Seasonal

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 05, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.

Happy Holidays!

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season When: Tue Dec 09, 2015 3PM-7PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!

Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.

Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.

Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.

Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.

Zimmerman Christmas event. Click to enlarge

Celebrate the Season When: Thu Dec 10, 2015 3PM-7PM Where: Zimmerman House 17111 NE Sandy Blvd Gresham OR Get Map!

If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!

Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 8th and December 10th from 2pm-7pm.

Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.

Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.

Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.

Farm Fresh Produce! When: Fri Dec 11, 2015 2PM-6PM Where: Rockwood Building 124 NE 181st Gresham OR Get map!

The Rockwood Farmers Market is a community-focused market featuring fresh produce from local farms in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. WIC, SNAP and Farm Direct coupons are accepted. Use your EBT funds at the market and we'll match the first $10 so you have even more money to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables to bring home! The Market is a collaboration of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Interfaith Food & Farms Partnership and the Rockwood Co-op.

Winter Schedule

• Fri Jan 08, 2016
• Fri Feb 12, 2016

Visit the Rockwood Farmers Market website or Facebook page.

Sounds of the Season When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:30PM-3PM Where: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Av Downtown Portland Get Map! Cost: FREE

Great Family Fun!
Sat, Dec 12, 2015 1:30-3:00PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 25th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown.
Don't miss this holiday event!

Play a Tuba? Join the Fun!
If you would like to learn more about participating in Tuba Christmas click here, To register, click here

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.

Happy Holidays!

Holiday Sights & Sounds When: Wed Dec 16, 2015 3PM-10PM Where: Downtown Portland Meet at: Gresham City Hall 1333 NW Eastman Pwy Gresham, OR Get Map!

On this three-mile walk, we’ll check out Christmas trees at Pioneer Place, Pioneer Square, and the Heathman Hotel and all the holiday lights on Broadway. Then we will head down to the Riverplace Hotel and follow paths to “The Groaning Board,” a South Waterfront Pub, for your choice of Happy Hour or dinner. After dinner we will walk a short distance to the river where we can sit on park benches or stroll the waterfront to watch the Christmas Ship Parade (scheduled to leave the Riverplace Marina at 7:00 PM, weather permitting). After the parade, we will catch the B Trolley to the 7th and Holladay MAX station near the Lloyd Center and then board the Blue Line back to Gresham. Bring a flashlight, camera, water, and snacks. Wear bright clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please purchase your “All Day” MAX ticket in advance of getting to the City Hall platform so that we can validate tickets and leave on time. Your “All Day” MAX ticket is also valid on the Portland trolley lines.

• Round-trip travel: By MAX ($2.50 for those 65 and older)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Elevation gain: Nominal

More Info
Contact Ruth Cummings at 503-926-4840 or cummings0465@frontier.com.

Photo's with Santa! When: Sat Dec 19, 2015 10AM-4PM Where: Gresham History Museum 410 N Main Av Downtown Gresham Get Map!

Come Join Us!

Haven't you heard? Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to drop by the Gresham History Museum to take photos with our visitors!

The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m for photos with Santa and a Christmas Card workshop. Cider and cookies will be served.

Happy Holidays!

2015 Holiday Activities

Looking for fun things to do with family or friends? Revel in the holiday spirit with these events and activities. Be sure to check-out our last link for an extensive list of Holiday happenings!

• 24th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert
  Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:30-3PM
• Alpenrose Storybook Lane
  Weekends, Dec 5-Dec 21, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM
• 2015 Christmas Ship Parade
  Nightly, Dec 4-Dec 20th
• Lights on Peacock Lane
  Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 30 6PM-11PM
• Pittock Mansion Christmas
  Daily, Nov 23-Jan 02, 11AM-4PM
• Portland's Holiday Express
  Weekends, Nov 27-28, Dec 5-6, 13-14 & 19-20
• Oregon ZooLights
  Nightly, Nov 27-Jan 03, 5PM-8PM
• WinterWonderland at PIR
  Nightly, 5PM-9PM, Nov 26-Dec 27
• The Grotto: Festival of Lights
  Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 27-Dec 30th
• Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights
  Nightly, Dec 13-Dec 28 5PM-11PM
• More activities and events here!

24th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:30-3PM, Pioneer Courthouse Square. Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 250 tubas play in unison for the 25nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert in the heart of downtown. FREE! [Top]

Alpenrose Storybook Lane Weekends, Dec 5-Dec 21, Fri 3-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM, 6149 SW Shattuck. A family tradition for more than fifty years. Alpenrose's old western town is transformed into a winter wonderland in nostalgic Storybook Lane. Visit with Santa. Bring a donation for Oregon Food Bank. FREE! [Top]

2014 Christmas Ship Parade Nightly, Dec 5-Dec 21st, Columbia River and Willamette River. The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia River and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out most every night. Visit the website for schedule details. FREE! [Top]

Lights on Peacock Lane Nightly, Dec 15-Dec 30 6PM-11PM, SE 40th & Stark. Since the 1920s, each house on Peacock Lane has been decorating for Christmas. Tudors style houses are adorned with sparkling lights, nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees plus Santa, Frosty and the gang. FREE! [Top]

Pittock Mansion Christmas Daily, Nov 23-Jan 02, 11AM-4PM, Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock, pioneer owners of the Oregonian newpaper, this beautiful mansion is decorated will all the splendor of the holiday season. Adults $11. Children six and under free. [Top]

Portland's Holiday Express Weekends, Nov 27-28, Dec 5-6, 13-14 & 19-20. Holiday Express trains leave from the Oaks Station at Oaks Amusement Park. Join Santa on a steam powered railroad adventure along the scenic Willamette River. Tickets $19-$16 adult, $12.50-$9.50 children (under 12), $$58-$46 Family 4 pack. 40 minutes. Visit ORHF website for tickets. [Top]

Oregon ZooLights Nightly, Nov 27-Jan 03, 5PM-8PM, Oregon Zoo.It wouldn't be the holidays in Portland without a visit to ZooLights, returning this year with a new train route and a never-before-seen 1.5 million LED light experience. Adults $14.95/$9.95. Children (3-11) $9.95/$4.95. [Top]

WinterWonderland at PIR Nightly, 5PM-9PM, Nov 26-Dec 27, Portland Intl Raceway Recognized as the "Largest Holiday Light Show West of the Mississippi", the 23nd annual Winter Wonderland will grab your attention with glimmers and glows around every corner. $20 car. [Top]

The Grotto: Festival of Lights Nightly, 5PM-9:30PM Nov 27-Dec 30th, 8840 NE Skidmore 500,000 lights, 150 performances, petting zoo, carolers and more. The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. Adult $10. Children (3-12) $5 [Top]

Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights Nightly, Dec 13-Dec 28 5PM-11PM, , 24232 S. Upper Highland Rd, 150,000 lights, carolers, interactive children’s area,miniature train village, warm refreshments and more. Oregon Food Bank donations accepted. FREE! [Top]