Holiday Events in Portland - Performances, Holiday Activities & Lights on NW32TV

Polar Express
Ski With Santa
Pittock Mansion

The Nutcracker Ballet
The Singing Christmas Tree

Zoo Lights Festival
The Grotto's Festival of Lights
Winter Wonderland at PIR
Christmas Ship Parade ($0)

The Polar Express

Dates: 11/13-12/23
Times: 5-6:30PM | 8-9:30PM
Pricing: $26-$41
Address:110 Railroad Ave, Hood River, OR | View Map

Travel through the dark and quiet woods enjoying hot chocolate and cookies served by our jovial “Chefs”. Upon arriving at the North Pole you'll meet Santa and his elves. Santa greets each child and gives them their own special Christmas bell. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and bring their own Polar Express book or purchase one in the Gift Shop to follow along while they listen to the story being read. This is a magical trip for the whole family and one you will want to make a Holiday tradition.

Upgrade to the Dome or Parlor Car (space available). Includes your very own Polar Express mug filled with Hot Chocolate & topped with whipped cream.

		Ski With Santa
		Date: 12/19 Time: 9AM-4PM Price: Regular lift ticket pricing. (details) Address: Hwy 23 E to Gov't Camp, then N on Hwy 35 - 10 Miles to Meadows Santa’s revving up for his big night so here’s your chance to give him your last-minute Christmas list. View Web Site.

		Pittock Mansion
		Dates: 11/23 - 12/31 Times: 11AM-4PM Pricing: Adults $8 \| Children $5 Address: 3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland , OR 97211 \| View Map Experience 150 years of Christmas traditions at Pittock Mansion this holiday season. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Oregon’s statehood, decorated rooms in the Mansion will illustrate different traditions of Christmas, including decorating trees, writing Christmas cards, serving holiday foods, playing Christmas music, and giving gifts. View Web Site.

		The Nutcracker Ballet
		Dates: 12/12-12/27 Times: View Schedule Pricing: $17-$130 Address: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR \| View Map See the only West Coast production of George Balanchine’s magical 1954 Nutcracker! “Mr. B’s” captivating Christmas classic draws its inspiration from the choreographer’s childhood recollections of dancing the original version of the Nutcracker in Russia. Today, his enchanting vision of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince and their thrilling journey to the candy-coated realm of the Sugarplum Fairy is famous the world over and has been a New York City Christmas tradition for more than 50 years. Make your own holiday memories this December. Come see our annual stockingful of whirling snowflakes, dancing candy canes and waltzing flowers. OBT’s full company of dancers and more than 100 students from our school provide the seasonal cheer. View Web Site.

		The Singing Christmas Tree
		Dates: 11/27-11/29 + 12/3-12/5 Times: 2:30-7:30PM Pricing: Tickets from $12 to $75 Address: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR \| View Map Portland 's Singing Christmas Tree adorns the Keller Auditorium with over 30,000 lights that dance, twinkle, sparkle and shine, bringing the magic of the Tree's full stage Christmas production to life. This fun event has been a Portland tradition since 1963. If you love to hear Christmas carols being sung by a choir then you won't want to miss this holiday tradition. View Web Site.

		Zoo Lights Festival
		Dates: 11/27 - 1/3 \| Closed Dec 24-25 Times: Sun-Thur: 5-8PM \| Fri-Sat: 5-8:30PM Pricing: Adults $9 \| Children $6 Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97231 \| View Map See the zoo transformed into a winter wonderland, aglow with a million lights. More than 200 animated animals swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected. Displays include swinging monkeys, leaping frogs, flying bats, diving penguins and a perfect-for-photos light sculpture featuring a dozen animals. Visit Web Site.

		The Grotto's Festival of Lights
		Dates: 11/27 - 12/30 \| Closed Dec 25 Times: 5-9PM Pricing: Adults $7.50 \| Children $3 Address: 8840 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220 \| View Map Continuing a wonderful holiday tradition begun as a gift to our community in 1988, The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights welcomes all who seek the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. Through the presentation of spectacular lights, hourly music concerts, outdoor caroling, and other family entertainment, The Grotto's festival surrounds visitors with the traditional sights and sounds of this wondrous holiday season. Visit Web Site.

		Winter Wonderland at PIR
		Dates: 11/26 - 12/27 Times: Wed-Thur: 5-9PM \| Fri-Sat: 5-11PM \| Sun 5-9PM Pricing: Motorcycle $5 \| Car $16 \| Passenger Van $18 Address: 1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217 \| View Map Since 1993, a journey through Winter Wonderland has become a Holiday tradition for many families, friends, and social organizations to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. Spectators can enjoy the most spectacular drive-through light show in the region, viewing over 250 colorful displays and 40 fully animated scenes from the comfort of their own vehicle .Visitors this year will be amazed to travel through the Tunnel of Lights, a 200 plus foot tunnel of lights that transports visitors to distant and magical lands. View Web Site.

		Christmas Ship Parade
		Dates: 12/9-12/20 Times: View Willamette Schedule \| View Columbia Schedule Pricing: FREE Address: Columbia & Willamette Rivers The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 9, 2009 and running through December 20, 2009. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 5th. As we are an all volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night. View Web Site.