NOV 28 – JAN 4
ZooLights
Pull on those mittens and zip up! The ZooLights train returns this year and so do the million of LED lights and moving sculptures that make up this favorite holiday tradition. Closed Dec 10, 24, and 25, $7-10 (admission is free for zoo members). Visit Sun-Thurs from 5-8pm and Fri-Sat from 5-8:30pm. oregonzoo.org
NOV 28 – DEC 30
Christmas Festival of Lights
Visit the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Over 160 choir performances will take place during the festival this season. Walk through the grotto and experience a twinkling celebration of Christmas with over 500,000 lights, choir performances, caroling, puppet shows, petting zoo and more. Closed Dec 25, $5-10, children 0-2 free, 5-9:30pm. thegrotto.org/events/christmas-festival-of-lights/
DEC 5 -21
Christmas Ships
A true Portland area tradition since 1954! Enjoy the brightly decorated Christmas Ship Fleet this season. Roughly 60 boats ranging in size from 14 to 65 feet long will be decked out in their holiday best at various launch and viewing locations along the Willamette River. Come meet the Christmas Ship Skippers & Crew on Saturday Dec. 20th, 3:00-4:30pmat the public dock in front of the Riverplace Hotel. Santa will be there too! cristmasships.org
DEC 5
Fremont Holiday Fest
Spend a fun-filled afternoon and evening in Beaumont Village. Watch as Santa and Mrs. Claus cruise down NE Fremont on a fire engine. Tree-lighting ceremony, music, carolers and more. Free, 3-7pm. beaumontvillagepdx.com
NOV 27 – DEC 28
Winter Wonderland
PDX International Light Show presents the largest drive-thru light show in the Northwest. Check website for pricing and details on the special
Bike the Lights Night and Walk Night (dogs welcome). Sun-Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, $18 and up. Cash only! Sunday – Thursday, 5 winterwonderlandportland.com
DEC 15 – 31
Peacock Lane
A sparkling Portland tradition since the 1920s. If you are driving, please be aware of heavy traffic. This year there will be no special pedestrian only night. Check Facebook for last minute changes. Dec 15-30 6-11pm with special additional hour on Dec 24 & 31, 6pm-midnight. peacocklane.net, facebook.com/peacockln
DEC 2 – 30
Wenzel Farm’s Christmas Fantasy Trail
Step out for a magical holiday walk through a 1000 acres of a wooded, “Fantasy Trail,” all decked out for the holiday season. Check out the 40-foot castle with Christmas scenes, a tunnel maze, crooked house, suspension bridge and more. Tickets are $4 for children and $5 for adults, 6-9pm. Closed Dec 24 & 25. fantasytrail.com
DEC 4, 5 & 6
Providence Festival of Trees
Stroll through a festive village with over 25 uniquely decorated trees, wreaths, and holiday vignettes. Live entertainment, Santa and more! Please check website for festival hours, $4 for children and $6 for adults. oregon.providence.org
NOV 15 – DEC 31
Lighting of Maddox Woods
Enjoy a magical walk down a lighted, accessible path through Maddox Woods in West Linn and to the viewing platform on the Willamette River. Daily from 4-9pm, free. westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/maddax-woods
