Hey, Hey, Holiday!

We’ve got your go-to guide on where to celebrate the season. This year, we decided to organize it chronologically, so You may even find something holiday-related to do every day in December...

Through December 2

See thousands of twinkling lights at Magic at The Mill, a winter celebration with activities, tours, live music, demos, vendors and more, 5:30 to 8 p.m. through Dec 2 at Willamette Heritage Center. willametteheritage.org $

Through December 21

Pentacle Theatre presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. See page 11 for our feature story. Through Dec 21 at Pentacle Theatre. pentacletheatre.com $

Through December 22

Experience the joy of the season at the Holiday Village. Dec 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, at Oregon State Fairgrounds. oregonstateexpo.org/magic/ Admission is free. $5 parking.

Through January 4

Corral everyone into the car for Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through experience featuring more than a mile of spectacular light displays. Through Jan 4 at Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE. magicoflights.com $

December 3

Enjoy music, cocoa, and s’mores at the annual Star Trees Lighting ceremony, 7 p.m. Dec 3 at Willamette University.

December 3

Spend your Holiday with The Coats, the Pacific Northwest’s premiere a cappella band, 7:30 p.m. Dec 3 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 5

Wrap yourself in the holiday spirit with multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, actor, and New York Times bestselling author Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour, 7:30 p.m. Dec 5 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 5 & 6

Enjoy a moment of peace during Holidays in Hudson with timeless choral works and songs for the season performed by Willamette's Voce and Chamber choirs, along with traditional carols sung with the audience, 7:30 p.m. Dec 5 & 6 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University. willamette.edu $

December 6

Confluence Willamette Valley LGBT Chorus presents “Home!” a concert to remind us all that home is where the heart is! 7:30 p.m. Dec 6 at First Congregational UCC Church, 700 Marion St NE. confluencelgbtchorus.org $

Bundle up and bring your family to the City of Salem’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to visit with Santa, listen to holiday music, munch cookies, sip cocoa and more. The tree lights up at 6 p.m. Dec 6 at Riverfront Park. (The display continues until Dec 31)

Low Bar Chorale presents Snow Bar Chorale: Winter Warmup! a holiday-adjacent winter show featuring singing, stories, special guests, and the occasional music trivia nerdout, 7:30 p.m. Dec 6, at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

Don your most festive wear and take in an evening of holiday cheer at the Gala of Trees, an annual fundraiser for Family Building Blocks. 5:30 p.m. Dec 6 at Salem Convention Center. familybuildingblocks.org/galaoftrees $

December 7

Admire decorated trees while you reminisce about Victorian life at the Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec 7 at Deepwood Museum & Gardens. deepwoodmuseum.org

Enjoy a magical tea time with a special guest Snow White, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec 7 at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. salemcarousel.org $

Salem Art Association hosts the Winter Holiday Happenings Open House where you can shop, enjoy music and support the arts, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec 7, at the Bush Barn Art Center & Annex and Bush House Museum. salemart.org

Jenner Fox Band: A John Prine Christmas will weave together Prine’s classic hits, holiday-themed songs, and stories, 8 p.m. Dec 7 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

December 7 & 8

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with the Premiere Academy of Performing Arts annual Nutcracker ballet, 5 p.m. Dec 7 & 8 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 9

Iconic Los Angeles band X is bringing their annual X-Mas run to Salem. Catch Putting The X Back in Xmas, 8 p.m. Dec 9 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 11

Tippy Toe Dance Studio presents FROST, an original production featuring performances of ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and more, 6:30 p.m. Dec 11 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 12

Three siblings; one harmony. Hear timeless staples and original holiday songs with a whole lot of heart at Girl Named Tom: The Joy of Christmas Tour, 7:30 p.m. Dec 12 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

Take in A Night At Nakatomi Plaza: A Dramatic Reading Of Die Hard as presented by local comedy and improv legends and you play a role, 7 p.m. Dec 12 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

Learn to needle felt a wool Snowman Ornament with Audrey Comerford of Wee Woollies Fiber Arts, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec 12 at CreativiTee, 110 Commercial St NE. creativiteespace.com $

December 12-15

GI Holiday Jukebox is a salute to the Stage Door Canteen during WWII, Dec 12 to 15 at The Verona Studio Theatre. bridgetownconservatory.org $

December 13

Get festive at the Jingle Bell Relay, 5:30 p.m. Dec 13 at Riverfront Park. $10 to participate. egov.cityofsalem.net/ ParksRec/Activity

