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.

Haunted History Walking Tour

Haunted History Walking Tour

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us […]

$20
Sasquatch: Ancestral Guardians

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 […]

$8
Weird Robots at The FLIP Museum

Weird Robots at The FLIP Museum

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

FUN, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, and PLAY Have you ever dreamt that your toothbrush came to life and started scrubbing the whole house? I know, we all have. That's why we had […]

$8
2025 Cornlandia! MAiZE

2025 Cornlandia! MAiZE

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch 16511 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland, O, United States

The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch, the premier destination for family-friendly entertainment and fall harvest bounty on Sauvie Island, is thrilled to announce the celebration of our “Cornlandia” themed corn […]

$11
Rose City Comic Con

Rose City Comic Con

Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland

Portland’s premier pop culture event, Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a weird and wonderful vibe that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. Now in its thirteenth year, […]

$16

Parents’ Night Out

The FLIP Museum 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR, United States

Drop the kids off at FLIP for a pizza party and enjoy an adult night out. This is great for potty-trained kids who are comfortable being without their adults for […]

$27
Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Kickstand Comedy in the Park

Laurelhurst Park Portland, OR, United States

We’re back at Laurelhurst Park all Summer long with Portland’s favorite outdoor stand up comedy showcase! Always free to attend, always fun. Every Friday starting June 6th and running through […]

Free

Music on the Lawn featuring Slicker at Oak Knoll Winery

Oak Knoll Winery 29700 SW Burkhalter Rd, Hillsboro, O, United States

Family Fun with Slicker Country Band at Oak Knoll Winery! Get ready for an evening of fantastic country music and wholesome fun with the beloved Slicker Country Band at Oak […]

Free – $10
Swift Watch

Swift Watch

Chapman Elementary School

Please note: We do not know yet if the swifts will return to Chapman Elementary school this fall. Fingers crossed! During the month of September, head to Chapman Elementary School […]

Free
Worry Dolls

Worry Dolls

Milagro Theater 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR

Worry Dolls follows two best friends, Luz and Sonia as they navigate middle school together. These girls tell each other everything - but everyone has secrets and worries. Both girls […]

$22 – $30

Farmers Market Fun

Shop local at a Portland-area farmers market this weekend! Think fresh produce, local cheese, and maybe even a little chocolate or wine to round out your haul. Plus, many have […]

Free to attend

Big Bounce America Tour

Portland International Raceway 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The Big Bounce America 2025 tour is bringing the bounciest, most action-packed experience of the year to Portland for two weekends beginning Saturday, September 6, through Sunday, September 14, at […]

Haunted History Walking Tour

Haunted History Walking Tour

Clark County Historical Museum 1511 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Are you curious to hear tales of what haunts the buildings and streets of Downtown Vancouver? Interested in the strange and peculiar side of our local history? Then join us […]

$20
Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Glenhaven Park

Rocky Butte Farmers Market runs every Saturday, May 24-October 25 in the Roseway neighborhood near Glenhaven Park at NE Siskiyou, between 79th and 81st. Community educator Caitlyn Whitcomb brings the […]

Free
St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns Farmers Market

St. Johns

The roster for the 2025 St. Johns Farmers Market season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and […]

Portland Dragon Boat Festival

Portland Dragon Boat Festival

Tom McCall Waterfront Park 98 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR, United States

Watch beautiful dragon boats race across the Willamette River at the 2025 Portland Dragon Boat Festival! Bring a blanket to spectate, and enjoy multiple vendors with delicious food options. Activities […]

Free to attend
BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Children’s Storytime

BOLD Coffee & Books 1755 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, 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