Christmas is coming and there are lots of great Holiday activities to bring the family to in and around Portland. Here is a sampling of events. Take a look at our events calendar, for more great ideas of things to do with the family.

Things to Do

Nov. 13-15, 17-20, 21-22, 24-25, 27-29, Dec. 1-6, 8-23: 5 pm
Nov. 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 and 29 and Dec. 1- 3, 6, 8-10: 8 pm
Polar Express
Train ride to the North Pole with Santa and reading of the Polar Express. PJ’s encouraged.
$26 adults, $18 ages 2 and up.
Mt. Hood Rail Road
110 Railroad Ave
Hood River
800-872-4661

Nov. 27: 9 am
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Downtown parade starts at NW Davis and goes to Broadway, south to Alder, east passing Macy’s and north on SW 4th. Santa arrives at Macy’s Santaland around 11 am.
Downtown Portland
503-248-5415

Dec 5: 10 am – 2 pm
Christmas in Canby with Old St. Nick
Bring the kids to the museum to meet Santa and get a photo taken. Refreshments available.
The event is free, but donations are welcome.
Canby Depot Museum
888 NE 4th Avenue, Canby
503-266-6712

December 6, 12, 19: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Downtown Carriage Rides
Carriage rides through Downtown Lake Oswego.
Adults, $3 and children (under 10), $1.
Millennium Plaza Park

Dec 12: 10 am
Willamette District Holiday Parade
Parade starting at the Willamette Fire Station with hot cocoa, cider and cookies. Meet Santa and donate toys for Toy and Joy Program. 503-557-4700
Historic Willamette District
Willamette Falls Drive, West Linn
503-657-0331

Dec 12-13: 11 am – 4 pm
Christmas in the Country at the Historic Philip Foster Farm
Come to the farm for pictures with Santa, Christmas Carols, a live nativity scene, trees, wreaths, toys, crafts, cider and cookies.
Philip Foster Farm
29912 SE Highway 211, Eagle Creek
503-637-6324

Dec 12: 11 am – 1 pm
Dec 13: 1 pm – 4 pm
Christmas Along the Barlow Trail
Holiday event with caroling, storytelling, folk music, hot cocoa and cider, horse drawn wagon rides, a train, and products made from the mountain.
Oregon Country Settlement
73370 E. Buggy Trail Lane, Rhododendron
503-622-4798

Dec 19: 5:30 pm
Winter Solstice and Christmas Ships
The holiday fleets are scheduled to come early. Come watch with carolers and treats at the Jefferson Street Boat Ramp at Jefferson and McLoughlin Blvd.
Jefferson Street Boat Ramp, Milwaukie

December 19: 6 pm
Christmas Ship Viewing
Watch the ships from Foothills Park with hot cocoa and a warm fire.
Foothills Park, Lake Oswego

Crafts

Nov. 23: 9 am – 12 pm
Holiday Gift Workshop
Craft activity for children ages 6 and over making clay masterpieces for gifts.
$24; pre-registration required.
AC Gilbert’s Discovery Village
116 Marion St. NE, Salem
503-371-3631

Nov 28: 1:30 pm
Mega Craft Workshop
Craft activity for all ages making holiday gifts and decorations. Free.
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd
503-684-6537

Dec 5: 1-4 pm
Champoeg Holiday Gathering
Holiday crafts and activities, storytelling and music. $3 per vehicle for parking.
Champoeg State Heritage Area
8239 Champoeg Rd., NE, St. Paul, Mt. Angel
503-678-1251

December 10: 3 pm - 5 pm
Holiday Fun Fest
Make a gingerbread house, meet Santa, and enjoy Christmas music and treats. $4 per gingerbread house.
Wilsonville Community Center
7965 SW Wilsonville Rd.
Wilsonville
503-682-3727

Holiday Lights

Nov. 23 – Dec 31 except Thanksgiving and Christmas: 11 am – 4 pm
Pittock’s Christmas
Celebrate 150 years of Christmases with decorations and displays at the mansion.
$8 adults, $5 children, free under 5.
Pittock’s Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr.
503-823-3623

Nov. 26 – Dec 27
Wed., Thurs. and Sun: 5 pm - 9 pm
Fri. and Sat: 5 to 11 pm
PIR WinterWonderland
Holiday light show at the racetrack.
$16 car, $18 van, no credit cards.
Portland International Raceway
1940 N Victory Blvd
503-232-3000

Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 5: 2:30 & 7:30 pm
Dec. 3, 4: 1:30 & 6:30 pm
Nov. 29: 7:30 pm
The Singing Christmas Tree
Keller Auditorium lights up a giant tree with special guest performers including Michael Allen Harrison, The Jefferson Dancers and, of course, the Jolly Old Elf. Ages 6 and over.
$12 to $75, plus service charges.
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay
503-557-8733

Nov. 27: 9 am – 9 pm
Nov 28: 9 am – 3 pm
Vancouver Festival of Trees
See and take pictures of pretty decorated trees and Santa in this fun festival.
Free, non-perishable food donations encouraged.
Red Lion at the Quay
100 Columbia St., Vancouver
360-750-0409

Nov 27-Jan 3, Closed Dec. 24 and 25
Sun-Thurs: 5 pm - 8 pm
Fri. and Sat, 5 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoolights
The zoo is lit up for the holidays. Zoo train and live music.
Admission/Train package, $10.75 adult, $7.75 youth.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
503-226-1561

November 27: 5 pm
Lake Oswego Holiday Tree Lighting
Enjoy caroling, a parade, refreshments, and other entertainment in a celebration of lighting the holiday tree.
Bigelow Plaza and Millennium Plaza Park

Nov 27 – Dec 30 except Dec 25: 5-9 pm
Christmas Festival of Lights
Festival with lights, music, puppet shows, petting zoo and theater.
$7.50 adults, $3 ages 3 to 12, free 2 and under.
The Grotto
85th and Sandy
503-261-2400

Nov. 27: 5:30 pm
Portland Tree Lighting
Lighting of the tree with a sing-a-long, entertainment and Santa.
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW 6th Ave
503-223-1613

Nov. 27: 6-8 pm
Vancouver Tree Lighting
See the tree get lit and enjoy great holiday entertainment, plus meet Santa.
Esther Short Park
610 Esther St
360-487-8000

Dec 2: 5:30 – 7 pm
Tree Lighting in Molalla
Celebrate Christmas in Molalla with a tree lighting and Santa.
Molalla

Dec 4-6, 11-13, 18-20: Dusk until 8 p.m.
Christmas at the Flower Farmer
See over 40,000 lights on display from a fun train ride plus meet Santa. Refreshments and gifts.
Ride tickets $4.75 for adults (ages 13-64) and $3.75 for seniors over 65 and children under 12. Under 2 are free.
Flower Farmer / Phoenix & Holly Railroad
2512 N. Holly, Canby
503-266-3581

Dec 5: 4-6 pm
Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting
Fun parade starting at the Portland Waldorf School and tree lighting at City Hall with Santa. Bring an umbrella!
Downtown Milwaukie

Dec 5: 4:30 pm
Oregon City Tree Lighting Event
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit for the tree lighting event in downtown Oregon City.
Liberty Plaza in Historic Downtown Oregon City
Oregon City

Dec 5: 5:30 pm
West Linn Holiday Tree Lighting
Celebrate the lighting of the tree with performances by Radio Disney, and the West Linn Community Chorus along with sing-a-longs, cookie decorating, Santa photos and more.
West Linn Central Village
Willamette Dr.
West Linn

Dec 5: 5:30 pm
Light the Night Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Holiday parade with Santa, hot cocoa and the lighting of the tree.
Wait Park
350 N. Grant St (corner of Grant & NW 3rd), Canby
503-266-4600

Dec 12 – January 1: 6 – 11 pm
Celebration of Lights
Holiday light display with a life size Snow Globe, two concerts, children’s toy land, movies, refreshments, and treats.
Aspen Meadow
24232 S. Upper Highland Rd., Colton
503-544-6173
503-428-2950

Plays and Performances

Nov. 27, 28: 2:30 & 7:30 pm
La Boutique Fantasque
a Classic story about a toy shop performed by the Portland Ballet and the PSU Symphony.
$10 to $40 plus service charges.
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
503-452-8448

Nov 25-Dec. 27, Tues. through Sun: 7:30 pm
Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27: 2 pm
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24: Noon
Dec. 24: 5 pm
A Christmas Carol
Classic Dickens’ story is brought to life with the story of ghosts and Christmas. Families with children 6 and over.
Tickets start at $24, with student discounts available, plus service charges.
Gerding Theatre
128 NW 11th Ave
503-445-3700

Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 4, 5: 7 pm
Nov. 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6: 3 pm
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Play with the Peanuts characters singing fun songs presented by Christian Youth Theatre.
$9 adults, $7 ages 4 to 15.
Alperose Opera House
6149 SW Shattuck Road
360-750-8550

Holiday Craft Sales

Please note- while we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page, mistakes happen and all events are subject to change. Please follow the links for further information and more details.

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