Cannon Beach Christmas
If you dream of a cozy coastal Christmas weekend complete with shopping, hot drinks, wreath making, Christmas lights and more, then Cannon Beach is the place to experience! Haystack Holidays is a month-long celebration of Christmas… Oregon coast style!
PLAID FRIDAY & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
November 28-30, 2025
Instead of getting up in the middle of the night for Black Friday, sleep in a bit before shopping your way through Cannon Beach on Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday. Shops will offer extended hours, special sales and exquisite beverages for you to enjoy as you browse.
CANNON BEACH LIBRARY HOLIDAY TEA
December 6, 2024
Stop into the local library for hot tea, mulled cider and home baked cookies. Meet our local librarians and enjoy a treat before the lamp lighting ceremony.
1-4pm
LAMP LIGHTING CEREMONY
December 6, 2025
You do not want to miss this Cannon Beach tradition! Come join the town in kicking off the Christmas season with music, Santa (who arrives on a firetruck!) and of course the ceremonial lamp lighting. You will want to make it your yearly tradition, too!
Sandpiper Square
4pm
WREATH MAKING WORKSHIP
November 29, December 4&6, 2025
Come create a beautiful wreath while sipping a hot drink, listening to Christmas music, and munching on cookies. Hosted by the Chamber Community Hall, this event is a great way to connect with others while creating a holiday memento you can take home!
$25 per wreath and walk-ins are welcome.
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
Times vary
A CAROL FOR TINY TIM PLAY
November 21 – December 21, 2025
Come enjoy the local theatrical talent with a play that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
TOLOVANA ARTS COLONY HOLIDAY BAZAAR
December 7-8 &14-15, 2025
Come enjoy local creativity and bring home an art or craft from the holiday bazaar! Hot drinks, food, and sweets will be for sale alongside the locally handmade items. Take home a little bit of Cannon Beach Christmas with you!
CAROLING DOWNTOWN CANNON BEACH
December 20, 2025
Help spread Christmas cheer with caroling downtown Cannon Beach! Music sheets will be available in both English and Spanish, and hot drinks will be served once the group is done making its rounds!
Starts at the Chamber of Commerce
4:30pm
OPERATION CANDY CANE
December 11-13, 2025
Santa and local firefighters will ride a decorated firetruck through Cannon Beach, handing out candy canes to anyone who donates canned goods for the food bank. Don’t miss this opportunity to help those in need while saying “Merry Christmas!” to our local heroes.
Starts at 6pm
CANNON BEACH IN LIGHTS
December 1-31, 2025
Enjoy the local downtown display as many shops festively wrap their buildings in lights. Vote your favorite at www.cannonbeach.org.
“NAME THAT TUNE” WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST WITH PRIZE
December 1-20, 2025
Wander downtown Cannon Beach where shops have decorated their windows in the theme of a Christmas song. Pick up your playing card at the Chamber off Commerce and turn it in for a chance to win a basket full of local gifts!
WHALE WATCH
December 27-31, 2025
30 grey whales per hour migrate past the Oregon coast in late December. The Oregon State Parks station volunteers up and down the coast to help families spot these magnificent creatures. Grab your binoculars and head to Ecola Point to see for yourself!
STAY IN A COZY COASTAL HOME
December
At The House at Arch Cape, you bring your family and we provide the Christmas tree, fireplace and cozy ambiance! It’s the perfect place to relax after enjoying all that Cannon Beach offers at Christmas.