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Things to do with kids in Portland — December 2026
99 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Pacific Time.
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- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Beaverton Winter Light Displays at City Park
Beaverton City Park
Dec1TueTree lightingsTue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM
Bethany Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Bethany Village Centre (Bethany Village Plaza)
FreeAll ages
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Dec 30
Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto
The Grotto (National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother)
From $8.95All ages
Nov28SatNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 3
Cinderella (Northwest Children's Theater holiday musical)
The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts (Northwest Children's Theater)
Paid
Nov16MonCommunityThrough Jan 10
Home for the Holidays: Holidays from Around the World at Pittock Mansion
Pittock Mansion
With admissionAll ages
- Santa visits
Through Dec 24
Photos with Santa at Washington Square
Washington Square
Free
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 1 · 9:00 AM
Tumble Tots Special Event: Polar Party
Garden Home Recreation Center
PaidUp to 5
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Dec 31
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights at Portland International Raceway
Portland International Raceway
PaidAll ages
- Community
Through Jan 3
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo
Oregon Zoo
From $13All ages
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM
A Xmas Cuento Remix at Milagro
Milagro Theatre
From $24All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Art Play Together | Creando Arte Juntos (ages 3-5) — McMinnville
McMinnville Community Center (Makerspace Room)
From $8Ages 3–5
Nov4WedCommunityWed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM
Forest Stories storytime at the Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center
With admission
- Parades
Thu, Dec 3 · 7:00 PM
Christmas Ships Parade – Columbia River (2026)
M. James Gleason Boat Ramp (fleet assembly point)
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM
Jingle Thru North Plains Parade and Tree Lighting
Downtown North Plains — parade ends at North Plains Senior Center, Commercial Street
Nov5ThuCommunityThu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
PJ Library Indoor Playground
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Free
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Washougal Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Reflection Plaza
- Tree lightings
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Wilsonville Community Tree Lighting
Town Center Park
FreeAll ages
- Light displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM
Beaverton Winter Lights & Tree Lighting
Beaverton City Park
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Build Your Own Flashlight / Construye tu Propia Linterna — Cornelius Public Library
Cornelius Public Library
Ages 7–12
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Community Climbing Day at Rock Haven (Gresham residents)
Rock Haven Climbing Gym
With admission
Nov27FriTrain ridesFri, Nov 27
Holiday Express steam train
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
From $25All ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Hometown Holidays in Downtown Camas
Downtown Camas
All ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Light Up The Night — Canby
Wait Park
Nov28SatNutcracker and showsSat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Portland's Singing Christmas Tree
Sunset Church
From $33.50All ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Sandy Tree Lighting 2026 (Winterfest Kickoff)
Centennial Plaza
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Sandy Winterfest 2026 – Meinig Park Holiday Lights
Meinig Memorial Park
Dec4FriCommunityFri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Tualatin Light Parades
Tualatin neighborhood parade routes (North, South and East)
Free
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at McMenamins Edgefield
McMenamins Edgefield
From $36All ages
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at McMenamins Kennedy School
McMenamins Kennedy School
From $36All ages
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Christmas in the Country at Philip Foster Farm
Philip Foster Farm
FreeAll ages
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 9:00 AM
Christmas Santa Train — Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad — Yacolt station
From $18
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Circle of Life: Chum Salmon Celebration
Wood's Landing (Columbia River, next to Columbia Springs' Columbia Grove property)
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club 2026 Fall Show
Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club
From $15
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Oregon Ballet Theatre)
Keller Auditorium
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Lego Robotics — Cornelius Public Library
Cornelius Public Library
All ages
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
Milwaukie Umbrella Parade and Tree Lighting
Historic Milwaukie City Hall (parade from South Downtown Plaza)
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Santa Sing-Along at Broadway Rose
Broadway Rose New Stage
Paid
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Sherwood Holiday Festival — Parade and Tree Lighting
Cannery Square Park, Old Town Sherwood
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Spirit of Christmas in Downtown Gresham
Historic downtown Gresham (Main Avenue, Gresham Arts Plaza and Little Theater)
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
The Peppermint Bear & The Unhappy Princess
Lakewood Center for the Arts (Side Door Stage)
From $17Ages 3+
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
West Linn Annual Holiday Parade 2026 – "Light Up the Night" with Tree Lighting
Historic Willamette Main Street area (directions point: Willamette Fire Station, TVFR #59)
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Winter Craft: Wreath Making — Cascade Park Community Library
Cascade Park Community Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
Winter Family Crafts — Kenton Library
Kenton Library
Free
Dec5SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Dec 5
WinterFest & Wreath Sale at Leach Botanical Garden
Leach Botanical Garden
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM
Winterfest Holiday Market 2026
Meinig Memorial Park
- Train rides
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Winterfest Jolly Trolley 2026
Meinig Park Lower Parking Lot
Free
- Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM
