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 2023, there are 13 public Black Santa events in Portland.
Kids and families can take their photos with Black Santa merrily dressed in his holiday best.
You will need to register in advance. Your visit with Black Santa will be 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.
2023 Portland Black Santa Events
Saturday, November 25
2-4 p.m.
Portland Alliance, 525 SW Broadway in Portland
Sunday, November 26
2-4 p.m.
Portland Alliance, 525 SW Broadway in Portland
Thursday, November 30
5-8 p.m.
Portland Alliance, 525 SW Broadway in Portland
Friday, December 1
6-8 p.m.
Historic Parkrose, 4550 NE 109th Ave. in Portland
Saturday, December 2
11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5:00 p.m.
My People’s Market, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. in Portland
Sunday, December 3
11 a.m.-1 p.m
My People’s Market, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. in Portland
Sunday, December 3
3-5 p.m.
JJT Studios, 7725 SW Nimbus Ave. in Beaverton
Thursday, December 7
5-8 p.m.
Portland Alliance, 525 SW Broadway in Portland
Friday, December 8
6-8 p.m.
The Groves Church, 3520 SE Yamhill St. in Portland
Friday, December 15
6-8 p.m.
Metropolitan Family Services, 1010 SE Stark St. in Portland
Sunday, December 17
3-5 p.m.
Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. in Portland
Thursday, December 21
5-8 p.m.
Portland Alliance, 525 SW Broadway in Portland
Friday, December 22
6-8 p.m.
Salem Health Hospitals, 890 Oak St SE in Salem
Visit the Black Santa PDX website to register today!
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Portland, OR
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