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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!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
All Ages Concert designed to delight curious listeners of every generation!
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
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Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]
Over 150 vendors will be selected to sell handcrafted items at the 52nd annual Christmas event. Items featured will be Christmas and Fall decorations, collectibles, home décor, gourmet treats, and much more! Sunday 10AM to 5PM *Preview Sale $5.00 Admission Monday- Friday 10AM to 7PM Saturday 10AM to 5PM *Free Admission and Free Parking!
The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]
Head to Lloyd Center Mall to kick off the holiday season with Mrs. Claus’s Magical Tree Lighting. The fun starts at 1:30pm at Lloyd Center Ice. Enjoy skating performances, Santa’s Elves, music, and snow!
The Portland Holiday Market returns to the Portland Expo Center November 14–16, transforming the venue into a festive winter wonderland. Now in its fifth year, the market offers an enchanting holiday atmosphere with local food and drink, hundreds of artisan vendors, and unique shopping for gifts of all kinds. Attendees can take part in hands-on […]
Guests are invited to ilani for its annual tree lighting celebration on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. All will gather at the valet parking lot for the ceremony to meet Santa, sing carols and officially start the holiday season. This is part of the ilani Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival that takes place Saturday […]
Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]
You are invited to Oregon Buddhist Temple's 10th Annual Holiday Craft Fair on November 22, 9am-3pm. Admission is free and all are welcomed! Over 30 local artisans will be featured, showcasing various handmade crafts made from wood, yarn, fabric, paper, clay, and many more. Spread the word to your family, friends, and community, and we […]
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Hillsboro with a tree lighting, family activities, artisan market, holiday performances, and Santa! This event is hosted by Hillsboro Downtown Partnership with Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market, the City of Hillsboro along with community businesses and organizations. Find the latest information on the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership webpage. Saturday, November 22, 2025 Downtown Hillsboro […]
Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess, Odette, who is under a spell of a sorcerer. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky's captivating music. Its themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption continue to resonate […]
Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Tuesday Evenings | 4pm to 7pm November 25 and December 2, 9 & 16 Come frolic and play! Capture a memorable holiday photo with your furry best friend. Reservations are required. Find Santa in his Gingerbread Cottage, located on the Regal Theatre patio. Looking for more holiday cheer? Explore all the Bridgeport Village […]
Enjoy an awe-inspiring light display and market at the Oregon Garden Resort! This annual event offers a magical holiday experience for all ages. Stroll along immersive paths draped in more than 1.5 million lights. Explore their authentic German Christmas Market for gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers and ornaments. Visit Santa to share your wish list or enjoy […]
Don't miss Santa pictures at Cedar Hills Crossing! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the event host's website before heading out! Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for […]
Shop incredible local vendors at Mountainside Market! These thoughtfully curated seasonal markets are lovely for the whole family to enjoy.
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! Climb aboard with Santa Claus and his elves for a festive ride behind the historic 1912 Polson #2 steam locomotive. Relax in our warm, decorated […]
Celebrate the season of giving with local makers, Santa photos, and community spirit. All proceeds benefit HomePlate Youth Services, supporting local youth in need. Let’s come together to share warmth, joy, and generosity this holiday season. HomePlate’s mission is to create a community where every young person has access to safety, stability, and opportunity because […]
Self-Guided Reindeer Farm Tour at Goldendale Reindeer! A cozy, hands-on way to experience the magic of the farm at your own pace! Step into the wonder of Goldendale Reindeer with our Self-Guided Tour, perfect for families, couples, and anyone who loves the charm of a country Christmas. This relaxed 5-station audio tour lets you explore […]
It starts at the Vancouver Waterfront! As Santa sails down the Columbia, a flotilla of The Christmas Ships joins the trip to Terminal 1 where Santa disembarks to the cheering crowd. Santa arrives by Tidewater Barge, reinforcing the historical and current importance of the mighty Columbia River and Vancouver. A holiday parade of lighted vehicles […]
The City of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce(link is external) invite you to ring in the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Festival! 2025 marks the 61st anniversary of this time-honored tradition. Festivities take place at Millennium Plaza Park, with festive music and caroling, a holiday marketplace with food and artisan vendors, […]
Supporting 120+ talented local artisans and makers, this three-day event offers vital economic opportunities for small businesses and a vibrant place for our community to gather, connect, and shop locally during the holiday season. The Market has plenty of fun for kids! Young visitors can get creative at our holiday-themed crafting stations, where they can […]
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 28th) and runs through December 31st this year. And don't miss Santa flying in by helicopter on December 13! Glide & Gather Skating Experience Schedule: […]
Gather with friends, family, and well – everyone! – on Historic Third Street the day after Thanksgiving to usher in the holiday season. The festive and friendly environment is holiday-rific as we welcome Santa to McMinnville with a sleigh full of holiday spirit! November 28, 2025 – Parade Starts at 4:30pm
A joyful community sing-along led by Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini with many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers. Portland’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown. Join in this holiday tradition as Santa Claus ‘flips the switch’ to illuminate nearly 10,000 colorful lights on our […]
Opens Friday, November 28th and goes through December 31! Glow Christmas Oregon is a festive light celebration with something for everyone! Glow Oregon is an expansive outdoor walk-around light experience, with large covered areas throughout the festival. All attractions throughout the event are included in the ticket price. The event includes over 1 million twinkling […]
