Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Free Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oak Lodge Libary, 3783 SE Concord Rd, Oak Grove, OR, 97267, United States
Learn to fold practical, beautiful, and seasonally themed origami creations that are perfect as gift wraps, ornaments, and more. Instructor Yuki Martin will guide you step-by-step through each design. Origami is a fun, relaxing way to boost mindfulness, coordination, and creativity. No experience necessary. All materials provided. For ages 18 and up. Call 503-655-8543 to get registered.

Peppermint Bear Asks Witch Way To Christmas?
2025-12-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
At this year’s North Pole pageant, Dottie is crowned “Best Elf” and in her speech remembers how it all began. Through flash-back, we see how Dottie the witch arrived at the North Pole to take back Christmas – something she had loaned to Santa for a couple thousand years. Now she wants it back, expecting that with it, she might finally get a life full of love and acceptance – just as Santa does. But, the threat of losing Christmas makes the elves reject this scary witch – that is, until Peppermint Bear uncovers what Dottie truly wants most and the elves teach her how easy it is to get it – without taking Christmas away. The story flashes-forward and everyone celebrates Dottie’s win, happy to have her part of the Christmas family at the North Pole.
The Peppermint Bear show is a classic at Lakewood Theatre Company and it’s perfect for families and full of holiday cheer. Each year a new 45-minute episode is presented. A light continental breakfast with rolls, muffins, donuts, fruit etc and juice, and coffee is provided. It’s a show that is perfect for ages 3-103. Doors open 20 minutes before each show.

Rain Spark Gallery Holiday Exhibition
2025-12-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-22 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 19:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, 97035, United States
Rain Spark Gallery is a seasonal gallery of artists that inhabit different locations in Lake Oswego each holiday season. This is the third year that rain Spark Gallery has partnered with the Lakewood Center for the Arts in the Dee Denton Gallery. The Rain Spark Gallery will be open to the public November 25 through December 23 during Lakewood Center 11:00am-7:00pm and before and after theatre performances. https://lakewood-center.org/

Fused Glass Holiday Ornaments
2025-12-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Make 3 lovely glass ornaments while listening to Christmas music and and sipping hot cocoa. These make wonderful decorations or the perfect gift for loved ones. Students will learn basic glass cutting and fusing techniques and will have many pre-cut shapes to choose from. Perfect class for the whole family. Children under age 10 must take class with an adult. Please make a note on registration of the age of any children attending.

Yarn Enthusiasts Society
2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
YES! We love fiber arts! Please join us for our Yarn Enthusiasts Society crochet & fiber arts meetup. This group is facilitated by a local crochet artist who will provide beginning crochet instruction as well as help with other fiber arts. Feel free to bring your own project to work on. Meetups will be every 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Holiday Marketplace
2025-12-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Arts Council of Lake Oswego ARTspace, 380 A Ave, Suite A, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Arts Council of Lake Oswego celebrates the Art of Giving with local favorite annual show, Holiday Marketplace. Featuring fine art and handicrafts from 26 local artisans, Holiday Marketplace is your one-stop shop for unique & handmade gifts for your most hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Holiday Marketplace runs November 11 through December 24 at Artspace Gallery in Lake Oswego.
Holiday Marketplace showcases the passion and ingenuity of hardworking local artists and makers whose imaginations help power our regional economy. Purchases benefit the regional artists and craftspeople in the show as well as acting as a fundraiser for arts & community programming at ACLO. Events such as Holiday Marketplace connect residents to local artists and makers, and help keep discretionary spending within the local economy.
Artspace is open Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10am – 2pm. If you’re interested in more information on the exhibition, please reach out to us at artscouncillo@gmail.com.

Giftable Art
2025-12-23 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-26 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | 480 2nd St Lake Oswego, OR 97034, 480 2nd St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
This art show has an emphasis on small “giftable” one of a kind masterpieces for friends, loved ones or even you! Featuring originals and prints by local artists Bhavani Krishnan, Elo Wobig, Peggie Moje, Nancy Zhang and Kristina Sellers. Conveniently located at Chrisman Picture Framing in Lake Oswego during business hours.
The show from now until February 5th, 2026, Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-6PM.

HYBRID: Building Bridges Book Group Saturday, December 27, 10:00 – 11:00 am
2025-12-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Public Library, 380 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Through the reading and discussion of acclaimed works of fact and fiction, we seek greater appreciation of the rich diversity of life, to build understanding, empathy, and connection in our world. Join us to discuss our December selection of Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information or to register for the virtual option, contact Alicia Yokoyama at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-4228.

Free Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
2025-12-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Gladstone Library
Learn to fold practical, beautiful, and seasonally themed origami creations that are perfect as gift wraps, ornaments, and more. Instructor Yuki Martin will guide you step-by-step through each design. Origami is a fun, relaxing way to boost mindfulness, coordination, and creativity. No experience necessary. All materials provided. For ages 18 and up. Call 503-655-8540 to get registered or join the waitlist.

