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 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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Looking for more holiday events in Portland? Here’s a full list:
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Monday, December 18, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Friday, December 22, 2023
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Monday, December 25, 2023
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Friday, December 29, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Monday, January 1, 2024
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Sunday, January 7, 2024
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Portland, OR
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