There’s magic in the air when the holiday season rolls around, as Oregon undergoes a twinkling transformation. All across the state, halls are being decked, small towns are being turned into Christmas villages, and the sights, smells, and sounds of the holidays can be felt everywhere you go. In the small town of Silverton, OR, the eponymous Silverton Christmas Market in Oregon is perhaps one of the most magnificent holiday events in the state, as the halls of the Oregon Garden Resort are decked out in over a million bright, twinkling lights. But that’s not all; this event features everything from an authentic German Christmas market and live carolers to a snowless tubing hill and visits from the Man in Red himself! Let’s explore this wondrous Oregon Christmas market:

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Take a closer look at this amazing market:

Have you visited the Silverton Christmas Market in Oregon before? Did you know about this dazzling holiday event? Mark your calendars: with the exception of a few days, the Silverton Christmas Market happens nightly from November 17 through December 31. All tickets must be purchased in advance through the website. Please note that there are VIP parking and shuttle services available, too, which do cost extra. For more festivities, take this road trip to some stupendous light displays in Oregon.

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Holiday Festivities in Oregon

What are the most festive Christmas towns in Oregon?

Some of the best Christmas towns in Oregon include:

  • Sumpter. This town has a Christmas train, snowmobile rides, a  holiday parade, and a wonderful Christmas Bazaar.
  • Newport has a Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium that is absolutely magical. Local kids put on a performance called Little Nutcracker. The town has a festival of trees, a holiday bazaar, and a lighted boat parade.
  • Bend has its own style with the Annual Christmas Paddle. Locals decorate their canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats and bring them to the river as a floating display of holiday cheer.

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What are the best winter festivals in Oregon?

The best winter festivals in Oregon include:

  • Oregon WinterFest in Bend is absolutely magical day or night with fire pits, motorcycle stunts, ice sculptures, live music, and so much more. Standing around the firepits together really brings a sense of community to this event.
  • The Holiday Ale Festival brings the best of the best. People from all over Oregon make their way to Portland to sample some of the best beers in the nation.
  • Christmas in the Garden. The Oregon Garden in Silverton transforms into a winter wonderland each year with glittering lights and many festivities.
  • Enterprise Winterfest. This small town is quite a holiday gem with fire pits, a barrel train ride, a holiday parade, caroling, and much more.

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What are the most dazzling Christmas light displays in Oregon?

The most dazzling Christmas light displays in Oregon include:

  • Shore Acres State Park in Eagle Crest has over 325,000 lights on display and is simply gorgeous. 
  • The Portland Christmas Ships have illuminated the Willamette River since 1954 with vibrant lights reflecting in the water in a jaw-dropping display.
  • ZooLights. The Oregon Zoo in Portland becomes a magical display of twinkling lights every year that is fun for the whole family.

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