Name: Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians
Start: 2025-12-20T10:00:00-10:00
End: 2025-12-20T16:00:00-10:00
Location: World Forestry Center’s Discover Musuem

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December 2025
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 Beauty and the Beast: The Musical Panto

Beauty and the Beast: The Musical Panto

The Mission Theater 1624 NW Glisan St. Portland, OR 97209 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR, United States

Panto is Returning for the 2025 Holiday Season! Beauty and the Beast - A Musical Panto is a fun, interactive, family-friendly holiday event filled with slapstick, witty dialogue, great music, […]
Dec 20 Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

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 […]

Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for purchase.
Dec 20 George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR

Twirl Into the Holidays! A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker […]

$39 – $188
Dec 20 The Nutcracker! Performed by Classical Ballet Academy

The Nutcracker! Performed by Classical Ballet Academy

PSU's Lincoln Hall

Come see the magic of The Nutcracker! Performed by Classical Ballet Academy’s Ballet 6-10 dancers with Ballet 3, Teen Beginning Ballet, Teen Intermediate Ballet, and adult dancers as well. Don’t […]

$19 – $27
Dec 20 A Nutcracker Tea

A Nutcracker Tea

PCC Sylvania Performing Arts Center 12000 SW 49th Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

A family-friendly abridged version of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is a magical journey that will enchant the whole family. "A Nutcracker Tea" has been a popular sought after Christmas tradition event in […]

$22 – $40
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 Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
Dec 20 North Pole Adventureland at the Jantzen Beach Shopping Center

North Pole Adventureland at the Jantzen Beach Shopping Center

Jantzen Beach Shopping Center

The North Pole Adventureland Experience is an indoor walk-through, immersive holiday attraction for families of all sizes and ages! Guests will venture down Candy Cane Lane to find The North […]

$30
Dec 20 Portland Christmas Ships Parade

Portland Christmas Ships Parade

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 […]
Dec 20 Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WA

Bring your loved ones, take a short drive, park your car and get hunting for the Christmas tree of your dreams, as you gaze upon thousands of Nobles, Douglas and […]
Dec 20 Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United States

Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays […]

Free – $17
Dec 20 Christmas Characters (Including Santa) at Yesteryear Farm

Christmas Characters (Including Santa) at Yesteryear Farm

Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville, OR

Say hello to Santa and other Christmas/Winter characters at Yesteryear Farm! Each weekend has a special character to say hello to (like Frosty the Snowman, Elsa and the Grinch!) — […]
Dec 20 Visit a U-Cut Tree Farm

Visit a U-Cut Tree Farm

Here at PDX Parent, we love a Christmas tree adventure! Make magical memories at some of the local u-cut tree farms that surround the Portland-metro area. Many farms also offer food and […]
Dec 20 Santa at Vancouver Mall

Santa at Vancouver Mall

Vancouver Mall

Santa and his elves will be available for visits and photos at Vancouver Mall through December 24! Sensory-friendly Santa is on December 7 at 9am. Check the event host's website […]
Dec 20 Santa at Clackamas Town Center

Santa at Clackamas Town Center

Clackamas Town Center

Catch Santa by Macy's through December 24 at Clackamas Town Center!
Dec 20 Climb Aboard a Holiday Train or Ship This Season

Climb Aboard a Holiday Train or Ship This Season

The holidays are the highlight of many children’s year, and combining them with festive train rides and enchanting boat trips will have your kids over the moon! We’ve compiled some […]
Dec 20 12 Days of Zen Penguin!

12 Days of Zen Penguin!

Zen Penguin went on a trip and we need help getting him home! DEC 6 - DEC 31 12 unique 4ft Zen Penguin cutouts are hiding in local Portland businesses! […]
Dec 20 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

A CPK Holiday Breakfast

California Pizza Kitchen Bridgeport 7315 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tigard, OR, United States

Happy Holidays from California Pizza Kitchen Bridgeport! Head to "A CPK Holiday Breakfast"- on Saturday December 20th, 2025 at 8:30am- 10:30am. The event includes a breakfast pizza and drink for each […]

$15 – $25
Dec 20 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

Portland Spirit 1010 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, United States

Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the cruise, and it promises to be […]

$15 – $70
Dec 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, […]

$10
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am Family-Friendly Bike Rides to PSU Farmers Market

Family-Friendly Bike Rides to PSU Farmers Market

Hop on your bikes as a family for a weekly bike ride! This is an all-ages/all-abilities ride from Southeast Portland to the PSU Farmers’ Market. This ride helps support local […]

Free
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]

Free
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am Big, Blue Block Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

Big, Blue Block Play @ SWPMA PLAY!

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

Join longtime educator/state-certified teacher and movement arts instructor Lara Jones and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway in Hillsdale Town Center, […]

$1 – $10
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get […]

$5 – $8
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Sparkle & Shine: A Winter Solstice Family Celebration

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

Twilight Lanterns, winter storytime, and “snow” playdough! Celebrate light and the Solstice. Donations for WL Food Pantry welcome. Twilight Lanters - Families will create their own lanterns to light up […]

Free
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pop-Up Nature! Crafty Natureland

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Get inspired by the forest treasures found at Hoyt Arboretum to create your own personal crafts! Join our Nature Educators to create simple, nature crafts using leaves, cones, acorns, sticks, […]

Free
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Santa on The Farm

Santa on The Farm

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

Come join us for a jolly good time at Triskelee Farm! Santa will be spreading holiday cheer with his helping farm animals. Bring the whole family for a festive day […]

$10
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Visit Black Santa

Visit Black Santa

This Portland tradition is back! Black Santa will be making his way through the metro area throughout the holiday season. See a list of events on his website to know where […]
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Triskelee Farm Holiday Market

Triskelee Farms 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, Oregon

Triskelee Farm Holiday Markets Come join us at Triskelee Farm for our Holiday Market on December 20th at 10:00 AM till 3 pm. Enjoy tasty food, drinks, a local products! […]

Free to attend
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Visit Santa at Nob Hill Christmas and Santa Land

Visit Santa at Nob Hill Christmas and Santa Land

nob hill christmas 2034 NW 26th ave, Portland, OR, United States

Nob Hill Christmas and Santa Land is open once again for the 2025 Christmas Season. We are located at NW 26th and Wilson st in downtown Portland and feature classic […]

$20
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

Welcome to Open Saturday at Education Center on Pearson Field in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is […]

Free
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

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