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

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-family-real-estate-community-event-thanks-giving-pie-pickup-party-tickets-742756503697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2WROM65KrlGVR_9Q9Eo2ctwVga3rMLsbWEwmGM-mU_JLlBhmESTn9A8pc

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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