Annual BottleDrop Fundraiser - 2025 Holiday Give
2025-11-25 15:15 - 2025-12-02 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W 9th St, The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058
Bring your bottles and cans to the Mid-Columbia Senior Center at 1112 W 9th St in The Dalles to help us participate in the 2025 Holiday Give Fundraiser.
Hosted by BottleDrop!
About Holiday Give from BottleDrop themselves …
What is Holiday Give?
It’s a special event we host each year to recognize and reward organizations who participate in our BottleDrop Give Blue Bag program. Participating nonprofits will earn 20% more on funds raised through BottleDrop from Nov. 15 – Dec. 2.
How can you help?
Connect with a participating nonprofit to get one of their Blue Bags to fill with your beverage containers or donate online with funds from your Green Bag account.

Village Fair
2025-11-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Backyard Grill, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States, Washington 98648
Spend the evening with us shopping at our annual Village Fair that features the wares of our local merchants and artisans. With live music provided by John Ross, enjoy cookies, coffee, hot cider and cocoa while you shop.
NEW THIS YEAR: Cookie Decorating Kits Get creative with our festive kits! Decorate at the Village Fair or take a kit to your room (pajamas welcome!) for a cozy holiday treat.
Vendor List: A Chickadee & Me | Amoona Mejnoona’s Shanklish | Blowfish Hats | Braesclayco | Cedar Creek Alpacas | Colleen Garwood | Dkdesigns | Forgeress Ironworks | Gentle Horse Creations | Gonzo Gear | Grammy’s Craft Cupboard | Grapex | Howling Anvil | John Ross | Wine Happens Crafts | Kailo Goods | Katie’s Mermaid Leather | Knife Worx | Knotty Knits by Amanda | Lori’s Essential Oils | Olympia Provisions | Primitive Pansies | Rag-a-Muffin | Recovered Goods Shop | Skamania Lodge Bake Shop | Waterleaf Spa | Wind Mountain Metal Works | Yo Soy Candles | Zade & Zephyr

Gift of Music Concerts - Shelly Rudolph
2025-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Backyard Grill, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States, Washington 98648
Gather with us in the Gorge Room to enjoy a range of festive, folk, jazz, pop and indie music on selected dates throughout the holidays.
With a voice described as “equal parts sugar and whiskey” (All About Jazz) and “a honey-glazed throat to send chills up and down your spine” (LA Weekly), Shelly Rudolph is a genre-defying vocalist, songwriter, and performer whose work bridges jazz, soul, and timeless songcraft. Based in Portland, Oregon and performing worldwide, she has captivated audiences from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Bali to the Bahamas — blending warmth, sophistication, and magnetic presence into every performance.

Walking Man's 25th Anniversary Party
2025-11-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Walking Man Brewing, 240 SW 1st Street, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Walking Man Brewing is celebrating 25 years in the heart of Stevenson, and you’re invited to raise a glass! Join the party for our anniversary special-release Meanderthal Double IPA, throwback favorites, live music, raffle prizes, and $2.50 ten-ounce pours all night!
This milestone celebration also kicks off the limited 2026 Mug Club (only 100 spots available), plus there’ll be a festive event menu and family-friendly vibes inside and out. Whether you’re a longtime local, a Gorge wanderer, or just mug-curious, this is the party to wrap your hands around a glass and toast 25 years of craft, community, and small-town charm.

The Lobbyists Live
2025-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Lightwell Hotel + Spa, 201 Cascade Ave, Hood River, 97031
The Lobbyists live at Lightwell deliver the finest in instrumental Swing, Jazz, and Blues, featuring three of Hood River’s most exceptional musicians.
Tim Ortlieb is a rare gem – a drummer who listens as deeply as he plays. Ronnie Ontiveros brings his infectious joy and masterful command of the upright bass.
Leading the trio, Ben Bonham draws from his rich experience both locally and in the UK, captivating audiences as a guitarist, songwriter, and entertainer.
The Lobbyists play with effortless style, deep musicality, and an undeniable passion for their craft, creating a sound that’s as refined as it is exhilarating. Come to the new Lightwell Hotel to enjoy the atmosphere along with a full-service bar and locally sourced eclectic cuisine.

