A classic nutcracker in front of a Christmas tree.

MONDAYS

TOT TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The gym is open for preschoolers with a $2 drop-in fee per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Echo Public Library, 20 Bonanza St. All youngsters welcome. (541-376-6038).

LUNCH & LEARN: SAFE TOYS AND GIFTS, noon to 12:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Hospital, 610 N.W. 11th Street, Hermiston. Free lunch with event. See Happenings for details. (541-667-3509). Monday, Dec. 4.

PLAYMAKER BOOK CLUB, 5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. Fifth and sixth graders are invited to learn about common sports situations, by reading and discussing “Game Changers” by best-selling author Mike Lupica. Registration required, call 541-966-0380. Monday, Dec. 11.

NUTCRACKER AT THE LIBRARY, 5 p.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. This Nutcracker-themed Family Literacy Night will feature dancers from Pendleton Ballet Theatre in costume, a reading of The Nutcracker, pizza for all and a nutcracker craft. (541-966-0380.) Monday, Dec. 11.

CREATIVE GIFTS BY THE KIDS, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Have a kid who’d like to create a holiday gift? Drop them off for one or both sessions. They can choose from numerous projects and bring home one finished gift (maybe more). $10 drop-in fee. (541-278-9201). Mondays, Dec. 11 and 18.

TUESDAYS

BABYSITTING BASICS, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Good Shepherd Hospital, 610 N.W. 11th Street, Hermiston. Babysitters from 10 to 15 can learn childcare techniques, basic first aid and CPR for infants and children. Class fee: $60, includes lunch & all class materials. Register online at www.gshealth.org/classes-events. (541-667-3509). Tuesday, Dec. 19.

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 703 S. Main, Milton-Freewater. Families can bring a bag and hopefully find the clothes they need. All are welcome to this free monthly event. (541-938-3842). Fourth Tuesdays.

WINTER CELEBRATION, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. All ages are invited to this three-day event, co-sponsored by Umatilla National Forest, jam-packed with winter themes such as hibernation, Winter Solstice, wintering trees, and more. (541-966-0380). Tuesday, Dec. 19, repeats Dec. 20-21.

ART IN THE EVENING, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Kids from 5 to 12 can bring an adult for a night of fun working on a pop-up art project. Build family bonds through creativity. $10 drop-in fee; register at pendletonarts.org/classes/youth/. (541-278-9201). Tuesday, Dec. 14.

POP-TART PILLOW CRAFT, 6 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Avenue. 6th through 12th graders can get crafty and cozy while making pillows shaped like their favorite breakfast treat, pop-tarts. (541-567-2882). Tuesday, Dec. 12.

WEDNESDAYS

TOT TIME, 10 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Recreation Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The drop-in gym is open for tots at $2 per child. (541-276-8100).

STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Adams Public Library, 190 Main St. Preschoolers are welcome. (541-566-9380).

CREATIVE JOURNALING, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, 214 N. Main St. Experienced and beginning artists can benefit from keeping an art journal. This class welcomes both teens and adults to participate together; all supplies and materials provided. Three-session course is free for teens; register online at pendletonarts.org/classes/teen/. (541-278-9201). Wednesdays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

THURSDAYS

SKATE WITH SANTA, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ice Rink, Roy Raley Park, Pendleton. Free event; see Happenings for details. (541-667-5018). Thursday, Dec. 21.

STEAM STORY TIME, 10:15 a.m., Pendleton Public Library, 502 S.W. Dorion Ave. This science-oriented story time will include a snowman workshop, snowball fighting pit, winter songs and warm cocoa. (541-966-0380). Thursday, Dec. 28.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Enjoy a family-friendly movie and popcorn. Call the library for the title of this month’s movie. (541-567-2882). Thurday, Nov. 9.

CRAFTERNOON, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Athena Public Library, 418 E. Main St. Drop-in craft event. Free. (541-566-2470).

BINGO FOR BOOKS, 5:30 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Avenue. Everyone is invited to play bingo at the library and win books as prizes. (541-567-2882). Thursday, Dec. 7.

SOLSTICE PARTY, 6 to 7 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Ave. Teens are invited to help celebrate the Winter Solstice at the library, with treats and winter-themed activities. (541-567-2882). Thursday, Dec. 21.

FRIDAYS

STORY TIME, 11 a.m., Pilot Rock Public Library, 144 N. Alder Place. Bring your toddlers down for a late morning story-reading. (541-443-3285).

HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE, 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Avenue. Bring the family for a free matinee and some popcorn. This month’s movie stars one of Santa’s reindeer (call the library for the title, 541-567-2882). Friday, Dec. 29.

WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT, 2:30 p.m., downtown Umatilla. Each clue leads to the next. See Happenings for details. (541-922-3226). Fridays, Dec. 8, 15, 22.

WINTER FESTIVAL, 4 p.m., Nugent Park, Umatilla. This free community event is open to all ages. Drop by for photos with Santa and The Grinch, hot chocolate, cookies and celebrate the annual tree lighting. (541-922-3226). Friday, Dec. 1.

HERITAGE LIGHTS, 5 to 7 p.m., Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. See Happenings for details. (541-276-0012.) Fridays, through Dec. 15.

DROP-IN TEEN NIGHT, 6 to 8 p.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion. Teens and tweens from 12 to 18, can enjoy a free night out with friends, pizza, games and more. (541-966-0228.) Friday, Dec. 15.

SATURDAYS

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8 to 11 a.m., Pendleton Rec Center, 510 S.W. Dorion Ave. Eat and greet with Santa. See Happenings for details. (541-276-8100). Saturday, Dec. 9.

CHRISTMAS MARKET, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hermiston Christian School, 1825 W. Highland Ave. Local artisans offer homemade gifts and more. (541-567-3480). Saturday, Dec. 2.

PANCAKES WITH SANTA, 9 a.m., Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Hwy. 395. Cost: $6 for ages 1 to 10; $12 for 11+; advance tickets required. See Happenings for details. (541-667-5018). Saturday, Dec. 9.

ATHENA HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Stahl Building, 259 E. Main Street. Shop local this season, with stocking stuffers to big ticket items offered by over 30 local vendors. (541-969-4811). Saturday, Dec. 2.

SATURDAY CRAFTS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E. Gladys Ave. Kids from pre-school to 5th grade can get creative at the library each Saturday this month. Grab a craft kit, find a table and get crafty or take the kit home with you. (541-567-2882). Saturdays, in December.

KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY, noon to 2 p.m., Hermiston Public Library, 235 E Gladys Avenue. Get in the holiday spirit with story time by a special guest, cookie decorating, and crafts. (541-567-2882). Saturday, Dec. 16.

NUTCRACKER BALLET, 2 p.m., Bob Clapp Theater, Blue Mountain Community College. Pendleton Ballet Theatre presents this annual favorite. Tickets sell fast, but some may still be available at the door; adults $12, children under 12 are $5. (970-261-5331.) Saturday, Dec. 2.

HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE, 4:30 p.m., downtown Pendleton. The parade returns! See Happenings for details. (541-215-8254.) Saturday, Dec. 9.

HERITAGE LIGHTS, 5 to 7 p.m., Heritage Station Museum, 108 S.W. Frazer Ave., Pendleton. See Happenings for details. (541-276-0012.) Saturdays, through Dec. 16.

SUNDAYS

NUTCRACKER BALLET, 2 p.m., Bob Clapp Theater, Blue Mountain Community College. See Dec. 2 listing. (970-261-5331.) Sunday, Dec. 3.

ATHENA COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING, 4 p.m., Dugger Park. Bring the family for this holiday tradition. (541-969-4811). Sunday, Dec. 3.