock Mansion Christmas: Hobbies and Pastimes
November 19 - December 31

From opera to knitting to beekeeping, this year’s Pittock Mansion Christmas will highlight some familiar and not-so-familiar hobbies and pastimes.  See the Mansion in a whole new light as volunteer decorators creatively transform rooms into a hobbies and pastimes holiday extravaganza...More

ZooLights
November 21 - January 5

It wouldn’t be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, the Oregon Zoo’s annual winter festival.  As you walk around the zoo, you’ll see a dazzling display of more than million and a half lights, and experience your zoo in a whole new light.  In addition to visiting elephants, penguins and other animals, you can ride the popular lighted train and enjoy dinner from a variety of food carts.  Little ones may want to ride the carousel, and Santa will be available at the events through December 23 for photos.  There will be local food carts, special warm drinks and live music as well...More 

The Village Green Christmas Market
November 23 - December 23

The Village Green Christmas Market is a festive holiday event in historic Cottage Grove.  Enjoy half a million Christmas lights, artisan market, festive food and drinks, live music, photos with Santa, live reindeer, and more at this charming outdoor festival!...More 

Safeway Winter Wonderland 
November 23 - December 26

Since 1993, a journey through Winter Wonderland has become a Holiday tradition for many families, friends, and social organizations to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.  Spectators can enjoy the most spectacular drive-through light show in the region, viewing over 250 colorful light set pieces and many fully animated scenes from the comfort of their own vehicle.  Over two million visitors have taken the Winter Wonderland journey since its origin...More 

The Grotto: Christmas in the Garden
November 23 - December 31

Christmas in the Garden, presented by POWER Kia, is a charming European-inspired event featuring 1 million lights, ice skating, snowless tubing, live music, photos with Santa, fire pits, a vendor market, and more!...More

Christmas in the Garden
November 23 - December 31

Christmas in the Garden, presented by POWER Kia, is a charming European-inspired event featuring 1 million lights, ice skating, snowless tubing, live music, photos with Santa, fire pits, a vendor market, and more!...More  

The Train to Christmas Town
November 24 - December 16

The Train to Christmas Town captures the spirit of the season with its warmth and charm.  Your family will love it!  You’ll be greeted by our cheery staff and directed to gather your ticket before the conductor calls “All aboard!  The music begins as we depart the station and you’ll be clapping along and motioning pulling on a train whistle “Whoo-whoo” along to our peppy theme song “Takin’ the Train to Christmas Town” (download the song for FREE now from our website to get the family pumped!). Elves will be dancing in the aisles leading sing-alongs with other favorite Christmas songs.  All our guests will enjoy other activities and games on board as they interact with the cast and crew.  Before you know it we’ll be arriving at Christmas Town so gather together to share the views from the window of the magical lighted town.  Wave to Santa and his elves before they climb aboard to greet each boy and girl and present them with a special gift.  It will be held from Nov. 24 - Dec. 16 at 110 Railroad St. in Hood River.  To learn more, go online to www.mthoodrr.com. 

Nature's Coastal Holiday
November 24 - December 26

This is the BEST Christmas Light Show on the Southern Oregon Coast.  Walk through Azalea Park lit up by over 1.4 million glittering lights.  They'll also have holiday music by carolers, a visit by Santa, and refreshments...More

Victorian Christmas in Jacksonville 
November 24 - December 26

Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates the holidays and our past with Victorian Christmas.  The event is a wonderful memory making activity and a cherished tradition.  The town is decorated all in natural greenery with white lights to evoke Christmases past.  Some of the activities include a Christmas tree lighting, community caroling, Shop Small Saturday, trolley rides, holiday tours, Merchant Open House, Holiday Greens Sale, Christmas Parade and much more...More