SANTA SIGHTINGS IN TUALATIN VALLEY

BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE

Holiday Parade and Santa’s Arrival Celebration at Bridgeport Village kicks off “Santa season” Saturday, Nov. 30, 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 24, kids (and pets) 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. 29-Dec. 24
• “Silent Santa” (sensory-friendly): Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15,  9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet families and ease children into the experience.)
• Pet photos with Santa: Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 4-7 p.m.
• Mrs. Claus Storytime at Barnes & Noble: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, 11 a.m.
• Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 7, 8:30-9:45 a.m.

WASHINGTON SQUARE

Meet the “Big Guy,” have a photo taken and share your wish list with Santa and his helpers. Reservations are recommended, and if you pre-book your visit, receive a free digital message from Santa prior to your visit.

• Visits with Santa: Daily through Dec. 24
• Pet photos with Santa: Nov. 25, 4-7 p.m. and Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m.
• “Santa Cares” (sensory-friendly): Dec. 8, 10-11 a.m.
• Mrs. Claus Storytime: Dec. 5, Dec. 10 and Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For the very first time, “Hipster Santa” will also make an appearance at Washington Square. This beloved Portland favorite will be spreading holiday cheer on Thursdays, December 5 and 12, from 4-7 p.m. (Reservations are highly recommended!) 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.

WHERE ELSE CAN YOU SEE SANTA?

• Helvetia Christmas Tree Farm: Photos with Santa, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 8
• Loch Lolly Christmas Forest: Santa Weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 15
• Santa’s Wonderland  at Cabela’s Tualatin: Photos with Santa, now-Dec. 24 (reservations are required)

Santa will also make an appearance at various tree lightings throughout Tualatin Valley. Black Santa also is making an appearance in Tualatin Valley at the United Methodist Church in Aloha.