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Letters to Santa
Bring your child’s letter and place it in the special delivery North Pole mailbox at the Santo Community Center or Rogue X by Dec 15, or mail to Medford Parks and Recreation, Attn: Santa 701 N. Columbus Ave, Medford, Oregon 97501
Letters must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
• Hours of Operation: Check our website for up-to-date schedules, including themed skate nights!
• Admission & Rentals: Affordable pricing for individuals and families. Skate rentals are available for all sizes.
Mark your calendar and don’t miss the chance to experience the joy of ice skating under the stars. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
For more information about lessons, multipasses, or to book your group event, visit our website.
Pricing:
Age 0-5 Admit = Free
Youth (Age 6-13) = $4
Adult (14+) = $5
Skate Rentals = $3
Cost is $10 per car.
Riverforks Park, Exit 125 Garden Valley
A Project of the Roseburg Rotary Club
Over 90 Animated Displays
Over 500,000 Lights
The Holiday Light show at Shore Acres State Park features thousands of lights and displays in the formal garden.
Visitors can reserve their date, time and parking spot. Reservation is for vehicle parking only. Visitors in the car do not need tickets.
Parking reservation time slots are available for 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Timed entry and parking must be reserved before arrival.
No onsite parking permit purchase is available during event hours.
Note: Free parking for Green Friday, Nov. 24, at all state parks that charge a parking fee applies during the daytime at Shore Acres, but not during event hours. Timed entry and parking reservation required 4:30-9 p.m.
Santa’s Arrival and Grand Illumination begin at 5pm Ashland Ashland Public Library on Friday, November 29th. We will welcome youth and family groups to welcome Santa (his reindeer and elves!) downtown where he will greet the crowd and light the town from the Brickroom balcony, creating magic for this holiday season. The town will come alive with over one million lights all season long!
Every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Chamber has coordinated carolers to stroll and sing downtown.
Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 30th at City Hall at 5pm
Victorian Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 7th on California St.
FATHER CHRISTMAS: On weekends between December 1st– December 22nd you can take family pictures with Father Christmas and enjoy musical entertainment as you stroll the streets doing your holiday shopping. There is no charge for taking pictures with Father Christmas. We ask that all those 5+ wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines while waiting in line. You are welcome to take your own photos as there is no professional photographer. You will find Father Christmas on the 3rd St/California St. entrance of Beekman Bank 11am-4pm.
Klamath Chorale: Making Spirits Bright Holiday Concert The Klamath Chorale is a community choir of 90+ voices. They aim to create and share their love of music with the Klamath Basin.
Tickets:
Section A B C D (Box)
Standard: $18 $13 $8 $28
Senior/Military: $16 $11 $6 $28
Student: $14 $9 $4 $28
ADA
Standard: $13
Senior/Military: $11
Student: $9
Image by Herald and News
1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days
All the holiday fun you remember is returning to our Public Viewing event:
Spectacular, uniquely decorated trees
Teddy Bear Hospital
Live entertainment
Pictures with Santa
Ticket sales at door – ONLY
$8 adults
$5 kids (3-12 yrs) and seniors (65+)
Free for children 2 and under
Proceeds benefit patient services at Providence Medford Medical Center.
Tickets are only sold at the door.
$5 per person
Children 2 and under free
Annual Light Parade and Park lighting. Bring the kids to see the parade, visit Santa at the firehouse, and enjoy free hot chocolate at the park during the lighting ceremony.
This is a FREE family friendly event.
Join the City of Central Point for our annual Community Christmas on Saturday December 7th. The parade will start at 5:00pm on Pine Street, with the tree lighting to follow in the parking lot of City Hall and the Library. We will have fun activities for the whole family! Santa will be on site to visit with the kids and we will have Kona Ice with FREE hot cocoa!
Our 106-year-old bridge will be dressed in greenery and lights and decked with a dozen decorated trees, with a raffle to take a very special one home. Mega bake sale. Gift shopping. Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free hot beverages. Proceeds support the MBHS Scholarship Program.
On December 14, Bandon lights up with the annual Holiday Light Parade. Everyone is invited to Light Up! Your vehicle, your pet, yourself! No registration or fees are required. Line up begins at 5:00 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
The Winter Festival brings hundreds of people downtown Myrtle Creek to enjoy free chili, hot cider and coffee. Visitors can also enjoy the City Christmas tree and live Nativity scene and can shop at businesses that stay open late during the community event. When the parade vehicles arrive, they park along Main Street and some side streets where they can viewed up close and visitors can take photographs and chat with the drivers. The evening ends with the award of cash prizes in six categories and for "Best of Show".Link to Myrtle Creek Chamber of Commerce
Each night, and visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and cash donations for ACCESS to help feed hungry children, families, seniors, and others within Jackson County. While enjoying the beautifully decoraed houses.
