After stuffing yourselves with a delicious Thanksgiving feast and naming all you are thankful for, you can choose from some family-friendly activities to stave off cabin fever and burn some energy this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!
Opens Nov 28
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation’s Holiday Express Train
Hop on a vintage rail car and take a magical ride back in time with Santa and his elves. Check their website for schedule; available departure times vary by day. Group and family packages available, $9.50-58, orhf.org
Nov 28
Welcome the Winter Holidays at the Macy’s Holiday Parade
A jam-packed hour of a feast for the eyes and ears starting in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Over 600 costumed characters, inflatable floats, and of course, jolly old Saint Nick! Free, macys.com
Nov 28
30th Annual Downtown Tree Lighting at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Bundle up and gather ‘round the 75-foot tree for this beloved tradition, and take part in the holiday sing-along! Free, thesquarepdx.org
Nov 28-30
The Portland Ballet performs “Tales from Mother Goose” and “The Enchanted Toyshop”
See favorite fairy tales come alive in a series of graceful ballet performances, accompanied by the Portland State University Orchestra. $5-35, theportlandballet.org
Nov 29
Breakfast with Santa at Skamania Lodge
Head just 45 minutes out of the city to the beautiful Skamania Lodge resort for breakfast and photo ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Call 800-221-7117 for reservations, $12-18, skamania.com
Opens Nov 29-30
Enjoy a Laser Holiday Magic Light Show at OMSI
A dazzling show of colorful lasers set to classic and modern holiday hits, including Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick” and Mannheim Steamroller’s “Joy to the World.” Showtimes throughout the day. $4.75-5.75, omsi.edu
