Director Park will be transformed into ‘Snow Day Village’, including immersive holiday experiences like:
Mike Bennett’s Holiday Gift Shop
Explore the magical world of local artist Mike Bennett who is opening a retail location in Director Park.
Open Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Santa’s Mailbox
Drop off a letter to Santa by December 15 and receive a personalized response from Santa’s helpers.
Open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Snowfalls
Join us for magical snowfalls three times a day and holiday cheer.
Wednesday – Sunday, noon, 2 m., & 4 p.m. with eco-friendly snow!
Giving Tree
Our first annual Giving Tree, in partnership with Central City Concern, will help make a child’s holiday special by selecting an ornament and buying a gift.
Return ornament and gift to Director Park by December 19 for delivery to families in need.
Fire Pits
Cozy up at the fire pits, provided in partnership with NW Natural, and enjoy the warmth of winter at the park.
Open Wednesday – Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
S’mores
Enjoy delicious, gourmet gluten-free s’mores by Marsh & Mallow Co.
Open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Goats
Visit 4 Nigerian dwarf goats thanks to Goat It Solutions!
Open Saturday, November 23, December 14, and December 21, December 23 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Live Music with Jay Ringer
Trumpeter, Pianist, Guitarist, Vocalist- A master of melodies with a smooth, soulful sound that’s uniquely his.
Every Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m.
The Dickens Carolers & the Nutcracker
Listen to some favorite holiday carols, both traditional and contemporary, performed by The Dickens Carolers. Also, enjoy special guests from the Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker for a meet-and-greet!
December 8, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tree Lighting Pre-Show with Mo Phillips
A festive pre-show celebration before the Pioneer Square Christmas Tree Lighting!
November 29, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m
Small Business Saturday Celebration
Goats dressed as reindeer, live music by Jay Ringer, and a scavenger hunt with Mike Bennett.
November 30, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Arts and Crafts with Snowelle
Come decorate ornaments with Snowelle!
December 1, 12- 1 p.m.
And more!
On top of that, there will be other special appearances of Oregon Ballet Theater’s Nutcracker characters!
Check out the full list of special events and activities online.
Discover all the fun and festive things happening during the holidays across Downtown Portland.
