Photo © Tyler Windsor

Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

A Main Street Community

Photo © Tyler Windsor

Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

A Main Street Community

Thank-you for Shopping Local! Thank-you for Shopping Local!
With over twice as many participating businesses this year, triple the number of bags, and over $500 in donated gift certificates for an amazing raffle, we want to thank YOU for a record-breaking Shop Plaid!!  We could not have done it without the fast help of Seth Howard of Zeitgeist Printing and Design for printing 800 rush order bags when shops kept running out, the hardworking ADHDA Promo Committee, our outstanding participating businesses, and everyone who shopped local.  And let’ ...
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Welcome New ADHDA Board Members Welcome New ADHDA Board Members
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Seth Howard of the Magic Shop & More and Zeitgeist Printing and Design, Katie Shaw of Buoy Beer and Pilot House Distilling, and Terry Robinett of Labor Temple Diner and Bar and Merry Time Bar and Grill as well as welcome back local consultant and community volunteer Mariama Ramarui of Carruthers to the ADHDA board!  Each brings unique knowledge, perspective and experiences as well as a willingness to work together.  Thank you to everyone who t ...
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Winter Window Display Contest Winter Window Display Contest
While you are downtown shopping, make sure you enjoy the striking holiday window displays that many businesses created this year. Vote for your favorite online, we’ll be tallying the votes from the Shop Plaid raffle tickets as well. Santa will be announcing the winners on December 16th while gathering Christmas wishes one last time for the season at The Liberty Theater. Are you a business owner with a festive window not yet on our site?  Email a photo of your window display to events@a ...
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Support the Christmas Club! Support the Christmas Club!
When Melba and Tim, also known as ‘Mr. Christmas’, started decorating parts of downtown for Christmas in 1996, little did they know they’d be leading a group of over 40 volunteers dedicated to making Astoria’s downtown full of festive lights, decorations and Christmas cheer over 25 years later.  ADHDA is the proud fiscal sponsor for the Christmas Club, if you’d like to support them with a donation, head this way.  100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly to making our downtow ...
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New Shopping, Dining & More Maps! New Shopping, Dining & More Maps!
Our 2024 Downtown Shopping, Dining & More maps are done! We really appreciate all of the feedback to help us to get them as accurate as possible. Our downtown is dynamic and we know things will shift, change, move, etc but we hope you find these helpful. Anchor Graphis will be printing them, so we’ll be sure to make copies available in time for the holiday season. Interested in receiving a stack of maps?  Email us at office@astoriadowntown.com – you can also print them direct ...
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Holiday Events Holiday Events
We love this time of year!!!  Join us for the Downtown Lighting Ceremony, make sure Santa has your wish list, support businesses and merchants by shopping locally, and gather downtown to celebrate the spirit of the season- check out all of our holiday happenings here: https://www.astoriadowntown.com/winter-holidays/ Want a locally printed poster like this for your window?  Email Lyra and events@astoriadowntown.com and we’ll drop one by! Holiday Events
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Become a Member Become a Member

Membership in the ADHDA is open to individuals and businesses—regardless of location. If you are interested in supporting the growing energy of Astoria, we welcome you to join us in improving our downtown experience.

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Astoria Holiday Market Astoria Holiday Market
Mark your calendars for the Astoria Holiday Market! This indoor market, held at the Astoria Armory, will feature 50+ vendors each week from a group of 80+ farmers, artists and makers. There will be a different group each Sunday, so you’ll want to shop them all! Markets are Sundays, November 26th, December 3rd and December 10th from 10 until 3. Plan on fun holiday surprises, plus coffee and pastries while you shop. 🎅🏻☃️🎁❄
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2nd Saturday Art Walk 2nd Saturday Art Walk

Join us the 2nd Saturday of every month for Art Walk, noon to 8pm. Visit local downtown galleries and retail locations and meet the talented artists.

Check out the Art Walk Map for all the details!

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Astoria, Unconquerable as Hell
Created by Mike Long, Tiny Anthems