Happy Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony
Happy Valley City Hall Parking Lot
- Hanukkah
Sun, Dec 6 · 9:30 AM
Lev el Lev (Heart to Heart) — Chanukah Edition
Rose Schnitzer Manor
From $9Ages 0–5
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 1
OMSI $5 Days
OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)
From $5All ages
Dec7MonParadesMon, Dec 7 · 7:00 PM
Christmas Ships Parade – Willamette River (2026)
Riverplace Marina (fleet assembly point)
- Community
Mon, Dec 7 · 10:30 AM
Stuffed Animal Storytime and Sleepover
Cascade Park Community Library
- Tree lightings
Tue, Dec 8 · 5:00 PM
Beaverton Menorah Lighting at City Park
Beaverton City Park
Free
Dec8TueTrain ridesTue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
Christmas Ships Trolley 2026 — Willamette Shore Trolley
Willamette Shore Trolley depot
From $49
- Community
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
Family Trivia Night — West Linn Library
West Linn Public Library (Community Room)
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Puzzle Dash – Family Puzzle Challenge
Firstenburg Community Center
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM
Winter Craft: Kids & Tweens Create — Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver Community Library
FreeAges 5–12
Dec10ThuSports & playThu, Dec 10 · 6:00 PM
Family Pickleball Night at Firstenburg
Firstenburg Community Center
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:00 PM
Tween & Teen Cardboard Makerspace
Washougal Community Library
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Pizza with Santa
Firstenburg Community Center
From $12
Dec11FriCommunityFri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
The Midwinter Revels: Bread & Roses
Scottish Rite Center
From $22
Dec11FriCommunityFri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
Tinseltown Trolley — Willamette Shore Trolley
Willamette Shore Trolley depot
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Pops Spectacular (Oregon Symphony)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Kid Creation Club: Create Your Own Terrarium — Belmont Library
Belmont Library
Free
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Magic-O Fantastic-O Show! Mágic-O y Fantástic-O espectáculo
Kenton Library
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Open Classroom at Tryon Creek Nature Classroom
Tryon Creek State Natural Area (Nature Classroom)
FreeAll ages
Dec13SunArts & craftsSun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Knights in Training
Cedar Mill Library
Ages 6–11
- Community
Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM
Noche de Lotería — Kenton Library
Kenton Library
Free
- Cooking
Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM
Paletas Mexicanas / Mexican Popsicles — Central Library
Central Library
Free
- Community
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
Memories of a Czech Christmas — Garden Home Community Library
Garden Home Community Library
All ages
- Light displays
Through Dec 31
Peacock Lane Holiday Lights
Peacock Lane
Free
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:30 PM
Young Chefs Club (ages 11-14) — Sandy
Sandy Community & Senior Center
From $10Ages 11–14
Dec18FriCommunityFri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
12th Annual Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM
Gingerbread Houses / Casitas de Jengibre — Cornelius Public Library
Cornelius Public Library
All ages
- Nov20FriSports & play
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Indoor Playground at the MJCC Sportsplex
Mittleman Jewish Community Center (Sportsplex)
From $12
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Santa in Sandy 2026
Meinig Memorial Park
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 1:30 PM
35th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Free
Dec19SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 19 · 9:30 AM
Crafty Natureland at Hoyt Arboretum
Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Create Your Own Terrarium with Amy Bryant Aiello — Holgate Library
Holgate Library
Ages 8+
Dec19SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 19 · 3:30 PM
Forest Walks at Columbia Springs
Columbia Springs
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 PM
Home Alone in Concert (Oregon Symphony)
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM
Kids Sing Along with Angel Ocasio
Three Creeks Community Library
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Nature Days at Columbia Springs
Columbia Springs
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
Oregon Reptile Man — Fairview-Columbia Library
Fairview-Columbia Library
Free
- Sports & play
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM
Charlie FM Christmas Skate at Oaks Park
Oaks Park Roller Rink
From $20All ages
- Markets and festivals
Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM
Shortest Day Walkway — Sandy Winterfest
Meinig Memorial Park
Oct30FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 30 · 9:00 AM
STEAM + Skate Day Camps at Oaks Park
Oaks Park
From $40
- Sports & play
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:30 AM
Tape Town — Cedar Mill Library
Cedar Mill Library
Ages 2–6
Dec23WedNutcracker and showsWed, Dec 23 · 10:30 AM
Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker (sensory-friendly)
Keller Auditorium
Paid
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Dec23WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 23 · 2:00 PM
Dragon Puppets [at Bethany Library Annex]
Bethany Library
Dec26SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 26 · 7:30 PM
Portland Youth Philharmonic 65th Annual Concert-at-Christmas: Classical Top Ten
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 28 · 2:00 PM
A Musical Journey with Peter and the Wolf
Cedar Mill Library
Ages 6+
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 29 · 1:00 PM
Winter Break Painting Camp
McMinnville Community Center (Makerspace Room)
From $45Ages 7–16
Dec30WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 30 · 7:30 PM
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Keller Auditorium
From $68.30All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 30 · 1:00 PM
Interactive Kid-Friendly Music with Maeve Stier — Woodstock Library
Woodstock Library
- Dec31ThuCommunity
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Countdown to Noon
Cedar Mill Library
Ages 2–6
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Family Noon Year's Eve Celebration
La Center Community Library
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party!
Capitol Hill Library
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Storytime / ¡Fiesta de Año Nuevo!
Fairview-Columbia Library
Free
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Party / Año Nuevo sin Desvelo — Cornelius Public Library
Cornelius Public Library
All ages