🌲 Weekend Washington County Events! Nov 28-Dec 1 🦃

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Diana Fitts
November 27, 2024

Good morning, Washington County! 🎉

If you want to get started on holiday shopping, while also supporting our community, get yourself ready for a jam packed weekend full of holiday markets and bazaars. Let’s shop local and support the amazing talent here in Washington County!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I am so grateful for this community!

Always check the event source before heading out, as details can change last minute. Some events are free, while others require tickets, so be sure to confirm on the event page.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, Nov 28

  • Letters From Wintertime Characters
    Through Dec 2, Online
    Celebrate the season with personalized letters from Santa and other wintertime characters, provided by Tualatin Parks & Recreation. Volunteers will craft handwritten messages based on registration details. This free program requires individual registration for each child to ensure personalized letters, which will be mailed on December 15.

  • Tim Tank Memorial Turkey Trot
    8am, NW Oak Hills Drive and NW 153rd, Beaverton
    Join the 1st annual Tim Tank Memorial Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning in Oak Hills, honoring Tim's legacy and supporting a Beaverton School District scholarship fund. Make sure to register and bring 2 cans of food per person!

Friday, Nov 29

  • Letters to Santa
    Nov 29-Dec 24, Bridgeport Village
    Kids can share their holiday wishes with Santa by writing letters and dropping them off at his magical mailbox located near Santa's Gingerbread Cottage at Bridgeport Village (near the Regal Cinema).

  • Visits and Photos with Santa
    Nov 29-Dec 24, Bridgeport Village, check website for times and reservations
    Have a visit with Santa, take photos, and make a wish at Santa’s Gingerbread Cottage in Bridgeport Village (near the Regal Cinema). Reservations required.

  • Winter Wonderland Festival and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
    10am-4pm, Lee Farms, Tualatin
    Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides and family fun at the Winter Wonderland Festival, featuring holiday displays, activities, and farm animal feeding!

  • Harvest Hike
    10am-11am, Jenkins Estate, Beaverton
    Enjoy a scenic 2-mile family hike at Jenkins Estate the day after Thanksgiving, rain or shine.

  • Thanksgiving Artisan Foodie Fest
    12pm-7:30pm, Resolu Cellars, Beaverton
    Enjoy a celebration of flavors, unique gifts, and music! Enjoy complimentary tasters, floral and gift options, and Well Played Wines featuring low- and non-alcoholic selections. Live music by Cliff Dunn on Friday evening at 5:30 PM.

  • Forest Grove Holiday Tree Lighting
    6pm-7:30pm, Forest Grove Senior and Community Center
    Join the 2024 Forest Grove Holiday Tree Lighting for music, cheer, and festive family fun!

Saturday, Nov 30

  • Letters to Santa
    Nov 30 - Dec 18, check the website for drop box locations
    Send your letter to Santa by dropping it in one of the red Santa’s Mailboxes at THPRD facilities. Be sure to include your name and return address for a reply from Santa!

  • Forest Grove Elk’s Lodge Holiday Bazaar
    9am-3pm, Elks Lodge, Forest Grove
    Support Elkette Charities as you visit 40+ vendors with handmade items.

  • Holiday Market
    9am-3pm, Farmington Gardens, Beaverton
    Enjoy over 70 local artisans and craft vendors, food and drink, and wreath workshops. Take pictures with Santa and enjoy live music from 11am-2pm. A perfect festive outing!

  • Holiday Parade and Santa’s Arrival Celebration
    10am-1pm, Bridgeport Village
    Kick off the holiday season with a joyful morning parade featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their North Pole friends, plus caroling, arts & crafts, and festive activities for all ages!

  • Small Business Saturday
    10am-4pm, Al’s of Sherwood
    Celebrate Small Business Saturday at Al’s with over 30 local artists, makers, and small businesses showcasing unique holiday gifts. Enjoy festive drinks at Sip while supporting talented community creators and shopping local.

  • Winter Wonderland Festival and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
    10am-4pm, Lee Farms, Tualatin
    See Friday Nov 29 for description

  • Maker’s Market
    10am-4pm, Kinton Garage, Beaverton
    Join the 7th annual Makers' Market, featuring local makers and a special Kids' Corner for young crafters and entrepreneurs.

  • Holiday Bazaar
    10am-7pm, 9000 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard
    Enjoy handmade gifts and drinks at the 1st annual Embassy Sweets Holiday Bazaar.

  • Winter Village
    10am-8pm, Wed-Sun through Jan 12, Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, Hillsboro
    Winter Village returns to Hillsboro with outdoor ice skating, special theme Fridays, and private rink rentals.

  • The Curio: Shop Local Saturday
    12pm-6pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton
    With over 50 regional artists offering functional, decorative, and one-of-a-kind works of art, this is the perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts.

  • Thanksgiving Artisan Foodie Fest
    12pm-7:30pm, Resolu Cellars, Beaverton
    See Nov 29 for description.

  • Michael Allen Harrison’s Christmas at the Reser
    2pm, Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, Beaverton
    Michael Allen Harrison's "Christmas at The Reser" holiday show returns Thanksgiving weekend, featuring Julianne Johnson, his band, and young artists.

  • Bre Paletta
    7pm-9:30pm, 503 Uncorked, Sherwood
    Bre Paletta blends haunting vocals, skilled guitar, and introspective lyrics, formerly fronting Rye Hollow and opening for artists like Tori Amos and Cowboy Junkies.

  • Holiday Tree
    Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station, Hillsboro
    Enjoy Winter Village's high-tech holiday tree and light show.

Sunday, Dec 1

MORE RESOURCES

Check out the Washington County resources below, including their event calendars!

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