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.

Courtesy of Tuba Christmas

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.

Washington County Fair

Westside Commons (Washington County Fairgrounds) 801 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

Join us July 18 - July 27, 2025, at Westside Commons in Hillsboro, Oregon, and let us be your BIG FAIR FUN! The Washington County Fair has FREE admission every […]

Free admission

Baby Bonanza

Pediatric Associates of the Northwest (Portland) 2701 NW Vaughn St, 2nd FLR Atrium, Portland, O, United States

FREE Educational Event for New and Expecting Parents Welcoming a new member into your family is a journey filled with excitement, wonder, and a touch of apprehension. Pediatric Associates of the […]

Free
Event Series Pop Up Nature!

Pop Up Nature! at Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Join us for our thrice weekly Pop-Up Nature Stations in the Visitor Center Courtyard. We’ll be sharing and discussing topics like pollinators, berries, bird nests, seeds, and more! Participants will […]

Free

Festival of Arts in Gresham

Downtown Gresham

This event kicks off with a bang with live music, vendors, food trucks and a kids zone for even the littlest Art lover! Come explore the Art and Culture Gresham […]

Event Series Huey Helicopter

Huey Helicopter

Hands On Children's Museum 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA, United States

See a real Huey Helicopter from the Olympic Flight Museum and sit in the Pilot’s seat! Presented by Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry Supported by Olympic Flight Museum Free with […]

Free with admission or membership.

Sherwood Robin Hood Festival

Old Town Sherwood 16020 SW 1st St, Sherwood, OR, United States

The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, sponsored by Langer's Entertainment Center, takes place on the 3rd weekend in July, promising a weekend filled with enchanting experiences. From live entertainment on multiple stages […]

Free
Event Series Shady Pines Festival

Shady Pines Festival

Head to Camp Tasty’s in Sandy, Oregon for the 4th Annual Shady Pines Festival. Enjoy a long weekend of live music, camping, food, drinks, arts, crafts, games, and good times with our amazing community. A […]

Free – $60
Event Series BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, O, United States

Join us every Saturday morning for children’s storytime! Whether an author is here to read their book or our staff is reading a favorite, we’ll feature stories that spread compassion, […]

Free

Messy Art Day at Little Nestlings

Little Nestlings Early Learning Center 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, O, United States

Join us for a joyful morning of creative exploration as we celebrate the beauty of mistakes with Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg. Children will dive into a variety of messy […]

Free

Free Community Bubble Bash at Olive Branch School

Olive Branch School 7076 N Wilbur Ave, Portland, oregon

Join us for a family friendly event at Olive Branch School Montessori. Discover different shapes and sizes of bubbles, spark your imagination, and build motor skills while having fun with […]

Free

Scene and Be Seen Musical Theatre Camp Performance

Lake Grove Presbyterian Church

🎭 Scene and Be Seen Musical Theatre Camp Performance📅 Saturday, July 19🕙 10:00 AM📍 Fellowship Hall Join us for a show-stopping morning of musical magic! The talented campers of the […]

Free

Touch A Truck

Portland Christian Elementary School 11845 SE Market St., Portland, O, United States

Your family is invited to a fun-filled, hands-on event where children and adults alike can explore and interact with all kinds of vehicles — from powerful construction equipment to impressive […]

Free

ForestFest 2025

World Forestry Center

Celebrate the wonders of forests with a fun-filled, family-friendly day at ForestFest! Enjoy hands-on activities, wood-themed crafts, kid zones, and live demonstrations from forestry professionals and community partners. Enjoy wood-themed […]

Free

Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center

Pearson Field Education Center 201 A E Reserve St, Vacouver, WA, United States

Welcome to Open Saturday at Pearson Field Education Center in Vancouver, WA! Join us on Saturdays from 10am-3pm for a day of STEAM education through aviation. Our center is perfect […]

Free

Tank Day

Oregon Military Museum Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Minuteman Way,, Clackamas, OR, United States

Tank fans of all ages, come visit us for our third annual TANK DAY! Explore the tracked vehicles outside in the Historic Park, talk with veteran tankers, and check out […]

Free

Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

World Forestry Center's Discover Musuem 4033 SW Canyon Road World Forestry Center, Portland, O, 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 […]

$8
Event Series WasabiCon PDX 2025

WasabiCon PDX 2025

Hilton Portland Downtown 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, O, United States

WasabiCon PDX is downtown Portland's annual celebration of anime, cosplay, and gaming! Otaku culture collides with PDX personality for two days of celebrity guests, exhibitors, artists, tabletop gaming, video games, […]

$3 – $60