SANTA SIGHTINGS IN TUALATIN VALLEY

BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE

Bridgeport Village’s Holiday Parade and Celebration at kicks off the holiday season, Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join in for a morning of joy and laughter and holiday cheers, Watch Santa’s arrival to his Holiday gingerbread cottage, meet Mrs. Claus and her North Pole friends, and enjoy musical entertainment, arts and crafts and more.

Starting November 22, kids can meet and have their pictures taken with the jolly fellow and also meet Mrs. Claus. Reservations are required for all visits with Santa ($20 deposit is required).

• Visits with Santa: Daily, Nov. 22-Dec. 24
• “Silent Santa” (sensory-friendly): Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14
• Pet photos with Santa: Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16
• Holiday Storytime at Barnes & Noble: 11 a.m. on Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11 (featuring Santa’s elves) and Dec. 17, 18 (special appearance by Mrs. Claus)

WASHINGTON SQUARE

Meet the “Big Guy,” have a photo taken and share your wish list with Santa and his helpers. “Hipster Santa,” a Portland favorite, returns to Washington Square this season. Whether you’re feeling Naughty or Nice, put on your flannel, show off your tattoos and get a photo with the most Portland Santa around. Reservations are highly recommended.

• Visits with Santa: Daily (starting November 7) through Dec. 24
• Hipster Santa: Dec. 4, 11, 18, 4-7 p.m.
• Santa Pet Night: Nov. 10, 17, 24; Dec. 1,8; 4-7 p.m.
• “Santa Cares” (sensory-friendly): Dec. 7, 10-11 a.m.
• Mrs. Claus Storytime: Dec. 6, 2 p.m.; Dec. 11, 11 a.m.

WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SEE SANTA?

• Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm: Photos with Santa, Nov. 29-30; Dec. 6-7
• Loch Lolly Christmas Forest: Santa Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 14

Santa will also make an appearance at various tree lightings throughout Tualatin Valley.