The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
Through Dec 30Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 5:00 PM
The Grotto (National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother)8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland, OR 97220 · 5.8 mi approx. from PortlandDirections
All ages (Children under 3 free)
From $14$14 general admission / $6 children ages 3-11; Free for under 3
About this adventure
Known as the largest Christmas choral festival in the world, The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights in Northeast Portland features more than two million dazzling lights illuminating 66 acres of serene cliffside fir forest. Families can experience over 170 continuous indoor choral performances in the cathedral-like Chapel of Mary, visit a life-sized outdoor petting zoo with sheep and camels, marvel at a living nativity scene, and listen to holiday storytellers around warm open fire pits. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, level walking paths throughout the lower plaza, chapel, and choral venues accommodate strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated visitor center and gift pavilion offer family restrooms with baby changing counters. • Age Suitability: All ages. • Sensory Tips: Inspiring choral harmonies; outdoor forest grounds provide peaceful, spacious areas to retreat from crowd centers.
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