In Corvallis, the holiday season brings a warm and festive atmosphere as the community comes together to celebrate the winter holidays. The city's picturesque streets are adorned with sparkling Christmas lights and vibrant decorations, creating a cozy and enchanting ambiance. Families gather to pick out their Christmas trees from local farms, and you'll find many homes beautifully lit up with colorful displays. Local businesses and organizations offer unique holiday goods and gifts, making it a great place to find one-of-a-kind, Oregon-made presents for your loved ones. With its charm and inclusive spirit, Corvallis is a wonderful place to enjoy the magic of the holiday season.
Find our annual listing of winter holidays events below, including holiday concerts, get togethers, parties, special dinner events, and more. Keep an eye out for updates and additions as the season progresses.
Located in Corvallis, Oregon, the heart of the Willamette Valley, the Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has the reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer.
One way we show our love and appreciation to friends and family during the holidays is by finding them the perfect gift. A great spot to look for those perfect gifts are local craft fairs, where artisans and vendors from all around Benton County and Corvallis sell their locally-sourced, handmade wares, ranging from fabric arts to ceramics and more.
Find a running list of holiday craft fairs in and around Corvallis.
Join the Philomath Chamber of Commerce for the annual City of Philomath Christmas Tree Lighting. Special guests will include the PES Choir, Mack the Knight, the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Queen, and Santa, along with Fire Engine #1! Hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes will be served.
Many Heart of Willamette Wineries members as well as independent wineries in our area will be celebrating Thanksgiving and the end of the harvest season with special events. Expect live music, wine tasting, plenty of fun and excellent Oregon wine for everyone.
Join Corvallis Parks & Recreation for their annual Corvallis Turkey Trot! This event benefits the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Scholarship Fund which helps thousands of kids and families gain access to enriching programs such as swim lessons, youth sports, the arts, and more.
This year's annual holiday symphony will include Vivaldi's Magnificat in G minor, Runestad's Into the Light, instrumentals, and seasonal favorites.
Join a special Goat Happy Hour Holiday experience. This two-hour workshop will include a build-your-own centerpiece, complimentary mimosas and cider and light brunch bites. You'll also spend time with the sweetest goats while you enjoy the beautiful farm views.
Join the Assistance League of Corvallis for a magical evening of shopping, delicious food and drink, raffles, and a silent auction. The evening includes exclusive shopping discounts, fine food sampling, and Oregon beer, wine and coffee. The event takes place in an elegant, heated tent with a fabulous silent auction, popular Assistance League food mixes, and cards and prints from Jan Roberts-Dominguez.
Join a special instructor who will guide you through the steps to make holiday swag and offer advice. You can choose the assortment of fresh greens, and add touches of holly or a bow to fit your own personal style and color preferences.
The Whiteside is proud to present “A John Prine Christmas” – a night of your favorite songs featuring folk troubadour and Prine scholar Jenner Fox, with his all-star band. The evening will weave together Prine’s classic hits, his holiday-themed songs, stories, and lots of singing along.
Caves is excited to present a menu reminiscent of a traditional wintry European experience, with a thoughtfully curated selection of vintage, holiday, Trappist, and farmhouse Belgian Ales perfectly paired with Belgian and French-inspired classics from their kitchen.
Join the Wallop Sisters for a fun and festive community sing-a-long to celebrate the holidays. Words and chords will be provided. The Wallop Sisters create a lively, interactive music experience with vocal harmonies, ukes, piano, and bass. All ages and instruments are welcome!
Enjoy a full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker, complete with colorful costumes and memorable choreography performed by local dancers of all ages.
Join the Mouse King for tea and treats, and watch excerpts from The Nutcracker.
The Corvallis Community Band will present its winter concert, "Illuminated Celebrations: Music of Tradition and Light." A family friendly eclectic program will highlight the many delights of the season with music from classical and contemporary composers.
Join Jubilate! in celebrating the December holidays of Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
The Grammy-winning Klezmatics perform their legendary Hanukkah compositions, which originated in the 1998 rediscovery of Woody Guthrie’s songs about the Festival of Lights, Jewish history, and spiritual life.
Start off with a Goat Happy Hour, which includes a tour around the farm, mimosas and brunch bites, followed by a two-hour workshop on how to make a holiday-themed hanging stained glass piece. You'll take a finished piece home with you.
