By Oregon Coast TODAY
Heceta Head Lightstation is celebrating 28 years of its annual Victorian Christmas Open House this weekend and next.
During each evening of the open houses, local performers will share holiday favorites in the historic Keeper’s House, Santa will be visiting to welcome children of all ages and cookies and warm drinks will be available.
Entry to the Keeper’s House is free, but donations will be accepted. Parking is available at the Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint, just below the Keeper’s House, for $5 per vehicle. A shuttle will take visitors from the park right to the front door.
Guests can also bring warm, rainproof clothing and a flashlight to take the beautiful walk up from the beach to the festivities. Organizers say it’s a good opportunity to take an extra small hike to the lighthouse to watch the beams rotate overhead.
Visitors can also support the historic Keeper’s House by entering a holiday raffle online or in person and win a free night’s stay at the Heceta Head Bed and Breakfast, as well as prizes from local artists and businesses. The Heceta Lighthouse Gift Shop will be open and filled with special lighthouse gifts for Christmas shopping.
The Queen Anne-style Keeper’s House will be decorated inside and out with festive Victorian holiday decorations through Jan. 5.
The open houses run from 4-7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22.
For more information, go to www.hecetalighthouse.com or call 866-547-3696.
Music schedule
- Saturday, Dec. 14: SLUGS, Hwy. 101 Jazz Quartet, and Christmas Keepers;
- Sunday, Dec. 15: Sea Strings, Cello Forte, and Malcom;
- Saturday, Dec. 21: Lifted, Parlor Players, and James Hale; and
- Sunday, Dec. 22: Takako Klampe, Ron Stanley.
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