There’s something about Christmas in Oregon that makes the season feel a little more magical. Crisp evenings, towering evergreens and cozy fires set the scene, and in the small town of Silverton, more than 2 million twinkling lights add a little extra sparkle.
If you’re searching for the best Christmas market in Oregon, make your way to the Silverton Christmas Market, returning to the Oregon Garden Resort each year from the week before Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, on select dates.
This German-inspired holiday celebration combines dazzling Christmas lights with artisan shopping, festive food and drinks, visits with Santa, live music, snowless tubing and, new for 2026, ice skating and train rides. Better yet, you can turn an evening at the Market into a cozy holiday getaway in the Willamette Valley.
What Is the Silverton Christmas Market?
Inspired by the traditional Weihnachtsmärkte of Germany and Austria, the Silverton Christmas Market brings the spirit of a European holiday market to Oregon.
From 5-9pm on event nights, guests can wander beneath more than 2 million Christmas lights while exploring German-inspired vendor booths, gathering around fire pits and enjoying holiday activities throughout the grounds.
The 2026 Silverton Christmas Market includes:
- More than 2 million Christmas lights
- A German-inspired artisan vendor market
- Ice skating
- Train rides
- Snowless tubing
- Visits with Santa on select nights through December 23
- Live music and carolers
- Festive food and drinks
- Cozy fire pits and holiday photo opportunities
The event is located at the Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W. Main St. in Silverton, making it easy to pair the Market with an overnight stay.
What Makes This One of the Best Christmas Markets in Oregon?
The Silverton Christmas Market isn’t simply a place to shop for Christmas gifts. It’s an entire evening built around the experience of the holidays.
Follow pathways illuminated by millions of lights. Browse market booths filled with artisan gifts and German Christmas décor. Stop for something warm to eat or drink before listening to live music. Kids can race down the snowless tubing hill or visit Santa, while couples can linger around the fire pits and take in the lights.
And this year, there’s another reason to visit.
New for 2026: Ice Skating & Train Rides
The Silverton Christmas Market is adding the Mid-Willamette Valley’s only ice skating rink and a magical new train ride for the 2026 season.
Located inside a festive winter tent, the rink adds a classic Christmas activity to an already full evening of holiday fun. Families can make it part of their night at the Market, while couples can turn a spin around the rink into a festive holiday date. The new family-friendly train winds through festive scenery filled with sparkling lights, holiday music, and light displays.
Ice skating requires a separate ticket, so check availability while planning your Market visit. Train tickets are available at the door.
Shop a German-Inspired Christmas Market
Leave a little room on your Christmas shopping list.
The Market draws inspiration from the open-air holiday markets that have been part of the Christmas season in Germany and Austria for centuries. Traditional-style booths and decorations help create the atmosphere, while vendors offer a mix of local artisan goods and imported German Christmas treasures.
Look for handmade gifts alongside glass-blown ornaments, nutcrackers, smokers, Christmas pyramids and other traditional décor, handmade and imported from Germany. With 28 local vendors expected in 2026, it’s also an opportunity to shop small while searching for gifts you won’t find on Amazon.
Bring the Kids for Santa, Tubing and Christmas Lights
Looking for a family-friendly Christmas event in Oregon? There’s plenty here to keep younger visitors entertained.
Santa is scheduled to visit on most event nights through December 23, giving children a chance to stop by Santa’s House, share their Christmas wishes and take a holiday photo.
Add ice skating and millions of colorful lights, and a visit can easily become one of those holiday traditions kids ask to repeat next year. Skaters must be age 3 or older.
The ice skating rink adds another activity to the evening for guests ages 3 and older. Between skating, tubing, visiting Santa and exploring more than 2 million colorful Christmas lights, there’s plenty to make a night at the Market a holiday tradition families look forward to each year.
Turn the Market Into a Christmas Getaway
You could drive home after seeing the lights. Or you could walk back to a room with your own fireplace.