Thanksgiving Eve Bash
2025-11-26 19:00 - 22:00 | River City Saloon (THDL)
Thunder Tribe! Its been a long time, has it not?! Lets change that! We’ve got a Thanksgiving eve planned at River City saloon so hot it’ll roast your turkey, so smoothe it’ll butter your taters, SO FILLING you’ll have to loosen your belt TWO notches.
Music starts at 7, we’re on at 8. Be there or be…a turkey.

Turkey Trot 5k Benefit Run and Walk
2025-11-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Lewis & Clark Festival Park
Columbia Gorge Toyota and Honda presents the 5th annual Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run. Sign up your friends and family for a good cause and begin a family fun tradition. This year, the recipient of all funds generated and MATCHED by CG Toyota and Honda up to $5,000 is the Columbia Gorge Food Bank.So go ahead, get signed up and feel good knowing that you are helping a great cause, and joining a healthy event that will build memories to last.We hope to see you there.Register at,https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=189523

Stevenson Turkey Trot 5K
2025-11-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Skamania Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Southwest Rock Creek Drive 710, Stevenson, WA, 98648, United States
Come be part of the tradition! Begin your Thanksgiving Day with friends and family as we run-walk-jog through Stevenson!
Event begins at the Skamania Fairground Exhibit Hall.Arrive before 8am to register, or better yet, sign up ahead of time.It’s free!
The event is free, but please bring donations of non-perishable food or cash that we will gather and take to the food bank.In the past, we’ve proudly been able to drop off hundreds of pounds of food and money because of everyone’s generosity.

5th Annual Turkey Trot Run for Columbia Gorge Food Bank
2025-11-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Lewis and Clark Festival Park, Columbia River, The Dalles, OR, 97058, United States
Join us for the 5th annual Turkey Trot run at Lewis and Clark park on Thanksgiving morning. Bring the fam, even the dog! Every dollar brought in will be donated to Columbia Gorge Food Bank. Runner/walker registration is live. For sponsorship details, reach out to info@columbiagorgefoodbank.org.

Thanksgiving Celebration
2025-11-27 08:00 - 13:00 | KickStand Coffee & Kitchen, 1235 State St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
KickStand Coffee & Kitchen is OPEN Thanksgiving Day from 8am – 1 pm…Ease into the day with some Bloody Mary’s by the fire pit, and let us do the cooking!
Breakfast – coffee – cocktails – brunch – lunch

Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot
2025-11-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead: Twin Tunnels Trail, 2300 Old Columbia River Dr, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
A fundraiser for Mosier Community School • Run/Walk 5K, 12K, Kids 1 Mile

Join us for a fun and festive event along the historic Columbia River Highway’s iconic Twin Tunnel trail. This is a paved road, closed to vehicular traffic, with amazing views of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.
Get a good calorie burn before your holiday feast! Feeling extra festive? Dress in your best turkey costume. Pies awarded to top finishers in every category!
Register at: https://twintunnelsturkeytrot.eventbrite.com

Turkey Trot Fun Run
2025-11-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Mark Hatfield State Park Mosier Twin Tunnels, Mosier, Oregon, 97040, United States
Thanksgiving Day: Turkey Trot Fun Run
TIME: 9:30am kids 1 mile start.
10:00am 5K and 12K start.
Day of registration is 8:45-9:45am (register by 9:15 for kids run).
LOCATION: Registration and start/nish line are located at the Mark Hateld Visitor’s Center on the (west) Hood River side of the Twin Tunnel trail.
**Parking is limited! Please carpool!** A state park pass is required to park at the visitor’s center. A day pass can be purchased for $5 at the event.
COST:
Adults: $15 (or $20 day of race)
Kids 2–17: $5 (or $10 day of race)
Family Special for 2 adults and a kids in household: $35 (pre-registration only)
Kids under 2: Free
Pre-register online by Nov. 26th and save money
If pre-registering by check, mail or drop  at MCS by Nov. 20th.
QUESTIONS? Contact Laurie Watson at 503.752.2992 or L.hotovy@gmail.com
Register at www.Eventbrite.com
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Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Community Church, 317 State St, Hood River, OR
It’s Riverside’s tenth year feeding Hood River and surrounding communities on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. Everyone is welcome, from singles to families. Dinner includes: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
Dinner is served in the Riverview Room at Riverside Community Church from Noon to 2 p.m. Come as you are, bring friends. Live music, cider and coffee, too.