Every year, Sutherlin puts together a Light Parade to bring light to the community just before Christmas. It is our gift, our way of giving back, and bringing the Christmas Holiday to Sutherlin.
Outdoor 10 foot Menorah lighting.
Outdoor 10 foot Menorah lighting.
Nuncrackers A Christmas Musical
by Dan Goggin
Directed by Denise Baker
On Stage Dec.1st-Dec.30th 2023
The Nunsense Christmas Musical Nuncrackers is presented as the first TV special taped in the Cable Access Studio built by Reverend Mother in the convent basement. It stars the nuns you love, plus Father Virgil and four of Mount Saint Helen's most talented students. Featuring all new songs, including "Twelve Days Prior to Christmas," "Santa Ain't Comin' to Our House," "We Three Kings of Orient Are Us" and "It's Better to Give than to Receive," this show is filled with wacky Nunsense humor, some of your favorite carols, and a "Secret Santa" sequence featuring audience participation. Certain to tickle your funny bone and likely to tug at your heartstrings, Nuncrackers is the perfect way to make your holiday season merry and bright!
The Eagle Point Community Association will hold it’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival on Friday, December 1st at 7:00 pm in Bob Moore Park on Main Street. After the tree lighting, Santa will arrive by fire truck to lead everyone to the City Hall where children will receive candy, stuffed animals
Schedule of Events
6pm at City Hall - Chili Feed, Beverages & Cookies
630pm - Caroling Concert at The Church on the Hill
7pm - Tree Lighting and Santa arrives on FD #3 Fire Truck & lead's
Get festive! Celebrate the talents of Southern Oregon on Friday November 24th at the Northwest Nature Shop's annual Holiday Open House. We'll have samplings of local wine, local Rogue creamery cheese, chocolate and more. Magical Michael will perform 2 magic shows, one at 1:30 pm and the other at 3 pm. Enjoy outdoor firepits, crafts for kids and plan on making the Northwest Nature Shop a part of your holiday weekend. All activities are free.
The event starts and ends at Dunbar Farms in Medford at 5:00 PM. Get there early, get parked, and be ready for a short pre-run briefing before heading out to check out the lights. Once you return, Dunbar Farms will be serving up some amazing food options off their menu. Hot beverages and libations will be available as well. Stick around for the live music from 5:30-7:30 PM.
Registration for the event is FREE for all people, all paces, runners, walkers, kids, families, etc. We highly encourage you to dress up in your favorite holiday gear and bring a headlamp for some added visibility.
We’ll be sharing the specific menu and musical performers over the next few days.
We hope to see you all out at the farm!
Elkton’s studio & winery tour is on hold this year but you can still enjoy artists’ work and find great gifts while supporting local businesses Thanksgiving weekend.
View art! A new exhibit of local artists will be in the ECEC library.
Find your perfect gift! Farm Pickins, The Attic Goblin, and the ECEC Gift Shop are open and ECEC’s online store is now live. (The Gift Shop is open Fri/Sat only; shop online 24/7!)
Buy wine! Wineries are open for bottle sales and wine can be shipped to most states. It’s a great time to stock up and introduce friends to Elkton wines.
Eat great food! Restaurants are limited to take out during the pause. Let’s show ’em our love and get dinner to go! Some have groceries and gift certificates too.
Chiloquin Fire & Rescue and The City of Chiloquin
Invite You to participate.
An opening celebration to the holiday season in Roseburg.
Guest Appearance: Santa Claus. 🎅
This is our annual fundraiser to benefit the Medford Railroad Park, now in our 36th year of operation to the public. Held inside the Jackson County Expo there will be a dozen or more operating model railroads of all sizes. In addition there will be historic railroad displays, exhibits from Rogue Valley model railroad manufacturers, a swap meet, Operation Lifesaver, door prizes and raffles.
Admission is $5.00 for Adults. Children ages 6-12 is $1.00. Children 5 and under free w/paid adult.
Enjoy breakfast with Santa where each child will have a chance to have a memorable morning with Santa, at the breakfast table!
Children aged ten and younger are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus at the Harry & David Country Village store located at 1314 Center Dr. in Medford, OR 97501. Admission is $5 per child. Each ticket includes breakfast and hot cocoa as well as a special goody bag that kids and parents will both enjoy!
Canned food donations to benefit the Teresa McCormick Center are encouraged.
Three different time slots.
830am-930am
1030am-1130am
1230pm130pm
Breakfast Menu:
Harry & David Silver Dollar Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup
Harry & David Cinnamon Swirl
Grapes, oranges, and apples
Milk, Juice or Hot Cocoa
There will be plenty of great photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera for this fun event. Get ready to meet Santa himself! Seating is limited, check us out on Eventbrite to grab your tickets: http://bit.ly/HDsanta
Enjoy breakfast with Santa where each child will have a chance to have a memorable morning with Santa, at the breakfast table!
