On this episode of the PDX Pet Connection podcast, we discuss some of the fun events that you can do with your furry companions during the holidays. Below you will find detailed info.
November
Lights and Leashes
Winter wonderland Lights
Monday, November 27th and Wednesday, November 29th
https://winterwonderlandportland.com/special-events/
There will be two periods for tickets, 4:15 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm.
Tickets cost $15 per General Admission Adult Ticket and $5 for General Admission Kids ticket (ages 6 – 12). Children 5 and under are free.
Benefits the Sunshine Division
Oregon Gardens Lights, Silverton Market and Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar and visits with Santa- Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 from 10am-3pm
https://www.oregongarden.org/holiday-bazaar/
Adults: $8
Garden members always free.
Silverton Christmas Market
https://silvertonchristmasmarket.com/
November 17 – December 31, 2023
(Closed Nov. 22-23 & Dec. 24-25)
Monday-Thursday- $15, Friday-Saturday $20 and Sunday $18 entry fee
Artshitz
Monday, November 20th and Monday, December 18th from 6pm-10pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artshitz-art-flea-market-tickets-576567357487
Free
The High Water Mark Lounge
Thanks-Giving Pie Pickup Party
November 20th, 4pm-7pm
There will be free pie, hot drinks and music
They will have adoptable dogs and a food drive
Santa Paws Pet Photos
November 25th, 1pm-3pm
Location: Diamond Dogs Grooming Salon
$15
Benefitting Street Savvy Dog Rescue
There will also be treats by Sugah’s Cookies and Cakes
Downtown Experience
Tree Lighting-November 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Free
Saturday Market
Saturdays, 10am-5pm through December 23rd
Open every day the week before Christmas (Festival of the Last Minute)
The Benson
The perfect place to have lunch or a cocktail while enjoying downtown
Beautiful decorations and Massive gingerbread house premiering November 29th
Pet photos at Washington Square Mall
Monday, November 27th and December 4th from 4pm-7pm
https://www.shopwashingtonsquare.com/santaphotos
Packages start at $40
Pet Photos at Bridgeport Village
Tuesday, November 28th, December 5th and 12th from 4pm-7pm
https://amusemattebooksanta.com/bridgeport-village/
Packages start at $20
December
Christmas Ships
December 1st- 17th, times and routes vary
https://www.christmasships.org/
Free
Columbia and Willamette Rivers
Oregon Humane Society Santa Paws
Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3, 11AM-3PM
$20
Subaru Dealers around the Portland Metro Area
https://www.oregonhumane.org/santa-paws/
Benefits Oregon Humane Society
Pet Photos with Santa Paws and festivities
Sunday, December 10th, 10am-3pm
https://www.pawteam.org/calendar/2023/10/12/photos-with-santa-paws
$15 donation
Benefits PAW Team
Pet Photos with Santa
Theresa’s Country Feed and Pet in Wood Village
https://www.facebook.com/tcfpwoodvillage/
December 10 from 12pm-4pm
Free
Farmington Gardens Holiday Market and Santa Photos
Saturday, December 10th, 12:30pm-3pm
https://farmingtongardens.com/event/holiday-market-w-santa-2/2022-12-10/
Free to go to the market
Santa photo $15
Peacock Lane
Pedestrian-only nights will be December 15, 16, and 17.
https://www.peacocklane.org/faq
Free
Food no-nos for pets
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