Thanksgiving at Riverside ✨
2025-11-27 12:00 - 19:30
The holidays are just around the corner 🥂✨ Join us for Thanksgiving — enjoy classic dishes & specials crafted just for you and your family to enjoy. Let us take care of you! ••Reservations are now live — Give us a call to reserve your spot! Offering slots from 12pm to 7:30pm. ••#riversidehoodriver #hoodriver #hoodriveroregon #whitesalmon #whitesalmonwa #hoodrivereats #pdxeats #locallygrown #locallygrown #supportlocal #hoodriverfoodies #restaurantshoodriver #columbiarivergorge #pdxfood #pdxfoodie #hoodrivereats #bestwesternplushoodriverinn #hoodriverinn #bwplushoodriverinn #riversidelounge

Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 15:00 - 18:00
Join us at Murphy’s Family Watering Hole in Bingen on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 3pm to 6pm for our annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This is an inspiring invitation to unite with us, share joy, and indulge in a delectable Thanksgiving meal with smoked turkey, pulled ham, and scrumptious sides. Arrive anytime between 3pm to 6pm, fill up a plate, and savor. To-go dinners will be reserved for the hospital, fire departments, police, sheriff, ambulance workers, and those unable to leave their homes. In the past, we have been blessed with abundance to feed large numbers, and we pray this year will be equally triumphant. We are grateful for our community and each one of you that makes it exceptional. Come join us for a beautiful day of breaking bread together and may you and yours Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Much Love,
Diane and Larry Murphy

Live music featuring All Jazz Considered
2025-11-27 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for food, wine, and Jazz at Phelps every Thursday 5-7pm

Black Friday Market
2025-11-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Friday, November 28th, 2025
3pm – 6pm
BLACK FRIDAY MARKET
Skip the big-box chaos and discover something truly special this Black Friday! Join us for a vibrant marketplace filled with handmade goods, locally crafted treasures, and the heart and soul of your community.
From artisan soap and jewelry to herbal remedies, unique gifts, and cozy crafts – every purchase supports small businesses and local makers who pour passion into their work.
Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list while making a big impact by shopping small. Let’s make this holiday season meaningful — shop local, support dreams, and celebrate creativity!
VENDORSMelanie Kelly Pottery: Hand thrown pottery from local vendor. Stoneware functional and down to earth.
Knotty Knits By Amanda: Luxury hand knit and crochet wearables and household items.
Sunshine Creations: Handmade gemstone jewelry and whimsical home decor
Swallowtail Farm: Handmade candles and goat milk soap
Vivid Tunnell Vision: Individually hand-painted hats and beanies. Gorge inspired fine art prints. Continuous one-line original art. Greeting cards and stickers.
Moon Kat Flutes: Handmade wooden flutes mainly from PNW sustainable hardwoods and Elderberry. Shakers made from up-cycled flute making material.
Sundog Farmacy: Farm to Bottle Apothecary. Herbal shrubs, fire cider, spices, skin care, self care.
Kee Kee Run Ranch: Pendleton pillows, purses, earrings, necklaces, baby quilts, rag rugs,
Sue Tibbott Weaving: Handwoven towels, placemats, scarves, purses and much more
Klickitat Jewelry: Earrings, rocks, ornaments
Echo Flock and Fiber: Sheep skins and woven shawls
Trout Lake Market: FREE! Kids Activities! Photo booth, ornament and card making

Holiday Light Walk
2025-11-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Backyard Grill, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States, Washington 98648
November 28 – January 4 | 5PM to 9PM
Back again this year and more de-light-ful than ever, explore our lighted holiday walk through towering Douglas firs and into the open meadow. Stroll beneath twinkling lights through our Treehouse Village’s winter wonderland. Our Holiday Light Walk is the perfect way to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the Gorge.
Admission is free – no tickets or reservations are required.

36th Annual Starlight Parade
2025-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown The Dalles
Underriner Ford of The Dalles & The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
Presents
36th Annual Starlight Parade!
”The Lights! The Sights! The Parade Tonight!”
an Ode to Dr. Seuss where imagination meets illumination
Pick your favorite Dr.Seuss character, story, or movie-then deck out your trucks and trailers with
FUN, GIGGLES, CHEER, and OH SO MANY LIGHTS for this year’s theme,
”The Lights! The Sights! The Parade Tonight!”- an ode Dr.Seuss where imagination meets illumination!
Kick off the holiday season with The Dalles’ most magical night off the year, as the streets sparkle with color, creativity, and seussical delight.
Business, families, and community groups are invited
to light up downtown with bright colors, wild ideas, and twinkling cheer-then stay for cocoa, cookies, and
The Community Tree Lighting at The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce.
This is your chance to celebrate, connect, and showcase your business as a vital part of our vibrant community-while creating oh so many smiles!

