Beatles White Album Xmas
December 11, 2019
Jugglers, aerialists, and acrobats of The Portland Circus Allstars perform onstage as The Nowhere Band plays a classic Beatles album at the White Album Xmas show, with a full bar in Alberta Rose Theatre.
Willamette Shore Trolley
December 11 - 21, 2019 (SOLD OUT)
Reserve a seat on the Willamette Shore Trolley in Lake Oswego to see the Christmas Ships Parade.
Christmas Ship Parade
December 11 - 22, 2019
Portland locations
Watch 50 boats with Christmas lights cruise the Columbia River and the Willamette River during the Christmas Ships Parade. Closed Dec. 8, 9, 16. Free.
The Miracle Of A Million Lights
December 11 - 28, 2019 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Visit the Victorian Belle mansion and its 2.5-acre grounds to see decorated rooms, a million lights, a train display, and musical performances during The Miracle of a Million Lights. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. The last date on Dec. 28 is a special event.
Christmas Festival of Lights
December 11 - 30, 2019
Christmas Festival of Lights features a walk among lights, choirs, carolers, a petting zoo, puppet shows, and hot chocolate at The Grotto. Closed December 25.
Winter Wonderland
December 11, 2019 - Jan. 4, 2020
Billed as the largest light show in the Northwest, Winter Wonderland has 250 colorful displays at Portland International Raceway. Dog walk nights are Dec. 2 & 3. No studded tires or tire chains.
A Pittock Mansion Christmas
December 11, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020
Walk through Pittock Mansion during A Pittock Mansion Christmas, when it’s decorated for the holidays by professional designers and volunteers, and musicians play holiday music in the music room. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
ZooLights
December 11, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020
ZooLights uses 1.5 million LED lights to transform the Oregon Zoo into a winter wonderland of lighted trees, animal silhouettes, and moving sculptures. Closed Dec. 25.
Christmas in the Garden
December 11, 2019 - Jan. 5, 2020
Christmas in the Garden offers 1 million lights, festive music, warm fires, a Christmas market, and Santa at Oregon Garden in Silverton. A “fun pass” adds ice skating and snowless tubing. Buy tickets online to avoid sell outs. Closed Dec. 2, 3, 9, 24, 25.
The Train To Christmas Town
December 12 - 29, 2019
Take a 90-minute train ride along the Columbia River as you drink cocoa with cookies and hear music on the The Train to Christmas Town, with a visit from Santa and his elves. See schedule.
The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
December 13, 2019 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Carolers sing on downtown streets from 6 to 7 p.m. and give a final performance in Pioneer Courthouse Square at 7:15 p.m. for a $1000 prize during The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition. Free.
The Nutcracker
December 13 - 26, 2019
The Nutcracker by George Balanchine is a holiday classic with outstanding choreography and dance by Oregon Ballet Theatre at Keller Auditorium.
Tuba concert
December 14, 2019 (1:30 to 3 p.m.)
Hear 240 tubas play in unison at the Tuba Christmas Concert in Pioneer Courthous Square.
Dinners in the Field
December 14, 2019 (5 p.m.)
multiple locations
Dinners in the Field features “stunning wines of Oregon over a six-to-seven course dinner expertly prepared by Field & Vine chefs using ingredients sourced straight from the host and surrounding farms.”
Holiday Express
December 14 - 15, 2019
Take a one-hour ride along the Willamette River and meet Santa on the decorated
Holiday Express train going roundtrip from the white tent at 7806 SE Oaks Park Way.
The Peppermint Bear Show
December 14 - 23, 2019
A dragon wants to eat Santa’s elves in
The Peppermint Bear Show, which includes “a special holiday continental breakfast 30 minutes before the show” at Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego for ages 3 to 12.
Cinnamon Bear Cruise
December 14 - 27, 2019
“Enjoy holiday treats while a cast of fanciful characters entertain you with storytelling, music, and magic” on the two-hour
Cinnamon Bear Cruisedeparting from Waterfront Park at 1000 SW Naito Parkway.
Peacock Lane
December 15 - 31, 2019 (6 to 11 p.m.)
See quaint houses adorned for Christmas at
Lights on Peacock Lane, which on some days is closed to cars and open only to pedestrians. Free.
Santacon Pub Crawl
December 21, 2019
Portland bars
Stumptown SantaCon is $10 and starts at Splash Bar.
Winter Solstice
December 21, 2019 (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Winter Solstice & Christmas Ships Viewing Event includes bonfires, food for sale, a beer garden, and a view of the Christmas ships at Milwaukie Riverfront Park with a tent in case of rain. Free.
Holiday Spirits Festival
December 21 - 22, 2019
Meet local craft distillers, sample their products, and buy signature cocktails or bottles at
Holiday Spirits Fest for age 21+, and then hear live music and visit the vendors at the Saturday Market. Free.
Whale Watching Week
December 27 - 31, 2019
Volunteers will help you spot whales at 24 sites during
Whale Watching Week. Mileage shown is to Depoe Bay Whale Center in Newport. Held in March & December.
New Year’s Eve Reservations via Open Table
December 31, 2019
Portland locations
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special menus and celebrations on New Year’s Eve.
Champagne Ball
December 31, 2019
Count down to 2020 at the spectacular Champagne Ball, which has three dance floors, food, and 18 bars at the Hilton Portland Downtown for age 21+.
New Year’s Eve concert
December 31, 2019
Greet the new year listening to Pink Martini and the Portland Youth Philharmonic with special guest Ari Shapiro at A Pink Martini New Year’s Eve Celebration in Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Discount tickets
New Year’s Eve - Governor’s Ball
December 31, 2019
A ticket to The Governor’s Ball includes reserved seating, a three-course dinner, wine, dancing to live music, and a champagne toast at the Sentinel Hotel. General admission tickets don’t include dinner or seats.
New Year’s Eve powwow
December 31, 2019 (1 p.m. to midnight)
Family-friendly New Year Eve Sobriety Powwow has games and activities for kids, arts & crafts vendors, fry bread for sale, music, and dancing in Oregon Convention Center but no alcohol. Free.
New Year’s Eve - Bollywood #2
December 31, 2019 (8 p.m.)
Bollywood Roaring Twenties Party is a DJ dance party with music from India, dance performers, a dance lesson, and dancing at the Hawthorne Theatre for age 21+.
New Year’s Eve - Bollywood #1
December 31, 2019
New Year’s Eve with Anjali has dance music and dance performances with a guest band at Polaris Hall for age 21+.
New Year’s Eve comedy
December 31, 2019 (8 p.m.)
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza is four hours of sketch, stand up, improv, and aerial arts plus appetizers, dessert, and a midnight champagne toast at Curious Comedy Theater.
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