Oregon Winter Events

Annual Christmas Parlour Tour
Albany - Willamette Valley
December 9, 2007
2pm-7pm

Tour features homes which have been lovingly restored and beautifully decorated for the holidays. Along with the homes on tour, guests visit local historic places of interest. Horse-drawn wagon, vintage trolley, refreshments & entertainment included in the $10 ticket price.

LOCATION:
Two Rivers Market
Albany, Oregon

INFORMATION:
800-526-5526

ZooLights
Portland
Nov. 24 - Dec. 30, 2007

Presented by The Boeing Company Nearly one million lights turn the zoo into a winter wonderland.

ZooLights is Portland's premier family holiday event, combining thousands of lights, hundreds of musical groups, a ride on the zoo's brightly lit train, a troupe of costumed animal characters, and seasonal culinary treats. Not all of the zoo is open. Only a few of the animals will be visible. Mountain Goats, Leopards, Tigers, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Primates, Polar Bears, Farm Animals and Elephants will be visible.

LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR

INFORMATION:
503-226-1561

Holiday Ale Festival
Portland
November 29-December 2, 2007

The only beer festival in the Northwest to be held outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month of December, the Holiday Ale Festival is truly distinctive. Despite chilly temperatures and often-inclement weather outside, attendees stay warm and dry under a large clear tent that covers the venue while allowing for views of the city lights. Gas heaters create a cozy ambience under the boughs of one of the region's largest decorated Christmas trees.

Festival highlights include on-site food; craft vendors; beer apparel and merchandise; a complimentary root beer garden for minors and designated drivers; mead tasting; and seasonal background music.

LOCATION:
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW Sixth Ave
Portland, Oregon

INFORMATION:
503-252-9899

Christmas Ship Parade
Portland/Metro
December 1, 2007 and December 7- 20, 2007

The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks. Christmas Ships is an all-volunteer effort by a group of Portland area recreational boaters. They come from various yacht clubs in the local area and also a number of boaters who are not affiliated with a club.

LOCATION:
Willamette/Columbia River

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Portland
December 8-24, 2007

This quintessential Nutcracker, danced to Tchaikovsky's magnificent score and steeped in the splendid Yuletide traditions of 19th-Century Germany, was the first in America to gain widespread popularity. With technically challenging principal roles and parts for over 100 children, Mr. Balanchine’s Nutcracker is a rite of passage for dancers of all ages.

LOCATION:
Oregon Ballet Theatre
818 SE Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR

INFORMATION:
Ticket Office: 503/2-BALLET or 888/9-BALLET

Providence Festival of Trees
Medford - Southern Oregon
November 30 - December2, 2007

Formal Dinner and Auction (Invitation Only), Festival Holiday Party Featuring Zion Train and public viewing days. The trees and accompanying items are sold at auction. Funds raised at this year's Festival of Trees will be applied to the physical expansion of Providence BirthPlace, including birthing rooms and surgery suites, as well as a remodel of the existing facility.

LOCATION:
Medford Armory
1701 S. Pacific Hwy
Medford

INFORMATION:
(541) 732-6768

Seaside Art Walk
1st Saturday of the Month
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Seaside - The Coast

New art showings by local and nationally recognized artists, plus music, food & drinks and much more!

LOCATION:
Participating downtown Seaside galleries and shops ... look for the "art walk stop" signs!

INFORMATION:
503-738-6391

Eagle Cap Sled Dog Race
January 16th-19th, 2008
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Northwest Travel Magazine calls it: 'Oregon's Iditarod'
This year there will be two races – an 8 dog, 100 mile, mid-distance race and the NEW 12 dog, 200 mile, mid-distance race from Joseph to Halfway and back, through the scenic Wallowa-Whitman National Forest!

INFORMATION:
(541) 432-3125

Wallowa County Winterfest
January 16-27, 2008
Joseph - Eastern Oregon

Snow Sculpture Contest, Snowmobile poker run, Crab feed, Snowmobile raffle drawing, Dances, SnowCross Race, SnoDrag Race, and Snowmobile raffle drawing.

INFORMATION:
541-271-4471

Seafood & Wine Festival
February 22, 23, and 24, 2008
Newport - The Coast

The premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Since 1978 the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival has attracted visitors from around the world to the central Oregon coast. Packed with fun, food and wine!

Winter Fishtrap Gathering
February 22-24, 2008
Wallowa Lake - Eastern Oregon

Working environment to explore reading as well as writing, open mics and interaction with writers.

LOCATION:
Wallowa Lake Lodge
Wallowa Lake, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(541) 426-3623

Birding & Blues Festival
February 22-24, 2008
Pacific City - The Coast

Highlights include guided field trips, workshops, concerts, vendors and food courts.

LOCATION:
Kiwanda Community Center
Pacific City, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 965-6994

Unique Animal & Expo Fair
February 23 & 24, 2008
Hillsboro - Portland/Metro

The Oldest and Largest Combined Animal Expo in the Pacific Northwest. See and Buy Live Birds, Live Reptiles & Live Mammals.

LOCATION:
Washington County Fairgrounds
Hillsboro, Oregon

INFORMATION:
(503) 717-8484