The holiday season continues! Celebrate this weekend by visiting Santa, checking out some winter wonderlands, or taking a road trip just out of the city for some festive cheer.
Now through Dec 24
Santa’s Magical Workshop and Observatory at Washington Square
HGTV sponsors a comprehensive Santa event this year, complete with the chance to take “Elfie” selfies and experience Elf-Ray vision in addition to the classic Santa photo ops. Free admission, photo packages start at $32, santa-hq.com
Dec 5-7
32nd Annual Providence Festival of Trees
Get lost in a maze of uniquely decorated trees, visit the teddy bear hospital, make holiday crafts, and of course, say hello to Santa. $4-6, facebook.com/festivaloftreesportland
Dec 5-7
Alpenrose Dairy’s Christmas in Dairyville
A favorite nostalgic holiday tradition! Dairyville is transformed into a winter wonderland. Visit Storybook Lane, get serenaded by local choirs, take in holiday movies, and more. Free, alpenrose.com
Dec 6
Build a Gingerbread House at Skamania Lodge
Let Skamania Lodge’s expert culinary team help you create a fancy, delicious cookie house, then stick around and enjoy the beautiful Columbia Gorge scenery. $20-30, call 509-427-7700 for reservations, skamania.com
Dec 6
Cedarwood Waldorf School’s 10th Annual Winter Faire
There’s something for everyone at this magical festival: crafts and cookies for the kiddos, local artisan-made goods for sale in the marketplace, even a family game room! Free, cedarwoodschool.org
Dec 7
Peculiar Tales of S.S. Bungalow
Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the sea-faring sounds of the Peculiar Tales of S.S. Bungalow. Drop anchor at Mississippi Pizza on Saturday, December 7th from 5:00-7pm and take part in this nautical music adventure! ssbungalow.com, mississippipizza.com
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Nice list! Great fun! I want to correct the SS BUngalow listing – the text says it’s on December 14th, but it is THIS SUNDAY at 5 pm – http://www.mississippipizza.com/calendar/