Parks & Recreation Department - Special Events

Hometown Holidays is THIS FRIDAY December 5, 2025 from 5 pm - 8 pm—and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Bundle up, bring your crew, and get ready for an evening filled with festive fun in Downtown Camas.

This year’s celebration is packed with classics and exciting returns:

• Tree Lighting at 5:00 PM sharp! Don’t miss the magical moment our downtown tree lights up the night.
• Live Reindeer are making their debut! Meet these gentle holiday stars up close.
• The Hay Ride has returned! Climb aboard for a cozy ride through the festivities.
• Holiday Passport Bingo! Stop by the Info Booth to pick up your Holiday Passport Bingo Card, explore the event, and return your completed card for a commemorative prize. (First 250 people!)

Parking in the downtown district may be limited but you can Sleigh the Parking Game by riding the free shuttle!

Shuttles run approximately every 15 minutes from 4:30–8:30 PM  from the following locations to downtown Camas and back:

• Dorothy Fox Elementary
• Church of the Nazarene
• Doc Harris Stadium
• Hayes Freedom High School

Hometown Holidays happens rain or shine, so dress for the weather and come ready for a joyful night packed with lights, music, activities, treats, and community cheer.

Please see the links below for maps, and schedule of activities for the evening.

We’ll see you there!