Holidays in Portland’s Living Room - The Square

A joyful community sing-along led by Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini with local artists and chorale singers, culminating in Santa lighting nearly 10,000 colorful holiday lights downtown.

11/28@ 5:30pm

Hosted by KGW’s Drew Carney, this free competition brings hundreds of carolers downtown, with performances outside shops and a lively “carol-off” finale at The Square.

12/12@6pm

Nearly 300 tubas from cross Oregon fill the Square with festive brass and sing-along cheer in one of the nation’s largest (and free!) holiday performances.

12/13@1:30pm

12/14 - 12/31 First night celebration 12/14 @ 4PM

Celebrate Hanukkah with Chabad of Oregon at the annual Public Menorah lighting, featuring live music, traditional foods, dignitaries, and family festivities.