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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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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Studio Ghibli Film Fest
OMSIOMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
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Winter Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageWINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it […]
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2026 Rose City Dog Show
Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United StatesConsidered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in […]
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Arctic Adventures!
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesGet ready to waddle, slide, and chill at Arctic Adventures: Penguin Palooza, January 17 & 18! It’s the coolest winter celebration around! Explore a wonderland of icy adventures as you […]
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FAN EXPO Portland 2026
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, PortlandIf you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, check our Fan Expo! You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. The line up of family […]
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Grand Opening of The Alpha-Bestiary at Wonderwood Springs
Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, ORHead to Mike Bennet's Wonderwood Springs for the Grand Opening of The Alpha-Bestiary, their new and improved golf course! Featuring a very special appearance by The Rat King from 10am-Noon, […]
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Portland Old Time Music Gathering
Enjoy a packed weekend of concerts, square dances, workshops, jamming, kids programming and much more at the Portland Old Time Music Gathering! This event brings some of the top performers […]
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Fantasia
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, ORFantasia (1940) Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson, Norm Ferguson. 2hr 4min. Guest programmed and with a special video introduction by actor and Portland content creator Michele Venlee, Fantasia is a fantastical and groundbreaking […]
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Family Pictures Presents Sing Street at the Hollywood Theatre
Hollywood TheatrePresented by Family Pictures, the Hollywood Theatre's monthly series dedicated to inspiring a love of cinema in the next generation. Celebrate 10 years of the coming of age classic SING […]
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Rock and Skate at Lloyd Center Mall
Lloyd Center Ice Rink 953 Lloyd Ctr., PortlandEnjoy an early evening of skating at Lloyd Center Mall each weekend! Their Rock and Skate features a special DJ and a discounted price for skating.
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Autoretrato de Fridita
Milagro 525 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR, United StatesAs a child during the Mexican Revolution, a young Frida Kahlo helps her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography through her father. With the […]
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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 […]
$15 – $20 -
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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Studio Ghibli Film Fest
OMSIOMSI’s 11th Annual Studio Ghibli Film Fest Opens January 16. The festival runs from January 16 to March 2 with screenings of 21 Studio Ghibli films, including such popular favorites […]
$16 – $22 -
Winter Scavenger Hunt at Bridgeport Village
Bridgeport VillageWINTER SCAVENGER HUNT January 15 - February 15 Wander around Bridgeport Village to spot all 12 penguin stickers! Jot down the store where each penguin is hiding and check it […]
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2026 Rose City Dog Show
Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR, United StatesConsidered by many the pinnacle of canine excellence, the Rose City Classic Dog Show is a family friendly premier event drawing top dogs from across the US to compete in […]
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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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Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Veterans Memorial Coliseum 300 N Ramsay Way, Portland, ORGet ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s […]
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Arctic Adventures!
Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesGet ready to waddle, slide, and chill at Arctic Adventures: Penguin Palooza, January 17 & 18! It’s the coolest winter celebration around! Explore a wonderland of icy adventures as you […]
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FAN EXPO Portland 2026
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, PortlandIf you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, check our Fan Expo! You'll feel out of this world – and right at home. The line up of family […]
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Divinity Roxx at The Reser
The Reser 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OregonDivinity Roxx stands out as a transformative and inspiring figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry. Her illustrious career includes touring with 5-time […]
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MLK: Promote Kindness Through Art
Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, ORFor this 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Days of Service event, join Tigard Turns the Tide and the STUDD (Stop Tigard Underage Drinking and Drug Use) Club at Tigard High School […]
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Portland Old Time Music Gathering
Enjoy a packed weekend of concerts, square dances, workshops, jamming, kids programming and much more at the Portland Old Time Music Gathering! This event brings some of the top performers […]
Free – $25 -
Autoretrato de Fridita
Milagro 525 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR, United StatesAs a child during the Mexican Revolution, a young Frida Kahlo helps her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovers the world of photography through her father. With the […]
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MLK Community Celebration in Lake Oswego
Lakeridge Middle School 4700 Jean Road, Lake OswegoCommemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings with a family-friendly celebration that features Katharine Phelps as emcee, a greeting from Mayor Joe Buck, a poetry reading by Emmett […]
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Rip City Remix vs Memphis Hustle
Chiles Center at the University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR, United StatesTrade the winter chill for sunny vibes with a Hillsboro Hops takeover and summer-themed fun.