{"id":32607,"date":"2022-12-03T20:33:51","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T18:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=32607"},"modified":"2024-02-15T06:43:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T04:43:24","slug":"portland-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Holiday Season: 15+ Festive Things to do in Portland in December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy December! No one can deny it\u2019s holiday season in Portland with Christmas trees being lit, holiday lights installed throughout the city and in every Portland neighborhood, holiday markets popping up, and inviting you to shop local to support your favorite small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining days of the year are truly magical, even though Portland&#8217;s winter weather isn\u2019t always the nicest. But these holiday events will for sure brighten up your days and evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAAMqAQMAAABdZ2PSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIFJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADArwGuXwABqOq2FwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Portland in December: Holiday Lights and events\"  class=\"wp-image-32561 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-4-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever wondered what\u2019s the (un)official start into Portland\u2019s holiday season? Keep on reading to find out! Spoiler, it\u2019s not the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edc7197f2bd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69edc7197f2bd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#holiday-lights-to-admire-for-free\" >Holiday Lights to admire for free<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#annual-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-at-pioneer-courthouse-square\" >Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#light-up-st-johns-tree-lighting\" >Light Up St. Johns Tree Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#peacock-lane\" >Peacock Lane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#red-nose-lights-up-portland-sign\" >Red Nose lights up Portland Sign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#christmas-ship-parade\" >Christmas Ship Parade<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#holiday-light-events-that-require-tickets-reservation\" >Holiday light events that require tickets &amp; reservation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#zoo-lights-brew-lights\" >Zoo Lights &amp; Brew Lights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#christmas-festival-of-lights-the-grotto\" >Christmas Festival of Lights, The Grotto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#winter-wonderland-of-lights\" >Winter Wonderland of Lights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#holiday-markets-to-support-local-small-businesses\" >Holiday Markets to support local small businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#snow-day-by-mike-bennet-art\" >Snow Day by Mike Bennet Art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#unique-markets-portland\" >Unique Markets Portland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#rent-a-potted-christmas-tree\" >Rent a Potted Christmas Tree<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#holiday-experiences-events-near-portland\" >Holiday Experiences \/ Events near Portland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#yesteryear-pumpkin-patch-christmas-trees\" >Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch + Christmas Trees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#silverton-holiday-market\" >Silverton Holiday Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/portland-in-december\/#mt-hood-christmas-train-hood-river\" >Mt. Hood Christmas Train, Hood River<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"holiday-lights-to-admire-for-free\"><\/span>Holiday Lights to admire for free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"annual-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-at-pioneer-courthouse-square\"><\/span>Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally the Holiday Season in Portland is kicked off with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the tree arrives beginning of November, the lighting ceremony with a joyful sing-along of Christmas songs takes place at 6 pm on November 25<sup>th<\/sup>, 2022, the Day after Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"900\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAAOEAQMAAACy8ZSKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAeBs\/+wABqjR\/ggAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Christmas Tree Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32600 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Christmas-Tree-Pioneer-Square.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Christmas-Tree-Pioneer-Square.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Christmas-Tree-Pioneer-Square-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Christmas-Tree-Pioneer-Square-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Christmas-Tree-Pioneer-Square-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve missed the event or don\u2019t fancy the crowds during the ceremony, you can visit the Christmas Tree throughout the holiday season and admire more than 14,000 colorful LED lights illuminating the 75ft Douglas-fir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave, Downtown)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, November 25, 2022, 6 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"light-up-st-johns-tree-lighting\"><\/span>Light Up St. Johns Tree Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the holiday season starts even earlier for you and you don\u2019t want to wait for the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, St. John\u2019s neighborhood in North Portland lights their tree a week earlier already. This fun event combines the traditional tree lighting and choir singing with ugly sweater celebrations, hot Chocolate, and cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>St. Johns Plaza, N. Philadelphia and Lombard, St. John\u2019s neighborhood, Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Friday, November 18, 2022, 5-7 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"peacock-lane\"><\/span>Peacock Lane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s back officially: One of the most Portlandia-style holiday lights events in the quaint southeast neighborhood of Belmont. Known as Portland\u2019s Christmas Street, Peacock Lane is well known for the resident\u2019s extensive holiday light decorations since 1929. Each and every house in Peacock Lane is built in English Cottage or Tudor Revival. Adding an extra vibe to the lit facades and yards for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32579 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-13.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-13.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-13-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-13-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-13-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32557\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Holiday Lights at Portland Peacock Lane\"  class=\"wp-image-32557 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"863\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32563\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA18AAAQ4AQMAAADM3vRGAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Holiday Lights at Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32563 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5.jpg 863w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5-800x1001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-5-560x701.