Seasonal Events for Families
Christmas:
Wenzel
Farm puts on a Christmas walk through a
lighted, wooded "Fantasy Trail" during the
Christmas season. Walk includes a castle,
tunnel, maze, crooked house, suspension bridge
and more. 19754 South Ridge Road, Oregon City,
Phone: (503) 631-2047
Christmas Ship Parade happens every December
on the Columbia and Willamette River. Between
the two rivers there are approximately 55-60
boats that participate.
Gingerbread Display at the Benson Hotel. This
large Gingerbread house uses 75 pounds of
gingerbread, 25 pounds of marzipan, and 20
pounds of chocolate. It is on display after
Thanksgiving through Christmas. 309 SW Broadway,
Portland, OR 503-228-2000
Imago
Theatre offers live productions, 17 SE 8th,
Portland, OR 97214 Phone: 503.231.9581
Lakewood Center for the Arts offer live
entertainment, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego,
OR 97034 Phone: 503-635-3901
Mount Hood
Railroad offers special events. 110 Railroad
Avenue, Hood River, OR 97031 Phone: 800-872-4661
Oregon Zoo features Zoolights during the Christmas Holiday
and Summer concerts along with their extensive
assortment of animals, birds, and reptiles. 4001
SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221 Phone: 503-226-1561
Peacock
Lane is a neighborhood that really gets into
the holiday spirit with their Tudor homes all
decked out with sparkling lights, nativity
scenes, etc. This street is very popular at
Christmas time so it is better to park a few
blocks away and walk the street. Peacock Lane is
between SE Stark St. and SE Belmont St. and one
block east of 39th Ave., Portland, OR
Pittock
Mansion is open year round but at Christmas
time, they honor the season with special holiday
decorations, music, and food. 3229 NW Pittock
Drive, Portland, OR 97210 Phone: 503-823-3623
Portland International Raceway during the
holiday season is recognized as the "Largest
Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi".
1940 N. Victory Boulevard, Interstate 5, Exit
306B, Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503 232-3000
The Grotto's
Christmas Festival of Lights surrounds
visitors with the traditional sights and sounds
of this wondrous holiday season during the month
of December. The Grotto
NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97220
Phone: 503-261-2400
The Heathman's Holiday Tea starts the day after
Thanksgiving until after the New Year. There are
3 seatings a day for special Tea. Heathman
Hotel, 1001 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: 503-790-7752
Oregon
Symphony Kids Series offers special
performances geared for ages 5-10. Phone:
503-228-1353
Mississippi Avenue Holiday Events offers a
tree lighting ceremony. Mississippi Avenue
N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR
Rose Garden
Arena offer many special events for kids,
Portland, OR 97227 PHONE: 877.789.ROSE (7673)
Winningstad
Theatre offers live theatre for kids, 1111
S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Phone: 503
228-9571
Portland Classical Chinese Garden (Lan Su
Chinese Garden) offer special events for
children. 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
503-228-8131
Summer
Portland Farmers' Market, 240 North Broadway
Street, Portland, OR Phone: (503) 241-0032
Lents International Farmers Market, Southeast
Foster Road & SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR Phone:
(919) 812-6877
Portland
Rose Festival Foundation offers lots of
activities for the whole family during the
festival time. 5603 Southwest Hood Avenue,
Portland, OR Phone: (503) 227-2681
Portland Highland
Games; This festival usually takes place at
Mt. Hood Community College.
Polish Festival;
Halloween
Plumper
Pumpkin Patch and Tree Farm, 11435 Northwest
Old Cornelius Pass Road, Portland, OR Phone:
(503) 645-9561 |
