TREE LIGHTINGS AND PARADES

Author: Explore Tualatin Valley

Date: October 16, 2026

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration | November 21 | 2-7 p.m.

Celebrate the season at the annual Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration at the Tom Hughes Civic Center in downtown Hillsboro. Explore the winter market and kid’s village and visit Santa at the North Pole at HART. At 6 p.m., watch the lighting of the tree and sing along to your favorite carols. (Map It)

Forest Grove Tree Lighting | November 27 | 6-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy the annual Forest Grove tree lighting on the campus of Pacific University. Enjoy caroling, activities, visits from Santa and more. (Map It)

Bridgeport Village Holiday Parade & Celebration | November 28

Celebrate the season at the Bridgeport Village Holiday Parade and Celebration, featuring festive floats, cheerful elves, Mrs. Claus and plenty of holiday magic for the whole family. (Map It)

Mrs. Claus spreads her festive red cloak alongside an elf during the holiday parade at Bridgeport Village in Tigard, Oregon.
Mrs. Claus and a cheerful elf bring seasonal joy to families and children lined along the street at Bridgeport Village in Tigard, Oregon.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Bethany Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market | December 1 | 4-8 p.m.

Bethany Village’s annual tree lighting and holiday market features live performances by the Oregon Repertory Singers and performances from local school choirs and jazz bands. Plus the shops will be open for holiday shopping. (Map It)

Beaverton Winter Lights Tree Lighting | December 4 | 4-8 p.m.

The Beaverton Winter Lights and Tree Lighting features local music performances, crafts, vendors, kids’ market and more, including a surprise visit from Santa Claus. (Map It)

Jingle Thru North Plains Parade | December 5 | 6-8 p.m.

The 21th annual North Plains Jingle Parade, featuring homes, cars, motorcycles and bicycles decorated for the holiday season, culminates in a tree lighting (Map It) at 7 p.m. Downtown for Parade (Map It)

Sherwood Holiday Festival | December 5 | 4 p.m.

Festivities kick off at 4:00 p.m. with a community parade, followed by a tree lighting ceremony accompanied by music by local school choirs, plus a visit from Santa and a special sing-along. (Map It)

TO BE DETERMINED

Banks Christmas Tree Lighting | TBD | 6:30 p.m.

The city of Banks will light its Christmas tree at Greenville City Park. (Map It)

Banks Annual Christmas Lights Parade | TBD | 6:00 p.m.

This fun, community parade is a dazzling showcase of lights, creativity and holiday joy, plus a visit from Santa.

Downtown Tigard Holiday Tree Lighting | TBD | TBD

Enjoy an evening in downtown Tigard for the annual holiday tree lighting. Downtown businesses also will host special events and activities, such as crafts, dinner specials and holiday drinks. (Map It)

OTHER HOLIDAY Activities

Child held by an adult gazing at a brightly lit Christmas tree during the Downtown Tigard holiday lighting celebration.

Camping Types & Locations

Tent, Cabin & Hike-in Camping

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A tent at a camp site in the woods

RV Camping & Parks

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Campground Highlights​

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Two people in a boat on the water

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