Gift of Music Concerts - John Nilsen
2025-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Backyard Grill, 1131 SW Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA, United States, Washington 98648
Gather with us in the Gorge Room to enjoy a range of festive, folk, jazz, pop and indie music on selected dates throughout the holidays.
John Nilsen is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most successful performance and recording artists.Nilsen’s label, Magic Wing, has a catalog of twenty one titles, all distributed internationally. Many have been licensed in countries outside the United States, including Germany, Great Britain, The Philippines, Canada, Taiwan and Singapore. John Nilsen’s record sales far exceed a million copies, a rare accomplishment in the music industry. 240 of his compositions and arrangements receive performance and mechanical royalties. In 2021 John was selected as a Yamaha Piano Artist.

The Growlerzz
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
The best jam band in The Gorge, The Growlerzz, will be rocking The Pines Friday night. Dennis Williams will be joining us on clarinet and sax. Dancers love us.

Santa!
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00
Come meet Santa at Brick City & Games during Small Business Saturday! Each kiddo will receive a candy cane and parents are encouraged to take their own photos of kids with the Jolly Old Elf himself!

Tie Dye Tee Night
2025-11-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Whiskey Flats, 500 Wanapa Street, cascade locks, oregon
TIE-DYE TEE NIGHT at the Tavern!
Get ready to swirl, splash, and stain EVERYTHING (creatively, of course).
Join us Saturday November 29th from 3-7pm as we turn the tavern into a full-on color explosion — all to support our local school arts program!
$20 gets you your own Whiskey Flats T-shirt for our DIY dye party (YS-3X tees available) Good vibes + good music Drink specials for adults and hot cocoa for the kiddos! Every shirt helps fund arts education for local kids!
Come for the colors, stay for the cause — and leave with a masterpiece!

BARN BURNER: 3rd Annual Bakersfield Bash with Countryside Ride
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake, WA, 98650, United States
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
$17 Advance // $23 Day Of Show6pm Doors / 7pm ShowAll Ages
BARN BURNER shows are all about the dancing! No matter who might be on the stage, you are guaranteed to groove.
On November 29th, The Countryside Ride Band will be bringing their 3rd Annual Bakersfield Bash to theTrout Lake Hall celebrating their most influential country music subgenre: The Bakersfield Sound. Being West Coast country artists, Countryside Ride has been profoundly influenced by the Bakersfield Sound, the artists who created it, and are thrilled to be dedicating a night to performing the music of Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Wynn Stewart, Red Simpson, Tommy Collins, Dwight Yoakum, and many more of the purveyors of The Bakersfield Sound. Mark your calendars and don’t forget to bring your dancing boots!
“Let me tell you about The Bakersfield Sound. It was the wild untamed side of country music that came out of California’s Central Valley in the 50s and 60s. This wasn’t your polished Nashville-style country, no Sir, this was rougher, rawer, and a whole lot louder: just like the folks who made it. Buck Owens and Merle Haggard were the kings of this scene, but they weren’t alone. Wynn Stewart brought some west coast swagger, with his smooth vocals and sharp guitar work, while Tommy Collins laid the groundwork that mixed humor and heartache in a way that was pure country. Bonnie Owens, not just Merle’s wife but a powerhouse vocalist, added warmth and depth, while Red Simpson kept the highways humming with his truck driving anthems. The Bakersfield Sound was born in the honky tonks and roadhouses of Bakersfield, where the beer flowed and the dance floors stayed packed. These folks cranked up the twang on their Telecasters, slapped on a honky tonk beat, and sang about real life struggles: hard work, hard luck, and heartbreak that could only be drowned out with a stiff drink. They took the clean polished sound of Nashville and gave it a shot of adrenaline: creating music that was tough as nails and real as dirt. So, when you hear those driving rhythms, sharp guitar riffs, and honest to God lyrics, you’re hearing The Bakersfield Sound: a raw, real, and unapologetically authentic slice of country music history.” (The Bakersfield Sound)
COUNTRYSIDE RIDE
The Countryside Ride Band was described in 2016 by The Portland Mercury as “spot-on, honky-tonk preservationists capable of teaching a master class.” Founded in 2005 by childhood friends Bret Ervin (guitar and vocals), Joshua Kunze (lead guitar), and Jessica Renee (bass and vocals), Countryside Ride originally performed as a three-piece before inviting some of the best country & western players in the Pacific Northwest to join them. Countryside Ride is now performing primarily as a five-piece honkytonk band. For over two decades, Countryside Ride has been writing and performing original music and traditional honkytonk standards in venues throughout the region. The current line-up includes the tremendous J.D. Cunningham on pedal-steel guitar, and the legendary Kevin, “Shuffle King,” Major on drums.
In the years since Countryside Ride’s inception, the band has been working to hone their craft the way their honkytonk heroes did: playing marathon sets for diehard country music enthusiasts wherever they may be. Countryside Ride can be found performing at festivals, dances, special events, venues large and small, and rodeos like the Pendleton Roundup: consistently entertaining multiple generations of music fans while breathing new energy in traditional Country music. Additionally, Countryside Ride has shared the stage with acts like Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Rosie Flores, Hellbound Glory, Summer Dean, and many others. Although they have released two of their own records (with two more in the works), Countryside Ride’s repertoire is vast and incorporates multiple sub-genres of American music as well: making them the Pacific Northwest’s premier honkytonk dance band.

