Visit this Christmas Village this holiday season for a fun walk through Storybook Lane complete with a visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. Dairyville, a replica of a western frontier town at Alpenrose Dairy, transforms into a magical land of Christmas fun each year, and you simply must visit to create lasting holiday memories for the whole family.

Taking place since 1961, this is one Portland tradition that keeps getting better and better.

Carol Munro / Flickr This winter wonderland features over 300 holiday trees all lit up for the season.

Even live animals come in for the event to help bring to life the scenes of Storybook Lane.

Carol Munro / Flickr This classic event is a fun place to get in the holiday spirit each year.

Not only is there plenty to look at, there are also lots of activities to enjoy.

Carol Munro / Flickr Modular train displays and old-fashioned movie screenings in the Opera House are always fun to watch.

Dance performances and carolers strike the right notes to engage the young and young at heart.

Carol Munro / Flickr This fun event is everything you need for a great time spent with family.

This free event has long been a Portland tradition, and you must check it out if you have never been.

Carol Munro / Flickr The Alpenrose Dairy has been a member of the Portland community since its humble beginnings in 1891. It has hosted a myriad of community events since the 1960s.

Capture some of the magic of Christmas with a trip to this land of make believe.

Alpenrose Dairy / Facebook Stroll the storefronts of Dairyville, warm up with some hot cocoa or apple cider, and take in the fun of the holiday at this exciting event.

While you are there, get your picture taken with Santa for a lasting memory.

Alpenrose Dairy / Facebook Santa will be available December 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17 from 10am to 6pm and December 22 and 23 from 10am to 5pm.

Alpenrose Dairy is located at 6149 SW Shattuck Road in Portland.

Alpenrose Dairy / Facebook Entry to the event is free, but they will be accepting any donations for the Oregon Food Bank and Oregon foster kids.

Storybook Lane is open on Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last day of the season for Storybook Lane is December 17, 2017.

Carol Munro / Flickr

This winter wonderland features over 300 holiday trees all lit up for the season.

This classic event is a fun place to get in the holiday spirit each year.

Modular train displays and old-fashioned movie screenings in the Opera House are always fun to watch.

This fun event is everything you need for a great time spent with family.

The Alpenrose Dairy has been a member of the Portland community since its humble beginnings in 1891. It has hosted a myriad of community events since the 1960s.

Alpenrose Dairy / Facebook

Stroll the storefronts of Dairyville, warm up with some hot cocoa or apple cider, and take in the fun of the holiday at this exciting event.

Santa will be available December 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17 from 10am to 6pm and December 22 and 23 from 10am to 5pm.

Entry to the event is free, but they will be accepting any donations for the Oregon Food Bank and Oregon foster kids.

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