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32555\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32555 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-1-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  data-id=\"32559\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAAMqAQMAAABdZ2PSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIFJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADArwGuXwABqOq2FwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32559 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-3-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Portland in December: Holiday Lights at Peacock Lane\"  class=\"wp-image-32573 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-10.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-10.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-10-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-10-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-10-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year in December the street is open to the public to \u201cvisit\u201d. While the public walk- and drive-though options were suspended in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, Peacock Lane is back to full light and celebration in December 2022. The hot cocoa booth will be back as well as car-free nights on December 15, 16, and 17, where only pedestrians are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32567\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32567 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-7-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"795\"  data-id=\"32565\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAAMbAQMAAACSQbfaAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAH9JREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1vBqAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIA3pmcAAaCJUB4AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32565 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-6-800x589.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-6-320x236.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-6-560x412.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Peacock Lane Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32569 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-8.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-8-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-8-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>SE Peacock Lane, Belmont, SE Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>December 15 &#8211; 31, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"red-nose-lights-up-portland-sign\"><\/span>Red Nose lights up Portland Sign<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another Portland tradition that can be admired for free and can simply be declared as #KeepPortlandWeird is when the red nose on the White Stag\/ Portland, Oregon sign is lit up manually the Day before Thanksgiving. Red Nose Day is a Portland tradition since 1959. In 2010, the city of Portland took over ownership of the sign and the costs for its maintenance. Back then also the lettering was changed to \u201cPortland, Oregon\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAAMqAQMAAABdZ2PSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIFJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADArwGuXwABqOq2FwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Portland Stag Sign by Mike Bennett Art\"  class=\"wp-image-32591 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-1-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thanks to the local artist Mike Bennett you can now put a Portland Stag Sign in your yard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the letters on the sign have changed over the decades, the Rudolph nose tradition keeps on going, the deer remains and his red nose is lit every year the day before Thanksgiving, officially kicking off the holiday season in Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" style=\"width:560px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_9AV7ne7alhQ\"><div id=\"lyte_9AV7ne7alhQ\" data-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F9AV7ne7alhQ%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9AV7ne7alhQ\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\"  width=\"560\"  height=\"295\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F9AV7ne7alhQ%2F0.jpg\" ><\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:560px;margin:5px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9AV7ne7alhQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>More details about the actual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/history\/2015\/12\/white_stag_signss_red_nose_was.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">love story behind the glowing red nose<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>White Stag Building, west side of Burnside Bridge, Old Town Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wednesday, November 23, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"christmas-ship-parade\"><\/span>Christmas Ship Parade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Portland\u2019s Christmas Ships is another free holiday lights tradition that has been going strong since 1954. The parade of 55 to 60 decorated privately-owned boats coming from Portland, Vancouver, McMinnville, Salem, and Hood River areas can be viewed on 15 nights in December from the banks of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. View the parade\u2019s schedule here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmasships.org\/schedule\/columbia-river\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia River Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.christmasships.org\/schedule\/willamette-river\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willamette River Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Willamette &amp; Columbia Rivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>December 2 &#8211; 21, 2022, with days and times vary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"holiday-light-events-that-require-tickets-reservation\"><\/span>Holiday light events that require tickets &amp; reservation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"zoo-lights-brew-lights\"><\/span>Zoo Lights &amp; Brew Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5 million animal-themed lights turn the Oregon Zoo into a spectacular light show that can be explored by foot or by car. The traditional walk-through Zoo Lights experience is back since 2021, while the drive-through experience that was implemented in 2020 to address COVID-19 concerns, will also be available for a few nights. And for 2 nights Zoo Lights turns into Brew Lights, for 21+ only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Zoo Lights is all about lights, no zoo animals are viewable during Zoo Lights. Therefore, local food carts, hot cocoa, Oregon beer, and wine are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Holiday Lights Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32577 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-12.jpg 1280w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to check the schedule of Zoo Lights as you need to purchase a ticket in advance online. All tickets are timed-entry. For tickets and schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonzoo.org\/visit\/zoolights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Zoo\u2019s website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Oregon Zoo,4001 SW Canyon Rd, Washington Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 23, 2022 &#8211; January 5, 2023, except Christmas Day December 25, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$21 &#8211; $29 for walk-through tickets \/ $65 for drive-through tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"christmas-festival-of-lights-the-grotto\"><\/span>Christmas Festival of Lights, The Grotto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thegrotto.org\/christmas-festival-of-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Festival