Please find a calendar of holiday events below. Questions? Contact us.
Dec. 4 - 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
- Early Registration: Cocoa with Santa Paws Registration
- More Info: Cocoa with Santa Paws Webpage
Dec. 6 - 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
- Bayside Church Performance: 6:30 – 7:20 PM
- Trackless Train Rides: 6 – 9 PM
- Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt: 3 – 8 PM (Grab a map from any of the participating businesses - see below)
- First Friday Art Walk: 6 – 8 PM featuring local art, food, and music
- More Info: Click here
Dec. 6 - 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. After locating the elf, you will receive a stamp in your booklet. Once your booklet is complete, return it to 427 Main Street to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes and Downtown Dollars.
- Where: Downtown Woodland
- More Info: Elf on the Shelf webpage
Dec. 7 - Woodland Ice Rink Opens | 5 - 10:30 PM
Visit Woodland, the Woodland Hoteliers Group, and the City of Woodland invite you to an outdoor winter wonderland with lights, festive decor, holiday music, fire pits, and hot cocoa, all near downtown shopping and dining. Half of all proceeds will support the non-profits helping manage the rink. The Woodland Holiday Ice Rink will celebrate its grand opening on December 7 and end its season on January 5.
- Where: Freeman Park, 1001 Main Street
More Info & Tickets: Woodland Ice Rink Webpage
Dec. 9, 10, 13 - 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. 13 - Parents Night Out | 6 - 10 PM
Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have fun at Parents Night Out! Woodland Community Services provides the opportunity for you to take some time while we entertain the children for the evening. The event costs just $12 per child when you sign up in advance (sibling rates apply).
- Register Here: Parents Night Out Registration
Dec. 14 - Holiday Parade | 4 - 6 PM
The Woodland Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 57th annual Holiday Parade down Main Street. 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. 14 - Polar Express at the Public Library | 11 AM - 3 PM
From 11 - 1 PM, enjoy crafts, a trackless train, and more!
- Where: Children’s Area and Parking Lot, 250 First Street
From 1 - 3 PM, watch The Polar Express (G) while enjoying hot chocolate and popcorn!
- Where: The Leake Room, 250 First Street