Sign Up for Free Photos with Portland’s Black Santa

Photo courtesy of 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 are nine public Black Santa events in Portland.

Kids and families can take their photos with Black Santa merrily dressed in his holiday best. 

You need to register in advance. Your visit with Black Santa is on a first come, first served basis within the time frame of the event.

Here are the upcoming dates for free photos with Black Santa. 

2024 Portland Black Santa Events

Friday, November 29 

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

FLIP Museum, 919 SW Yamhill St. in Portland

Friday, December 13

5 to 7 p.m.

Rockwood CDC East County Community Health. Location TBD

Saturday, December 14

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FLIP Museum, 919 SW Yamhill St. in Portland

Saturday, December 14

6 to 8 p.m.

East Gate Lodge #155 AF&AM, 4812 NE 102nd Ave. in Portland

Tuesday, December 17

6 to 8 p.m.

Waverly Heights United Church of Christ, 3300 SE Woodward St. in Portland

Friday, December 20

6 to 8 p.m.

Aloha UMC, 2270 SW 198th Ave. in Beaverton

Saturday, December 21

12 to 2 p.m.

Cherry City Roller Derby (This event is fully booked.)

Sunday, December 22

7 to 9 p.m.

Historic Peacock Lane, 825 SE Peacock Lane in Portland

Monday, December 23

7 to 9 p.m.

Historic Peacock Lane, 825 SE Peacock Lane in Portland

Visit the Black Santa PDX website to register today!

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