Our Portland Monthly Picks December 2024

Dec 2

December is here, and with it comes the magic of the holiday season!
From dazzling light displays to festive markets and unique shopping experiences, the Portland Metro and Vancouver areas are brimming with events to make your winter unforgettable. Whether you’re exploring a holiday market, marveling at a gingerbread masterpiece, or enjoying a community menorah lighting, there’s something to enchant all ages and interests. Dive into the warmth and wonder of the season with these local events that celebrate creativity, tradition, and
holiday cheer!

**Home Alone // FAM JAM**

December 1st
Tomorrow Theater

Join Tomorrow Theater for a $5 FAM JAM featuring the 90s holiday classic Home Alone! Watch clever Kevin outsmart burglars with hilarious traps while his mom races to get home before Christmas. Perfect festive fun for the whole family!
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Get your tickets here!

**Artifact's Holiday Market**

December 1st-29th
Artifact: Creative Recycle

Shop unique handmade gifts at Artifact this holiday season! Partnering with 25 local makers, the front showroom has transformed into a cozy winter wonderland. Find jewelry, ceramics, candles, prints, and more—perfect for everyone on your gift list!
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’Tis the season.

**Christmas on Franklin Street**

December 1st-31st
Vancouver, WA

Experience the magic of Christmas on Franklin Street! Enjoy 200,000 twinkling lights, live events, Santa visits, and snowfall at 4616 NW Franklin St. Lights shine nightly in December. Visit their website and follow on social for updates. Don’t miss it!
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Magical winter experience!

**Benson Hotel Annual Gingerbread Display**

December 3rd-31st
Benson Hotel

Don’t miss chef David Diffendorfer’s stunning gingerbread masterpiece, crafted with over 150 lbs of gingerbread and other sweet delights! Inspired by a whimsical, historic structure, the unveiling promises fairy-tale magic.
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See the gingerbread masterpiece.

**Newberg Holiday Market**

December 13th-14th
Chehalem Cultural Center

Don’t miss the Newberg Holiday Market, a two-day event featuring local handcrafted goods, art, and food. Held alongside the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, it’s the perfect place to find unique holiday gifts!
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Support Local!

**Community Menorah Lighting**

December 26th
Esther Short Park

Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Jewish Center’s 19-ft Grand Menorah Lighting in Propstra Square! Enjoy free donuts, music, an LED dance show, a gelt drop, and more. Bring canned food for the “Canorah” to benefit Clark County Food Bank. All are welcome!
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Celebrate Chanukah.