Find festive ways to celebrate the holiday season all over Portland. We are adding events as we find them, and — as always — please check with the organizer for the latest information. We hope you have the best holiday season!
For even more holiday fun, check out our list of places to find Santa and our cheat sheet to the area’s light displays.
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Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
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First Day Hikes in Oregon & Washington
Kick off the new year with a First Day Hike! Many hikes around Oregon and Washington have guided tours on this day. First Day Hikes are an opportunity for park visitors to […]
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Family Martial Arts (Ages 3/4) @ SWPMA PLAY!
SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United StatesJoin longtime educators and lead instructors at Southwest Portland Martial Arts - Sifu Wally & Lara Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! at 5315 SW Capitol Highway […]
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THPRD Indoor Play Parks
Cedar Hill Recreation CenterIndoor 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 […]
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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 […]
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Holiday Activities at Hands On
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesClimb 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 […]
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Family Storytime at Vancouver Mall Public Library
Vancouver MallHear 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. […]
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Family Friend Noon Years Day Party @ Q Center
Q Center 4115 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, United StatesHey Friends! Super excited to announce Family Friend's first event of 2026, and possibly THE first queer family friendly party of the new year. We can't wait to see you […]
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Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORThis 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 […]
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Mike Bennet’s Holiday Gift Shop & Giving Tree
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORVisit 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 […]
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Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORMike 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 […]
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SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium
The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesStarting 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 […]
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Do Workshop (3-5 Months)
The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, ORIn music, “do” is foundational, just like the first few months of life. Grow and bond with your infant as we explore the world around us through song, movement, and […]
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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 […]
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ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Hawthorne Loop Light Show in Newberg
Hawthorne Loop Light Show 1202 Hawthorne Loop, Newberg, OR, United StatesExperience the magic of the holidays at the Hawthorne Loop Light Show! This dazzling neighborhood display transforms this family home into a winter wonderland with thousands of synchronized lights, festive […]
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Monsters of the Abyss Featured Exhibit at OMSI
OMSIOMSI'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 […]
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Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays
Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United StatesPittock 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 […]
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THPRD Indoor Play Parks
Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic CenterIndoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and […]
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MomCo PDX – Meetup
Grace City Portland 238 NE Mason St, Portland, OR, United StatesMomCo is a supportive community of moms seeking connection, growth, and a breath of fresh air. We meet regularly at Grace City Portland for a more structured and routine time […]
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Tiny Tunes – A Weekly Concert for Kids and Their Caretakers
The Riff - B Street Records and Vintage 10801 SE Main St, Milwaukie, United StatesFridays at 10am, Cameron Ford is hosting “Tiny Tunes”, a weekly kids concert, in the new and undiscovered living-room-style show space (“the riff”) at b street records & vintage in […]
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Music with Mr. Hoo at Taborspace
taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United StatesMr. Hoo is at Taborspace every 1st & 3rd Friday. He plays his guitar and kazoo, and sings fun songs guaranteed to get the kids (and their grown-ups!) singing, dancing, […]
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Tiny Tumble and Play
Thunder Elite's Tumble and Learn Preschool 12900 Se HWY 212, Clackamas, OR, United StatesLooking for a fun, active, and safe way to engage your toddler? Join us at Thunder Elite for Tiny Tumble and Play, a playful open gym event specially designed for […]
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Open Nature Classrooms at Tryon
Tryon Creek State Natural AreaJoin Friends of Tryon Creek in our Nature Classroom space. Open for parents and children visiting the park to come and experience nature-themed arts and crafts, and learn about animals, […]
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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 […]
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Holiday Activities at Hands On
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesClimb 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 […]
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Winter Village @ Orenco Station Outdoor Ice Skating
Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Plaza 943 NE Orenco Station Loop, HillsboroNovember 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 […]
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Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORThis 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 […]
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Mike Bennet’s Holiday Gift Shop & Giving Tree
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORVisit 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 […]
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Mike Bennett Studios: Gilly Scavenger Hunt
Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, ORMike 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 […]
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SpongeBob Scavenger Hunt at the Portland Aquarium
The Portland Aquarium 603 SW Broadway, Portland, OR, United StatesStarting 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 […]
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Sensory Friendly Family Gym
Vega Gym 4035 S Grant Street #107, Washougal, WAAges 3-18 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. For children and teens who are autistic or have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Participants must be accompanied by parent […]
$10
