There are so many wonderful ways to spend the holidays, one of my favorites is definitely looking at all the holiday lights. We put together a list of some of our favorites around Portland. Let us know which ones are your favorite down in the comments!
Peacock Lane
December 15th – December 31st
6pm – 11pm daily
*15th, 16th, and 17th are pedestrian only nights*
SE 40th Ave between Stark and Belmont St.
Free
Peacock Lane has been a favorite to Portlanders for decades. The street is lined with primarily tudor homes and they all decorate to celebrate the holidays. You can drive slowly through the neighborhood any night with the exception of the first 3 nights which are pedestrian only.
The Grotto
November 29th – December 30th
*Closed Christmas Day*
5-9:30pm Daily
8840 NE Skidmore Street, Portland
Tickets $12.50 sold at door
Tucked into a beautiful setting in NE Portland, The Grotto has thousands of holiday lights covering all of the lower level of the grounds. There are also many performances to see from local choirs, carolers, and puppeteers.
Zoo Lights
Visiting the zoo in the evening to see over a million Christmas lights is one of the best experiences of the holidays. Most of the animals will be sleeping, but all the lights and the walking path make it worth the trip. Also, if you happen to be a member, tickets are free!
Winter Wonderland at PIR
November 29th – January 4th
5- 11pm Friday and Saturday 5:30-9:30 all other days
1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland
Tickets $20-$25 Click here
Considered the largest light show in the Pacific Northwest, there are over 250 different light displays laid out along the raceway. Most people drive the raceway listening to holiday music, but there are also bike nights and dog walking nights.
Miracle of a Million Lights
December 8th – December 28th
6pm – 10pm Daily
1441 N McClellan Street, Portland,
Tickets $5 – $8 Click here
This stunning victorian home covers nearly every inch of it’s interior to wow visitors. they also decorate the 2.5 acres that the home sits on making this home a true winter wonderland.
Christmas Ships
Ships sail up the Columbia and Willamette rivers every night for 2 weeks. You can gather along any of the shorelines to watch this wonderful show.
We hope to see you at some of these wonderful holiday lights events! Want to be notified every time we put together a Portland’s best list? Be sure to subscribe to the blog!