# Peacock Lane: Portland's Historic Christmas Street > Event for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 15 – Dec 31 · 6:00 PM - Where: Peacock Lane, SE Peacock Ln & SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214 - Ages: All ages - Price: Free community celebration (Donations of canned food accepted) - Organizer: Peacock Lane Neighborhood Association - Official page: https://www.peacocklane.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), 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/peacock-lane-portland-s-historic-christmas-street--listing-2a96b3a8dd1304d8bbffdbf3 ## About Since the 1920s, the four-block neighborhood of Peacock Lane in Southeast Portland has brought timeless community holiday magic to generations of families. Residents of the storybook 1920s Tudor and English Cottage homes decorate their yards and rooftops with elaborate hand-painted nativity scenes, rotating carousels, gingerbread houses, and millions of twinkling lights. Dedicated pedestrian-only nights allow families with strollers and wagons to stroll down the middle of the street safely while neighborhood volunteers hand out warm cider and cocoa. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat paved neighborhood streets and level sidewalks make it exceptionally stroller-friendly, especially on pedestrian-only nights. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Neighborhood street setting; warm family-friendly cafes nearby on SE Belmont and Hawthorne. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Gentle community stroll with cheerful caroling and festive lighting without strobe or abrupt flashing. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Peacock Lane Holiday Lights](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/peacock-lane-holiday-lights--listing-0c846ac01ee6041f9c4c241c) — Dec 15 – Dec 31 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Peacock Lane · Free · checked Oct 20. 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