of Lights<\/a> in Portland\u2019s Grotto is supposed to be the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Nearly 160 indoor holiday concerts are performed by many of the region\u2019s finest schools, churches, and civic choirs. The Grotto\u2019s 600-seat chapel is known for its cathedral-quality acoustics and makes this a special holiday experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you are not attending one of the indoor concerts, The Grotto is worth visiting through the holiday season because of its colorful lights, outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore Street, Northeast Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 25 &#8211; December 30, 2022, except Christmas Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$6 &#8211; $14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"winter-wonderland-of-lights\"><\/span>Winter Wonderland of Lights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only known as the largest light show in the Northwest but advertised as the \u201cLargest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi\u201d this holiday lights tradition is a family\u2019s favorite since 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very American-style the Winter Wonderland of Lights is a drive-through light show where visitors can view over 250 colorful light set pieces as well as fully animated scenes from the comfort of their own vehicle. Ticket prices vary depending on the time and size of your vehicle. There is a \u201cBike the Lights Night\u201d (bike-only) and \u201cLights &amp; Leashes Night\u201d (walk-only) each year. Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/winterwonderlandportland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> for special nights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., North Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 25 &#8211; December 31, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$37 &#8211; $48 per single car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"holiday-markets-to-support-local-small-businesses\"><\/span>Holiday Markets to support local small businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"snow-day-by-mike-bennet-art\"><\/span>Snow Day by Mike Bennet Art<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest project of PDX local and famous artist Mike Bennett is looking a lot like Christmas. Think wrapping paper, gift bags, tree ornaments, yard decor, and Merch &#8211; everything of course in Mike Bennett drawing-style &#8211; brought together in a pop-up store in Downtown Portland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"810\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAAMqAQMAAABdZ2PSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIFJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADArwGuXwABqOq2FwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Snow Day by Mike Bennett Art, Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32593 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-2-560x420.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"900\"  data-id=\"32595\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAAOEAQMAAACy8ZSKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAeBs\/+wABqjR\/ggAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Snow Day by Mike Bennett Art, ACE HotelPortland\"  class=\"wp-image-32595 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-3.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-3-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"900\"  data-id=\"32597\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAAOEAQMAAACy8ZSKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAeBs\/+wABqjR\/ggAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Snow Day po-up store  by Mike Bennett Art, Downtown Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32597 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-4.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-4-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-4-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA_Oregon-Portland-Snow-Day-Shop-4-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you have an idea of what \u201cSnow Day\u201d is about: A unique holiday shopping experience for kids, parents, Mike Bennett fans, Portland locals, and visitors. With your purchase, you are supporting local artists like Mike Bennet himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>ACE Hotel<strong>, <\/strong>403 SW 10<sup>th<\/sup> Ave, Downtown Portland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 25 \u2013 December 31, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"unique-markets-portland\"><\/span>Unique Markets Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If shopping local and supporting small businesses is what you are looking for this holiday season by getting your holiday gift shopping done in one day and under one roof, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniquemarkets.com\/portland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unique Markets Portland<\/a> is your place! 160 of Portland\u2019s best independent brands &amp; artists are joining this year\u2019s holiday edition of Unique Markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Unique Markets Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32589 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-4-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32583\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Shop local st Unique Markets PDX\"  class=\"wp-image-32583 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-1-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"864\"  height=\"1080\"  data-id=\"32585\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2AAAAQ4AQMAAABVJi3zAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIlJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BsvnAAFL\/uWrAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Local artists and makers at Unique Markets Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32585 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2.jpg 864w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The format was established with annual markets in Los Angeles, Portland, and Washington DC. Here is where you find jewelry, candles, clothes, beauty products, booze, and much more made by mostly women and BIPOC sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Unique Markets Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32587 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Unuque-Markets-Portland-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N Ramsay Wy, Lloyd District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday &amp; Sunday, December 3 &amp; 4, 2022 | 10 am-4 pm (Seasonal markets take place every May, August, and December)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$10 &#8211; $40 (general admission &amp; VIP admission)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"more-markets-to-shop-for-holiday-gifts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More markets to shop for holiday gifts:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portland Saturday Market<\/a><\/strong>, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, every Saturday 10 am \u2013 5 pm, free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdxnm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portland Night Market<\/a><\/strong>, 100 SE Alder Street, December 1 \u2013 4, 2022, free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rent-a-potted-christmas-tree\"><\/span>Rent a Potted Christmas Tree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many opportunities to cut your own Christmas tree in the woods or visit a tree farm to select your pre-cut tree, the Original Potted Tree is the most sustainable way to bring the Christmas Tree tradition to life in your own house. Only in Portland and Eugene, Oregon you can rent a potted Christmas tree that will get delivered to your doorstep, picked up, and planted to grow old.