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!
Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Looking for an in-person tree lighting ceremony? Check out the following events:
- Light Up St. Johns — November 17
- Lloyd Center Mrs. Claus’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event — includes skating performances! November 18
- Hillsboro Tree Lighting and Festival — November 18
- Pioneer Courthouse Square — November 24
- Vancouver Rotary Foundation Tree Lighting – November 24
- Lake Oswego’s Tree Lighting Festival — November 24
- Santa’s Parade and Tree Lighting in McMinnville —November 24
- Snow Much Fun and Orenco Tree Lighting — November 25
- Bethany Village Tree Lighting Ceremony — November 28
- Wilsonville Community Tree Lighting — November 30
- West Linn Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony — December 1
- Multnomah Village Holiday Gala and Tree Lighting — December 1
- Tigard Holiday Tree Lighting — December 1
- Wood Village Tree Lighting Celebration — December 2
- Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting — December 2
- Spirit of Gresham Holiday Tree Lighting — December 2
- Sherwood Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting — December 2
- Fairview Tree Lighting — December 2
- Oregon City Christmas Tree Lighting — December 2
- Troutdale Windy Wonderland & Tree Lighting — December 3
- Happy Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony — December 3
- Beaverton Holiday Bazaar and Tree Lighting — December 8
- Newberg Tree Lighting and Holiday Market — December 8
- Annual Cedar Mill Holiday Tree Lighting — December 9
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