One of my favorite views of Portland is at night when the city lights reflect off of the glassy surface of the Willamette River. This sight becomes even more enchanting every holiday season during the annual Christmas Ships Parade. The annual tradition of Christmas ships gathering in fleets to … [Read more...] about 2025 Portland Christmas Ships Parade Schedule
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Holiday Drink Week: Get $10 Specialty Cocktails
Raise a glass to the holiday season during Holiday Drink Week. From December 1-7, 2025, each specialty drink is $10. Each participating location is making a specially crafted cocktail for the event. Enjoy Holiday Drink Week at some of Portland's best bars and restaurants. Get out, support … [Read more...] about Holiday Drink Week: Get $10 Specialty Cocktails
Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
Never Miss Out on Frugal Fun in Portland There are so many ways you can participate in fun activities in Portland without breaking your budget. Use this list of free and cheap events this week as your guide to having frugal fun throughout the metro area. To stay up to date on all the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Events this Week in Portland
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
Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station
Winter cheer is in the air as Hillsboro's Winter Village at Orenco Station. Celebrate the season with ice skating and fun activities. During the holidays, Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station transforms into a festive covered outdoor ice skating rink. Here's how to join in on the … [Read more...] about Winter Village Skating at Orenco Station
Free Admission Days at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum
Visit the World Forestry Center during this upcoming free admission days. We love our forests in Oregon. The World Forestry Center's Discovery Museum is located right here in our city, inviting visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they benefit our lives. The museum … [Read more...] about Free Admission Days at World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum
Portland Holiday Event Guide
The best Portland holiday events for all ages. Our area has many holiday events that make the season magical. Use this Portland holiday event guide to mark your calendar for tried-and-true seasonal fun and start new traditions. The is a day-by-day list of holiday events happening in and … [Read more...] about Portland Holiday Event Guide
Krampus Holiday Haunted House
Tis the season to be terrified! The Fear PDX is rewriting the rules of holiday celebrations with their Krampus Holiday Haunted House experience. Brace yourself for a Christmas like never before, where festive cheer takes a backseat to spine-chilling fear. The Fear PDX has transformed its haunted … [Read more...] about Krampus Holiday Haunted House
Christmas on Franklin: A Neighborhood Light Display in Vancouver
View 10 properties come to light this holiday season during Christmas on Franklin. Franklin Street in Vancouver is known for going all out during the holidays. The event features thousands of lights along with themed displays. If you're looking for even more free holiday light displays, … [Read more...] about Christmas on Franklin: A Neighborhood Light Display in Vancouver
What to Do in Portland on Thanksgiving Day
Want to know what to do in Portland on November 27, 2025? Here's a list of Thanksgiving events for you to enjoy! Thanksgiving in Portland is one of my favorite days of the year. The streets are quiet. There's no traffic. It is almost like the whole city is put on pause. Take advantage of this … [Read more...] about What to Do in Portland on Thanksgiving Day
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