Cannon Beach
HOLIDAY EVENTS
“A Christmas Carol”
Holiday Tea
Winter Whale Watching
7 p.m. Nov. 17 through Dec. 23, 3 p.m. matinees Nov. 26, Dec. 10 and 17
Coaster Theatre Playhouse
108 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-1242
www.coastertheatre.com
A faithful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” a tale of a
bitter, old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge, and his transformation into a gentler,
kinder man after visitations from four ghostly spirits on Christmas Eve. Rated G.
Tickets are $20 to $25.
1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2
Cannon Beach Library
131 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-1391
www.cannonbeachlibrary.org
Cozy up and enjoy home baked goods, tea and cider. During the event, the winner
of the annual quilt drawing will be revealed; tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 27 through Dec. 31
Ecola State Park, Cannon Beach
Neahkahnie Mountain Historic Marker, U.S. 101 Turnout
www.whalespoken.org, 800-551-6949
The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places trained volunteers at the best
locations along the Oregon and Washington coasts to help visitors spot migrating
Gray whales as they travel from Alaska south to the breeding grounds of the
warm lagoons of California and Mexico.
Mimosa Madness
8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 24
Local shops throughout Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623
www.facebook.com/mimosamadness
It’s a Black Friday shopping alternative and extravaganza, offering refreshments
and deals to be found all around town. For more details, visit the Facebook page
or call the Cannon Beach Visitor Center for a list of participating merchants.
Refreshments will vary per location.
Holiday Wreath Making
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 2
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N. Spruce St., 503-436-2623
www.cannonbeach.org
Get creative at the fun and popular wreath-making event, even comes with an
instructor, refreshments and holiday music!
Cannon Beach in Lights & “Name That Tune”
Window Display Contest
Regular business hours Nov. 27 through Dec. 15
Local residents and businesses throughout Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623
www.facebook.com/haystackholidayscannonbeach
Visit participating retailers for a chance to win a holiday gift basket, submit
correct “name that tune” play cards for a chance to win. Holiday lights voting
available at the Chamber or online. Voting will be open through Dec. 15 and
awards will be announced at the Coaster Theatre Playhouse on Dec. 16.
Cannon Beach Chorus Christmas Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Warrenton Christian Church
1376 S.E. Anchor Ave., Warrenton
7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Cannon Beach Community Church
132 E. Washington, 503-436-0378
3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Nehalem Bay Methodist Church
36050 10th St., Nehalem, 503-436-0378, www.cannonbeachchorus.org
The fall season of Home for the Holidays will feature a major work “The
Christmas Oratorio” by Camille Saint-Saëns and family Christmas favorites
including “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Peace, Peace,” “Ave Maria” by Biebl
and “Ave Maria” by Gounod and others. Tickets are $10 per person.
Lamp Lighting Ceremony
4 p.m. Dec. 2
Sandpiper Square
170 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-2618
Visitors are welcome to join the community at Sandpiper Square for a beloved
Cannon Beach holiday tradition with treats and refreshments provided after the
ceremony.
Pictures with Santa
1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N. Spruce St., 503-436-2623
www.cannonbeach.org
Santa Claus is coming to town, so don’t miss out on this special holiday photo
op with Santa. Ho Ho Ho! $5 suggested donation includes digital photo, crafts
and a treat.
Holiday Storytime
3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9
Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall
207 N. Spruce St., 503-436-2623
www.cannonbeach.org
Kids of all ages won’t want to miss out on this special holiday stories and a
photo with Santa.
Christmas Sing-Along
3 p.m. Dec. 16
Cannon Beach Community Church
132 E. Washington St.
This special holiday concert features piano solos and a carol sing-along featuring
classical and contemporary pianist Jennifer Goodenberger on the new Steinway
piano. No cover charge.
Holiday Foods Around the World
Regular business hours Dec. 26 through Dec. 29
Local restaurants throughout Cannon Beach
Visit participating Cannon Beach restaurants as they feature unique food and
beverage specials highlighting traditions from many different countries and
cultures. Open during regular business hours.
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Winter Holiday Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 27
Coaster Theatre
108 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-0609, www.coastertheatre.com
Finish 2017 with The Trail Band, an eight-piece ensemble creating an energetic
blend of brass and string arrangements of traditional and original music for the
holidays. This premiere historic music ensemble from the northwest will give a
festive holiday performance.