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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!
Create magical memories at Barnes & Noble Holiday Storytime.
Attend the My People’s Market for a weekend of live music, art and food.
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
Giant Menorah Lighting Special performance by amazing five piece Klezmer band The Carpathian-Pacific Express Hot Latkes & treats Chanukah Shop Dignitaries RSVP appreciated at: www.jewishgresham.com/light
Swap the couch for courts and soy sauce for soft-serve—we’re throwing the 2nd Annual Hanukkah bash at The People’s Courts, and you’re invited! Indulge in pizza, appetizers, crispy latkes, and soft-serve ice cream with unlimited toppings (yes, really!) PLUS bottomless soda to keep the energy high. 🎾 What’s Happening: Pickleball, cornhole, ping pong, and bocce […]
Celebrate Chanukah at Mommy & Me! Join us for a festive morning filled with Chanukah-themed activities, joyful music and movement with Flip Frisch, and meaningful moments shared with other moms. A sweet and special way to bring the light of the holiday to your little one! RSVP: www.jewishnortheast.com/mommyme
Nosh, sip, dance, mingle, shop. There will be plenty of seating for eating and schmoozing and wonderful gift items. Free childcare provided in their kids’ room!
Join Maayan's Ilan Katan Preschool for a lively family craft fair and open house! Learn about our unique approach to early childhood as you enjoy hands on Chanukah fun!
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Chabad Jewish Center will celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the lighting of the 19-foot Grand Menorah at the Waterfront (near Evoke Winery). Enjoy free donuts, festive music, a live ice carving of a menorah, and—for the children—chocolate gelt dropped from the sky!
Celebrate Chanukah, the festival of lights, with Troutdale's first ever community Menorah lighting and holiday celebration. * Lighting of giant Menorah* Chanukah music* Chocolate coins & hot drinks Sunday, December 14th 4:00 pm at Mayors Square 114 E.Historic Columbia River Hwy. Free community event. All are welcome!
Public menorah lighting! Enjoy donuts, latkes, music and even a fire show!
Watch the giant menorah lighting, enjoy latkes, music, and a fire performer, and celebrate together as a community. Everyone is welcome.
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Join us on the 3rd night of Chanukah for a concert and celebration with Aryeh Kunstler and his band from NYC! Enjoy a live concert, menorah lighting, latke bar, and all the Chanukah energy! RSVP at Jewishlo.com/megachanukah
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Join us on the 4th night of Chanukah for the Second Annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration at Murase Plaza in Memorial Park in Wilsonville!
Light Up Beaverton 12/18 5:00 PM - Celebrate Chanukah in the Beaverton Community. Latkes, donuts, music and Lighting Ceremony with Beaverton Mayor Beaty and Rabbi Rivkin of Chabad of Hillsboro.
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
Save the date for the Multnomah Village Hanukkah Party hosted by The Butterfly Effect Art Space! Paint pottery and enjoy Hanukkah foods accompanied by the Klezmer Music of 3 Galitzianers!
Chabad of Oregon invites the community to celebrate Hanukkah with the annual lighting of Portland’s Public Menorah at Pioneer Courthouse Square, Sunday, December 14 – Sunday, December 21, 2025. First Night Celebration – Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 PM Live music, traditional Chanukah foods, dignitaries, and family festivities will launch eight nights of light and joy. […]
