Forest Grove Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Forest Grove and surrounding areas
Near its iconic landmarks, Forest Grove welcomes the holiday season with warm neighborhood charm, Holiday lights, and a calendar full of festive events. The town center and surrounding avenues glow with light shows and seasonal decorations that invite families to explore local shops and cozy cafés. Events such as Holiday in the Grove and the Forest Grove Tree Lighting bring holiday activities, Santa visits, and community performances to the square, offering plenty of things to do for visitors and residents alike during Christmas 2025.
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Christmas Markets
32 eventsOld-fashioned holiday celebration with light parade and Santa.
Christmas Shows
17 eventsLive musical performance of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Christmas Lights
16 eventsThousands of twinkling lights and a Holiday Night Market
Christmas Parties
7 eventsPortland's largest Christmas bar crawl with free venue entry
Christmas Activities
28 eventsCommunity trombone ensemble performing holiday classics.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Magic at the Mill
(Salem)
Thousands of twinkling lights and a Holiday Night Market
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Portland Winter Light Festival
(Portland)
Citywide free light festival powered by volunteers.
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Safeway Winter Wonderland powered by Dave's Killer Bread
(Portland)
Largest drive-thru holiday light show in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas
(Corvallis)
Live musical performance of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
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Holiday in the Grove
Old-fashioned holiday celebration with light parade and Santa.
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Home for the Holidays at Pittock Mansion
(Portland)
Historic mansion adorned with festive holiday decorations
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Forest Grove Christmas Events Map
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Forest Grove Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual event is Holiday in the Grove, held the first Saturday of December, featuring the Holiday Light Parade, artisan markets, shopping, food, and family activities throughout downtown.
Forest Grove’s unique traditions include the Holiday Light Parade coordinated by local firefighters and the Artisan Holiday Market, which showcases local crafts in a festive community setting downtown.
The neighborhoods near downtown and several residential areas known for community participation offer some of the best neighborhood displays, perfect for walking or driving tours of holiday lights.
Local makers and Christmas markets are primarily found downtown during Holiday in the Grove, especially at the Artisan Holiday Market, with additional craft fairs held at community venues near Forest Grove.
Free activities include attending the Holiday Light Parade, exploring neighborhood light displays, and visiting local shops with festive decorations. Many markets also offer free entry and affordable holiday shopping options.
Families can enjoy breakfast with Santa, holiday crafts, and the Holiday Light Parade downtown. Many markets and events include kid-friendly activities, making Forest Grove a welcoming place for holiday family fun.