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Winter
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Animal & Expo Fair
Hillsboro - February
The
Oldest and Largest Combined Animal Expo in the
Pacific Northwest. See and Buy Live Birds, Live
Reptiles & Live Mammals.
LOCATION:
Washington County Fairgrounds
Hillsboro, Oregon
INFORMATION:
(503) 717-8484
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 Christmas
Festival of Lights
Portland - November, December
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.
$7.00 General Admission / $3.00 Children ages
3-12
children age 2 and under free
LOCATION:
NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard
Portland, Oregon
INFORMATION:
503-261-2400
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 ZooLights
Portland - December
Presented
by The Boeing Company Nearly one million lights
turn the zoo into a winter wonderland.
ZooLights
is Portland's premier family holiday event, combining
thousands of lights, hundreds of musical groups,
a ride on the zoo's brightly lit train, a troupe
of costumed animal characters, and seasonal culinary
treats.
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR
INFORMATION:
503-226-1561
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 Holiday
Ale Festival
Portland - December
The
only beer festival in the Northwest to be held
outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month
of December, the Holiday Ale Festival is truly
distinctive. Despite chilly temperatures and often-inclement
weather outside, attendees stay warm and dry under
a large clear tent that covers the venue while
allowing for views of the city lights. Gas heaters
create a cozy ambience under the boughs of one
of the region's largest decorated Christmas trees.
Festival
highlights include on-site food; craft vendors;
beer apparel and merchandise; a complimentary
root beer garden for minors and designated drivers;
mead tasting; and seasonal background music.
LOCATION:
Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW Sixth Ave
Portland, Oregon
INFORMATION:
503-252-9899
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Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Portland - December
This
quintessential Nutcracker, danced to Tchaikovsky's
magnificent score and steeped in the splendid
Yuletide traditions of 19th-Century Germany, was
the first in America to gain widespread popularity.
With technically challenging principal roles and
parts for over 100 children, Mr. Balanchine’s
Nutcracker is a rite of passage for dancers of
all ages.
LOCATION:
Oregon Ballet Theatre
818 SE Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR
INFORMATION:
Ticket Office: 503/2-BALLET or 888/9-BALLET
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Spring
Events
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 Portland
Farmers Market
Portland
- April
Four
urban green markets open April through December,
serving up to 20,000 shoppers per week. This is
a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep
roots in Oregon and Washington, including farms,
nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers,
cheese makers, specialty foods producers.
LOCATION:
4 locations in Portland
INFORMATION:
503 241 0032
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Summer
Events
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 The
Bite of Oregon
Portland
- August
A
celebration of Oregon, its food, its people and
its extraordinary quality of life. Come join the
fun at the best summer party on the Portland waterfront!
Iron Chef Oregon Competitions, entertainment,
sandcastles, food, wine and beer.
LOCATION:
Waterfrond Park
Portland
INFORMATION:
(503)248-0600
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Fall
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 Corn
Maize
Sauvie Island - Sept thru Oct
Great
Fun! With hay rides, pumpkin patch and more. There
is also a Haunted Maize the last three weekends
in October!
LOCATION:
The Pumpkin Patch - Sauvie Island
16525 NW Gillihan Rd.
(Only 15 minutes from downtown Portland!)
INFORMATION:
(503) 621-7110
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 Annual
Squishing of the Squash & 'Howloween' at the
Zoo
Portland - October
Environmental
Enrichment - Annual Squishing of the Squash
In preparation for our “Howloween” event,
the Portland Zoo elephant herd will receive a
HUGE pumpkin to pulverize. Great photo opportunity
— bring your camera!
HOWLOWEEN
AT THE ZOO
Most
kids love trick-or-treating, and Oregon Zoo provides
a fun and safe setting for this traditional Halloween
activity. Trick-or-treaters will complete an intriguing
scavenger hunt leading them to activity stations
around the zoo. Goodie bags filled with candy
and prizes will be given out for completed hunts
at the zoo’s exit. Free with zoo admission.
LOCATION:
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, Oregon
INFORMATION:
503-226-1561
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 Halloween
Fantasy Trail
Oregon City - October
Take a Halloween walk through a lighted, wooded,
"Fantasy Trail", decorated with spooky sights
and sounds. Walk through a 40 foot castle with
Halloween scenes. Also, walk through a tunnel,
maze, crooked house and suspension bridge. Refreshments
will be available.
LOCTION:
19754 South Ridge Road
Oregon City, Oregon
lINFORMATION:
(503) 631-2047
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 Oregon
Hill's Annual Pumkin Festival
St. Helens - October
Pick your own locally grown pumpkins & gourds
from a pumpkin patch. There will also be Children's
Games, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Petting Zoo,
Free Hay Rides, Crafts and more!
LOCTION:
32861 Pittsburg Road
St. Helens
lINFORMATION:
503-397-2791
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Christmas
Festival of Lights
Portland - November, December
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.
$7.00 General Admission / $3.00 Children ages
3-12
children age 2 and under free
LOCATION:
NE 85th and Sandy Boulevard
Portland, Oregon
INFORMATION:
503-261-2400
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