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Hood River County for the Holidays ~ Tree lightings, Parade and Shopping for all
Holiday shopping in Hood River County

By Mary Pellegrini

Get ready for festivities & holiday fun in Hood River County for the Holidays. A joyful winter wonderland with window displays, Small Business Saturday, and an exciting downtown festival with the annual tree lighting in Hood River.

Hood River Holidays Winter Wonderland

Join the community of Hood River to experience the small-town charm at the annual tree lighting. Businesses throughout Hood River County will decorate their windows with our Winter Wonderland theme. Get some holiday shopping done. The evening culminates with the city tree lighting, and perhaps even a Santa sighting in downtown Hood River.

November 25
Small Business Saturday: Kick off your holiday shopping in historic downtown Hood River and in our little hamlet of Parkdale with Shop Small Parkdale.

Friday, December 1

5- 7 pm - Winter Wonderland Holiday Festival
Oak St. Between 1st & 6th St.

7 pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony - State & 2nd St

** Downtown Hood River Street Closure Information
Starting at 4:15 pm, Oak St between 1st & 6th St.
State St. between 1st & 3rd St.
1st , 2nd, and 3rd St. between Oak & State St.
All streets will reopen at 8 pm.

Tree lighting, caroling and a visit by santa at Baseline Biscuits

  • Community Holiday Celebration at Baseline Biscuits in Parkdale:
    December 9 5 - 7
    Visit from Santa
    Food and hot chocolate
    Spread Holiday Cheer with your neighbors at around the community fire pits: Baseline Biscuits, Solera Brewery, Apple Valley BBQ, Caroling and S'mores at the Old Parkdale Inn
    Caroling
  • Handmade Holiday Market at the Mt Hood Town Hall
    December 3 10 - 4
    Our own Handmade Holiday Market with locally crafted goods and gifts. Come shop with us.
    December 2 -3 Christmas tree sales from 9 AM to 4PM Trees are sold by donations only
  • Last Chance Holiday Craft Show
    December 9 - 10
    Held at the Hood River County Fair Grounds
    3020 Wy'east Road
    10:00am - 4:00pm Sat
    10:00am - 3:00pm Sun
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We’re your home base for exploring  and enjoying the Hood River Valley and beyond. After a full day, you’ll love the peace and tranquility of the Old Parkdale Inn. Relax in the gardens, perhaps with your favorite beverage, by the bonfire, roast some s’mores, weather permitting of course.
What’s to do

The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.

Book your stay at the Old Parkdale Inn next summer and take advantage of our partnerships for adventure discounts
Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – ask us for a discount code: $10 each person on your raft adventure
Cascade Canyon Guide – request code for 10% off trips
Heart of the Gorge Sailing - request link for 10% select sails

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Hood River County for the Holidays ~ Tree lightings, Parade and Shopping for all, Old Parkdale Inn

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Mount Hood Parkdale, 

OR 97041, United States  

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