Windy Wonderland & Tree Lighting
Visitors can browse an indoor holiday market featuring dozens of local artisan vendors, seasonal treats, and festive music. Children and families can visit Santa at his North Pole headquarters or search for Harlow the Sasquatch hiding inside downtown shops during a community scavenger hunt. The weekend culminates in Mayors Square with live holiday music, complimentary hot cocoa, and the illumination of a live blue spruce tree.
What to Expect
Holiday market, sasquatch scavenger hunt, Santa visits, and blue spruce lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Troutdale
Food & Drink
The holiday market offers seasonal treats and beverages, and free hot cocoa is available at the Sunday tree-lighting ceremony.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Event: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. both days; tree-lighting ceremony: just after 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6. Santa visit times are unspecified.
- Parking: Parking is available in lots above Mayors Square, on Kibling Street, behind the north side of downtown, and in legal spots on Historic Columbia River Highway and downtown side streets.
Tips & Advice
- Get to Mayors Square early on Sunday for the tree lighting, because it gets packed and you'll want a spot plus your free hot cocoa.
- Bring cash, canned food or warm clothes for Snow Cap Community Services, since every donor gets a raffle ticket for gift cards from local businesses.
- Pick up your scavenger hunt game card at the Holiday Market first, then work through downtown collecting stamps before you return for the free gift.
- Bring your own phone or camera for the Santa visit, because photos can't be printed on site.
- Vendors who want a spot need to commit to both Saturday and Sunday, since single-day vendors aren't accommodated and space is limited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Donations of cash, food, or clothing earn a raffle ticket for gift cards from local businesses.
- Complete the downtown scavenger hunt to receive a free gift and a book of coupon deals.
- The tree-lighting ceremony is Sunday, December 6, just after 5 p.m.; free hot cocoa and live holiday music are part of the gathering.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's at the holiday market?
The market is inside The Troutdale House. Dozens of local vendors sell handcrafted gifts, and there's holiday music plus seasonal treats and drinks. Downtown shops, businesses and restaurants join in too.
How does the Harlow the Sasquatch scavenger hunt work?
Pick up a game card at the Holiday Market. Then visit each business on the card and find Harry hiding inside. Have each store stamp your card. Bring the full card back to the market at The Troutdale House for a free gift and a book of coupons for Troutdale businesses.
Where should I park?
There are lots above Mayors Square, on Kibling Street and behind the north side of downtown. You can also use legal spots along Historic Columbia River Highway and the downtown side streets.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa will be at his North Pole headquarters near the holiday market. Photos can't be printed on site, and his visit times are still to be announced.
What can I donate to Snow Cap?
Snow Cap takes canned goods and non-perishable food, especially high-protein items like tuna or chicken. Hygiene items, small toys, warm winter clothing and cash are also welcome. Anyone who brings cash, food or clothes gets a raffle ticket for gift cards from local businesses.
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