This Christmas, Santa is trading in his reindeer for a steam engine. Come along for a train ride with the man in the red suit aboard the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s Candy Cane Express.

Don’t blow your chance to enjoy bright music and holiday warmth as the Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble presents “Sounds of the Season” at the Yachats Commons this Saturday, Dec. 13.

Explore a century of coastal history as Jim Affolter presents “Neskowin: A Book of Found Photos 1880-1980” at the North Lincoln County Historical Museum in Lincoln City this Saturday, Dec. 13.

Experience the sweep of love and revolution as the Metropolitan Opera’s “Andrea Chénier” streams live to the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Dec. 13.

Step back into the golden age of radio as Theatre West brings “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” to the Lincoln City Cultural Center stage this Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.

Kick up your heels with Celtic folk, sea shanties and foot-stomping originals as Adams & Linahon bring their high-energy sound to the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Sunday, Dec. 14.

Planted on the pinnacle of Heceta Head, a beacon of prismatic light simultaneously warns vessels and welcomes visitors to the Victorian Christmas Open House at the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Light up your holiday season as the Lighted Boat Parade once again brings a festive glow to Newport’s Yaquina Bay this Saturday, Dec. 6.

One of Lincoln County’s most enduring and accessible community art traditions, the PushPin Show, will return for its 35th year this Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Newport Visual Arts Center.

You’ll have plenty of chances to enjoy the stirring choral harmonies of Coastal Voices when the chorus presents “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” in four performances this weekend and next.

The December exhibit at Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts will feature work by Daniela Naomi Molnar, julie moore and a group ceramic show.

Celebrate local creativity at Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center this Saturday, Dec. 6, as the museum hosts its Holiday Artisan Market, a festive showcase of handmade work by coastal artists.

Take refuge in beautiful music when Oasis Ensemble offers two opportunities to enjoy its “Classical Holiday Concert,” a radiant program featuring flute, cello and piano at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Sunday, Dec. 7, and Newport’s Atonement Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Twin Rocks Friends Camp will host its second annual Gingerbread House Party this Saturday, Dec. 6, offering a crumb-licious day of holiday fun for families from across the North Oregon Coast.

Explore the rich winter birdlife of Siletz Bay with Seven Capes Bird Alliance this Friday, Dec. 5, as birders of all abilities gather for a relaxed morning of coastal wildlife watching on the Taft waterfront.

Toledo’s First Weekend art celebration is always a moving experience, but never more so than this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, when the event will mark the relocation of the Yaquina River Museum of Art.

The Waldport community will consider the holiday officially kicked-off when locals and visitors gather for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at the Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center and Museum this Saturday, Dec. 6.

Shop, sip and celebrate the season at the Yachats Winter Festival, a two-day celebration filled with local artisans, cozy treats and seasonal decor in the heart of the town this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7.

The Newport Symphony Orchestra will return to the warm glow of Newport First Presbyterian Church for its annual “Christmas at the Coast” celebration, a candlelit program featuring beloved seasonal works and Baroque classics on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Based on the number of local chorales, people on the Central Oregon Coast really love to sing.