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Christmas in Washington County

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full bloom, Washington County, Ore., has a cornucopia of shops that offer a wide variety of gift-giving options. From antiques to specialty goods from Oregon, the options are endless.

One of the area’s most popular Christmas themed shops, Sleighbells of Sherwood, has a large assortment of holiday ornaments, decorations, collectibles and gift items. For the offbeat, trek to Miki’s Christmas Shop, located at Shafer Vineyard Cellars winery, and peruse the largest selection of German smokers (incense burners) on the West Coast.

The winter is not complete without warm coffee and tea to make the colder nights toasty. Pick up the special seasonal teas from the Stash Tea Catalog Retail Store, or perk-up your days with the specialty coffees – roasted right on the premises - from Longbottom Coffeehouse.

Select other Oregon treasures from the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals gift shop, located at the Streets of Tanasbourne through the holidays. Or check out the new digs for Oregon Orchards/Hazelnut Growers of Oregon for variety of gifts made with Oregon’s state nut, hazelnuts (or filberts).


Upcoming Events

Last Chance Holiday Gift Festival - December 12 - 14, Washington County Fairgrounds
It's a Kazoo Christmas - December 13, Bridgeport Village
Celebrate Home - A Broadway Rose Christmas - December 5 - 21, New Stage Theatre


Christmas Trees Galore

Did you know that Oregon harvests most of the Christmas trees sold throughout the country? That’s 8 million trees that were born and raised here in the Beaver State. Washington County is no slouch when it comes to fresh Christmas Trees, so why not start a new family tradition and pick and cut your own Christmas tree this year.

Cutting your Christmas tree is not a task, it’s an experience. Riding in the car to the tree lot, listening to your favorite holiday music, picking out or even cutting down the “perfect” tree, it’s all part of the adventure.

With so many options and locations, a wide selection of species, special services (such as cutting assistance and tree baling), and bonuses like petting zoos and free hot chocolate, a trip to Washington County to find and cut the perfect tree will be an unforgettable experience.

Find your perfect tree in Washington County

Seasonal Events? Yeah, We Got ‘Em

After the gifts have been opened, and the holiday festivities are all now memories, what else is there to do? We have ideas, ranging from visiting the wineries in Washington County’s wine country to taking advantage of post-holiday deals at one of the many shopping areas.

The perfect tool to plan post-holiday activities is the Washington County event calendar, which lists a variety of things to do, including comedy, theatre and other live entertainment, art exhibits, fairs, wine and saké events and more. (And don’t forget to use the Trip Planner to help create a personalized itinerary for the perfect Washington County trip.)


Stretch Your Dollar in Washington County

Stretch your dollar even further in Washington County this winter. Check out our specials page for the most current packages available to visitors, which range from lodging and shopping to wine tour packages.

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