Holiday Events Planner

Updated: November 01, 2004

From "The Nutcracker" to holiday light displays, find events full of seasonal cheer.

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Holiday Events

  1. 1 Oregon Symphony
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    921 SW Washington, Ste 200, PORTLAND, OR 97205 (map)

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Oregon Symphony's roof-raising concert Gospel Christmas; it sells out quickly, so buy tickets early.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Oregon Zoo
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    4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 (map)

    More than a half-million colorful lights make for animal-shaped art at the annual ZooLights festival.

  3. 3 Oregon Ballet Theatre
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    818 SE Sixth Ave, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    "The Nutcracker", classic holiday ballet performed Dec. 12-24, is a perennial winter treat.

  4. 4 The Grotto
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    PO Box 20008, Portland, OR 97294 (map)

    Caroling and light displays fill the sanctuary with holiday spirit.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pioneer Courthouse Square Inc
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    715 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Even Santa can't resist joining the crowd in Pioneer Square for this annual Portland celebration.

More Winter Favorites

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Two Tarts Bakery
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    2309 NW Kearney, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Bite-size cookies from this Northwest 23rd Avenue bakery make perfect party favors and hostess gifts.

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Doug Fir Lounge
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    830 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    Cozy log cabin decor, an outdoor fireplace and a festive crowd add up to an after-ski party without a trip to the slopes.

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended St Honore Bakery
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    2335 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Place your orders early for winter specials (hello buche de noel!) from this Parisian bakery.

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Square Deal Wine Co
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    2321 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Stock up on champagne for the holidays at this downtown wine shop.

  5. 10 1 Star Rating: Poor Mount Hood Ski Bowl
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    87000 E Hwy 26, Government Camp, OR 97028 (map)

    Enjoy a day of frosty fun with a snowboard park, tube tow, snow bikes, sleigh rides, kid's snowmobile track and indoor play zone.

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