Children aged ten and younger are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus at the Harry & David Country Village store located at 1314 Center Dr. in Medford, OR 97501. Admission is $5 per child. Each ticket includes breakfast and hot cocoa as well as a special goody bag that kids and parents will both enjoy!
Canned food donations to benefit the Teresa McCormick Center are encouraged.
Three different time slots.
830am-930am
1030am-1130am
1230pm130pm
Breakfast Menu:
Harry & David Silver Dollar Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup
Harry & David Cinnamon Swirl
Grapes, oranges, and apples
Milk, Juice or Hot Cocoa
There will be plenty of great photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera for this fun event. Get ready to meet Santa himself! Seating is limited, check us out on Eventbrite to grab your tickets: http://bit.ly/HDsanta
Enjoy breakfast with Santa where each child will have a chance to have a memorable morning with Santa, at the breakfast table!
Children aged ten and younger are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus at the Harry & David Country Village store located at 1314 Center Dr. in Medford, OR 97501. Admission is $5 per child. Each ticket includes breakfast and hot cocoa as well as a special goody bag that kids and parents will both enjoy!
Canned food donations to benefit the Teresa McCormick Center are encouraged.
Three different time slots.
830am-930am
1030am-1130am
1230pm130pm
Breakfast Menu:
Harry & David Silver Dollar Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup
Harry & David Cinnamon Swirl
Grapes, oranges, and apples
Milk, Juice or Hot Cocoa
There will be plenty of great photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera for this fun event. Get ready to meet Santa himself! Seating is limited, check us out on Eventbrite to grab your tickets: http://bit.ly/HDsanta
The Brothers Reed will join us on the mountain for this year's Annual Snow Stomp Celebration. Fun for the whole family, we intend to practice our snow dances and bring in the season with celebration and community!
- Best Boots Contest is BACK! Come in your best snow stompin boots and win great prizes!
- Fun & Games for all ages including movies and activities in the lower level of the lodge for younger kiddos.
- Sledding
- Raffle for a $500 Rogue Ski Shop Gift Certificate
Make a fancy Star of David or a handprint menorah at the Ruch Library.
Enjoy breakfast with Santa where each child will have a chance to have a memorable morning with Santa, at the breakfast table!
Children aged ten and younger are invited to have breakfast with Santa Claus at the Harry & David Country Village store located at 1314 Center Dr. in Medford, OR 97501. Admission is $5 per child. Each ticket includes breakfast and hot cocoa as well as a special goody bag that kids and parents will both enjoy!
Canned food donations to benefit the Teresa McCormick Center are encouraged.
Three different time slots.
830am-930am
1030am-1130am
1230pm130pm
Breakfast Menu:
Harry & David Silver Dollar Pancakes with Pure Maple Syrup
Harry & David Cinnamon Swirl
Grapes, oranges, and apples
Milk, Juice or Hot Cocoa
There will be plenty of great photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera for this fun event. Get ready to meet Santa himself! Seating is limited, check us out on Eventbrite to grab your tickets: http://bit.ly/HDsanta
WHO: Whole community welcome
FUN FOR ALL AGES: Grab a board & build
CREATIVE: All gingerbread supplies provided
INVITES: Get Friends & Fam to RSVP
SANTA ARRIVES: Four o'clock
HOLIDAY PHOTOS TAKEN FOR YOU: Yep
SHAREABLE: Sent to you, post if you wish
COST & TICKETS:
You get all the supplies you could need to build an amazing Ginger Bread Graham Cracker House and fancy photos with Santa and Elves for CHEAP!
FREE for all Rushmore members & Fam
SUPER CHEAP for non-members. MUST PRE-PURCHASE on our website linked below.
First participant is $8. Each additional participant is only $3. This simply covers our costs for supplies and photos.
RSVP HERE ON FACEBOOK
COMPLETE DETAILS : TICKETS
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https://rushmoresociety.com/event/northpole/
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Celebrate the season with us!
Join us for a very special seasonal event for everyone who loves old-fashioned Christmas traditions. Our event starts with a Childrens' Christmas Tea with fun activities for ages 0 to 10 to include Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and an ornament to take home. (3:00 to 4:00 p.m.) Children are encouraged to dress up in their holiday finery for this special family-focused event. The Voorhies Mansion will be beautifully decorated and parents are encouraged to take pictures and enjoy the festivities with their children. Treats, snacks, ornament and activities all included for children at $15 per child. Please reserve for the Childrens’ Christmas Tea by calling the tasting room (541-512-2955 x2) or emailing us at wines@edenvalleyorchards.com. No charge for adults. Following the Tea, everyone is invited to enjoy our local vintage-dressed carolers who will perform outside the Voorhies Mansion from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Stay warm with bonfires and hot drinks to set the mood. Step back in time at the Voorhies Mansion for holiday music and seasonal cheer. No cover... come on over! . Wine will be available for purchase by the glass along with non-alcohol beverages.
