In this hands-on activity sponsored by Eden Health, children and families are invited to create a special ornament that captures the magic of the season.

Buy gifts from noon to 5 p.m. at Ashtown Brewing Company, 1145 11th Ave., Longview. Vendors include local crafters and small businesses selling items like chocolate, soap and leather bags.

Paint $5 ornaments at Jan's Ceramics from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1223 Commerce Ave., Longview, and take them home afterward. 

Bring the whole family to participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt through downtown. Complete it for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Make sure Santa receives wishlists by writing letters to him at Magpie Book, 1233 Commerce Ave., Longview. 

Grab a freshly popped bag of popcorn for $1 at Stageworks Northwest, 1433 Commerce Ave., Longview, and learn about their current show "Farndale Christmas."

Members of the​​ Kelso Music Booster and Kelso Kilties will wrap purchases by donation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Body Rock Dance Space, 1317 Hemlock St., Longview.

Help continue this holiday event for years to come by purchasing a keepsake Downtowners ornament at participating locations during the event. 

Longview Mayor Spencer Boudreau is spearheading a window decorating contest for downtown businesses from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7. For more information, email ldowntowners@gmail.com.

After Whispers of Winter, watch Longview's Downtown Holiday Parade presented by the Cowlitz PUD, then return to the business district for dinner. The 42nd annual parade starts at 5 p.m. at Commerce and Fir and ends about a mile later in the Civic Circle for the Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce tree lighting.