The Oregon Garden Resort sits just steps from the Silverton Christmas Market, making it particularly convenient for visitors who want to turn the event into an overnight holiday getaway.
The resort’s cottage-style guest rooms include fireplaces and private patios or balconies, creating a welcome place to settle in after an evening outside. Some rooms are pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend along.
For select Market nights, the Silverton Christmas Market Hotel + Ticket Package includes:
- A room at the Oregon Garden Resort
- Silverton Christmas Market admission for guests on the package
- Breakfast the following morning
- Admission to The Oregon Garden
- Onsite parking for one vehicle
Staying onsite also means you can skip the post-Market drive and enjoy the evening at a more leisurely pace. Once the lights go out, continue the night at the resort’s Fireside Lounge with a drink and live music, or head straight back to your room and warm up beside the fireplace.
Make a Weekend of It in Silverton
One of the best parts about staying overnight is that your Christmas Market visit can become a winter weekend in Silverton rather than a single evening out.
Arrive early enough to explore downtown Silverton before checking into the Oregon Garden Resort. The small downtown is filled with local character and gives you another opportunity to shop and dine locally during your visit.
Nature lovers can also build a trip around nearby Silver Falls State Park, one of the area’s signature destinations. Bundle up for a winter walk before returning to Silverton for an evening beneath the Christmas lights.
Guests staying through the Market’s hotel package also receive admission to The Oregon Garden, located beside the resort.
A simple two-day itinerary might look like this:
Day One: Christmas in Silverton
Spend the afternoon exploring Silverton before checking into the Oregon Garden Resort. Relax in your room for a bit, then bundle up and head outside when the Silverton Christmas Market opens at 5pm.
Give yourself the evening to see the lights, shop at the vendor market, grab dinner or festive treats, listen to live music and fit in activities like tubing or ice skating.
At the end of the night, it’s only a short walk back to your room.
Day Two: A Slow Winter Morning
Start with breakfast at the resort, then enjoy The Oregon Garden or venture out to explore more of Silverton and the surrounding Willamette Valley.
For a more outdoorsy getaway, head toward Silver Falls State Park. If relaxation sounds better, schedule a treatment at the resort’s Moonstone Spa before heading home.
When Is the Silverton Christmas Market in 2026?
The 2026 Silverton Christmas Market runs November 20 through December 31 on select dates, with regular event hours from 5-9pm.
The Market is closed on certain dates, and some nights are designated as Lights Only evenings. Those quieter nights offer the illuminated displays without the full lineup of Market activities and can be a good option for visitors looking for a lower-key experience.
Because dates, activities and availability vary, check the Silverton Christmas Market calendar before choosing your night.
When Is the Best Time to Visit?
If your schedule allows, consider visiting earlier in the season or on a weeknight.
The Market publishes a daily attendance guide based on previous attendance patterns, categorizing dates from more relaxed evenings to its busiest “Holiday Rush” nights. Popular dates can sell out, so purchasing tickets ahead of time is recommended.
Families hoping to see Santa should plan their visit for an eligible evening on or before December 23.
If you’d rather enjoy a quieter walk through the lights, look at one of the designated Lights Only nights. Hotel packages are available for these dates as well.
What Should You Know Before You Go?
A little advance planning makes your evening easier.
The Silverton Christmas Market is cashless, so bring a credit or debit card for food, drinks, shopping and activities. Children ages 5 and younger receive free general admission, and ticket prices vary by date.
The event takes place rain or shine, so dress for an Oregon winter evening. Warm layers and comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes will make wandering through the lights much more enjoyable.
Most importantly, purchase tickets in advance if you’re visiting on a popular night.
Where Do You Park for the Silverton Christmas Market?
Parking is another good reason to plan ahead.
The event provides complimentary offsite parking with continuous motorcoach transportation to the Oregon Garden Resort. Paid onsite parking options may also be available.
If you’re staying through the Oregon Garden Resort Hotel + Ticket Package, onsite parking for one vehicle is included, eliminating the need to take the offsite shuttle.
