MIRACLE ON 34th STREET. Treat yourself to this holiday classic on the Lakewood Center’s Mainstage. Runs through December 14. Purchase tickets online: $45/Adults; $43/Seniors; $30/Students. 368 S. State Street.
GRAPEVINE’S HOLIDAY SHOPPING NIGHT. Sip and Shop your way through Grapevine’s collections as well as some specially invited vendors to add to your holiday cheer. December 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 310 N. State Street, #112.
CHRISTMAS PARTY IN THE BREEZEWAY. Get festive in the Breezeway with Reindeer Goats at Zupan’s. Bring the kids and enjoy petting, feeding, and taking pictures with these adorable goats wearing reindeer antler headbands. Santa will be on hand for visits, and kids can enjoy hot cocoa and ornament decorating. December 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Zupan’s Market, 16380 Boones Ferry Road.
PEPPERMINT BEAR ASKS WITCH WAY TO CHRISTMAS? This year features a new 45-minute episode of the Peppermint Bear show perfect for ages 3-103. A light continental breakfast is included. Doors open 20 minutes before each show. December 6 and 7 at 11:00 a.m. December 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $22/Adults; $17/Children. Lakewood Center for the Arts, Side Door Stage, 368 S. State Street.
LEGALLY BLONDE, JR. Watch young actors tell the story of Elle Woods’ transformation as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Sunday, December 7 and Monday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online: $15/Adults; $12/Youth. Lakewood Center for the Arts on The Headlee Mainstage, 368 S. State Street.
WELL WISHES: A VOLUNTEER LETTER & CARD WRITING PARTY FOR TEENS. Teens can spread some joy to kids through Cards for Hospitalized Children or letters to senior citizens through Letters Against Isolation. Guidelines will be provided as well as snacks and materials. All you need to bring are your good intentions. Teens will be admitted between 11:20 and 11:40 a.m. via the north entrance to the library in the parking lot. Sunday, December 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth Street.
CHRISTMAS SHIPS TROLLEY EXCURSIONS. See the lighted Christmas Ships on the Willamette River from the comfort of the Willamette Shore Trolley. This is a unique experience with a front-row view and seeing decorated homes for the holidays along our trolley route. Rides are December 9, 12, 16 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. for $45 and December 20 at 3:30 p.m. for $55 as viewers get to see the combined fleets. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on November 18 and usually sell out in the first 15 minutes.
HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING EXTRAVAGANZA. Let the kiddos make a mess somewhere else! Sign up for this hands-on cookie decorating party and take your treats home and share with Meals on Wheels recipients. Thursday, December 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $7/Residents; $10/Non-Resident (includes one adult and one child; each additional child is $7/$10). Enroll online. Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 503.635.3758. 505 G Avenue.
TINSELTOWN TROLLEY. Discover the magic of the holiday season with a yuletide ride on the historic Willamette Shore Trolley. Children delight in a merry experience aboard the decorated trolley that includes holiday lights, sweet treats, carols and more! As the trolley makes its way back to the station, guests are treated to a visit from a very special guest all the way from the North Pole. Rides are offered December 12-14; however, all spaces are taken at this time. You can register to be put on the waitlist but be sure to sign up once fall registration opens next year!
CHOOSE YOUR OWN CRAFT: TWEEN & TEEN CRAFT HOUR. The library will supply the materials just in time for holiday gifting. You and your friends supply the inspiration. Tuesday, December 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lake Oswego Library, 706 Fourth Street.
CHRISTMAS SHIPS PARADE. Head down to the Willamette River to catch the combined fleet of the Christmas Ships Parade on Saturday, December 20. There are several viewing spots including: Foothills Park, 199 Foothills Drive, Roehr Park, 350 Oswego pointe Drive and George Rogers Park, 611 S. State Street. The fleet leaves RiverPlace Marina around 4:30 p.m., arriving in Lake Oswego around 6:00.
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Kevin Costello kevin.costello@cascadehasson.com 503.939.9801
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