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CHRISTMAS SHIP PARADE
Dec. 5–22
Every year, Portland and Vancouver residents line the Columbia and Willamette rivers to watch a fleet of 55 to 60 festively decorated sailboats and yachts parade down the waterfront. These privately owned boats range from 14 to 65 feet (4 to 20 m) long and gather at different locations along the river featuring light displays and inflatable decor.
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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Nov. 29–Dec. 30
Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The festival features nearly 160 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Offering a family-oriented blend of traditional celebration and serene reflection, the festival theme reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers many thousands of families around the Pacific Northwest.
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FESTIVAL OF TREES
Friday, Dec. 6
A Portland tradition for over 40 years, the Providence Festival of Trees features a full schedule of elegant events and community celebrations at the Oregon Convention Center. You’ll see stunning Christmas trees and displays decorated by local businesses, designers, florists and volunteers. As a gala guest, you can enter to win spectacular raffles, bid in live and silent auctions, and donate to raise money for children with special health care needs.
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2024 BEAVERTON WINTER LIGHTS AND TREE LIGHTING
Friday, Dec 6th 6-8PM
Bring the whole family for an evening of festive fun, featuring live performances by local musicians, selfie stations, crafts and activities for all ages. Free cookie and Cocoa from Coffee Rush, Glorie Cookies, and Grove Cookie Co. will be available while supplies last courtesy of the City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. Pizza and other food options will also be available for purchase
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PORTLAND HOLIDAY BREW FEST
Dec. 6–8
Portland Holiday Brew Fest is pleased to partner with The Square to bring holiday beer and cheer back downtown after a three-year hiatus. The festival supports the role of The Square in activating downtown this year with a unique seasonal celebration under the 75-foot tree. Vinyl DJs will be bringing the tunes all weekend long.
BYOG. Bring your own glass to this year’s event. Steins, mason jars, and coffee mugs are all welcome. Help us reduce our plastic footprint.
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PORTLAND'S SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
Nov. 30–Dec. 8
Come celebrate Christmas with Portland's favorite holiday tradition. Let the glory of Christmas come alive as the three hundred-voice choir creates a Christmas extravaganza for the whole family, featuring your favorite holiday songs, dancing Santas and a beautiful cinematic Nativity. It is an awe-inspiring presentation of the true gift of Christmas and an experience not to be missed.
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HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Dec. 6–8
Experience the magic of Handel’s Messiah this holiday season in the new venue: First Congregational Church. Hear Artistic Director Julian Perkins’ first Messiah with PBO, a Portland holiday tradition on period instruments in an intimate setting, and professional choir Cappella Romana. This program sells out, so act fast.
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SHERWOOD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
Saturday, Dec 7th
The Sherwood Holiday Festival is a beloved annual community celebration that will be held on Saturday, December 7th. This festive event brings together local residents and visitors for an afternoon of joy and merriment in downtown Sherwood. Activities include:
- Parade @ 4:00PM
- Tree Lighting Ceremony @ 5:00-5:15PM
- Santa Tent
- Food and Refreshments
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ZOOLIGHTS
Nov. 22,–Jan. 5
Dazzling new light displays, plus familiar favorites. This year promises to be the brightest ZooLights yet, with a brand-new magical meadow light show, dozens of life-size animal lanterns along the train route, and more interactive displays than ever. Walk through the famous tunnels of sparkling lights, pose next to colorful animals and make holiday memories to last all year.
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Twelfth Night or What You Will
Nov 22-Dec 22
When Viola washes ashore, her twin brother Sebastian is lost at sea. Disguises, mistaken identities and unrequited love show them that shipwrecks may be the least of their problems. In one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies, everything — love, mischief, music and libations — exists in exciting excess!
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CARSON GOLF & SPA RESORT
Year-Round
Driving east on either side of the Columbia River Gorge with Mount Hood filling the windshield, the stunning scenery leads to an enchanted place where you can choose your own adventure, relax and enjoy the magical hot water of Carson Hot Springs. Whether you are looking for luxury and a comfortable overnight stay or something a bit more rustic with a camping option, Carson Hot Springs in Washington has something for everyone.
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PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS VS UTAH JAZZ
Fri Dec 6 7:00 PM
Watch the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Sacremento Kings in these regular-season NBA games. Cheer along with Rip City at the Moda Center and become part of a Portland tradition.
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IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Nov. 29–Dec. 22
It’s A Wonderful Life is an award-winning musical adaptation of Frank Capra's classic film, with book and lyrics by Janet Mouser and music and lyrics by Michael Allen Harrison, Alan Berg and Julianne R. Johnson-Weiss.
It’s A Wonderful Life is a holiday favorite for all ages. An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
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SANTA PHOTOS AT WASHINGTON SQUARE
Nov. 7–Dec. 24
Santa will arrive in style at Washington Square on November 7 to welcome everyone home for the holidays. Santa will be available for pictures at Washington Square through December 24. Capture your family’s entire Santa experience with multiple cameras that let you bring home the magic. From your child’s first glimpse of Santa to their excitement or shy arrival at Santa’s lap, capture the hug, the high-five and even some tears to create lasting memories. Guests can purchase candid shots and traditional poses to post online and share with friends and family.
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PORTLAND SATURDAY MARKET
Mar. 9–Dec. 15
Combining the vibes of an art show, a live street concert and an open-air bazaar, the Portland Saturday Market has been a beloved Rose City tradition since 1974. In fact, the market is considered the largest continually operating arts-and-crafts fair in the United States, drawing up to one million visitors during its annual season. |
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ST JOHN'S FARMERS MARKET
May 4–Dec. 14
The St. Johns Farmers Market will be open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday May 4 through November 23, the weekend before Thanksgiving. There will also be a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The market is held at the corner of N. Charleston Ave. and N Central St, next to the St. Johns Bachelor Club.
The 2024 season has a full vendor roster, including new and returning small businesses spanning local, sustainably-grown agriculture, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts, Some exciting new products at the market this year include organically grown vegetables and quail eggs from Tiny Acre, a St. Johns-based small scale organic farm; breakfast burritos from Poblano Pepper Mexican Food; and plant-based, farmer-forward pastries and treats from Poppy Shop. To see which vendors are scheduled for each week, check out the interactive market map: https://maps.managemymarket.com/6336
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PORTLAND INDIGENOUS MARKETPLACE
Ongoing
Portland Indigenous Marketplace will host the Indigenous Marketplace. Over 30 vendors, food, art exhibits, and more will be present. A marketplace specifically for Indigenous/Black vendors, all the artists/entrepreneurs featured on Indigenous Marketplace have Indigenous/Black ancestry. Vendors sell their hand made and original designs. |
