Haystack Holidays in Cannon Beach
Cannon Beach’s unique specialty shops, boutiques, and galleries are a top attraction in our charming beach town, where you’ll find no shopping malls or chain stores, making it a great spot to slow down and enjoy the hunt for those perfect holiday gifts. Add some evergreen garlands, twinkling lights, and red ribbon, and you'll begin to see how much holiday magic can unfold in our beautiful little village by the sea.
Beginning in November, we invite you to experience that magic during Haystack Holidays, a series of events designed to celebrate the season unlike anywhere else in the country.
2025 Events
A CAROL FOR TINY TIM at Coaster Theatre November 21st-December 21st
A SEQUEL TO ONE OF THE HOLIDAY’S MOST ENDURING TALES
A Carol for Tiny Tim is a warm and wonderful play, which takes place 15 years after Scrooge’s miraculous transformation as he continues to honor Christmas in his heart. Jacob Marley has once again called the Spirits of Christmas to reconvene. This time, however, it is the grown-up Tiny Tim who needs their holiday help. Now a spoiled young man, he uses his past infirmity as his crutch to collect sympathy and money from family and friends. Jacob feels a visit by the Spirits of Christmas Present, Past and Future is just what Tim needs to learn how to truly stand on his own two feet. For more information and showtimes, visit coastertheatre.com or call 503.436.1242.
Mimosa Madness Weekend: November 28th-30th
Make a big impact while shopping small this Plaid Friday/Small Business Saturday weekend! Enjoy the charm of downtown Cannon Beach, with many shops offering extended hours, store-wide sales, and festive beverages. More information on participating businesses coming soon.
Wreath Making Workshop: November 29th, 11 am - 3 pm, December 4th, 5 pm - 8 pm & December 6th, 11 am - 3 pm
Get creative at the Steidel Community Hall (207 N Spruce, Cannon Beach Chamber Building) at our annual wreath-making workshop! Enjoy festive holiday music, cookies, and a warm beverage as you create a beautiful holiday wreath. $25 per wreath. Recycle last year's ring to receive a discount. Walk-in's welcome! Offered on two Saturday’s from 11am-3pm: November 29th and December 6th, and one evening class on Thursday December 4th from 5 pm - 8 pm.
Christmas Cookie Decorating: November 29th from 11 am to 1 pm
Cannon Beach Bakery hosting a free community Christmas cookie decorating event on Saturday Nov 29th from 11 am to 1 pm
Cannon Beach In Lights: December 1-31
Wander downtown Cannon Beach and take in the magic of Cannon Beach in lights! The fan-favorite business will receive a prize. Vote for your favorite display of lights via a survey- link to come. in our weekly e-newsletter, at cannonbeach.org, and on our social media channels. Voting ends December 31 with winners being announced the following day.
‘Name That Tune’ Window Display Contest: December 1-20
Stop by the Cannon Beach Chamber, (Mon.- Sat. 10am-5pm), to pick up your playing card before visiting various businesses around town to determine which holiday tune matches their window display! You can also download/print your playing beginning Dec. 1st. Submit your completed playing card to the Chamber for a chance to win a gift basket of local products. The contest ends December 20 with the winner being announced the following day.
Tolovana Arts Colony Holiday Bazaar: December 6-7, December 13-14
For two weekends in December, join the Tolovana Arts Colony for their seventh annual Holiday Bazaar. Shop locally-made arts, crafts, and gifts. Opening Reception: 6-8PM, Friday Dec. 5th. Shop noon-5PM on Saturday Dec 6th & Sunday Dec 7th, and the next weekend, Saturday Dec 13th & Sunday Dec 14th. More details about this event can be found here.
Cannon Beach Library Holiday Tea: December 6 1-4pm
Cozy up at the library, enjoy home-baked cookies, tea, and cider, and enter the annual Quilt Drawing! You do not have to be present to win. For more details, visit canonbeachlibary.org or call 503.436.1391. More details about this event here.
Lamp Lighting Ceremony: December 6th, 4 pm
Join us in Sandpiper Square for this beloved Cannon Beach holiday tradition! Kick off the season with performances, songs, a visit from Santa, lamp lighting, and more! Free to the public. For more information, call the Information Center at 503.436.2623. Watch the previous year's lamp-lighting ceremony on YouTube.
Operation Candy Cane: Nightly at 6pm December 11, 12 and 13
“T’was the nights before Christmas and all through our town, the fire siren echoes, blaring its sound!” Santa will be traveling the streets of Cannon Beach on a decorated fire engine with local firefighters handing out candy canes to those who come out with cans of food or items for the warming center and local food bank. For more information about the event, visit here.
Caroling Downtown Cannon Beach: December 20, 4:30 pm
Continue the time-honored tradition of spreading yuletide cheer caroling downtown Cannon Beach! Meet at the Cannon Beach Chamber at 4:30 pm. Printed song sheets will be available in both English and Spanish. After caroling, warm beverages. will be offered in the Steidel Community Hall (207 N Spruce, Cannon Beach Chamber Building).
Holiday Story Time at Cannon Beach Library: TBA
Settle in by the fireplace for story time and decorate an ornament and take home a hot chocolate pack and holiday book to enjoy later at home! More details about this event here.
Please check back here for more events, dates, and times as we get closer to the holiday season!
For more information, visit www.cannonbeach.org/HaystackHolidays and www.facebook.com/HaystackHolidaysCannonBeach or call the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce at (503) 436-2623
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