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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!
Come hear festive cheer at the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s Christmas concert.
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice (冬至) in a truly magical way as Lan Su Chinese Garden transforms into a glowing holiday haven of lantern light, music, and cultural celebration. Enjoy an illuminated lion dance that dazzles with color and energy, unwind to live festive melodies with a touch of Chinese elegance, and get hands-on in the […]
Step into Portland’s only authentic Chinese garden as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland this December! Experience the holidays through a new cultural lens you won't find anywhere else. Capture photos with Asian Santa, delight in the festive ambiance, and receive a blessing that merges modern cheer with the peaceful grace of classical Chinese […]
Music, Culture, and Puro Corazón. This event is crafted to connect families, lift local voices, and create economic empowerment for our artists and entrepreneurs. Head to Las Posadas Navideñas, Portland’s first celebration of its kind—a luminous, family-friendly event designed to honor the warmth, culture, and shared journey that defines us. This is more than a […]
Mark your calendars for DAWN’s third annual Ukrainian Winterfest! Join us for a celebration featuring live music, traditional dances, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food and drink for sale, a holiday bazaar, and more. Taste delicious Ukrainian dishes and drinks Enjoy live music and dance performances Learn about Ukrainian culture and traditional handicrafts Create traditional […]
Celebrate the Winter Solstice (冬至) in a truly magical way as Lan Su Chinese Garden transforms into a glowing holiday haven of lantern light, music, and cultural celebration. Enjoy an illuminated lion dance that dazzles with color and energy, unwind to live festive melodies with a touch of Chinese elegance, and get hands-on in the […]
Step into Portland’s only authentic Chinese garden as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland this December! Experience the holidays through a new cultural lens you won't find anywhere else. Capture photos with Asian Santa, delight in the festive ambiance, and receive a blessing that merges modern cheer with the peaceful grace of classical Chinese […]
Watch the giant menorah lighting, enjoy latkes, music, and a fire performer, and celebrate together as a community. Everyone is welcome.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice (冬至) in a truly magical way as Lan Su Chinese Garden transforms into a glowing holiday haven of lantern light, music, and cultural celebration. Enjoy an illuminated lion dance that dazzles with color and energy, unwind to live festive melodies with a touch of Chinese elegance, and get hands-on in the […]
Step into Portland’s only authentic Chinese garden as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland this December! Experience the holidays through a new cultural lens you won't find anywhere else. Capture photos with Asian Santa, delight in the festive ambiance, and receive a blessing that merges modern cheer with the peaceful grace of classical Chinese […]
Celebrate the Winter Solstice (冬至) in a truly magical way as Lan Su Chinese Garden transforms into a glowing holiday haven of lantern light, music, and cultural celebration. Enjoy an illuminated lion dance that dazzles with color and energy, unwind to live festive melodies with a touch of Chinese elegance, and get hands-on in the […]
Step into Portland’s only authentic Chinese garden as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland this December! Experience the holidays through a new cultural lens you won't find anywhere else. Capture photos with Asian Santa, delight in the festive ambiance, and receive a blessing that merges modern cheer with the peaceful grace of classical Chinese […]
The third annual Bing in the New Year celebration, presented by 1847 Food Park, will take place from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025, in downtown Milwaukie, Oregon, birthplace of the Bing cherry. This free, family-friendly outdoor event includes live music, cultural performances, food, drinks and vendors. The evening culminates with the lowering, by crane, of a 7-foot lighting Bing […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
Join us for the 11th annual Portland Winter Light Festival, now entering its second decade of illuminating art and creativity. This free and inclusive event will take place from February 6 - February 14, 2026, at various locations throughout the city. Event Highlights: Theme: “All The Little Things”: This year’s theme explores how the smallest […]
