• Woodstock Spooktacular

    Woodstock Community Center 4905 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    A free neighbourhood Halloween celebration along SE Woodstock Boulevard. Expect trunk-or-treat, an art market, food and drinks, games, crafts, performances, a parade and a doggy costume contest. Fun for all...

    Free
  • Holiday Tree Arrival at Pioneer Courthouse Square

    Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Kick off the holiday season downtown as Portland's 75 foot Douglas fir arrives at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Say hello to Santa and warm up with free hot chocolate at this...

  • Curiosity Kids: Sasquatch Science Team

    OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    A hands-on, bilingual science workshop for kids ages 3 to 5 and their grown-ups. Little explorers use their senses to investigate Sasquatch and the forest. Your ticket includes museum admission...

  • 42nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Portland's biggest holiday sing-along. Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini leads local musicians and choirs as Santa lights nearly 10,000 lights on the city's tree. Arrive early, as this one draws...

  • 35th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert

    Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Nearly 300 tubas play holiday favourites together while thousands in the crowd sing along. One of the largest Tuba Christmas concerts in the country, and a quirky Portland favourite for all ages. Players can register online starting in October.

    Free

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