Find festive ways to celebrate the holiday season. We are adding events as we find them, and — as always — please check with the organizer for the latest information.
MAKE MAGIC AND MEMORIES AT BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE. This post is generously sponsored by Bridgeport Village. Don’t miss their holiday happenings, including visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus story times, musical performances, a whimsical holiday parade, and more! Discover the magic of the holidays with an exclusive family-friendly event calendar at Oregon’s premier shopping destination — the most festive place for holiday ambiance, gift giving, and everything else on your list.
For even more holiday fun, check out our list of places to find Santa and our cheat sheet to the area’s light displays.
You can also check our roundups to find dazzling holiday lights.
Christmas Characters (Including Santa) at Yesteryear Farm
Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville, ORSay 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!) — […]
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 […]
Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing
Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, ORDon'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 […]
OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating
OMSIPut 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 […]
Wicked: For Good at OMSI
OMSIGo 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 […]
Visit Santa at Washington Square
Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United StatesDon'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 […]
North Pole Adventureland at the Jantzen Beach Shopping Center
Jantzen Beach Shopping CenterThe 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 […]
Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm
Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WABring 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’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 […]
Visit a U-Cut Tree Farm
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 at Vancouver Mall
Vancouver MallSanta 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 […]
Santa at Clackamas Town Center
Clackamas Town CenterCatch Santa by Macy's through December 24 at Clackamas Town Center!
Christmas Characters (Including Santa) at Yesteryear Farm
Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd., Wilsonville, ORSay 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!) — […]
Bridgeport Village Silent Santa
Bridgeport VillageSENSORY-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 […]
Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise
Portland Spirit 1010 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, United StatesSet 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 […]
Vancouver Holiday Market
Hilton Hotel Convention Center in Vancouver 301 W 6th St., Vancouver, WashingtonSupporting 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
Wonderwood Springs 8811 N Lombard St, Portland, ORMusic 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!
Lee Farms Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Lee FarmsGet 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 […]
Visit Santa at Nob Hill Christmas and Santa Land
nob hill christmas 2034 NW 26th ave, Portland, OR, United StatesNob 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 […]
Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum
World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, OR, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
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 […]
Christmas Festival
Redland Family Farm 19400 S Redland Rd, Oregon City, ORBring 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 […]
Model Railroad Show
Columbia Gorge Model RailroadThe 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 […]
Geek the Halls
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Portland 1000 NE Multnomah Street, Portland, ORThe 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... […]
Mountainside Market
22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd. 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Rd., Beaverton, OregonShop incredible local vendors at Mountainside Market! These thoughtfully curated seasonal markets are lovely for the whole family to enjoy.
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 […]
Holiday Express Train Excursion
Oregon Rail Heritage Center 2250 SE Water Ave., Portland, OregonExperience 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! […]
Holiday Wreath Making
Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway, Tillamook, OR, United StatesBring 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 at Oak Knoll Winery
Oak Knoll Winery 29700 SW Burkhalter Rd, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesSunday 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Wizard of Oz Live On Stage
The Judy 1000 SW Broadway, T-100, Portland, ORNorthwest 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 […]
Christmas Trees & Santa at Topaz Farm’s Holiday Market
Topaz Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd, Portland, OR, United StatesKick 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 […]