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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!
Create magical memories at Barnes & Noble Holiday Storytime.
Attend the My People’s Market for a weekend of live music, art and food.
Set sail to Maybeland with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit!
Director’s Park transforms into a Snowy Village.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wild Arts Festival Celebrates its 45th year, at the Wingspan Event Center December 6 & 7, 2025 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 |10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7). The festival is one of the giving season’s biggest holiday shopping events, featuring unique local artisan […]
Step into the magic of the holidays with Portland’s Own Nutcracker — a timeless classic with a uniquely Portland twist! Journey back to the elegance of the 1920s at the historic Pittock Mansion, where Henry and Georgiana Pittock host a dazzling Christmas party for their special guests, the Stallenbaugh family from Germany. When Heir Drosselmeyer […]
Explore the museum’s permanent exhibit halls and labs for just $5 per person on the first Sunday of each month. Tickets for Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, tours of the USS Blueback Submarine as well as select special exhibitions can also be purchased for $5 per person on OMSI $5 Days. We anticipate higher […]
OMSI's new feature exhibit, Monsters of the Abyss, opens on Saturday, October 4 and will be on view through February 16, 2026. Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while […]
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) […]
The North Pole Adventureland Experience is an indoor walk-through, immersive holiday attraction for families of all sizes and ages! Guests will venture down Candy Cane Lane to find The North Pole Post Office, where kids can write their letter to Santa and mail it in our Magic Mailbox (with the help of a mischievous elf, […]
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 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 […]
Say hello to Santa and other Christmas/Winter characters at Yesteryear Farm! Each weekend has a special character to say hello to (like Frosty the Snowman, Elsa and the Grinch!) — visit the event host's website for details including specific times. Pick a precut tree and visit their Holiday Farm Store with tons of cute photos […]
Here at PDX Parent, we love a Christmas tree adventure! Make magical memories at some of the local u-cut tree farms that surround the Portland-metro area. Many farms also offer food and drinks, and a chance to see animals or meet Santa. Some require ticketed entry, so check the farm websites before you go. Use our interactive […]
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.
Catch Santa by Macy's through December 24 at Clackamas Town Center!
The magic returns to our Vancouver, Lake Oswego, and Cedar Hills Garden Centers!Bring the whole family to meet Santa and his live reindeer for a magical holiday experience. Enjoy Santa photos, face painting, a balloon artist, live music, train rides, and plenty of festive treats and beverages. A community favorite for all ages—come make holiday […]
“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 protectors, often called Sasquatch and Bigfoot. The works in this exhibition are made by Indigenous artists and honor generations of spiritual practices, storytelling, and tradition. Leave your preconceived […]
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wild Arts Festival Celebrates its 45th year, at the Wingspan Event Center December 6 & 7, 2025 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 |10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7). The festival is one of the giving season’s biggest holiday shopping events, featuring unique local artisan […]
Bring the whole family to our family-owned and operated Christmas tree farm in the heart of Redland, Oregon City— just minutes from I-205/30 mins from Portland. We’re open daily for choose and cut Christmas trees and November 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and December 6 and 7 for Christmas Festival when Santa is on the […]
The Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club is the largest model railroad in the PNW. We model the 1950s PNW. Come and see a miniature world with plenty of steam trains and Diesel engines chugging up and down the Gorge to the city of Portland and beyond. This is a fun event for the entire family.
November 30, 2025 – January 11, 2026* Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station Find seasonal cheer at this outdoor ice-skating rink. Winter Village is a beloved Hillsboro event. Bring your friends and family to a skate session or rent the rink for your private party. Don't miss exciting special events and skate days! Public Skate Sessions […]
Experience the magic of the season at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center! The most highly anticipated event of the year is just around the corner – the beloved Holiday Express! Climb aboard with Santa Claus and his elves for a festive ride behind the historic 1912 Polson #2 steam locomotive. Relax in our warm, decorated […]
ReClaim It’s annual winter pop-up fundraiser, Holiday Shop 2025, is a celebration of local creativity and sustainable gift giving! Held the first two weekends in December in downtown Portland, this festive pop-up features art and gifts made from at least 80% salvaged or recycled materials by more than 70 local artists. You will find home […]
We are hosting a Holiday Social at our place, Idle Thyme Farm & Events. Come see Santa and get your photo with him, drop off a letter to the north pole, enter a raffle, coloring contest and more! Shop local vendors and grab a yummy lunch or warm drink! No charge for admission or parking!
This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and do your holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those […]
Visit Snow Day Village downtown for so many holiday festivities including holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those wanting to spread holiday cheer to other families.
Mike Bennett's Gilly the Goldfish has escaped from the Portland Aquarium and we need your help finding her. Come take part in the Gilly the Goldfish Scavenger hunt happening this holiday season in Downtown Portland. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at Snow Day Village located in Director Park! Open daily from 11am - 7pm.
Kick off the season at Topaz Farm, with fresh pre-cut Christmas trees and festive family fun! Choose from beautiful Douglas and Noble firs, sip hot cocoa by the fire, visit the animals, and snap a photo with Santa on select days. Kids will love exploring the farm while you pick the perfect tree—and you can shop […]
Join us at My People’s Market, December 6th and 7th (11-5 pm) at the Oregon Convention Center, for a weekend of live music that’ll get you moving, art that inspires, and food that hits every craving. Plus, shop and support over 150 amazing local small businesses. #mypeoplesmarket We will have free activities for the whole […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Troutdale's Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting in our historic downtown on December 6 & 7, 2025. This festive event, which benefits Snow Cap Community Charities, runs on both days from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The City’s traditional tree lighting ceremony in Mayors Square is set for 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December […]
Skip the mall and make lasting memories right here on the farm. Santa will be making special appearances on select days during our Christmas Season (open November 21 – December 21) and you’re invited! Visits are donation-based and open to all. Bring your own camera, come as you are, and capture the magic. While you’re […]
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 materials provided. Different themes each week - visit for event details and to confirm it's happening on this date! https://events.humanitix.com/host/scrap-pdx 2-4pm | Ages 5+. Youth […]
