Last updated: November 11, 2024
The festive season is here, Tigard! Discover all the must-see holiday happenings with our guide. For Tigard experts and beginners alike, our guide reveals both hidden treasures and popular attractions.
One of the highlights this season is "The Nutcracker at The Oregon Ballet Theatre," where enchanting performances bring the classic tale to life with dazzling choreography and beautiful sets. Pittock Mansion Christmas decorates the historic mansion with twinkling lights and festive ornaments, offering visitors a glimpse into the holiday spirit of yesteryear. And the Annual Tuba Christmas Concert is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it features a delightful gathering of musicians celebrating the season with a unique brass performance. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Oregon ZooLights features dazzling new light displays, including a brand-new rolling river light show and life-size animal lanterns, along with interactive displays and famous tunnels of sparkling lights.
Where: Portland | More Info: Oregon ZooLights
Largest holiday light show in the Northwest.
Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway features over 250 spectacular light pieces set up along the racetrack, creating one of the largest holiday light shows in the Northwest. The event offers a drive-through light show with fully animated scenes, making it a standout holiday attraction.
Where: Portland | More Info: Winter Wonderland
A spectacular display of lights set among beautiful park landscapes
The Christmas Festival of Lights showcases a stunning collection of illuminated displays that transform the park into a dazzling winter scene. Visitors can wander through pathways lined with intricate light sculptures while enjoying seasonal music that enhances the experience. Food vendors offer a variety of delightful treats, creating a warm atmosphere for families and friends to come together.
Where: Portland | More Info: Christmas Festival of Lights
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Oregon Ballet Theatre presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, a classic holiday ballet featuring Marie and her Nutcracker Prince in a battle between toy soldiers and mice, set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The production includes Mother Ginger and an increased number of performances with the OBT Orchestra.
Where: Portland | More Info: The Nutcracker At The Oregon Ballet Theatre
Large-scale brass ensemble performance featuring over 200 tubas.
Over 200 tubas come together in unison to create a powerful and joyful holiday performance at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Where: Portland | More Info: Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
25th annual performance of gospel music with the Oregon Symphony.
The Oregon Symphony's Gospel Christmas concert features the region's premier gospel singers alongside the Oregon Symphony, celebrating 25 years of joy and uplift through gospel music.
Where: Portland | More Info: Gospel Christmas
Unique holiday celebration with volunteer-decorated mansion and art exhibition.
Pittock Mansion transforms into a holiday spectacle with over seventy-five volunteers decorating the mansion with snow angels, ice skating scenes, elves, snowmen, hot chocolate, and gingerbread. Visitors can also explore the stunning art exhibition featuring Eliza Barchus's landscape paintings and the recently re-opened Gate Lodge.
Where: Portland | More Info: Pittock Mansion Christmas
Spectacular display of festivity and lights on decorated ships.
The Christmas Ships Parade is a 70-year-old tradition featuring decorated ships lighting up the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, symbolizing community spirit and unity.
Where: Portland | More Info: Christmas Ships Parade
