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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CLASS Academy Open House
CLASS Academy 2730 NW Vaughn St., Portland, O, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, February 1st at 11:00am for our Open House! Prospective families are invited to visit CLASS Academy for an upcoming Open House! Tour our classrooms, meet our […]
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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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J.R.R. Tolkien Birthday Celebration
McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland, OregonElves, wizards, orcs and all others are invited to join in this all-day celebration of J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the 20th century's most influential authors. Join us for property-wide specials, […]
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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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Find Your Heart in Happy Valley
Happy ValleyKick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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Glass Float Drop in Lincoln City
Lincoln City BeachEnjoy a day-trip (or a weekend trip) to Lincoln City for their special float drop days! Throughout the year extra glass floats are placed on Lincoln City beaches to find […]
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Great Train Show in Ridgefield, WA
Clark County Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, United StatesHead to Clark County Fairgrounds for the Great Train Show event! There's a play area for kids with hands on trains to play with, train videos to watch, and TWO […]
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Portland Metro Reptile Expo
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Portland 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, OREnjoy a day of scaly, educational fun for the whole family while you explore amazing creatures! There will be lots of different species of reptiles, amphibians, bugs, and feeders. Prices: […]
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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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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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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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Find Your Heart in Happy Valley
Happy ValleyKick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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Glass Float Drop in Lincoln City
Lincoln City BeachEnjoy a day-trip (or a weekend trip) to Lincoln City for their special float drop days! Throughout the year extra glass floats are placed on Lincoln City beaches to find […]
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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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Music & Singalongs with Mr. Ben at Mike Bennett’s Wonderwood Springs!
Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, ORJoin us every Sunday morning at 10 am for a free kids' concert — the perfect weekend activity for families and kids!
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Open House at Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School 13755 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, OR, United StatesWe invite you to take advantage of our family engagement opportunities, including student-led tours, our Open House on Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, and a chance for prospective students to spend […]
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O-Shogatsu Festival, Japanese New Year
Portland Japanese Garden 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland, ORCome join us for Portland Japanese Garden’s O-Shogatsu celebration! O-Shogatsu is a time of celebration for the start of a new year and hopes of happiness and prosperity to come. Portland […]
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Great Train Show in Ridgefield, WA
Clark County Fairgrounds 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, United StatesHead to Clark County Fairgrounds for the Great Train Show event! There's a play area for kids with hands on trains to play with, train videos to watch, and TWO […]
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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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The Nutcracker Cracked at Portland Puppet Museum
Portland Puppet MuseumIt’s Christmas Eve and Clara’s 13th birthday. Mayhem and enchantment soon take over as her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings a magical gift awaking her fondest dreams. Join Clara and her little […]
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Storytime at Washington County Libraries
Libraries across Washington CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Washington County Libraries! These range from: Preschool Storytimes, Family Storytimes, Toddler Times, Book Babies, storytimes in various languages, and […]
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Storytime at Multnomah County Libraries
Libraries across Mulnomah CountyThere's a storytime pretty much every day of the week at Multnomah County Libraries! These include: Tiny Tots, Family Storytime, Book Babies, Black Family Storytime, Pajama Storytime, Native Family Storytime, […]
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Find Your Heart in Happy Valley
Happy ValleyKick off the new year with a city-wide treasure hunt! From Jan 5–30, we’re hiding handmade glass hearts by local artist Sweet Lomy Art all around Happy Valley and you […]
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MomCo (Mom Community)
Portland Community Church 7100 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR, United StatesCome join Moms in the same season of life as you! MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school. We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children […]
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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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The MusikLab
The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, ORWhat is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all […]
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Tree Time! Preschool Walks
Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, ORJoin 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 […]
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Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Class
Lake Oswego Library 706 4th St, Lake Oswego, ORJoin us for a 30-minute Mandarin Music & Movement class specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin […]
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MusikLab @ 5:20 pm
The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, ORWhat is a MusikLab? We provide the space and instruments and you do whatever moves you. MusikLabs are unstructured, all ages (we recommend 6 months - 9 years), and all […]
$7