In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Leach Botanical Garden is offering free birthday admission to everyone in 2024. Leach Botanical Garden is a natural oasis nestled in Southeast Portland. The 16-acre estate features more than 2,000 plant species growing along the banks of Johnson … [Read more...] about Free Birthday Admission at Leach Botanical Garden
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2024 Winter Gleam: A New Holiday Light Experience at Oaks Amusement Park
Portland has a new must-see attraction this winter! Winter Gleam, a holiday light experience, will make its sparkling debut at Oaks Amusement Park. As you wander through the park, you'll be captivated by dynamic holiday lights that infuse the park with festive energy, creating the perfect … [Read more...] about 2024 Winter Gleam: A New Holiday Light Experience at Oaks Amusement Park
2024 Christmas at the Park in Vancouver
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. What better way to celebrate than at the 10th annual Christmas at the Park. This cherished community tradition is back and bigger than ever to spread holiday joy and make this season truly magical for everyone. Here's how you can participate in this … [Read more...] about 2024 Christmas at the Park in Vancouver
Polish Christmas Bazaar in Portland
As the holidays draw near, it's time to immerse yourself in the festive spirit. The Polish Christmas Bazaar brings together the warmth of tradition, the joy of community and the magic of Christmas in one delightful afternoon. Stock up on unique goods at this weekend market. Here are the … [Read more...] about Polish Christmas Bazaar in Portland
Dongzhi: Winter Solstice Celebration at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lan Su Chinese Garden invites you to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Dongzhi, the winter solstice. Originating from the Han Dynasty, Dongzhi holds a special place in Chinese culture, symbolizing family reunions, good fortune and the promise of a bountiful year ahead. Lan Su … [Read more...] about Dongzhi: Winter Solstice Celebration at Lan Su Chinese Garden
Heritage Holiday at Fort Vancouver
Embrace the festive spirit by stepping back in time during Heritage Holiday at Fort Vancouver. Nestled on the north bank of the Columbia River, Fort Vancouver boasts a diverse cultural past, evolving from a frontier fur trading post to a formidable military stronghold. The park unfolds tales of … [Read more...] about Heritage Holiday at Fort Vancouver
Silver Falls Winter Festival
Silver Falls State Park is becoming even more magical this December during the Winter Festival. Enjoy fun holiday activities while exploring this incredible Oregon park. Here's what you can enjoy at the free festival. 2024 Silver Falls Winter Festival The Silver Falls Winter … [Read more...] about Silver Falls Winter Festival
2024 Clackamas County Winter Fair
The Clackamas County Fairgrounds is transforming into a winter wonderland. Clackamas County Winter Fair features a walk-through holiday light display, a holiday market and visits with Santa surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas. Get all the details on this event below. Now … [Read more...] about 2024 Clackamas County Winter Fair
Peppermints and Ponies at Silver Buckle Ranch
Do you have a horse crazy kid in your life? Take them to Peppermints and Ponies at Silver Buckle Ranch. Silver Buckle Ranch is a nonprofit that uses equine therapy to help youth build self-confidence, learn the value of completing tasks, achieve personal growth, overcome fears, connect socially … [Read more...] about Peppermints and Ponies at Silver Buckle Ranch
Holiday Vegan Night Market
Portland has so many delicious vegan eats. Whether you live by a plant-based diet or you're curious about vegan cuisine, stop by the Vegan Night Market for an evening of food and fun. Come support local vegan restaurants, pop-ups, businesses, nonprofits and grassroots organizations at the … [Read more...] about Holiday Vegan Night Market
Weihnachtsmarkt: A German Christmas Market
Step into the enchanting world of Weihnachtsmarkt: A German Christmas Market hosted by the German American Society of Portland. Since 1871, the German American Society of Portland has connected people to German and American heritage through relationships and cultural understanding. Here are … [Read more...] about Weihnachtsmarkt: A German Christmas Market
2024 Winterfest at Leach Botanical Garden
Embrace the holiday spirit at Leach Botanical Garden's Winterfest. The magical winter market event is your chance to find unique gifts, connect with local artisans and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the garden. 2024 Winterfest at Leach Botanical Garden Winterfest is Saturday, December 7, from 10 … [Read more...] about 2024 Winterfest at Leach Botanical Garden
Forest Festive: World Forestry Center Free Admission and Activities
Kick off your holiday season with a day of creativity, education and festive cheer during Forest Festive at the World Forestry Center. On Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of free activities celebrating the beauty of Oregon’s forests … [Read more...] about Forest Festive: World Forestry Center Free Admission and Activities
