One of my favorite views of Portland is at the night when the city lights the 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 … [Read more...] about 2021 Portland Christmas Ships Parade Schedule
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Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators December 2-5
Since 2015, the Portland Night Market has centered around Portland's creative scene. Bringing together food, culture, music, drinks and retail, this quarterly event is a unique experience on the Central Eastside for Portlanders of all ages. Portland Night Market's next event is taking … [Read more...] about Portland Night Market: Discover Local Creators December 2-5
2021 Holiday Express Train Ride in Portland
Have you ever dreamed of riding the Polar Express? Here's a magical train ride in Portland this holiday season. Join Santa Claus and his elves on the Holiday Express train ride in Portland. This memorable ride behind Portland’s famous steam locomotives lets you travel inside a vintage rail car as … [Read more...] about 2021 Holiday Express Train Ride in Portland
Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event
Want to support Portland small businesses on some of the biggest shopping days of the year? Small Shops Big Hearts holiday shopping event gives you the chance to win prizes while you shop. Instead of fighting the lines at overcrowded big box stores or spending a mind-numbing amount of time … [Read more...] about Small Shops Big Hearts Holiday Shopping Event
2021 Peacock Lane: Portland’s Christmas Street
Peacock Lane is back in 2021! Every December, a quiet street in southeast Portland transforms its charming homes into a holiday spectacular for all to enjoy. Nothing says it is Christmastime in Portland quite like a trip down this historic lane, one of Portland's must-see holiday light … [Read more...] about 2021 Peacock Lane: Portland’s Christmas Street
2021 Christmas on the Campground
Christmas on the Campground brings a traditional light display 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. There are some important changes to keep in mind at this … [Read more...] about 2021 Christmas on the Campground
2021 Lightopia: Hillsboro’s Free Drive-Through Light Display
Lightopia, Hillsboro's free drive-through light display, invites you to enjoy the twinkle of the award-winning event this December. The illuminated journey features an awe-inspiring number of lights and light vignettes ranging from funny to dazzling. The drive-through light display lasts about 20 … [Read more...] about 2021 Lightopia: Hillsboro’s Free Drive-Through Light Display
Artisan Night Market at Salty Teacup
Get up close and personal with local artists at one of Portland's best gift shops. Salty Teacup in St Johns is hosting a special event this holiday season: Artisan Night Market. You never know what treasure is awaiting you at Salty Teacup. This little shop located on the main drag of St Johns is … [Read more...] about Artisan Night Market at Salty Teacup
Portland Holiday Market at the Expo Center
Portland's Holiday Market is coming to town! Shop outside the big box this weekend at the Portland Expo Center. Does this event sound familiar? Instead of the annual America's Largest Christmas Bazaar, the Portland Expo Center is hosting the Portland Holiday Market. This brand new holiday … [Read more...] about Portland Holiday Market at the Expo Center
2021 Oregon ZooLights Walk- and Drive-through Nights
The Oregon Zoo's special holiday attraction lets you walk on the wild side of a winter wonderland. ZooLights features more than 1.5 million lights and gives visitors a whole new zoo experience. This year, you'll have two ways to experience one of Portland's best holiday light … [Read more...] about 2021 Oregon ZooLights Walk- and Drive-through Nights
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