Newport Farmers Market

Lincoln County Commons • Newport

Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products. 9 am-1 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street. FMI, go to www.newportfarmersmarket.org.

Holiday DIY

Salishan Resort • Gleneden Beach

Get crafty and embrace the holiday spirit by creating your own decoration stockings. $20. 10 am-noon, 7760 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to www.salishan.com or call 541-764-2371.

Craft Workshop and Sale

Floweree Community Center • Toledo

A chance for students and family members to make holiday ornaments, assemblage art gift boxes and greeting cards, all free of charge. Donations accepted. Also features a holiday gift sale, with new and used items including jewelry, artwork and more. 10 am-4 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street.

Grand Opening

ZuhG Life Skate Shop • Lincoln City

Having served the surf community for years, the ZuhG team is branching out on to dry land. Come and check out the new digs. 10 am-5 pm, 1800 SE Highway 101.

Peace Hike presentation

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center • Yachats

Learn about the upcoming 10th Anniversary Peace Hike and the history behind the Amanda Trail. 11 am-noon, 2400 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-547-3289.

Winter Solstice Gift Bazaar

Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita

North Coast artisans and farmers present goodies for holiday meals such as farm-grown teas, jams, baked goods, coffee and honey as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, copper art, stained glass, crystals and soaps. 10 am-3 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to www.thepinegrove.org or call 503-368-7463.

Christmas Tea

La Tea Da Tearoom • Tillamook

Get festive with live music, prize drawings and a special dessert. 11 am-3 pm, 904 Main Avenue. FMI, call 503-842-5447.

Visit With Santa

Manzanita Visitors Center

Grab your Christmas wish list and drop by for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera. There will be treats for everyone. 1-4 pm, 31 Laneda Avenue. FMI, call 503-812-5510.

“Sugar & Spice: A Holiday Treat!”

North County Recreation District • Nehalem

A holiday concert featuring award-winning vocalist LaRhonda Steele accompanied by her husband, Mark Steele, on piano: Oregon Music Hall of Fame drummer Carlton Jackson; multi-award-winner Dean Mueller on bass; and the one and only Julie Amici on vocals. $20. 7 pm, 361555 9th Street. FMI, go to www.ncrd.org or call 855-444-6273.

North Pole Express

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Take a magical ride on a virtual journey to the North Pole, complete with hot cocoa, cookies and a special gift from Santa for kids aged 3 to 11. $17.95. 12:45-3 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. For reservations, call 541-996-5790.

Winter Solstice Bonfire

Yachats Commons Pavilion

Celebrate the solstice at this bonfire hosted by the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences. There will be food, hot drinks and live music by Mary-Beth Nickel and Corrine Ranard. $5 donation requested. 4:30 pm, 441 Hwy 101 N.

Sea of Lights

Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport

Immerse yourself in the glow of more than half a million colorful lights, music and holiday decorations while exploring the aquarium after-hours. $10, or free with same day paid admission 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-867-3474.

“The Christmas Show”

Newport Performing Arts Center

A family-friendly celebration of the holiday season featuring Christmas music, live theater, special surprises, hot chocolate and homemade holiday cookies. Hosted by musical comedy duo The Tequila Mockingbirds. 7-9:15 pm, 777 West Olive Street. Tickets, $15 plus fees, available at www.coastarts.org or by calling. 541-265-2787.

Tango Beginner Class

South Beach Community Center • Newport

Learn the Argentine Tango, or Milonga, with a free class from 6:30 to 7:30 and a free dance from 7:30 to 10 pm. Free but donations accepted. 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-574-9189.

Comedy on the Coast

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

An evening of comedy headlined by Dwight Slade and featuring Art Krug. Hosted by Cory Michaelis. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $15, available by calling 1-888-MAIN ACT (1-888-624-6228).

Winter Solstice Soirée

Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City

This formal affair begins with a unique storytelling event accompanied by an optional three course dinner, followed by a night full of music and dancing. Specialty menu available all evening. 8 pm-midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473.