Trent Beaver
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Bargeway Pub, 1535 Bargeway Rd. , The Dalles, OR, United States, Oregon 97058
Join us Novmber 29th for The amazing Trent Beaver & The Damage
#livemusic #LiveMusicVibes #livemusicvenue #LiveMusicNight #livemusiclover #thedalles #thedallesoregon

Jazz by the Fireplace
2025-11-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Hood River Hotel, 102 Oak, Hood River, 97301
Tonight’s edition features a dynamic trio with Dave Henehan on guitar, Tim Mayer on keyboards, and Chris Friesen on bass.

Abstract Watercolor
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Tokki Art Supply, 409 Oak St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Discover the fundamentals of watercolor under the guidance of instructor Marcy Huteson, exploring color mixing, layering, and distinctive textural techniques in a relaxed and creatively fluid atmosphere. Engage in abstract watercolor exercises that encourage experimentation and expression. Begin by crafting a sampler sheet showcasing various watercolor techniques, then proceed to create visually captivating watercolor artworks inspired by these newfound skills.
All materials are provided.
Date: Sunday November 30th
Time: 1pm-3pm
Ages: 12+
Cost: $55
Location: Tokki Art Supply
If you cannot attend a class, a 72 hour notice prior to the start of the class via email or phone is required for a full refund of the class fee. After that there is no refund.

Friendsgiving with the Honey Jays
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pines 1852, 415 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Join us on Sunday, November 30th for a Friendsgiving hangout with The Honey Jays! This talented female duo brings sweet, familiar tunes you love—with singalongs ranging from Creedence and Green Day to Pearl Jam, U2, and The Beatles.
Armed with guitars, banjo, uke, harmonica, tambourine, claps, whistles, and maybe even a little cowbell (if you’re lucky!), they’ll keep the energy fun, nostalgic, and full of heart.

Chic Preston & Kerry Williams Live Music
2025-11-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Hood Crest Winery, 1900 Orchard Rd., Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Put a bow on the long Turkey Day weekend with a afternoon of Country/Western, Urban/Eastern, FunkPunk, lo-down acoustic Greengrass Dawg music with Kerry and Chic on mandolin and guitar. Oh, and they sing purdy, too..

Tevis Hodge Jr. "Downstairs at 64 Taphouse " Limited seating show"
2025-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Taphouse, 208 Oak St., Hood River, OR, United States, Oregon 97031
At the age of 13 Tevis started to gravitate to performing at school events, open mics, and on the street. With a considerable amount of experience for his age, Tevis has enjoyed a career opening for acts ranging from Robert Cray to Living Colour, and performing onstage with such acts as Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary,) vaudeville legend Baby Gramps, “Boogie-Cat” Norman Sylvester, guitar virtuoso Mary Flower and soul extraordinaire Ural Thomas to name a few. Tevis is a 4x Muddy Award recipient (2023,2024) and has had great reception at festivals, fairs, markets, clubs, vineyards and venues alike.Show starts at 7, seating is very limited for this downstairs show, first come first serve, no reservations
