# Hipster Santa at Washington Square > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Thu, Dec 3 (+1 more date) · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Where: Washington Square (South Court, near Din Tai Fung), 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR 97223 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Check official pricing - Organizer: Washington Square - Official page: https://whereissanta.com/mall/0608 - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/hipster-santa-at-washington-square--listing-0d712aca3b32d199b840f139 ## About Hipster Santa, a long-running Portland favorite known for his flannel, tattoos and laid-back style, has moved to Washington Square in Tigard for two Thursday evenings in December. He sets up in the mall's South Court near Din Tai Fung, where families can stop for a photo with a Santa who looks a little different from the usual red-suit version. The mall invites visitors to dress the part in their own flannel and show off their tattoos, which makes it a playful option for families who want a less traditional holiday picture, along with older kids who might be past the classic Santa visit. 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