The holiday season brings cheer to garden centers and nurseries across the Willamette Valley and beyond (hello Bend!) with special activities that celebrate the season. Many of the activities can be fun group activities for friends and families to experience together.
Al’s Garden & Home Week of Lights: The holiday season is just around the corner and Al’s has everything you need to decorate and celebrate. The annual Week of Lights is November 4–8, and all merchandise will be 25% off during the retail promotion. Bring the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy the seasonal décor at each Al’s location. Al’s of Sherwood, 16920 S.W. Roy Rogers Road, November 4–5, 4–8 p.m. Al’s of Gresham, 7505 S.E. Hogan Road, November 6, 4–8 p.m., Al’s of Wilsonville, 27755 S.W. Parkway Avenue, November 7, 4–7 p.m.; Al’s of Woodburn, 1220 N. Pacific Highway, November 8, noon–5 p.m.
Smith Berry Barn Holiday Reveal Open House: 24500 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road in Hillsboro. Join in on the unveiling of the farm store, all decked out for the holiday season, from 3–7 p.m. Thursday, November 12! Be among the first to shop carefully curated and artfully arranged holiday gifts and decor. Complimentary appetizers will be served during this special evening of shopping, toasting and mingling amidst the festive holiday decor.
Blizzard Wines will be on site to sample an array of their favorite seasonal wines. Complimentary samples will be provided or wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle.
Smith Berry Barn will also be sampling their estate-grown hard ciders. Their Honeycrisp Hard Cider would make a festive addition to any holiday gathering. Additionally, several vendors will be on hand, offering samples and expert advice on some of the nursery’s favorite gourmet products.
Holiday Open House at Landsystems Nursery: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, November 14 and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, November 15, Landsystems Nursery, 21336 Highway 20 in Bend. The nursery will once again be transforming into a magical Christmas shop. Don’t miss the truly festive display.
Shonnard’s Nursery Jingle & Mingle: Kick off the holiday season from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday November 14 and from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, November 15 at Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 S.W. Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. Take part in their red bow scavenger hunt for a chance to win a reward. Enjoy local eats and drinks from Fat Kitty Teriyaki and Dusty Acres Dirty Soda Co., along with an array of fresh greens that are perfect for DIY décor projects, as well as unique holiday swags.
Garland Nursery’s Holiday Open House: Garland Nursery will host their open house from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 5470 S.E. Highway 20, Corvallis. Shop, sip and snack and enjoy lots of holiday cheer and special deals. Damascus Treats will be there selling their handmade baklava, made from traditional Syrian recipes.
4th Annual Oregon Potters Association Holiday Fair: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday–Sunday, November 27–29, at Portland Nursery on Stark, 5050 S.E. Stark St., Portland. Over 55 local artists will be on site selling their handcrafted collections of functional and sculptural artwork for your home and garden.
Farmington Gardens Holiday Market: Every year the nursery hosts more than 100 local crafters and transforms with holiday magic into a winter wonderland during two weekends from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, November 28–29 and Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6. The market is a one-stop gift buying hotspot with items such as woodwork, hand-blown glass, art and photographs, fresh-baked bread, desserts and chocolates, wine, beer and spirits, hand-woven baskets, clothing and handbags, crochet and knits and hand-made pottery and dishes. There will also be local food trucks, drinks and live music. Farmington Gardens is located at 21815 S.W. Farmington Road in Beaverton. For more information
Winter Wonderland and Maker’s Market: Garland Nursery will host this event from noon–8 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 5470 S.E. Highway 20, Corvallis. Participants can enjoy an evening of holiday cheer and shopping. Damascus Treats (featuring handmade baklava) and Fat Kitty Food Truck (teriyaki) will also be there.
Don’t miss holiday-season décor and plant classes