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"720\"  height=\"900\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAtAAAAOEAQMAAACy8ZSKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAeBs\/+wABqjR\/ggAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Rent a Potted Christas Tree in Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32604 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Potted-Christmas-Tree.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Potted-Christmas-Tree.jpg 720w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Potted-Christmas-Tree-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Potted-Christmas-Tree-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Potted-Christmas-Tree-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a bit pricier than the standard version. But potted trees have higher costs of digging, delivery, and pickup, and this way you make a positive impact without sacrificing an actual Christmas tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Portland + Eugene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Order here: <a href=\"https:\/\/pottedchristmastrees.org\">https:\/\/pottedchristmastrees.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Costs: $<\/strong>199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"holiday-experiences-events-near-portland\"><\/span>Holiday Experiences \/ Events near Portland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"yesteryear-pumpkin-patch-christmas-trees\"><\/span>Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch + Christmas Trees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name already indicates, Yesteryear Pumpkin Patch &amp; Christmas Trees opens its doors in the fall already and turns from a <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/oregon\/sauvie-island-pumpkin-patch\/\">pumpkin farm in October<\/a> into a Christmas tree farm by mid-November. Think about it like a visit to a local farm, just in winter. Here you can shop for holiday decor, gifts, locally-made jams, jellies, and other goodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Christmas Farm Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32683 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-2-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32691\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Christmas Farm Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32691 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-6.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-6-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32689\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Christmas Farm Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32689 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-5.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-5-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32693\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Christmas Farm Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-7.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-7-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A vintage beverage trailer is serving up complimentary Hot Cocoa, Apple Cider, and Fresh Popcorn. And on the weekends, food trucks will satisfy your hunger. Check out their events page to see the upcoming schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  data-id=\"32685\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Christmas Farm Portland\"  class=\"wp-image-32685 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-3-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  data-id=\"32707\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Things to do in Portland in December\"  class=\"wp-image-32707 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Yesteryear-Farm-10-1.jpg 1280w\" ><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even holiday characters like The Grinch, Santa Claus, and Frosty the Snowman will be making an appearance! If you are looking for a Christmas farm with lots of fun and photo ops, Yesteryear is worth checking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>26801 SW Stafford Road, Wilsonville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 17 &#8211; December 22, 2022 (for trees), 9:30 am &#8211; 7 pm daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"silverton-holiday-market\"><\/span>Silverton Holiday Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to travel to Leavenworth, the Bavarian Town in Washington State, to experience a German Christmas Market. Only 1 hour South of Portland, The Oregon Garden hosts a magical market filled with little stalls full of gifts from artisan vendors and imported German nutcrackers, smokers, and ornaments. Even Santa stops by. No traditional German market in Oregon without a beer garden and local brews, even though Biergarten and Christmas Market are 2 different things in Germany. &#x1f609; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1080\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABDgAAALQAQMAAABPGVIZAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgBcDfo8AAdwjm2gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Holiday decoration in Portland, Oregon\"  class=\"wp-image-32575 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-11.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-11.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-11-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-11-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/USA-Oregon-Portland-Peacock-Lane-11-560x373.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main Street, Silverton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 25, 2022 &#8211; January 1, 2023, 5 pm &#8211; 9 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$15 &#8211; $18, depending on the day of the week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"mt-hood-christmas-train-hood-river\"><\/span>Mt. Hood Christmas Train, Hood River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever dreamed of riding a Christmas Train? In Hood River, this dream might come true. Departing from Hood River, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mthoodrr.com\/train-rides\/the-train-to-christmas-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. Hood Christmas Train<\/a> departs takes its passengers on an 80-minutes trip to the \u201cChristmas Depot\u201d. Christmas characters are riding along, and hot chocolate and cookies are served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Mt Hood Depot, 110 Railroad St, Hood River<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>November 18 &#8211; December 28, 2022<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission \/ Tickets: <\/strong>$59 (adult) \/ $49 (kids)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"more-christmas-trains\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Christmas Trains:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orhf.org\/events\/holiday-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Holiday Express<\/a><\/strong>, Oaks Amusement Park Portland, Run by the Oregon Rail Heritage Center (45 minutes ride) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oregoncoastscenic.org\/candy-cane-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Candy Cane Express<\/a><\/strong>, run by the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. 1-hour train ride between Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org\/special-events.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sumpter Valley Christmas Trains<\/a><\/strong>, run by Sumpter Valley Railroad in Eastern Oregon <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you been to Portland, <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon<\/a> during the holiday season? 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