Troutdale Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting
Celebrate the magic of the holidays at the Troutdale Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting. The holiday spirit is alive and well in historic downtown Troutdale. The two-day festive extravaganza is packed with holiday cheer and offers something for everyone. Best of all, it supports Snow Cap … [Read more...] about Troutdale Windy Wonderland and Tree Lighting
2024 ScanFair: Nordic Christmas Market
Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of a Nordic Christmas market at ScanFair. For 40 years, Nordic Northwest has brought Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food, entertainment, goods and activities. Here's what you can enjoy at this year's ScanFair. 2024 … [Read more...] about 2024 ScanFair: Nordic Christmas Market
2024 Free Photos with Santa
We're all looking for ways to save during the holiday season. Capturing a moment you'll cherish for years to come should not break the bank. Thankfully, these local events are offering free photos with Santa! These free photos with Jolly Old St. Nicholas are a great deal, yet the events are … [Read more...] about 2024 Free Photos with Santa
The Benson Hotel’s Gingerbread Masterpiece
The Benson Hotel continues its long-standing tradition of creating a gingerbread masterpiece for the holiday season. For the 53rd year, the historic Portland hotel makes a special gingerbread creation the centerpiece of its lobby. Here are details about the 2024 gingerbread … [Read more...] about The Benson Hotel’s Gingerbread Masterpiece
The North Pole at Eagle Crest
Visit a truly magical Christmas display during The North Pole at Eagle Crest. This free holiday light display is open on select nights in December. Every holiday season, a local family transforms their home into the North Pole. Here are the details about the 2024 display, including the new … [Read more...] about The North Pole at Eagle Crest
Regal Holiday Classics Movie Series
Regal Cinemas is inviting you to come out and enjoy your favorite holiday movies for cheap. Regal Holiday Classics Movie Series is showing some of your festive films during the most wonderful time of year. Here are the details about the 2024 event. 2024 Regal Holiday Classics Movie … [Read more...] about Regal Holiday Classics Movie Series
2024 Fremont Holiday Fest
Get in the spirit of the season at the Fremont Holiday Fest! On Friday, December 6, from 4-7 p.m., the Beaumont Business Association is hosting an evening full of fun, free activities along NE Fremont from NE 42nd-50th. Most activities are happening for the duration of the event, unless … [Read more...] about 2024 Fremont Holiday Fest
Free Photos with Santa at Gresham Station
Gresham Station transforms into the North Pole for Santa's arrival. Sign up for free photos with Santa. Head to the Gresham shopping center to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and partake in fun activities. This is one of several opportunities to take a photo with Santa for free this holiday season. If … [Read more...] about Free Photos with Santa at Gresham Station
2024 Christmas on the Campground
Christmas on the Campground brings a traditional light display and special holiday event to Portland every year. The event illustrates a Merry Christmas with a life-size nativity, thousands of lights and the tallest decorated Christmas tree in Southeast Portland. This event is once again opening … [Read more...] about 2024 Christmas on the Campground
2024 Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony
There is something magical about a tree covered in mesmerizing lights and charming decorations. It is even more impressive when the tree stands at 75 feet tall. Ring in the season at the Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony. On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders are invited to kick off the … [Read more...] about 2024 Portland Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Portland
You’re finally done grocery shopping. The house is clean. You have a schedule of what's cooking for the next 24 hours. It is officially the calm before the holiday storm. But there is still one thing you might have overlooked: what do to with your guests over Thanksgiving weekend. Make new … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Portland
Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station: A Beloved Holiday Tradition Returns
Winter cheer is in the air as Hillsboro's Winter Village at Orenco Station makes its long-awaited return! This year, the Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station transforms into a festive covered outdoor ice skating rink, bringing joy and holiday spirit to the community for the first time since … [Read more...] about Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station: A Beloved Holiday Tradition Returns
PDX Moon Market
Find unique, handcrafted items at the PDX Moon Market. The market blends local artisans and makers and food and cocktail vendors with fun activities and a welcoming environment. Here are the details about the upcoming event. Another upcoming market you might enjoy is Maizee … [Read more...] about PDX Moon Market
The Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market
Visit a Scandinavian Christmas market featuring art, crafts and food. Do you know about the Yule goat? This Scandinavian symbol of the holiday season is a gift giver who is sometimes pictured as Santa's companion. In the spirit of the Yule goat, start your holiday preparations at New … [Read more...] about The Scandinavian Christmas Goat Market
Gresham Historical Society’s Christmas at the Museum
Step into a world of holiday magic this season at the Gresham Historical Society for its annual Christmas at the Museum celebration. From November 30 until Christmas, the museum transforms into a festive wonderland. View twinkling Christmas trees, whimsical gingerbread houses and a charming … [Read more...] about Gresham Historical Society’s Christmas at the Museum
Sign Up for Free Photos with Portland’s Black Santa
Black Santa is coming to town! Participate in this Portland tradition at these free events this holiday season. Leroy Barber, Portland's Black Santa, took on the role in 2016. These volunteer-led Black Santa events offer a diverse representation of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. In 2024, there … [Read more...] about Sign Up for Free Photos with Portland’s Black Santa
Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
Soak in that sweet pine smell at Christmas tree farms and lots around Portland. Nothing rings in the holiday season quite like the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree. We're fortunate to live in an area where trees are plentiful and grow by the foot. It also means there are plenty of options for … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Farms and Lots in and around Portland
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride
Take a scenic trip through Clark County on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride. A 1941 diesel locomotive transports passengers through scenic northern Clark County from Yacolt to Moulton Falls to Chelatchie Prairie and back. During the holidays, the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad hosts … [Read more...] about Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Santa Train Ride
2024 Christmas Tree Permits: Get a $5 Tree from Mt. Hood National Forest
Want to decorate with a beautiful, real Christmas tree without going over budget? Locals can get inexpensive Christmas tree permits and choose their own trees from Mt. Hood National Forest. Picking the perfect Christmas tree is a quintessential tradition. For many of us, it is one of the first … [Read more...] about 2024 Christmas Tree Permits: Get a $5 Tree from Mt. Hood National Forest
Thanksgiving Skate Night at Oaks Park
It's time to burn off that Thanksgiving meal! Oaks Park is hosting a special skate night on Thanksgiving day. If you have relatives in town or you're looking for an activity during your time off, head to Portland's one-and-only amusement park for roller skating fun at a great price. Oaks Park … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Skate Night at Oaks Park
2024 Silverton Christmas Market
Take a drive to the Oregon Garden Resort for the annual Silverton Christmas Market, featuring a dazzling light display, German inspired market and family-friendly activities. This beloved holiday tradition has taken place for more than a decade. Now held at the Oregon Garden Resort, the … [Read more...] about 2024 Silverton Christmas Market
OMSI on Ice: Indoor Skating at the Museum
This holiday season, Portland’s iconic Oregon Museum of Science and Industry brings you OMSI on Ice indoor skating. OMSI On Ice transforms the museum’s auditorium into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a unique synthetic ice rink, offering all the fun of traditional skating without the … [Read more...] about OMSI on Ice: Indoor Skating at the Museum
St. Johns Ugly Sweater Tree Lighting
Head to one of Portland’s most charming neighborhoods for a festive, community event. Be part of the decorating crew at St. Johns Ugly Sweater Tree Lighting. The tree lighting event is held at the St. Johns Plaza. Here are the activities you can partake in: Decorate an ornament to hang … [Read more...] about St. Johns Ugly Sweater Tree Lighting
The Tesla City Stories: Only 20 Discount Tickets Available
Sponsored post Join us Friday, November 22, at the Old Church Concert Hall for the final show of The Tesla City Stories’ tenth season! It’ll be a feast of entertainment with all the fixins. Get $12 discount tickets to The Tesla City Stories November show at TeslaTix.com. Use code CHEAP11. Don't … [Read more...] about The Tesla City Stories: Only 20 Discount Tickets Available
Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration
Kickoff the festive season at the annual Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration. Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the community gathers in downtown Hillsboro to enjoy performances, local artisans and activities for all ages. The event builds the excitement leading up to the tree … [Read more...] about Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration
