Winter Wonderland at PIR (Portland International Raceway; 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217) - Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 20th annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. Since 1993, a journey through Winter Wonderland has become a Holiday tradition to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season. Spectators can enjoy the most spectacular drive-through light show in the region, viewing over 250 colorful light set pieces and many fully animated scenes from the comfort of their vehicle. Admission fee.
Thanksgiving (Nov 26) – Sunday Dec 27, 2015
(including Christmas night)
Sunday - Thursday, 5 pm - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday, 5 pm - 11 pm
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas night 5-9pm.
RATES:
Car- $20
Passenger Van (8 people or more) - $22
Limo/RV/Motorhome- $25
Mini-Bus (16-25 people) - $30
Cash (or check) only - no credit cards or debit cards accepted
Special Bus Night Rates on Wednesdays: $20 for Mini-Bus and $30 for Buses
RESTRICTIONS:
Check website.
Thanksgiving (Nov 26) – Sunday Dec 27, 2015
(including Christmas night)
Sunday - Thursday, 5 pm - 9 pm
Friday & Saturday, 5 pm - 11 pm
Open Christmas Eve and Christmas night 5-9pm.
RATES:
Car- $20
Passenger Van (8 people or more) - $22
Limo/RV/Motorhome- $25
Mini-Bus (16-25 people) - $30
Cash (or check) only - no credit cards or debit cards accepted
Special Bus Night Rates on Wednesdays: $20 for Mini-Bus and $30 for Buses
RESTRICTIONS:
Check website.
Peacock Lane (SE Peacock Ln., Portland, OR 97214) - Come see the lights on Peacock Lane and you'll find nothing but good, old-fashioned holiday spirit. Free
December 15 - 30 (except Dec 24 & 31, see below): 6 pm - 11 pm
December 24: 6 pm - midnight
December 31: 6 pm - midnight
December 15 - 30 (except Dec 24 & 31, see below): 6 pm - 11 pm
December 24: 6 pm - midnight
December 31: 6 pm - midnight
Christmas Lights at the Queen Anne Victorian Mansion (1441 North McClellan Street, Portland, OR 97217) - The Queen Anne Victorian Mansion boasts the "The Miracle of a Million Lights" $8 admission; $5/$4 students & seniors.
December 13th - 23rd Yearly
HOURS:
6-10pm daily
December 13th - 23rd Yearly
HOURS:
6-10pm daily
Zoo Lights - Celebrate the holiday season amid the sparkling lights and brilliant hues of Zoo Lights. More than a million LED lights transform the Oregon Zoo into a luminous winter wonderland filled with moving sculptures, forests of lighted trees and animal silhouettes. Cap off your visit by boarding the zoo's light-bedecked steamer train, which provides a unique view of the ZooLights splendor.
Sunday - Thursday: gates open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: gates open 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Grounds remain open an hour after gates close.
ZooLights is closed December 10, 24 and 25.
Admission:Members: Free
Adults (12–64): $10
Seniors (65 and up): $9
Children (3–11): $7
2 and under: Free
Group Discounts available.
Sunday - Thursday: gates open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: gates open 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Grounds remain open an hour after gates close.
ZooLights is closed December 10, 24 and 25.
Admission:Members: Free
Adults (12–64): $10
Seniors (65 and up): $9
Children (3–11): $7
2 and under: Free
Group Discounts available.
Pittock Mansion (3229 Northwest Pittock Drive, Portland, OR 97210) - Portland's premier historic home sits high in the west hills, and is transformed into a holiday wonderland each winter, with period Christmas decorations, trees, and lights. Come for the history, stay for the view.
Opens Nov. 23
This year volunteers will transform the museum into a winter wonderland with decorations inspired by skiing and sledding in new-fallen snow, curling up in front of a fireplace with hot cocoa, and celebrating the holidays with family, friends and community. Local musicians will play regularly in the mansion's Music Room during the exhibit, and will remain open thru January 1st (except Christmas Day). See TOUR ON YOUTUBE. Admission fee applies. 11-4pm daily. http://pittockmansion.org/events/
Opens Nov. 23
This year volunteers will transform the museum into a winter wonderland with decorations inspired by skiing and sledding in new-fallen snow, curling up in front of a fireplace with hot cocoa, and celebrating the holidays with family, friends and community. Local musicians will play regularly in the mansion's Music Room during the exhibit, and will remain open thru January 1st (except Christmas Day). See TOUR ON YOUTUBE. Admission fee applies. 11-4pm daily. http://pittockmansion.org/events/
The Grotto's Festival of Lights (8840 Northeast Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220) - This beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden is located in Portland, Oregon. “The Grotto” is the popular name of The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother. The celebration of Christmas begins the day after Thanksgiving through December 30 (closed Christmas Day) with the opening of their most popular event, The Christmas Festival of Lights. With over 500,000 lights, 150 choral performances, a petting zoo, carolers, puppet shows and hot chocolate, this is a special event for the whole family. Admission fee.
Friday the day after Thanksgiving through December 30th.
Nightly 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with festival grounds closing at 10:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day
General Admission
Adults: $10.00
Senior: $9.00 (65 and over)
Children ages 3-12: $5.00
2 & under: Free
Friday the day after Thanksgiving through December 30th.
Nightly 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with festival grounds closing at 10:00 p.m. Closed Christmas Day
General Admission
Adults: $10.00
Senior: $9.00 (65 and over)
Children ages 3-12: $5.00
2 & under: Free
Columbia Gorge Hotel Lights, Holiday High Tea and An Evening with St. NickThe timeless Columbia Gorge Hotel, a National historic landmark, looks even more beautiful during the Christmas season, when the hotel and riverside grounds are festooned with lights. Two special holiday events include a Holiday High Tea on December 19 and An Evening with St. Nick on December 20. columbiagorgehotel.com/index.php/events/events
