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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.
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!) — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Catch Santa by Macy's through December 24 at Clackamas Town Center!
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!) — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Music with Mr. Ben is back at Wonderwood Springs this Sunday (and every Sunday). Enjoy a morning of live music. Perfect for kids and adults alike!
Get cozy and enjoy a delightful carriage ride around the farm. A nostalgic way to step back in time, cuddle with loved ones, and appreciate the beauty & spirit of […]
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 […]
Celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month at our next Free Day at the Discovery Museum with Sasquatch-themed activities inspired by our featured art exhibition, Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians. Enjoy story time, a live […]
“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 […]
Bring the whole family to our family-owned and operated Christmas tree farm in the heart of Redland, Oregon City— just minutes from I-205/30 mins from Portland. We’re open daily for […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is the largest model railroad in the PNW. We model the 1950s PNW. Come and see a miniature world with plenty of steam trains […]
The event free to the public and includes 80+ amazing local crafters and artists. It's the perfect place to find the most unique gifts for your geeky/nerdy family & friends... […]
Shop incredible local vendors at Mountainside Market! These thoughtfully curated seasonal markets are lovely for the whole family to enjoy.
November 30, 2025 – January 11, 2026* Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Find seasonal cheer at this outdoor ice-skating rink. Winter Village is a beloved Hillsboro event. Bring your friends […]
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! […]
Bring the beauty of the forest home this winter by creating a winter wreath. Participants will use a variety of natural materials that were harvested from our very own state […]
Sunday Family Fun Day - November 30 Bring the whole crew—no babysitter needed! Join us for a relaxing, family-friendly afternoon at the winery. Rain or shine, we’ve got fun indoor […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kick off the season at Topaz Farm, with fresh pre-cut Christmas trees and festive family fun! Choose from beautiful Douglas and Noble firs, sip hot cocoa by the fire, visit the […]
