White Salmon Village Lights

This December, White Salmon will sparkle with the magic of the holidays during the very first Village Lights celebration. Over the first festive weekend of December, our town will come alive with music, lights, community spirit, and holiday cheer. From family-friendly activities to local shopping, wine tasting, and more, Village Lights is the perfect way to kick off the season in the Columbia Gorge.

SCHEDULE:
Village Lights Weekend in White Salmon, Washington—your new favorite holiday tradition! Join us for the first weekend in December for a festive weekend filled with sparkling lights, community spirit, and the small-town charm we all love 🩷
UPDATED SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2025
9-12 | UGLY SWEATER FUN RUN & 4-Mile RUN Rheingarten Park.
9-5 | WINTER WONDERLAND BAZAAR at Masonic Lodge (Day 1)
11-2 | COOKIES & PICS with Santa at Ace Hardware
12-3 | NATIV ARTS & CRAFTS
1-4 | OYSTERS AND WINE by Ridge of Wonders at White Salmon Inn
1-4 | RUMOURS STUDIO will be hosting Tiffany Anne, a talented local jewelry artist
2-5 | HOLIDAY CARD MAKING at Columbia Land Trust
2:30-4:30 | WINTER CELEBRATION at White Salmon Library
3-7 | FESTIVAL OF MAKING FUNDRAISER Gorge MakerSpace.
4-9| CRHISTMAS TREE LOT at Klickitat Pottery by White Salmon Lions Club
5-7 | ARROWLEAF MEET the MAKERS behind the magic—five local artists
5-8 | Community CAROLERS throughout downtown
3-8 | COMMUNITY PIE at Pizza Leona
6-8 | PIXAN LAS POSADAS CELEBRATION featuring Pinata and the Alta Adiccion Mariachi band
6-8 | LDT WINE Toy Drive
4-9 | CHRISTMAS TREE BIER GARTEN – Outside the North Entry of Mosko Moto
6-8| FREE PHOTOS with SANTA at Mosko Moto
4-8| MULLED WINE SPECIAL Soca
5-5:30| TREE AND MENORAH LIGHTING at Riverview Bank
5-8 | HENNIS Cookies & Cocktails with harpist Lydia Warren.
5:30-6 | TOWN HOLIDAY PIC UNDER ‘SEASONS GREETINGS’ at Jewett&Main
7-9 | Tarwater Tavern Crow & Candlelight and the Naughty or Nice Hot Chocolate Bar.
6-9 | SMORE STATIONS at Jewett/Church & at Work Source Lot
6-8| SPIRIT FALLS ALPACA RANCH PETTING ZOO at Work Source Lot
9-midnight| DANCE PARTY at Mt Adams Elks.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7, 2025
9 – 2PM | Winter Wonderland Bazaar at Masonic Lodge (Day 2)
3-8 | COMMUNITY PIE at Pizza Leona
2-6 | SIP THE GORGE at the Historic Mountain View Grange
ALL WEEKEND & THRU DECEMBER 20 | SEASONS OF GIVING RAFFLE – All proceeds go to the local Food Bank at WAGAP.

On Saturday, December 6, the festivities begin with a holiday fun run to get everyone moving and in the spirit. Throughout the day, you can sip and savor at the traditional wassail celebration, shop for gifts at the holiday pop-ups, and enjoy hands-on creativity at the Gorge Maker Space’s Festival of Making. Families can pick out a tree at the Klickitat Pottery holiday tree lot, snuggle up to alpacas at the petting zoo, and stop to hear carolers filling downtown with classic holiday songs. A beer garden will offer a spot to gather with friends, while the holiday lights competition brings extra sparkle to downtown. Children and families can visit with Santa for photos before everyone gathers downtown for the tree lighting ceremony. The evening wraps up with a lively 21+ dance party to celebrate the season.

On Sunday, December 7, the celebration continues with Sip the Gorge, Holiday Edition. This wine event brings together Columbia Gorge AVA wineries, pouring wines made exclusively with Columbia Gorge AVA grapes and paired with small bites. Held at the Mt. View Grange in White Salmon, Sip the Gorge is an intimate tasting experience limited to 125 guests, offering the chance to meet winemakers, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow wine lovers. Proceeds from this event will directly support downtown White Salmon beautification projects, making it a celebration that gives back to the community.

Village Lights is designed to be a holiday tradition for everyone — locals and visitors alike. Come downtown for the shopping, lights, and festivities, stay for the music, wine, and community spirit, and leave with unforgettable memories of White Salmon’s newest holiday tradition.

Mark your calendar for the first weekend of December, and join us for the inaugural Village Lights celebration.