Here Are the Top 13 Christmas Towns in Oregon. They’re Magical This Time of Year.

When the holiday season finally arrives, you'll see Oregon residents begin to cut down Christmas trees, write wish lists, and haul out Christmas lights to decorate their houses. Every town has its own way of celebrating the holidays. For example, there are community tree lightings, seasonal concerts, Christmas trains, food drives, and boat parades ... you name it. Christmas in Oregon is an absolute delight, and some of the best Christmas towns in Oregon really take the holidays to the next level. How many of these Christmas towns in Oregon have you visited?

1. Sumpter

One of our favorite Christmas towns in Oregon, Sumpter is an amazing place to be during the Christmas time. You can take a ride on a Christmas train, watch a Christmas parade, take a snowmobile ride, check out the Christmas bazaar, and help decorate the community Christmas tree. This town will make even Scrooge himself smile.

2. Oregon City

In Oregon City, Christmas is celebrated with a tree lighting, a winter farmers market, and the Christmas Fantasy Trail.

3. Hood River

Hood River gets decked out for Christmas by decorating the town with twinkling lights. There's a tree-lighting ceremony, a parade, caroling, and more. This is easily one of the best Christmas towns in Oregon.

4. Newport

Newport, Oregon, welcomes the holidays with a whole festival of fun. Past years have featured a festival of trees, a lighted boat parade, a holiday bazaar, and the Little Nutcracker, a Nutcracker performance put on by kids. There's also the Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, which will absolutely blow you away.

5. Jacksonville

Jacksonville is a historic, picturesque town that loves to celebrate Christmas. The whole town is decorated with red bows and twinkling lights. Past years have featured holiday activities and events including a tree lighting ceremony, carolers, a parade, a Jolly Holly Trolley, a Christmas bazaar, and more.

6. Medford

Medford is a lovely place to be in the winter and it's full of holiday spirit. There are phenomenally decorated houses, a festival of trees, Christmas performances, Santa workshops, a holiday bazaar, and food drives.

7. Ashland

Christmas in Oregon isn't complete without paying a visit to Ashland, one of the best Christmas towns in the state. The holidays are a big deal in this Oregon city and there's plenty to see and do including Santa’s parade, caroling, a winter ice rink, wreath making, Christmas performances, and so much more.

8. Bend

Bend gets festive at Christmas time with carolers, holiday markets, a parade, carriage rides, and more. Their most unique Christmas event has got to be the Annual Christmas Paddle, where residents take to the river on their kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes, all decorated for the holidays. It's a uniquely Oregon Christmas experience everyone should see at least once!

9. Florence

When the holidays come around, Florence hosts some great festivities, like the Heceta Head Lighthouse Victorian Christmas Open House, a Christmas choral event, a festival of trees, tree lighting, Christmas concerts, the Nutcracker, and more.

10. Portland

One of the most popular Christmas towns in Oregon, Portland is a great city to find yourself in during the holiday season. With tons of holiday parties, a huge tree lighting, light shows, Christmas-themed performances, and more, the holidays are an exciting time in Portland.

11. Salem

Salem, Oregon, is a magical place in the winter. There's an annual tree lighting, a Christmas boutique, and the festive Magic Mill holiday celebration. If you plan to spend any time outdoors during the holidays in this Christmas town, just make sure you are prepared with some cold-weather gear!

12. Coos Bay

One of the greatest things about Christmas in Coos Bay is the Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park, an incredible garden light show. In the Garden House, you'll find delicious drinks and treats, as well as occasional entertainment in the Performance Pavilion.

13. Baker City

The historic Baker City knows how to celebrate Christmas. The city is decorated beautifully, and the holiday events include tree lightings, performances, parades, and more. It's a wonderful place for a getaway during the chilly months of the year.

What are your favorite Christmas towns in Oregon? Let me know. I'm always looking for new places to explore. And, if you are looking for even more things to do during the winter in Oregon, we've got several ideas to give you a little inspiration and to help you fill your bucket list.