Make Christmas in Silverton a New Holiday Tradition
The best holiday traditions give you something to look forward to long before December arrives.
At the Silverton Christmas Market, that might be seeing the first stretch of lights appear between the trees. It might be finding a new ornament for the tree, watching the kids race down the tubing hill, taking a turn around the ice rink or simply warming up beside the fire with someone you love.
And when your evening ends with a short walk back to a cozy room instead of a long drive home, there’s no need to rush any of it.
Plan your Christmas getaway to Silverton and explore the Silverton Christmas Market. For the complete overnight experience, book a Silverton Christmas Market Hotel + Ticket Package at the Oregon Garden Resort.
Silverton Christmas Market FAQs
Planning your visit to one of Oregon’s most festive holiday events? Here are answers to some of the most common questions about visiting the Silverton Christmas Market and spending the holidays in Silverton.
Is the Silverton Christmas Market worth visiting?
Yes. The Silverton Christmas Market is especially worth visiting if you’re looking for Christmas lights, holiday shopping and family-friendly activities in Oregon all in one place. The German-inspired event features more than 2 million lights, artisan vendors, festive food and drinks, live entertainment, snowless tubing and, new for 2026, ice skating and train rides. Staying overnight at the Oregon Garden Resort can turn your evening at the Market into a full holiday getaway.
When is the Silverton Christmas Market in 2026?
The Silverton Christmas Market runs November 20 through December 31, 2026, on select dates. Regular Market hours are 5-9pm. Some dates have different activities, including Lights Only nights, so check the official event calendar before planning your trip.
Where is the Silverton Christmas Market?
The Silverton Christmas Market takes place at the Oregon Garden Resort, 895 W. Main St., Silverton, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley. Silverton is also near The Oregon Garden and Silver Falls State Park, making it easy to add other local experiences to a holiday weekend.
How many Christmas lights are at the Silverton Christmas Market?
The Silverton Christmas Market features more than 2 million Christmas lights spread throughout the event. Illuminated pathways, trees and displays transform the grounds into one of Oregon’s memorable Christmas light experiences.
Is the Silverton Christmas Market good for kids?
Yes. Families can see millions of Christmas lights while enjoying activities including snowless tubing, ice skating and visits with Santa on select nights through December 23. Children ages 5 and younger also receive free general admission. All ice skaters must be age 3 or older, and snowless tubing riders must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches tall.
Does the Silverton Christmas Market have ice skating?
Yes. Ice skating is new to the Silverton Christmas Market for 2026. The new ice rink is located inside a festive winter tent and requires a separate ticket from general Market admission.
Where should I stay when visiting the Silverton Christmas Market?
For the most convenient experience, stay at the Oregon Garden Resort, where the Silverton Christmas Market takes place. The resort offers cottage-style accommodations with fireplaces and private patios or balconies. Hotel + Ticket Packages include accommodations, Market admission, breakfast, admission to The Oregon Garden and onsite parking for one vehicle.
What else can you do in Silverton during a Christmas getaway?
Make a weekend of your visit by exploring downtown Silverton, The Oregon Garden and nearby Silver Falls State Park. You can also relax at Moonstone Spa or enjoy dining and live music at the Oregon Garden Resort. A morning exploring the area followed by an evening at the Christmas Market makes an easy two-day winter getaway in Oregon.
What should I wear to the Silverton Christmas Market?
Dress for a winter evening in Oregon. The Market operates rain or shine, so warm layers, a waterproof outer layer and comfortable weather-appropriate shoes are smart choices. You’ll spend plenty of time walking outdoors to see the lights, shop and explore the attractions.
Do I need to buy Silverton Christmas Market tickets in advance?
Advance tickets are recommended, particularly for popular December dates. Attendance varies considerably by night, and busy dates can sell out. Check the official Silverton Christmas Market calendar when planning your visit so you can compare dates, ticket prices and expected crowd levels.