As part of Sandy's Winterfest, our Parks and Recreation Department has invited all Downtown Sector businesses to join in on the excitement of Winterfest with the Merry Makeover Challenge!
This is a festive decoration contest for our local businesses to show off their holiday spirit! The top three businesses, along with the coveted Mayor's Choice, will snag some awesome prizes and, of course, ultimate bragging rights!
Get Ready for Sandy’s 1st Annual Winterfest Holiday Market!
Join us in Meinig Park 12/6, 12/13, 12/21, 12/22 at 4:30pm for a magical holiday experience filled with twinkling lights, festive vibes, and a charming vendor market featuring local makers selling yummy treats, handmade pottery/jewelry, Christmas decor and more!
And if you arrive around 5pm on 12/6 you might catch some special guests from the North Pole wandering the park.
Winterfest is only possible because of the incredible generosity and community spirit of our sponsors. Each year, their support helps transform Meinig Park into a magical winter wonderland—bringing light, joy, and togetherness to families across Sandy and beyond.
Location: Meinig Park Date: Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 Time: 4:30–6:30pm
Raise a glass and celebrate the season with us at Holiday Happy Hour! This cheerful gathering is the perfect way to wrap up Winterfest and bid farewell to the holidays alongside friends, neighbors, and our amazing community.
Enjoy delicious drinks, tasty snacks, and plenty of good company as we toast to a new year filled with joy and connection.
Date: Saturday, January 3rd Start: 9:00am Out by: 11:30am Location: Abundant Life Church Parking Lot → Out-and-back on the Tickle Creek Trail
Lace up your sneakers, grab your cozy holiday gear, and join us for the first-ever Winterfest Jolly Jog & Walk! This cheerful 5K fun run and walk is the perfect way to kick off the New Year with family, friends, and festive spirit.
Discover the secrets of the season and explore our Autumn forests with Sandy’s Bee City USA Action Group & Clackamas River Basin Council (@clackamasriver) on a guided hike along Tickle Creek Trail
Sunday, Nov 2 from 2–4 PM
$5/Participant
Led by Dakota, an entomologist with the Clackamas River Basin Council! Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer, by calling (503) 668-5569, or online here.
Join us for creepy crawly encounters at the Sandy Community Center this October! Get up close and personal with fascinating critters (like roaches, crickets, worms, flies, and more!!), learn about their incredible roles in our ecosystem, and get tips if you want to raise them in your own home! Not all bugs may be touched or held, but there will be a whole lot to see and learn
All ages are welcome (it's a very fun and FREE event for children and adults alike!)
Bring your festive spirit and enjoy a delightful stroll through downtown, visiting participating businesses to fill your stockings with sweet treats and holiday surprises!
Let’s make this a night of joy and merriment together!
Thank you to all of our participating businesses:
Ace Hardware
AntFarm Cafe
AntFarm Barn
AntFarm YouthHub
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services NW
Blue Door Rustics
Clackamas County Bank
CNC Unique Emporium
Dairy Queen in Sandy
Guild Mortgage
Joe's Donuts
Mt Hood Pet Resort
Mountain Moka
Mt Pizza and Beer
PNW Tattoo Shop
Ray's Barbershop
Rose Natural Health - school house of natural medicine
