Kick off the merry month of December with Troutdale’s Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting in historic downtown Troutdale! This festive event, which benefits Snow Cap Community Charities, will take place Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 3.

The highlight of the weekend will be our holiday market inside The Troutdale House at 411 E Historic Columbia River Hwy. This market will feature dozens of local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, an activity area for the kids, as well as holiday music and seasonal treats and beverages. The event runs concurrently with Troutdale’s monthly First Friday celebration, so be sure to check out our downtown galleries, businesses, and restaurants.

• Friday, Dec. 1: Holiday Market, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 2: Holiday Market, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 3: Holiday Market, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 3: Mayors Square Tree Lighting, 5:00 p.m.

The market opens on Friday, December 1 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and continues from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The City’s traditional tree lighting ceremony in Mayors Square is set for 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3.

The festivities will extend throughout our downtown as our businesses decorate their storefronts. Many of them will also take part our Troutdale Teddy scavenger hunt and everyone who completes the activity will receive a free Troutdale gift.

Of course, no holiday event would be complete without an appearance by Santa Claus! He’ll pay a visit to Troutdale as one of our downtown store fronts magically transforms into his North Pole headquarters on Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come take a Selfie with Santa.

Please consider bringing a donation for Snow Cap. They are will gratefully accept hygiene items (like soap, shampoo, disposable razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products and deodorant), small toys, canned goods and non-perishable items (especially canned proteins), and warm winter clothing like coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Everyone who brings in item will be entered into a community raffle.

We hope to see you there!