Woodburn Tree Lighting 2026

About the event

There is something for everyone at Woodburn’s Tree Lighting! Holiday Fun at the Library | 4:00–5:30 PM Make a holiday craft and get your picture with Santa at the Woodburn Public Library. Tree Lighting in the Downtown Plaza | 5:00-6:30 PM Head downtown for letters to Santa, hot cocoa, carolers and a holiday scavenger hunt Then gather around as the Downtown Plaza tree lights up for the holiday season at 6:00 PM! Sensory Santa | 3:00–4:00 PM Youth with disabilities and their households are invited to enjoy a quieter hour with Santa before the rest of the activities start, including crafts and photos. Call 503-982-5386 to reserve your spot.

Dates

Dec 05, 2026 · 4:00 PM - Dec 05, 2026 · 6:30 PM(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Downtown Plaza & Woodburn Public Library

350 N 1st St, Woodburn, Oregon 97071, United States

Directions

Parking instructions

Public parking is available downtown and parking lots are located:Woodburn Public Library - Corner of Montgomery St. and N 2nd St.Woodburn City Hall - 270 Montgomery St.Behind Post Office - 302 W Lincoln St.

Event highlights

Santa Photos

Get your picture with Santa at the Woodburn Library between 4:00-5:30 PM

Holiday Crafts & Games

Crafts and Games in Santa's Workshop from 4:00-5:30 PM at the Library!

Tree Lighting

The Downtown Plaza Tree will light at 6 PM with Santa and the Mayor!

Cocoa & Cookies

Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and treats in the Downtown Plaza from 5:00-6:30 PM

Carolers

Enjoy festive songs from this year's caroling group from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Downtown Plaza

K-12 Holiday Art Contest

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Holiday Cheer Art Contest

Deadline: Nov 18, 2026

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The City of Woodburn invites kids to show off their creativity in our Holiday Art Contest. The winning design will be featured on the official City of Woodburn Holiday Postcard and the artist will receive the honor of helping light the community tree at Woodburn’s Annual Tree Lighting event!

Who Can Enter

Open to all students in grades K–12 who live or attend school in Woodburn.
Entries may be submitted individually (no group submissions).

Theme

Holiday Cheer in WoodburnDesigns should reflect the joy, warmth, and spirit of the holiday season in our community.

Submission Guidelines

Artwork must be original and created by the student.
Acceptable mediums: drawing, painting, digital art, or mixed media (no photography).
Artwork needs to be standard paper size (8.5” x 11”), landscape orientation is preferred.
Artwork does not need to reflect a postcard design, as it will be altered to fit a template if selected
A submission form (online or physical) must be submitted with all contact information filled in.
Physical artwork will need to be dropped off in person with name and contact information written on the back.

How to Submit

Submit this online form OR attach the physical form to your artwork (PDF form linked to this application).
Drop off physical artwork at Woodburn City Hall or Woodburn Art Center
City Hall Hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm - 270 Montgomery St. Woodburn, OR 97071 OR
Art Center Hours Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-7:00pm - 2551 N Boones Ferry Rd. Woodburn, OR 97071
Deadline for all submissions is November 18, 2026 by 5 PM

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged on:

Creativity and originality
Relevance to the theme
Artistic quality and effort
Overall holiday spirit

Prizes

Grand Prize Winner: Artwork featured on the official 2026 City of Woodburn Holiday Postcard + opportunity to help light the community tree at the Woodburn Tree Lighting on December 5th at 6 pm.
ALL Submissions: Artwork displayed at the Bungalow Theatre in downtown Woodburn for the months of December & January.

All submissions will be notified of the contest results the week of December 1st and invited to attend the Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 5th to celebrate!

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