One of our favorite free ways to celebrate the season is with a holiday tree lighting, and — lucky for us — there are lots of trees to be lit in the Portland area. Find an in-person tree lighting ceremony near you, and start the season with a little sparkle. You just might see Santa there, too. Best of all, tree lighting ceremonies are free to attend!

Photo courtesy of Pioneer Courthouse Square

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.


Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Looking for an in-person tree lighting ceremony? Check out the following events:

Berries, Blooms & BBQs

French Prairie Gardens 17673 French Prairie Rd., Saint Paul, OR, United States

Join us for our annual Father’s Day BBQ celebration!  Come out listen to live music on Saturday & Sunday from 12pm to 3pm, enjoy over 12 different family friendly activities […]

$9.99

Hillsboro Hops Father’s Day & Trading Card Day

Take Dad out to the ballgame for a fun-packed day. Enjoy pregame catch on the field (12:15-12:30), some of Barley's tastiest bites, and an unforgettable day of celebrating Dad. (*pregame […]

$10 – $60

8 Seconds Rodeo Juneteenth Celebration

Veterans Memorial Coliseum 300 N Ramsay Way, Portland, OR

A lot can happen in 8 seconds. A champion can be crowned. A bull can take his revenge. And an entire community can come together. Come celebrate the cowboys of […]

$30

Portland Spirit Father’s Day Cruise

portland spirit 110 SE Caruthers St, Portland, United States

Give Dad an unforgettable Father’s Day with a special two-hour cruise on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a BBQ brunch buffet menu, mimosas or sparkling cider, live […]

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

Father’s Day at Durant at Red Ridge Farms

Durant at Red Ridge Farms 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, OR

This Father’s Day, bring the whole family out for a celebration full of flavor, fun, and a little friendly competition. Eric & Sara, the Durant Culinary Directors are back at […]

Free to attend, food and beverages for purchase.

Oregon Renaissance Faire

Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center

Enjoy vibrant music, captivating performances, thrilling jousts, and a bustling marketplace filled with master artisans and legendary food purveyors. Whether you’re here to explore history, dive into cosplay, or create […]

$25

Strawberry Festival

Coolidge & McClaine Park in Silverton Silverton, OR

Since 1951, Silverton area folks have been enjoying this local tradition. Held on Fathers Day Sunday, June 15, 2025, this year marks the 74th Anniversary of the Silverton Strawberry Festival! […]

$8

Gorge Festival of Nations

Cascade Locks Marine Park 355 Wa Na Pa St, Cascade Locks, OR 97014, Cascade Locks, OR, United States

Celebrate the culture, heritage, and future of the Native communities of the Columbia River Gorge. Enjoy cultural exhibits, dance performances, a mini Pow Wow, and kids activities including craft projects, […]

Free

Dads Play Free at Big Al’s

Celebrate Father's Day at Big Al's! Dads play FREE all day Sunday 6/15. All dads get free bowling (shoes included) and free arcade play*! *Dads get a 1-hour Unlimited Arcade […]

$9

Portland Thorns Pride & Father’s Day Match

Providence Park 1844 SW Morrison St, Portland, United States

Thorns FC v. Washington Spirit, June 15 at 1 PM   Celebrate Father's Day weekend at Providence Park with the Portland Thorns annual Pride Match! Bring the whole family and join […]

Sunday Crafternoon

SCRAP PDX 619 SE 6th Ave, Portland, Oregon

Join us for Crafternoon, a self-guided, themed crafting session with reuse materials! Our weekly themes vary, offering exciting inspiration like seasonal decor, miniatures, paper crafts, and unusual material challenges. All […]

$10 – $15

2nd Annual Dad Games

Dave and Buster's - Clackamas 11860 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR, United States

Let the Dad Games Begin   Ready to lead your family to victory?   Dad’s day is back & so are the Dad Games! Think you’ve got what it takes to lead […]

$22.99

Live Music with Arbielle & Friends at Rockwood Market Hall

Rockwood Market Hall 458 SE 185th Ave., Portland, OR

Join Arbielle & Friends at the Market Hall for FREE live music this June! Sunday, June 15th 4:00PM - 7:00PM Rockwood Market Hall Arbielle & Katie Fitz are an Americana-Folk […]

Free

Eid Celebration and Bazaar

Cedar Hills Park 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton

All are welcome to this family freindly in-person Eid Celebration and Bazaar! With a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, laser tag, bazaar, food vendors and more this celebration will surely be a […]

Free

Juneteenth Gospel Music Concert

Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR, United States

Portland’s Juneteenth Gospel Music Concert led by Dr. JerMichael Riley, lead vocalist of the world renowned and Grammy/Stellar award-winning Mississippi Mass Choir. Tickets for the concert $10.00 or pay what […]

$10
Event Series MusikLab

MusikLab

The Musikry 43 NW 3rd St, Gresham, OR

What 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

Two for One Tuesday at Simply Play

Simply Play 232 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, United States

Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!

$10