Native American Community Science Night at OMSI
Celebrate Native culture and community at this special OMSI science event. Native American Community Science Night is a family-friendly night of museum exploring, science demos, lectures and cultural entertainment. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, better known as OMSI, is one of the … [Read more...] about Native American Community Science Night at OMSI
Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm
Celebrate Saturday on the farm! Zenger Farm is hosting family-friendly activities during Open Farm Days. Zenger Farm is a 24-acre combined farm and wetland in southeast Portland. The urban farm hosts educational activities in a natural environment. Programs teach kids and adults the importance of … [Read more...] about Open Farm Days at Zenger Farm
Frybread Fest: Culture, Community and Celebration
Join a vibrant celebration of Native American Heritage Month at Frybread Fest. This special event invites everyone to come together in a day of education, healing and celebration at Director Park in downtown Portland, located at 815 SW Park Ave. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a rich lineup of … [Read more...] about Frybread Fest: Culture, Community and Celebration
Portland Veterans Day Parade
Honor the men and women who have served and currently serve in the armed forces at the Portland Veterans Day Parade. Since 1974, this event has been Portland’s only Veterans Day parade. It was founded by Vernon E. Ross, proprietor of Ross Hollywood Funeral Chapel. Here are all the details … [Read more...] about Portland Veterans Day Parade
Día de los Muertos Events in and around Portland
Join Día de los Muertos celebrations happening throughout Portland. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day holiday involving family and friends gathering to pay respect and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration invites those who have passed away to … [Read more...] about Día de los Muertos Events in and around Portland
2024 Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival
The beloved Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival returns for its 90th year of food, festivities and fun. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate local traditions, while raising funds for the small Catholic community and school that make this event … [Read more...] about 2024 Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival
Patriot’s Train Ride on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad invites veterans and their families to embark on a unique journey during Veterans Day weekend. A 1941 diesel locomotive transports passengers through scenic northern Clark County from Yacolt to Moulton Falls and back. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad … [Read more...] about Patriot’s Train Ride on the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Free Military Admission to Oregon Zoo on Veterans Day
There are many free meals, activities, freebies and discounts for military on Veterans Day. The Oregon Zoo is celebrating by sharing a day of wild fun at no cost to military personnel and their families. Oregon Zoo Veterans Day Deal On Monday, November 11, military veterans and active … [Read more...] about Free Military Admission to Oregon Zoo on Veterans Day
Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Happy Halloween! Trick-or-treat events are popping up all over the Portland area, inviting your family to get out, show off your costumes and collect some delicious treats. Whether you're in Portland or one of the surrounding cities, chances are you have one of these trick-or-treat events … [Read more...] about Trick-or-Treat Events in and around Portland
Snowvana: Portland’s Winter Sports Festival
Join the celebration of winter at Snowvana! The Northwest's largest gear sale and ski swap is taking over the expo center with many unique experiences for snow sports lovers. Here are the details about the 2024 event. 2024 Snowvana: Portland's Winter Sports Festival Snowvana is taking … [Read more...] about Snowvana: Portland’s Winter Sports Festival
The Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration in Lake Oswego
Dive into a world of vibrant colors, mesmerizing dances and mouthwatering Indian snacks. The Diwali Celebration in Lake Oswego is a free family-friendly gathering designed to bring the community together. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a festival of lights that signifies the triumph of good … [Read more...] about The Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration in Lake Oswego
Halloween at Next Level Burger: Trick-or-Treat, BOGO Burgers and Costume Contest
Get ready for a special Halloween celebration at Next Level Burger. Next Level Burger is America's first 100% plant-based burger place. Started in 2014, the business is focuses on organic, non-GMO ingredients and sustainability. The burger place has expanded to location in Oregon, Washington, … [Read more...] about Halloween at Next Level Burger: Trick-or-Treat, BOGO Burgers and Costume Contest
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