Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, Dec. 6th
Happy Valley City Hall
4pm – 6pm
Kick off the holiday season at Happy Valley’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration! This FREE, family-friendly event brings the community together for an evening of festive fun, featuring live entertainment, seasonal treats, kids’ activities, and visits with Santa. Sip on hot cocoa, explore community booths, and join in the excitement as we count down to the lighting of the tree. It’s a magical evening filled with holiday cheer, cherished traditions, and memories the whole family will enjoy.
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Are your children interested in writing a letter to Santa?
Santa has let us know how excited he is to receive your special letters. You will find the official North Pole mailbox inside City Hall, open Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Once you are done writing your letter, just drop it off in the designated mailbox and on its way to the North Pole it will go! Santa let us know that he plans to write a response to each letter he receives, so be sure to follow all the directions on the worksheet, so he can successfully send his reply. (Santa loves getting letters—but he can only reply if he can read the address!)
- Please note: Santa’s mailbox will only be accepting letters between Nov. 30 – Dec. 11. The last bundle of mail to Santa will be picked up by 5pm on Friday, Dec. 11, so make sure your letters are submitted by the deadline. Kids can expect to hear back from Santa by Dec. 23.
Give the gift of hope this holiday season
For many, the holidays are some of the best times of the year, yet for some in our community, these celebrations are a reminder of serious financial hardship. If there is one thing that is certain, the community of Happy Valley is generous and eager to help those less fortunate experience a holiday season filled with hope. That’s where Operation Santa comes in. An annual toy and food drive, Operation Santa is coordinated through the efforts of firefighters at Clackamas Fire District #1. *Operation Santa will be collecting donations at Happy Valley City Hall on the day of the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday December 6th, from 2pm – 6pm.
Looking for another way to give?
Through the Meals on Wheels People program, Happy Valley Parks and Recreation provides warm, nutritious meals to some of our community’s most vulnerable seniors while offering friendly visits to those who may otherwise feel isolated or have difficulty getting out and about.
Please consider donating to the City’s local Meals on Wheels People program by visiting the link below. From there, you can submit a tax-deductible donation in the amount of your choice online. Your gift will support homebound seniors right here in Happy Valley who would otherwise not have consistent access to wholesome, nutritious meals.
Can’t make it to the event?
The holidays are a unique time of year and the City is committed to keeping the magic of the holidays alive throughout the season. The City Tree will be decorated with its traditional lights and available to view every evening through the New Year.