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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!
Kick-off of the holiday season Downtown as Portland’s 75ft tall Douglas-fir Tree is welcomed to Portland’s Living Room! Say hello to Santa, enjoy free hot chocolate and join in the fun of this annual tradition.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
This year’s Winter Fair is going to be more magical than ever before! Be dazzled by over 200,000 shimmering lights and enchanting scenes. This half-mile walk will whisk you through tunnels of wonder, leading you straight to the arena, where our large Christmas tree will put on a little show by lighting up the night […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year’s Winter Fair is going to be more magical than ever before! Be dazzled by over 200,000 shimmering lights and enchanting scenes. This half-mile walk will whisk you through tunnels of wonder, leading you straight to the arena, where our large Christmas tree will put on a little show by lighting up the night […]
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 […]
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SANTA VISITS Sunday Mornings | 9am to 11am November 30 and December 7 & 14 Quiet as a mouse. Visits are scheduled early morning when the shopping center tends to be less busy. Mrs. Claus is on hand to greet families and ease children into the experience. Reservations are required. Find Santa in his Gingerbread […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
