Please find a calendar of holiday events below. Questions? Contact us.
Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12, & 19 - Holiday Nights | 6 - 9 PM
Enjoy twinkling lights, live music, snacks, photos with Santa, and more!
Dec. 2, 3, 4 - Neighborhood Santa | Routes start at 6 PM
Santa will pass by on his sleigh and wave at everyone in neighborhoods and parks. Check out our “Santa Cam” for residents to watch on Woodland PD's Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandPD) from the comfort of their own homes. Residents are asked to attend the closest sleigh route to their home neighborhood.
- View Santa’s Routes and Track His Progress: Santa Map
- More Info: Neighborhood Santa Webpage
Santa would like to visit all neighborhoods, but he just can't fit everyone into his busy schedule. Santa will also not be able to visit with children one on one during his neighborhood tour. As Santa will be traveling in a very special sleigh, we ask that residents remain on the sidewalk and not try to approach the vehicles.
Dec. 3 - Cocoa with Santa Paws | 4:30 - 6 PM
Spread holiday cheer with your favorite four-legged friends! Get holiday photos with Santa and enjoy Christmas crafting with the pups. All activities are dog and human-friendly. Dress up the pooches to enter the Festive Fido Contest. Links to photos will be shared with all registered participants. Sign up early for $1 per family. Day-of registration is $3 per family.
- Where: Woodland Dog Park, 2001 East Street
- Registration: Cocoa with Santa Paws Registration
Dec. 5 - Tree Lighting & First Friday | Fun begins at 6 PM
Celebrate the holiday season with the annual holiday tree lighting and enjoy local art, food and music on First Friday.
- Where: Heritage Plaza & Downtown Woodland
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: 7 PM at Heritage Plaza, 701 Main Street
- Live music begins at 5:30 PM
- Trackless Train Rides: 7 – 9 PM
- Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt: 3 – 8 PM (see below)
- First Friday Art Walk: 6 – 8 PM featuring local art, food, and music
- More Info: Click here
Dec. 5 - Elf on the Shelf | 3 - 8 PM
The Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt is back! We invite Woodlanders to visit participating stores throughout the area to search for the hidden elf. This year, the hunt is in partnership with the Woodland Food Closet. Bring a perishable food item to get added to the Golden Ticket Giveaway.
- Where: Downtown Woodland
- More Info: Elf on the Shelf webpage
Dec. 6 - Jan. 11 - Woodland Ice Rink
Visit Woodland, the Woodland Hoteliers Group, and the City of Woodland invite you to an outdoor winter wonderland with real ice, lights, festive decor, holiday music, fire pits, and hot cocoa, all near downtown shopping and dining.
- Where: Freeman Park, 1001 Main Street
More Info & Tickets: Woodland Ice Rink Webpage
Dec. 13 - Holiday Parade | 4 PM
The Woodland Chamber of Commerce invites you to the annual Holiday Parade down Main Street. This year, the Chamber also presents a local craft fair at Heritage Plaza beginning at 1 PM. The parade is sure to fill downtown Woodland with holiday floats, lights, music, and cheer!
- Where: Main Street From West to Fifth
- More Info: Holiday Parade Webpage
Dec. 13 - Polar Express at the Public Library | 10 AM
Enjoy crafts, a trackless train, and more!
- Where: Children’s Area and Parking Lot, 250 First Street
Beginning at 11:30 AM, watch The Polar Express (G) while enjoying snacks!
- Where: The Leake Room, 250 First Street