Museum

Name: Holiday Activities at Hands On
Start: 2025-12-24T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-24T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Hands On Children’s Museum

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December 2025
Dec 19 Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]

$15 – $20
Dec 19 OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably […]

$8 – $10
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]

$8
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas at the Museum

Christmas at the Museum

Gresham Historical Society 410 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR

Take your family to Gresham Historical Society museum for photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations, including a miniature village, nutcrackers, and […]

Free – $5
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Evergreen Aviation Musuem 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith WAY, McMinnville, Oregon

This year Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will be hosting the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce’s Glide & Gather Skating Experience. The Goose Lights Holiday Celebration begins the Friday after Thanksgiving (November […]

$10 – $20
Dec 20 Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]

$15 – $20
Dec 20 OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably […]

$8 – $10
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]

$8
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Activities at Hands On

Holiday Activities at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings […]
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Christmas at the Museum

Christmas at the Museum

Gresham Historical Society 410 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR

Take your family to Gresham Historical Society museum for photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations, including a miniature village, nutcrackers, and […]

Free – $5
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]
Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Nutcracker Cracked at Portland Puppet Museum

The Nutcracker Cracked at Portland Puppet Museum

Portland Puppet Museum

It’s Christmas Eve and Clara’s 13th birthday. Mayhem and enchantment soon take over as her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings a magical gift awaking her fondest dreams. Join Clara and her little […]

$15
Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Evergreen Aviation Musuem 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith WAY, McMinnville, Oregon

This year Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will be hosting the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce’s Glide & Gather Skating Experience. The Goose Lights Holiday Celebration begins the Friday after Thanksgiving (November […]

$10 – $20
Dec 21 Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]

$15 – $20
Dec 21 OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably […]

$8 – $10
Dec 21 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Exploring Engineering at FLIP

Exploring Engineering at FLIP

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Catch it before it's gone! FLIP has been exploring engineering all month, with hands-on activities to inspire kids to learn about engineering. Imagine, build, and then maybe knock it all […]

$8
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United States

“We must walk lightly when we are between worlds with this sacred being.” – Phillip Cash Cash Indigenous peoples have long been in relationship with and shared stories about sacred forest […]

$8
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Activities at Hands On

Holiday Activities at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings […]
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Nutcracker Cracked at Portland Puppet Museum

The Nutcracker Cracked at Portland Puppet Museum

Portland Puppet Museum

It’s Christmas Eve and Clara’s 13th birthday. Mayhem and enchantment soon take over as her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings a magical gift awaking her fondest dreams. Join Clara and her little […]

$15
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Glide & Gather Skating + Goose Lights – Holidays at the Hanger

Evergreen Aviation Musuem 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith WAY, McMinnville, Oregon

This year Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will be hosting the McMinnville Chamber of Commerce’s Glide & Gather Skating Experience. The Goose Lights Holiday Celebration begins the Friday after Thanksgiving (November […]

$10 – $20
Dec 22 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Exploring Engineering at FLIP

Exploring Engineering at FLIP

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Catch it before it's gone! FLIP has been exploring engineering all month, with hands-on activities to inspire kids to learn about engineering. Imagine, build, and then maybe knock it all […]

$8
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Activities at Hands On

Holiday Activities at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings […]
Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]
Dec 23 Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]

$15 – $20
Dec 23 OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably […]

$8 – $10
Dec 23 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Exploring Engineering at FLIP

Exploring Engineering at FLIP

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Catch it before it's gone! FLIP has been exploring engineering all month, with hands-on activities to inspire kids to learn about engineering. Imagine, build, and then maybe knock it all […]

$8
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Activities at Hands On

Holiday Activities at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings […]
Dec 23 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Holiday Express Train Excursion

Holiday Express Train Excursion

Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, Oregon

Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! […]
Dec 24 Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI

OMSI

OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked […]

$15 – $20
Dec 24 OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably […]

$8 – $10
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Activities at Hands On

Holiday Activities at Hands On

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings […]

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