December 14

Celebrate an enchanting blend of nostalgia, music, and holiday cheer with Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas To Remember featuring Jacob Westfall and Sarah Vitort (of Fox & Bones), 7 p.m. Dec 14 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

Take in the action of Cherry City Roller Derby’s annual Wreck the Halls, a familyfriendly, holiday-themed double-header featuring festively dressed players, 4:30 p.m. Dec 14 at The Mad House. cherrycityrollerderby.com $

Experience the Piano Queen Holiday Spectacular featuring drag artists Saint Syndrome and Nicole Onoscopi. Early show is all ages; late show is 21 and older, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec 14 at Infinity Room. infinityroom.com $

December 14-15

American Ballet Academy presents A Children’s Nutcracker. All profits are donated to Marion Polk Food Share. 7 p.m. Dec 14 and 2:30 p.m. Dec 15 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 17

Be a part of the magic as the World Ballet Company presents the Nutcracker featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, 7 p.m. Dec 17 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre. com $

December 18

Get ready for a festive night of country music at Country Christmas with The Olson Bros Band, 7 p.m. Dec 18 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

December 19

Oregon Symphony: Holiday Brass is a heartwarming, joyful, and intimate concert featuring a mix of classical and popular holiday favorites, 7:30 p.m. Dec 19 at the Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

December 20

Salem Orchestra presents Classical Guitar & The Snowman, an immersive showing of the beloved animated film The Snowman, with live orchestra accompanied by Howard Blake's enchanting score performed live by the orchestra — a magical experience that will delight audiences of all ages, 7:30 p.m. Dec 20 at Salem First Church of the Nazarene, 1550 Market St NE. salemorchestra.org $

Chemeketa Community College presents The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring the Nate Olson Trio in a special presentation perfect for all ages 7:30 p.m. Dec 20 in the Chemeketa Community College Auditorium. Chemeketaconcerts.weebly.com $

December 21

Have Breakfast with Santa, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Dec 21 at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. salemcarousel.org $

Take in a not-so-silent night during Yule Make Music, the half-yearly counterpart to Make Music Day, on Dec 21. Find more info at makemusicsalem.org

Elsinore Holiday Films presents a bigscreen viewing of the seasonal classic Elf. Plus, pop into Santa’s workshop for a selfie with Santa AND Buddy the Elf! Both will be in attendance the hour before the show and visits are included with your ticket, 2 p.m. Dec 21 at Elsinore Theatre. elsinoretheatre.com $

Join Festival Chorale Oregon for an afternoon of traditional carols during Sing We Now of Christmas. This kidfriendly event includes an audience singalong and a special story for children, with familiar Christmas songs you remember from bygone years, 2:30 p.m. Dec 21 in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library. festivalchorale.org $

Cherry Poppin' Daddies: WWII X-MAS

Canteen is a holiday production that evokes the atmosphere of a 1940s radio broadcast, 8 p.m. Dec 21 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre. salemshg.com $

Krampus Ball — Krampus returns to salem to take vengeance on his naughty list with a night of music featuring Wild Ire, The Doug Fury's and Wire Monkey Mama! Show up in costume and you might just win a prize, and even get on Krampus's good side. Includes performances by Krampus and demonic co-hosts Tony Meyer and Dash Thompson. 7 p.m. Dec 21 at Infinity Room. infinityroom.com $

December 21-22

Willamette Master Chorus presents a Holiday Concert with The Trail Sextet featuring special holiday music arrangements, 3 p.m. Dec 21 & 22 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University. willamettemasterchorus.org $

December 22

Take in one or two holiday films at the Elsinore Theatre. See the 1954 musical White Christmas, 2 p.m. Dec 22, and the John Hughes holiday classic Home Alone, 7 p.m. Dec 22 at the Elsinore Theatre $

Plus, pop into Santa’s workshop for a selfie with Santa himself! He will be in attendance the hour before each show.

December 23

Jammie up for the Holiday Pajama Party with Santa & Friends, 5 to 7 p.m. Dec 23 at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St NE. salemcarousel.org $

December 24

Hear an arrangement of popular Christmas carols and holiday songs performed by musicians from all over the northwest during Salem Tuba Holiday, an annual tradition of musical merriment featuring players of conical bore instruments, 12 p.m. Dec 24 at Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. elsinoretheatre. com $

December 24 & 31

Salem’s Riverfront Carousel is offering free rides, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 24 (and Dec 31) There is a suggested donation of non-perishable food items to support Marion Polk Food Share. Salemcarousel.org

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