We track 2 displays in Keizer — the 2nd-densest city for lights in Oregon. 1 of them are free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Keizer that means about 4:32 PM in early December and 4:31 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:05 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Keizer typically drop to around 34°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:32 PM | 5:05 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:31 PM | 5:05 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:35 PM | 5:09 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Keizer cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 2 public car parks and 6 public toilets. There is no shortage of cafés and takeaways for a hot drink on the way round.
Freeneighborhoodwhole-neighborhood display since 1984fundraiser for Marion Polk Food Shareraises nearly $50,000 and tens of thousands of pounds of food annually
The Gubser neighborhood in Keizer has decorated en masse since 1984, when the tradition began as a competition among neighbors. The event now doubles as a fundraiser for Marion Polk Food Share, collecting nearly $50,000 and tens of thousands of pounds of food each year.
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$19.99+ adults, $14.99 kids 4-12, free ages 3 and under; parking $5 ($10 rvs)attractionwalk-through light sculpturessparkling tunnelsSanta photo opslost presents scavenger huntfood vendorslive entertainmentMerry Maker's Market
This ticketed walk-through event fills Roto-Rooter Park in Keizer with light sculptures, glowing tunnels, and staged holiday scenes. Extras include Santa photos, a lost-presents scavenger hunt, live entertainment, and a holiday market with local food vendors.
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