Lighting of the Bay

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is pleased to present the 33rd annual Lighting of the Bay beginning at dusk on Friday, November 24, and continuing nightly through New Year’s Eve. In honor of the upcoming holiday season, the serene, waveless bay will transform each evening into a vibrant winter wonderland featuring more than fifty holiday light displays floating on the bay.

Join us for the opening night celebration on Friday, November 24th starting at 4 pm! We will have holiday crafts, festive food and concessions, photos with Santa, and a holiday movie on the beach. At 6 pm, Santa will flip the switch to turn on the Lighting of the Bay! Parking is $15 opening night only.  On other evenings, resort rates will apply.  See below.

For the first time, an Ice Skating Rink is coming to Newport Dunes at our Fire and Ice Festival! Glide into the holiday season with ice skating and festive concessions with waterfront views.

The Newport Dunes Holiday Tree Lot offers a hand-picked selection of farm-fresh trees from Oregon. Varieties include Noble, Nordmann, Natural, and Douglas. Our lot receives weekly deliveries of fresh trees. We offer wreaths and garlands, too.

The Lighting of the Bay is free for the public to enjoy, and on-site parking is available at the following rates: 0 to 30 minutes: FREE, 30 minutes to 2 hours: $10, 2 to 5 hours: $15, 5 to 8 hours: $20, 8 to 24 hours: $25.

Named Top 15 Holiday Light Displays in the U.S for 2023.

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