The holiday season is fast approaching, with plenty of enchanting events to look forward to around Albany and Corvallis all December long. From breakfast with Santa to parades, concerts, and dazzling holiday light displays, there's something exciting for every member of the family coming up on the calendar over the next few weeks. Our real estate agents have all of the delightful details on 6 local events where you can find holiday magic around Albany and Corvallis.

• Albany Annual Christmas Parlour Tour – 110 3rd Ave. SE, Albany, OR 97321
  The Albany Annual Christmas Parlour Tour presents the perfect opportunity to explore some of Historic Downtown Albany's most interesting historic homes, decorated beautifully for the holidays. Discover the stories behind local historic homes, while exploring architecture from many different eras including Victorian and Art Deco. Look forward to this beloved Albany tradition on December 10, 2023, with tickets available online or in-person at Monteith House.

• Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel – 503 1st Ave. W., Albany, OR 97321
  Head to Albany's Historic Carousel for Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel on December 9, 2023, starting at 8:00 AM. Your ticket includes holiday crafting, a Christmas carol concert, professional photos with Santa, one-on-one visits with Santa for the kids, and a delicious breakfast to fuel all of the festive fun.

• Corvallis Community Band Holiday Concert – 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333
  Conducted by Cheryl Martinez and accompanied by the Willamette Apprentice Ballet, the Corvallis Community Band Holiday Concert takes you on a journey through the history of holiday music. Enjoy holiday standards from historic and contemporary composers at this must-see concert on December 10, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM. The concert is free to attend, and no tickets are required.

• Corvallis–OSU Symphony: Holiday Concert – 875 NW 26th St., Corvallis, OR 97331
  Did you know that the Corvallis-OSU Symphony is Oregon's oldest continually operating orchestra, with its first performances dating back to 1906? You can experience the magic of the season at the Corvallis–OSU Symphony: Holiday Concert, which takes place on December 7, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The show features holiday music from Leonard Bernstein, along with many of your other favorite holiday songs.

• Philomath Parade of Lights – 2054 Applegate St., Philomath, OR 97370
  Bring the whole family out to experience the holiday creativity of the Philomath community, at the Philomath Parade of Lights. This is a new parade debuting for the first time this year, so you have a great chance to be a part of a new tradition. The parade will take place December 16, 2023, starting at 7:00 PM, with community-designed floats traveling a parade route that starts on South 19th Street and ends at the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Grounds.

• Cascade Christmas Lights – 312 E. Sherman St., Lebanon, OR 97355
  Every year since 2010, the Aziz family turns their Lebanon home into a holiday wonderland for the Cascade Christmas Lights display, with over 60,000 lights twinkling and dancing to festive music (tune your car radio to 100.9 FM for the full experience!). The display is open every night between now and December 31, 2023. During the event, they'll also be collecting food, toiletries, and financial donations for the Lebanon Soup Kitchen.

Searching for a home where you can look forward to creating wonderful holiday memories every year? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Contact us to buy and sell homes throughout the Albany and Corvallis, OR area.