The Short List: Dec 26-27

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have Eve and Day planned out by now… but what about the days to follow, while family’s still here and hungry for more holiday fun? Here are 5 ways to make the delight and magic last longer!

 

Dec 26-27

puppet museum

Nutcracker Cracked!!

You’ve probably seen the classic ballet too many times to count; now experience the Nutcracker story in a whole new light – a satire with puppets! Appropriate for all ages, $9, puppetmuseum.com

 

Dec 26-27

christmas at the farm

Christmas at the Farm Train Ride

A magical train ride through the brightly decorated Flower Farmer farm, with tens of thousands of twinkling lights. $4.50-6.50, kids under 2 free, flowerfarmer.com

 

Now thru Dec 30

fantasy trail

Christmas Fantasy Trail

Thousands of lights line this magical trail, including a 40-foot castle, tunnel, maze, and more. Bundle up, stock up with refreshments, walk the trail, then stay for the bonfire. $5-6 (cash only), fantasytrail.com

 

Now thru Dec 31

maddax woods

Lighting of Maddox Woods

Enjoy the beautiful woods decorated for the holidays via a lighted, accessible path leading to a viewing platform on the Willamette. In the meantime, see how many of the 45 Creatures of the Woods you can spot amidst the lights! Free, westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/lighting-maddax-woods

 

Now thru Dec 31

peacock lane

Peacock Lane Holiday Lights

A classic Portland tradition! This fantastical street in SE Portland has been welcoming holiday visitors to admire their elaborate light displays for decades. Also, there’s free cocoa and hot cider – what more do you need? Free, peacocklane.org