Thanksgiving Weekend Events
November 29-December 1
Thanksgiving weekend—whether you’re traveling to Tualatin Valley or hosting family and friends in the Portland region—can be a hard one to plan. Ideally, the holiday weekend is a perfect balance of festive activities and a chance to truly relax. Find that balance in the Tualatin Valley, where we promise you’ll find lots to be thankful for.
Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Trots
The early bird this year is not a turkey—it’s you! Enjoy a Thanksgiving invigorating morning run at these “turkey trots.”
- Oregon Turkeython 5K and Kids Run | November 28 | 5K: 8 a.m., Kids Run: 9:15 a.m. | Tigard
- Give n’Gobble Turkey Trot 5L/10K | November 28| 9:00 a.m. | Sherwood
Oregon Wine Wine Tasting Weekend
For nearly four decades, wineries throughout the Willamette Valley–including Tualatin Valley–open their tasting rooms during the Thanksgiving Wine Weekend (November 29-Dec. 1) to celebrate the completion of harvest. Kick off the holiday season at Tualatin Valley’s wineries for special tastings and festive celebrations. Wine lovers are invited to visit wineries for sips and nibbles. Snag a bottle or two at every stop—you’ll be stocked and ready for all of the holiday parties ahead!
Get Into the Holiday Spirit Thanksgiving Weekend
Broadway Rose Theater Company stages an affectionate parody of America’s favorite greeting card channel’s holiday movies with Five Golden Rings: A Greeting Card Channel Holiday Musical (opens November 27). This heartwarming holiday romance will be sure to have you smiling.
Local pianist Michael Allen Harrison brings a new holiday show, Michael Allen Harrison’s Christmas at The Reser (November 30) to the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Michael is joined by his friend and legendary singer, Julianne Johnson, and is accompanied by his band, and new up-and-coming young artists and children. His show is now a new Thanksgiving weekend tradition at The Reser.
The Portland Singing Christmas Tree (opens November 30) is a long-standing tradition and this year returns to Tualatin Valley. Enjoy this ultimate Christmas celebration for the whole family. The 90-minute show features a stunning nativity scene, a fun-filled visit from Santa and his elves and a dazzling display of music and dance that will fill everyone’s heart with holiday cheer and wonder.
Hillsboro’s Winter Village returns to Jerry Willey Plaza at Orenco Station starting Saturday, November 30. Find holiday cheer at this outdoor ice skating rink that is fun for the entire family.
For more holiday events, visit our events calendar or find Santa sightings in Tualatin Valley.