Candy Cane Village and the new skating rink will open on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) as part of Hermiston’s Land of Lights community-wide celebration. To ring in the holiday season, Candy Cane Village, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will offer two evenings of new family-friendly activities. Candy Cane Village will be open December 6-7, from 4-9 p.m., and provide a festive atmosphere filled with the sights, sounds and scents of the season.

Candy Cane Village is a free walk-through lighted experience at the Farm-City Rodeo Arena. This year, the village will be filled with holiday treats, crafts, local vendors, family games, entertainment  and photo backdrops for holiday pictures during the Holiday Market. AWS will match donations of gently used coats and non-perishable food items, supporting local non-profits.

The iceless skating rink is new addition to the Land of Lights and will remain open throughout December near the Candy Cane Village entrance, providing a unique holiday experience. Visitors can lace up their skates for $5 for youth, $7 for adults. Rink hours are from 5-8 p.m. on Fridays, Noon-8 p.m. on Saturdays, and Noon-6 p.m. on Sundays from Dec. 6-Jan. 4.