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.
Thank you to our sponsor, Washington Square — Where the Stores Are. Tis the season! The big guy in red returns to Santa Headquarters starting November 11, at Washington Square, for a new photo experience and festive holiday events — all season long! A visit with Santa is always free, and photo packages are available for purchase. It’s time to get merry!
Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Looking for an in-person tree lighting ceremony? Check out the following events:
- Light up St. Johns — November 18
- Lloyd Center Mrs. Claus’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event — includes skating performances! November 19
- Hillsboro Tree Lighting and Festival — November 19
- Pioneer Courthouse Square — Stimson Lumber Tree arrival November 9; lighting ceremony November 25
- Vancouver Rotary Foundation Tree Lighting – November 25
- Lake Oswego’s 2022 Tree Lighting Festival — November 25
- Santa’s Parade and Tree Lighting in McMinnville —November 25
- Newberg Tree Lighting — November 26
- Bethany Village Tree Lighting Ceremony — November 29
- Wilsonville Community Tree Lighting — December 1
- West Linn Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony — December 2
- Multnomah Village Holiday Gala and Tree Lighting — December 2
- Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting — December 3
- Spirit of Gresham Holiday Tree Lighting — December 3
- Beaverton Holiday Bazaar and Tree Lighting — December 3
- Sherwood Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting — December 3
- Fairview Tree Lighting — December 3
- Oregon City Christmas Tree Lighting — December 3
- Happy Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony — December 4
- Troutdale Wind-er Wonderland & Tree Lighting — December 4
- 1st Annual Cedar Mill Holiday Tree Lighting — December 11
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