Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get a comprehensive look at the festive season in Lents. Our guide covers all the essential holiday events. For Lents locals and curious visitors alike, our guide is your passport to festive adventures.
Popular events include the Portland Winter Wonderland Light Festival, where vibrant displays transform the park into a dazzling spectacle of lights. The Nutcracker at the Oregon Ballet Theatre enchants audiences with its timeless elegance and stunning choreography. And the Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring serene light displays and beautiful music set against a tranquil backdrop. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Lents Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Festival Of Lights At The Grotto
The Christmas Festival of Lights at The Grotto in Portland features millions of lights, indoor concerts, and Biblical performances. Visitors can enjoy choir concerts, outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and a petting zoo amidst a serene and contemplative atmosphere.
Portland Winter Wonderland Light Festival
Portland Winter Wonderland Light Festival features over 250 colorful light displays and animated scenes at Portland International Raceway, benefiting local hunger relief programs.
Silverton Christmas Market
The Silverton Christmas Market at the Oregon Garden Resort features over 1.5 million lights, an authentic German Christmas Market, snowless tubing, and visits with Santa. Enjoy live music in the Biergarten and explore local vendors selling handmade German collectibles.
Lents Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree
Portland's Singing Christmas Tree is a spectacular 90-minute show featuring an immersive nativity, a special visit from Santa and his dancing elves, and a non-stop extravaganza of music, dance, and pageantry.
The Nutcracker At The Oregon Ballet Theatre
The Nutcracker at the Oregon Ballet Theatre is a classic holiday ballet featuring George Balanchine's choreography to Tchaikovsky's score. The production includes brave toy soldiers, villainous mice, candy canes, and snowflakes, all set in the Land of Sweets. It also features Mother Ginger, a Portland holiday favorite, and an increased number of performances with the OBT Orchestra.
Lents Other Holiday Activities
A Pittock Mansion Christmas
Pittock Mansion transforms into a holiday spectacle with over 75 volunteers decorating the mansion with snow angels, ice skating scenes, elves, and festive treats. Visitors can enjoy the special exhibition, including Christmas displays and the Gate Lodge.