WooWoo: The Myth Of Oolong
2025-12-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Cup of Tea, 10117 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015, United States
Explore, sense, drink, and honor oolong, the tea that dances on our senses like fire and air, revealing magic with every unfolding layer.
Step into the world of oolong, a tea of transformation and wonder. In this guided tasting, we will explore oolong’s wide range of expressions, from bright and floral to rich and roasted. Through mindful brewing and shared reflection, we will follow oolong’s playful and flowing nature as it bridges the space between green and black tea, inviting curiosity, imagination, and presence.
This gathering is offered with a suggested contribution of $35. In the spirit of inclusivity and balance, you are welcome to offer what feels right for you, whether that is $35, $25, or more if you have the means. Contributions above the suggested amount help make this experience accessible to those with financial need and sustain the ongoing care and energy poured into holding spaces like this. Every offering, whether financial or energetic, affirms the value of community supported education.
We also acknowledge the systemic barriers that have long limited access for BIPOC communities. To honor this, a $15 option is available for BIPOC participants who would benefit from it. This is one way we commit to equity, ensuring that diversity is not only welcomed but essential to the richness of the experience.
If the listed prices are still a barrier, please reach out directly. I am more than willing to work with you to ensure that tea remains within reach for all who feel called to share in it.
All are welcome here. You are invited to arrive exactly as you are and take part in a space rooted in openness, care, and community, a living space where each presence is valued. Together we will grow through the shared beauty of tea, reflection, and connection.
To help us hold a mindful and welcoming space, we ask participants to be considerate of sensory sensitivities by avoiding strong fragrances. This space is held with gentle awareness, where we honor our own needs as well as those of others. By arriving with openness, care, and respect for each person’s boundaries, we create a shared atmosphere where meditation, tea, and queer belonging can flourish.
In the spirit of reciprocity and uplifting community together, five dollars from each participant will be donated to Q Center, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ2SIA+ communities through advocacy, resources, and safe spaces, embodying tea’s spirit of connection, reflection, healing, and belonging.
This gathering is guided by D’Guar (they/them), a trans person of color, tea guide, and community weaver rooted in Portland, Oregon. Their journey has been devoted to exploring the depth and spirit of Camellia sinensis through mindful practice, story, and shared ritual. Through Water Fairy Tea, they cultivate spaces where tea becomes a bridge into presence, nature, and belonging. Their offerings blend learning with reverence, inviting participants to meet tea not just as a drink, but as a living companion in personal discovery, collective care, and connection with the natural world.
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the traditional lands of the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kathlamet, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Indigenous ancestors and communities. We honor their enduring presence, care, and wisdom, and offer gratitude to the land and to the people who have tended it since time immemorial.

A Celtic New Year Concert
2025-12-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Baker Cabin Site-Pioneer Church, 18005 S Gronlund Rd, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A Celtic New Year Concert
Sun, Dec 28th, 2025, 2:00 PM
Pioneer Church at Baker Cabin
18005 S. Gronlund Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045
The Fireside Social Orchestra brings us an afternoon of festive Celtic Tunes, Dances, Historical Anecdotes and little musical excursions into France, Norway and the U.S., with period instruments including violin, flute, serpent (you can’t miss that!), clarinet, bassoon, cornet, alto horn, tenor horn, tuba, keyed bugle and ophicleide to ring in the new year.
Tickets are $20 sold through TicketLeap or at the door
Access tickets with this link https://tinyurl.com/A-Celtic-New-Year

A Despicable Christmas - Musical Theatre Camp
2025-12-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 15:30 | 716, OC Church of the Nazarene - 716 Taylor St, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A Despicable Christmas
Winter Camp | Any Experience Level (ages 5-18) | $200
Calling all young performers! Join us for an exhilarating one-week musical theatre camp where kids of all experience levels can dive into the world of stage performance. In just one week, our instructors will guide participants through the process of learning, rehearsing, and performing a one-act musical production. From building confidence to fostering teamwork, this intensive yet fun-filled experience culminates in a spectacular showcase for friends and family at the end of the week. Unleash your child’s creativity and passion for the stage in this unforgettable week of music, laughter, and applause.
Performs Friday at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Registration includes a camp shirt and two free admission tickets.
Additional tickets can be purchased at the door:
$5.00 (cash/ check)
$6.00 (debit/ credit)

Bing in the New Year
2025-12-31 18:00 - 21:00 | OR
The third annual Bing in the New Year celebration, presented by 1847 Food Park, will take place from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025, in downtown Milwaukie: Birthplace of the Bing cherry.
This free, family-friendly outdoor event includes live music, cultural performances, food, drinks and vendors. The evening culminates with the lowering, by crane, of a 7-foot lighting Bing cherry at 9 p.m. (an “East Coast midnight.”) The event is hosted by the Milwaukie Arts Committee and the Oregon Chinese Coalition. It honors Ah Bing, the Chinese orchard foreman who first grew this new cherry varietal in Milwaukie in the late 1800s.
The event is held at the public lot at the corner of Main and Harrison streets (home to the Milwaukie Farmers Market.) After the event, stick around for the official after party at 1847 Food Park, one block north at Scott and Main streets. For more information, visit binginthenewyear.com .

Baby Sign Language
2026-01-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Baby Sign Language Friday, January 2, 10:30 – 11:00 am (lower level)
Baby Sign Language can provide a unique bond between infants and caregivers that goes beyond talking, reading, and singing together. Christina Schabow, from Sign Language and Play, leads this program that playfully incorporates sign language in songs, fingerplays, and stories.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website.
