Name: ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo
Start: 2025-12-23T16:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-12-23T22:00:00-08:00
Location: Oregon Zoo

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December 2025
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 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 23 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 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 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:50 am Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

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

Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving […]
Dec 23 @ 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 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 @ 9:30 am - 5:00 pm DOUBLE HOLIDAY FUN at The FLIP Museum

DOUBLE HOLIDAY FUN at The FLIP Museum

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

We're celebrating both Christmas and Kwanzaa this week. Make a wreath ornament and weave a Mkeka Mat and listen to stories about both of these holidays. We're staying open late […]

$8
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our […]

Free – $8
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nature Gift Making for Families

Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Gather in our beautiful new education pavilion to try out a few nature-inspired crafts, enjoy a hot cocoa and take home a seasonal gift. Fun hands-on instructions and all the […]

$35 – $45
Dec 23 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Two for One Tuesday at Simply Play

Simply Play 232 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, United States

Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!

$10
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 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Extended Mini Golf hours at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs!

Extended Mini Golf hours at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs!

Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, OR

Join us as we extend our hours for the holidays at our kid-friendly 9-hole indoor mini golf course spanning 7,000 sq ft! Next door to Wonderwood Cafe where you can […]
Dec 23 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Community House Open Gym

Community House Open Gym

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy […]

$8
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Family Storytime at Vancouver Mall Public Library

Family Storytime at Vancouver Mall Public Library

Vancouver Mall

Hear stories, sing songs, and enjoy fun activities for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. Hosted by the Vancouver Mall Public Library on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11am-12pm. […]

Free
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Visit Santa at Lloyd Center Mall

Visit Santa at Lloyd Center Mall

2201 Lloyd Center 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland, Oregon

It’s not Christmas without your annual Santa Photo! Reserve your spot today to get your Santa picture at Lloyd Center, located next to the ice rink. 100% of your $15 […]

$15
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and […]

Free to attend
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Mike Bennet’s Holiday Gift Shop & Giving Tree

Mike Bennet’s Holiday Gift Shop & Giving Tree

Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

Visit Snow Day Village downtown for so many holiday festivities including holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the […]

Free to attend
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt

Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt

Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

Mike Bennett's Gilly the Goldfish has escaped from the Portland Aquarium and we need your help finding her. Come take part in the Gilly the Goldfish Scavenger hunt happening this […]

Free
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium

SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium

The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Starting December 8th and running through the end of Winter Break, come find your favorite characters from the new Spongebob Movie at the Portland Aquarium!! Explore under the sea where […]

$10 – $14
Dec 23 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz Live On Stage

The Wizard of Oz Live On Stage

The Judy 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, OR

Northwest Children’s Theater presents the timeless musical, The Wizard of Oz, just in time for the holidays! With a shortened run time, this youth edition version is perfect for young […]

$40
Dec 23 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Winter Wonderland Cookie & Story Party at Literary Arts

Literary Arts Bookstore 716 SE Grand Ave, Portland, O, United States

Join us for an afternoon of festive winter fun for kids at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe! We’ll have oodles of sugar cookies to decorate, a coloring/craft corner, and […]

Free
Dec 23 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm ZooZoo

ZooZoo

Imago Theatre 17 SE 8th Ave., Portland, OR, United States

ZOOZOO December 19th through January 4th at Imago Theatre ZOOZOO Having toured everywhere from Los Angeles to Chicago, from New York City to Iowa City, Imago's crowd-pleasing ZooZoo is back […]

$19.50 – $37.50
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 23 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Santa Clones

Santa Clones

400+ vintage Santa Clones are officially out in Portland! They're illuminated daily from 4 pm -11 pm until January 1. Follow clues by creator Chris Willis to find this year's […]

Free
Dec 23 @ 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

The region’s biggest holiday light display is back at the Oregon Zoo! ZooLights runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4. Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays […]

$13 – $35

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