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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!
Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month at our next Free Day at the Discovery Museum.
Kick off the holidays at with fresh pre-cut Christmas trees and festive family fun!
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
HOLIDAY PARADE & CELEBRATION Saturday, November 29 | 10am to 1pm Kick off the holiday season with a morning full of joy and laughter at our Holiday Parade & Celebration! Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their North Pole friends, enjoy holiday caroling, arts & crafts, and experience magical entertainment for the whole family. Check Bridgeport Village […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
The Tualatin Light Parades are back December 5-7! Residents are invited to decorate their own vehicles and take part in one, two, or all three nights of the parade. All parades begin at 6pm and take approximately 1 1/2-2 hours to complete. Parade spectators 2025 PARADE ROUTES ♦ See the entire route for that evening and […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Kick off the holiday season with a full day of family-friendly activities for the whole community to enjoy. Join us for this beloved community gathering with music, free treats, pictures with Santa and more. This winter season we want all of Gresham to celebrate our many holidays and traditions while gathering to light up the […]
Join the Milwaukie holiday tradition of decorating umbrellas and parading through downtown ending with the lighting of the tree on Sat., Dec. 6, 2025. Here are some details about how the Umbrella Parade works: The parade will convene in the South Downtown Plaza near the Post Office at 11222 SE Main St. (Keep in mind […]
The Sherwood Holiday Festival is a beloved annual community celebration that will be held on Saturday, December 6th, 2025. This festive event brings together local residents and visitors for an afternoon of joy and merriment in downtown Sherwood. Parade: The festivities kick off at 4:00 pm with a vibrant community parade, featuring family-friendly entries and […]
The Tualatin Light Parades are back December 5-7! Residents are invited to decorate their own vehicles and take part in one, two, or all three nights of the parade. All parades begin at 6pm and take approximately 1 1/2-2 hours to complete. Parade spectators 2025 PARADE ROUTES ♦ See the entire route for that evening and […]
The Tualatin Light Parades are back December 5-7! Residents are invited to decorate their own vehicles and take part in one, two, or all three nights of the parade. All parades begin at 6pm and take approximately 1 1/2-2 hours to complete. Parade spectators 2025 PARADE ROUTES ♦ See the entire route for that evening and […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
It’s Official Folks! Mark your calendars — the Addiction Powersports NW Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is officially set for Saturday, December 20th, 2025! This is one of Woodland’s biggest and brightest holiday traditions, and we’re ready to light up the streets once again with SxSs, Jeeps, trucks, and thousands of lights! We’ll kick off the […]
Delight in the Portland Christmas Ships Parade this season! Several events take place throughout December, and Santa might be at a few! Visit the event host's calendar for details. Most events are at 7pm, but times can vary. Over more than half a century, the Portland Christmas Ships Parade has grown into the longest continuously […]
Mysti Krewe of Nimbus presents: The 2026 Portland Mardi Gras Parade On Fat Tuesday, the heart of North Portland beats to the rhythm of brass and drums as the Portland Mardi Gras Parade lights up Mississippi Avenue. This free, family-friendly event unites Portlanders of all ages in a celebration of creativity, joy and community. Expect dazzling costumes, […]
