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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!

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Snuggle up for the coziest Noon Year’s Eve Party ever! 

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  • Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Cedar Hills Crossing! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the event host's website before heading out! Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for […]

    Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for purchase.
  • George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

    George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

    Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR

    Twirl Into the Holidays! A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets. Performed by Oregon Ballet Theatre. Presented by Fred Meyer | December […]

    $39 – $188
  • Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

    A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
  • Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WA

    Bring your loved ones, take a short drive, park your car and get hunting for the Christmas tree of your dreams, as you gaze upon thousands of Nobles, Douglas and Grand Fir-trees to be discovered! With over 100-acres of land to be explored, with plenty of parking, facilities, and that much desired “u-cut Christmas tree […]

  • Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United States

    Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]

    Free – $17
  • Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Vancouver Mall

    Santa and his elves will be available for visits and photos at Vancouver Mall through December 24! Sensory-friendly Santa is on December 7 at 9am. Check the event host's website for specific hours each day. Reservations are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are always welcome and will be accommodated as time allows.

  • 12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    Zen Penguin went on a trip and we need help getting him home! DEC 6 - DEC 31 12 unique 4ft Zen Penguin cutouts are hiding in local Portland businesses! Find them for your chance to win a FREE YEAR of Swim Lessons! How to Play: Follow our daily social media clues, snap a photo […]

  • Santa Clones

    Santa Clones

    400+ vintage Santa Clones are officially out in Portland! They're illuminated daily from 4 pm -11 pm until January 1. Follow clues by creator Chris Willis to find this year's installation! Check out his instagram @thesantaclones for more information.

    Free
  • ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

    ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

    Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

    The region’s biggest holiday light display is back at the Oregon Zoo! ZooLights runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4. Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Check out the […]

    $13 – $35
  • Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

    Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

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

    Winter Wonderland is the largest holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest, spanning the entire racetrack at Portland International Raceway. Bring the whole family for a leisurely cruise to see over a million holiday lights from the comfort of your own car. Kids and adults alike will stare in awe at the hundreds of festive […]

    $50
  • Starkwood Holiday Lights

    Starkwood Holiday Lights

    Starkwood Holiday Lights For 65 years, Starkwood HOA has brightened East Portland by lighting our homes to spread warmth and cheer during this special time of year. This beloved tradition creates treasured memories for all who come to experience our hidden gem, and we warmly invite you to share in the magic with your friends […]

    Free
  • Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Santa at Cedar Hills Crossing

    Cedar Hills Crossing 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Cedar Hills Crossing! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the event host's website before heading out! Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for […]

    Visits with Santa are FREE, and photo packages will be available for purchase.
  • George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

    George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®

    Keller Auditorium 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR

    Twirl Into the Holidays! A sparkling winter tale set to Tchaikovsky’s festive score. When Marie’s mysterious godfather gives her a magical Nutcracker that comes to life, Marie and her Nutcracker Prince set off on an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure to the Land of Sweets. Performed by Oregon Ballet Theatre. Presented by Fred Meyer | December […]

    $39 – $188
  • OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

    OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

    OMSI

    Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably indoors in OMSI’s auditorium-turned-winter-wonderland. Ticket Information Indoor Ice Rink Admission Adult (14+): $10.00 Senior (63+): $9.00 Youth (5-13): $8.00 Member Pricing OMSI members receive 50% off of ice […]

    $8 – $10
  • Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Visit Santa at Washington Square

    Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

    Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

    A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
  • Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm

    Klopman Farms 40910 Southeast 30th Street, Washougal, WA

    Bring your loved ones, take a short drive, park your car and get hunting for the Christmas tree of your dreams, as you gaze upon thousands of Nobles, Douglas and Grand Fir-trees to be discovered! With over 100-acres of land to be explored, with plenty of parking, facilities, and that much desired “u-cut Christmas tree […]

  • Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion’s Home for the Holidays

    Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Portland, OR, United States

    Pittock Mansion Christmas celebrates the holiday in style, with a new theme every year. This year, they’re bringing back an expanded and reimagined version of the Home for the Holidays event, titled “The Decades Tour.” Visitors will enjoy festive displays across nineteen rooms in the mansion and four in the Gate Lodge, each artfully decorated […]

    Free – $17
  • Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Santa at Vancouver Mall

    Vancouver Mall

    Santa and his elves will be available for visits and photos at Vancouver Mall through December 24! Sensory-friendly Santa is on December 7 at 9am. Check the event host's website for specific hours each day. Reservations are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are always welcome and will be accommodated as time allows.

  • 12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    12 Days of Zen Penguin!

    Zen Penguin went on a trip and we need help getting him home! DEC 6 - DEC 31 12 unique 4ft Zen Penguin cutouts are hiding in local Portland businesses! Find them for your chance to win a FREE YEAR of Swim Lessons! How to Play: Follow our daily social media clues, snap a photo […]

  • Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

    Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

    SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

    Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]

  • Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

    Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

    Portland Spirit 1010 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, United States

    Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the cruise, and it promises to be as enchanting as ever. The whole family will enjoy reserved seating and a plated breakfast, while the kids are captivated by storytelling, music and magic. […]

    $15 – $70
  • Exploring Engineering at FLIP

    Exploring Engineering at FLIP

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

    Catch it before it's gone! FLIP has been exploring engineering all month, with hands-on activities to inspire kids to learn about engineering. Imagine, build, and then maybe knock it all down, if you want. There's no wrong way to do things at FLIP, as long as we're being safe and kind, of course. We've extended […]

    $8
  • DOUBLE HOLIDAY FUN at The FLIP Museum

    DOUBLE HOLIDAY FUN at The FLIP Museum

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

    We're celebrating both Christmas and Kwanzaa this week. Make a wreath ornament and weave a Mkeka Mat and listen to stories about both of these holidays. We're staying open late too, 9:30-5:00, so everyone can fit this into their winter break. Of course, the rest of the museum will be open as well, including all […]

    $8
  • THPRD Indoor Play Parks

    THPRD Indoor Play Parks

    Cedar Hill Recreation Center

    Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

    Free – $8

  • Nature Gift Making for Families

    Tryon Creek State Natural Area

    Gather in our beautiful new education pavilion to try out a few nature-inspired crafts, enjoy a hot cocoa and take home a seasonal gift. Fun hands-on instructions and all the materials will be provided to create a pinecone gnome ornament and forest plant tea sampler. Together we will be: Learning about native plants in the […]

    $35 – $45

  • 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
  • Holiday Activities at Hands On

    Holiday Activities at Hands On

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

    Climb aboard the Imagination Express for train-themed fun December 20th through January 4th! Young engineers can go full steam ahead with hands-on engineering, art, and dream building. Each stop brings brand-new adventures. Go full STEAM ahead in the MakeSpace, get crafty in Art Studio Junction, and visit the Tinker Toyland at East Bay Depot. From crafty […]

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