Metropolitan Performing Arts presents “Holiday Out”

Metropolitan Performing Arts 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Metropolitan Performing Arts presents "Holiday Out," running from Dec. 2-17 at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17. Family Matinee Day with discounted tickets is 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Dec. 10 is Pride Night. The final performance on Dec. 17 will include a visit […]

$16 – $25

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Light the Way Home”

Newmark Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

​Join the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus for "Light the Way Home," with performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Newmark Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Expect holiday classics, new favorites and a few surprises in this heartwarming wintertide concert. Masks […]

$20 – $56

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad offers Christmas Special Train Rides

Chelatchie Prairie Railroad 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt, WA, United States

The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad will offer Christmas Special Train Rides every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 26 to Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Trains depart from the station at 207 Railroad Ave., Yacolt; passengers should arrive early for boarding. Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for military or seniors age 60 […]

$12 – $18

Portland Audubon Society’s Wild Arts Festival

Viking Pavilion 930 SW Hall St, Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Audubon Society will host the Wild Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Portland State University's Viking Pavilion, 930 S.W. Hall St, Portland. The event is a fundraiser sale of nature-related art and books, with proceeds benefiting Portland Audubon’s education and conservation efforts. Find holiday gifts with […]

$13.50

Reindeer Magic Holiday Event

Dennis' 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center 10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

Dennis 7 Dees Vancouver Garden Center (formerly Shorty's) at 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, is hosting a Reindeer Magic holiday event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. See live reindeer, sit on Santa’s lap and get professional photos, grab a bite to eat from local vendors, and enjoy live music. Visitors can […]

$9

Free Day at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, OR, United States

The Portland Art Museum's next Miller Family Free Day is Dec. 11, in celebration of the museum's 130th birthday. Tickets are available for walk-in visitors, but online reservations at portlandartmuseum.org/tickets are recommended. The museum is located at 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day.  

free

Single Seniors Holiday Party

The Old Spaghetti Factory 730 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver, WA, United States

Single Seniors will host a holiday party at Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., starting at noon Dec. 11. For more information, call 360-892-8944.

MESO Makers Winter Market at Alberta Commons

Alberta Commons 376 N.E. Sumner St., Portland, OR, United States

Shoppers seeking unique holiday gifts will again have a wide variety of choices at the second annual MESO Makers Winter Market, opening Sunday, Dec. 4, at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St. in Portland. Hosted by the nonprofit Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), the free market will run until Dec. 23. The hours will […]

free

Portland Center Stage presents “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland, WA

George Bailey, Clarence and the Bedford Falls community will come to Portland Center Stage this holiday season, in a fresh, inventive reimagining of the beloved holiday story. "It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" will open on Nov. 25 and run through Dec. 24 at The Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Tickets are […]

$25 – $98

Friends of DanceWorks presents “The Nutcracker”

Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

Friends of Danceworks presents "The Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at Fort Vancouver High School Auditorium, 5700 E. 18th St., Vancouver. The production features 75 local dancers and special effects. Tickets ($25) are available at danceworksperformingarts.com.

$25

Love Street Playhouse presents “A Nice Family Gathering”

Love Street Playhouse 126 Love St., Woodland, WA, United States

Love Street Playhouse presents the holiday comedy "A Nice Family Gathering," with performances from Nov. 25 through Dec. 11 at 125 Loves Ave. in Woodland. Non-refundable tickets are $22, plus a $2 service fee, at www.lovestreetplayhouse.com or by phone at 800-966-8865. The play, set in Pryor Lake, Minnesota, centers around the first family Thanksgiving at […]

$22

Magenta Theatre presents “Christmas Belles”

Magenta Theater 1108 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St., Vancouver, presents "Christmas Belles" from Dec. 2-18. A church Christmas program spins hilariously out of control in this Southern farce about squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 […]

$20 – $22

Vancouver Master Chorale “Christmas Joy” concert

First Presbyterian Church 4300 Main Street, Vancouver, WA, United States

The 90-voice Vancouver Master Chorale and a 19-member orchestra and harpsichord will perform highlights from Handel’s “Messiah” along with a variety of Christmas songs during "Christmas Joy" at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Vancouver First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver. The concert will feature favorite holiday carols including […]

$5 – $25

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Pops concert

Skyview High School Concert Hall 1300 N.W. 139th St., Vancouver, WA, United States

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra season continues Dec. 10 and 11 with its Holiday Pops concert featuring Hollywood film scores and classic holiday gems. The orchestra will perform movie hits such as the theme from "Gladiator," a tribute to film music legend Henry Mancini and John Williams’ legendary music from "Star Wars." The kids will also […]

$36 – $48

Portland Baroque Orchestra presents Handel’s “Messiah”

First Baptist Church Corner of S.W. Taylor and 12th St., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Baroque Orchestra presents George Frideric Handel’s "Messiah," featuring Cappella Romana Dec. 9-11 at First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets range from $38 to $78, available at pbo.org and 503-222-6000. Ticket packages and group discounts (10 or more) also available. […]

$38 – $78

Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana perform complete “Messiah”

First Baptist Church Corner of S.W. Taylor and 12th St., Portland, OR, United States

Portland Baroque Orchestra and Cappella Romana join forces to perform the complete oratorio for the Handel's "Messiah," directed by Gabriel Crouch and featuring world class soloists. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave, Portland. Tickets are $38 to $78 at […]

$38 – $78

Portland Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Light the Way Home”

Newmark Theatre 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

​Join the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus for "Light the Way Home," with performances at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Newmark Theatre, inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall at 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Expect holiday classics, new favorites and a few surprises in this heartwarming wintertide concert. Masks […]

$20 – $56

Oregon Repertory Singers’ “Glory of Christmas”

First United Methodist Church Portland 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland

Oregon Repertory Singers present "Glory of Christmas" at 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 and 11 at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson St., Portland. with  favorite holiday works including traditional carols and sacred music for the season. Songs include Morten Lauridsen's "Contre Qui Rose" and "Dirait-On," Franz Biebl's world-famous "Ave Maria," and new works […]

$25 – $45
Event Series ZooLights

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

Kids and adults agree: it wouldn't be the holidays without a visit to ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Bring friends and family to enjoy a an nighttime walk through a dazzling display of 1.5 million lights, ZooLights runs from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, except Christmas Day, […]

$19 – $65
Event Series The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

The Grotto 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, OR, United States

The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland, will offer its annual Christmas Festival of Lights from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, except Christmas day. Hours are 5 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 25 to Dec. 16 and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17-30. Online advance tickets are $14 for ages 12 and up and […]

$5 – $18