HOLIDAY FUN DOWNTOWN
11/10
Stimson Lumber Tree Arrival | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Come downtown to welcome the arrival of Portland's 75-foot tall Douglas Fir to Portland's Living Room. Festivities include a visit from Santa, seasonal songs performed by the Dickens Carolers and free
hot chocolate!
11/14
Chili on the Mall | 12:00pm -1:00pm
Mondays on the Mall at PSU Urban Plaza (SW 6th and Montgomery)
Sample free chili from your favorite Portland restaurants.
11/19
Pioneer Place Santa Arrival | 9:00am - 10:00am
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Join Pioneer Place and Pioneer Courthouse Square in welcoming Santa to Portland! He’ll be arriving to Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday November 19th at 9am. Join us in a family-friendly procession down SW Morrison to Pioneer Place. Get ready for a morning of songs, snow and surprises!
11/21
Civil War Day | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Mondays on the Mall at Unitus Plaza (SW 6th and Jefferson)
Duck and Beaver fans go head to head with a football toss and a chance to win bragging rights!
11/25
Dickens Carolers| 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pioneer Place
11/25
Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by SmartPark | 5:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Be Merry at the Square! On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the official start of the season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree provided by Stimson Lumber Company. This year's event will feature a holiday sing-a-long featuring Pink Martini, members of the Oregon Symphony, and the Pacific Youth Choir. With a big tree, lots of lights and a great community sing-a-long this is an event you won't want to miss!
11/26
Eagles Wings Ministries | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Enjoy free holiday music at the Square from Eagles Wings Ministries!
11/26
Collage Music| 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
11/26
Celtic Harpist Tyger Bailey | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
11/28
Hip Hop Soulsation Dance Academy | 12:00pm-1pm
Mondays on the Mall at Unico Plaza (SW 6th and Oak)
Moonstruck Chocolate will be passing out free hot cocoa while students of all ages perform.
11/30 - 12/4
Holiday Ale Festival
Pioneer Courthouse Square
More than 40+ breweries will be featured at this year's event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. From Belgians and Barley wines to Porters and Stouts, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors. And there will be 12+Special tappings, and were going to go big this year in celebration of our 16th anniversary!
* Entry Free Required
12/1
Celtic Harpist Tyger Bailey | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
12/1
Music by Jimmy Free | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
12/5
Fliptography | 11:30am-1:30pm
Mondays on the Mall at Pioneer Tower
Looking for a great gift? Create a Flipbook to give to your friends!
12/6
Cascadia Choir | 6:00-6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with free seasonal music from Pacific Youth Choir's premiere group, the Cascadia Choir!
12/7
PSU Chamber Choir | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Portland State
University Choir will perform seasonal music
12/8
Music by Fretless | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Yamhill
12/8
Pachi Pamwe Band | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Yamhill
12/8
Holy Cross Choir | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Over 32 children will sing your favorite holiday carols free at the Square!
12/8
ACMA Synergy | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Students of Arts & Communication Magnet Academy will perform seasonal music.
12/9
Soul'd Out | 5:30-6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Don't miss out on the sounds of the A Cappella group, Soul'd Out who were recently contestants on NBC's hit show, The Sing Off!
12/10
21st Annual Tuba Christmas Concert Presented by SmartPark 1:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as over 200 tubas play in unison for the 21st Annual TubaChristmas Concert in the heart of downtown. This seasonal performance is FREE for the public to enjoy during one of the busiest shopping days in downtown. Click Here to register.
12/11
Portland Sugar Plum Elves | 12:45pm-2:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Portland Sugarplum Elves sing, dance entertain. Their matching outfits and adorable elf personalities are a surefire way to brighten up anyone’s day!
12/12
Laurelhurst Elementary Choir | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Students of Laurelhurst Elementary will be performing holiday and non holiday music at the Square for free today!
12/12
Ice Carving with Christopher Huessy| 11:30am-1:30pm
Mondays on the Mall at Congress Center (SW 5th and Salmon)
12/12
2jazz Guitars | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Mondays on the Mall at Congress Center (SW 5th and Salmon)
Professional ice carver Christopher Hussey will be sculpting away while hot refreshments will be served.
12/13
daVinci Arts Middle School Choir | 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Enjoy free holiday music from daVinci Arts Middle School Choir!
12/13
daVinci Arts Middle School Choir | 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Pioneer Place
Enjoy free holiday music from daVinci Arts Middle School Choir!
12/15
Buckman Elementary School Chorus and Panache Choir
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Buckman Elementary School Chorus will perform holiday music from 12:00- 12:30pm and immediately after the Panache Choir will take the stage!
12/15
Collage Music | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Yamhill
12/15
Dickens Carolers | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Yamhill
12/16
Strangers in Harmony | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Pioneer Place
12/16
Soul’d Out | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Pioneer Place
12/16
Centennial High School Choir | 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The choir from Centennial High School will perform their favorite holiday songs and more!
12/17
Music by Brass At Four | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
12/17
Dickens Carolers | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
12/17
Portland Gay Men's Chorus | 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Portland Gay Men's Chorus will perform their favorite holiday songs and many more at the Square today.
12/17
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pioneer Place
12/18
Dickens Carolers | 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pioneer Place
12/18
Portland Sugarplum Elves | 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Portland Sugarplum Elves sing, dance and entertain. Their matching outfits and adorable elf personalities are a surefire way to brighten up anyone’s day!
12/18
Children's Story Time | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Pioneer Place
Enjoy seasonal stories from Mrs. Claus!
12/19
Dance Fusion |11:00am - 12:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Watch the dance group Dance Fusion perform to your favorite Holiday hits!
12/19
Animate Voice Studio | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Portland SugarPlum Elves | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Mondays on the Mall at Unico Plaza (SW 6th and Oak)
The Children’s Chorus from Animate Voice Studio will perform!
12/20
Flute Alliance HS Flute Ensemble | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Flute Alliance will be performing holiday sounds during the lunch hour.
12/20
Children's Story Time | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pioneer Place
Enjoy seasonal stories from Mrs. Claus!
12/21
Portland Sugarplum Elves | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pioneer Place
The Portland Sugarplum Elves sing, dance and entertain. Their matching outfits and adorable elf personalities are a surefire way to brighten up anyone’s day!
12/22
Northern Alliance Drum Circle
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm and 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Enjoy Sounds of the Northern Alliance Drum Circle!
12/22
Music by Duo Con Brio | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Yamhill
12/22
Music by Brass At Four | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Holidate with Downtown at SW Morrison
To see a list of all the events happening at the Square this Holiday season, click here.
