Exhausted from all the cooking, eating, thanking, and drinking involved with Thanksgiving? No rest for the weary, as this weekend marks the explosive beginning of holiday events everywhere you look! You can sleep in 2016!

Nov 27

My Macy’s Holiday Parade

Work off some of those turkey calories by heading downtown bright and early for the annual holiday parade, featuring colorful floats, local student marching bands, and costumed characters. Santa concludes the procession as he heads to opening day of Santaland. Free, macys.com

Now thru Dec 25

Illuminate Your Holidays

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s full speed ahead with Christmas prep. Bridgeport Village is transformed into a winter wonderland, with holiday events every day. Meet toy soldiers, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and other beloved characters – and of course, shop both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Free to $10, bridgeport-village.com

Opens Nov 27

Christmas in the Garden

Oregon Garden’s award-winning event is back and better than ever with an outdoor ice skating rink! Experience traditional favorites like the German Christmas market and illuminated Rediscovery Forest, meet live reindeer, eat yummies, and snap a photo with Santa. $4-6, oregongarden.org

Nov 28-29

Columbia Gorge 2015 Model Railroad Show

Last Open House in 2015 to see this amazing replica show, with intricate details and thousands of feet of track! Kids will love Thomas and other famous trains, and all will marvel at the expert engineering and craftsmanship. This year there’s even a Lego train! $3-7, kids 2 and under free, columbiagorgemodelrailroadclub.com

Opens Dec 2

The Benson Hotel’s Gingerbread Masterpiece

From Dec 2-26, put on your fancy pants (or dress!) and visit The Benson Hotel downtown and marvel at the intricate holiday-themed gingerbread display. This year’s theme is “imagination” – you’ll have to go to the unveiling event on Dec 2 to see it for yourself! Free, bensonhotel.com