Silver Falls Annual Christmas Event, Dec. 13

SILVERTON, Ore. – The 42nd annual Christmas Festival at Silver Falls State Park will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 14-15 at park’s South Falls day-use area and Silver Falls Conference Center. The family-friendly event is free. “We’re lucky to have the volunteer and community support to continue this event year after year,” said Matt Palmquist, interpretive park ranger. “It’s one of our favorite events and it’s always a blast to celebrate the holiday season with our visitors.” Planned event activities include wreath making, kid-friendly crafts, bird house building, guided walks through the park, refreshments and live music. A free shuttle service will be available to ferry visitors between the day-use area and conference center 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Visitors can purchase food at the South Falls Café or conference center. Silver Falls State Park charges a $5 day-use parking fee. More information about the park, including maps, is on oregonstateparks.org.