‘Tis the season for holiday cheer! This year we have so much going on, and we’re excited to share it with you. Visit with Santa, earn rewards, find gifts in stock for everyone on your list, and enjoy all our other fun holiday happenings.

Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square Rd
Portland, OR 97223
Phone: 503.639.8865
Online: https://www.shopwashingtonsquare.com/

A treasured holiday tradition continues as Oregon Ballet Theatre returns George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® to the Keller Auditorium. Brave toy soldiers battle mischievous mice, snowflakes dance, and we are carried away to a magical Land of Sweets, all to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score! This year, make Oregon Ballet Theatre’s production of Balanchine’s Nutcracker a part of your holiday tradition. Create memories to last a lifetime as you experience this exquisitely danced confection with family and friends.

Featuring 12 performances with the OBT Orchestra, this family-friendly performance is not to be missed! Join us December 10-24 for one of the sweetest treats of the holiday season. Tickets start at just $24. Learn more and purchase yours today on our website.

Oregon Ballet Theatre
Email: marketing@obt.org
Phone: (503) 227-0977
Online: https://www.obt.org/

Cinnamon Bear and his friends from Maybeland are back for a brand new cruise this holiday season! The whole family will enjoy reserved seating aboard the Portland Spirit and a plated breakfast while a cast of fanciful characters entertains the kids with storytelling, music and magic. Tickets include a picture with Cinnamon Bear atop his magical throne and much more! Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition for generations and you’re invited to make this season one your child will remember forever.

Cruise Dates: Nov. 26-27 & Dec. 4, 10-11, 17-18, 22-24, 26-27

Boarding: 9 am
Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Departure Point: Salmon Springs Dock at 1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204
Returns to same dock.

What’s Included:

• 2-hour cruise on the Willamette River
• Plated breakfast with fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, potatoes and more
• Hot cocoa, orange juice, coffee, hot tea
• Photo with Cinnamon Bear for every child 12 and younger
• Character autograph sessions
• Coloring and other activity stations
• Private reserved table
• Service gratuity

Portland Spirit
1010 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97204
Email: info@portlandspirit.com
Phone: 503-224-3900
Online: https://portlandspirit.com/

As the days grow cooler and sweater weather arrives on the Oregon Coast, there’s an edge of excitement on the horizon. It’s time for the season of winter celebrations, filled with the warmth of loved ones gathered together to share smiles and stories. Plan to bring your favorite people together at Salishan Coastal Lodge for bike rides along Gleneden Beach, adventures through coastal forests, creative plates and craft cocktails at The Attic, and fire pit s’mores while the sun sets over the Great Lawn.

Visit The Spa at Salishan and enjoy serene views of Siletz Bay from the infinity-edge outdoor whirlpool. Or, spend the day playing tennis, pickleball, hiking, or swimming in our indoor pool. Welcome the end of the day relaxing next to the crackling heat of a fireplace – standard in every room.

Plan your adventure to Salishan Coastal Lodge today and explore our offers and packages to craft your ideal holiday getaway.

Salishan Coastal Lodge
7760 US-101
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Email: reservations@salishan.com
Phone: (541) 764-3600
Online: http://salishan.com

Join Oregon Children’s Theatre for this original, family-friendly performance! Featuring local artists sharing favorite holiday stories and memories, a special holiday-themed improv performance from the teens of Impulse!, and a musical cabaret of beloved carols, this intimate holiday show is sure to leave you with the sensation of the familiar warm hug that only live theater can provide. So gather ‘round the hearth, bring your hot cocoa, and get ready for an evening of cheer and joy!

Oregon Children’s Theatre
1939 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Email: info@octc.org
Phone: 503-228-9751
Online: http://www.octc.org

Since 1989, OBT has thrilled Portland audiences with its annual performances of the Nutcracker. Last year this cherished tradition was suspended leaving an empty stage in place of our beloved production. As we return to a more familiar world, we do so with a sense that nothing can be taken for granted – especially a time honored tradition that connects us through music and dance. Celebrate the return of Portland’s favorite holiday tradition, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Once again we will join Marie and her charming Nutcracker Prince as they are swept away by dancing snowflakes to a magical land of sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy and all to the music of Tchaikovsky’s brilliant score!

Experience the wonder as OBT brings this cherished fairy tale to life, December 11-26 at the Keller Auditorium. Tickets start at just $24

Enjoy ballet with the entire family! Kids can save up to 50% with a Family Subscription Package, which includes George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Dracula, OBT School’s annual performance On Stage featuring the talent dancers of OBT’s junior company, OBT2.

Learn more at obt.org.

Oregon Ballet Theatre
720 S Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97239
Online: https://www.obt.org/

The smash hit, Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical is about to spark a revolt on the NWCT stage. An inspiring, heart-breaking, captivating masterpiece, Matilda revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and a girl who won’t let being “little” stop her from putting an unjust world right.

Matilda the Musical is based on the Roald Dahl book, and is most enjoyed by ages 6 and up. The powerful music and lyrics, written by Tim Minchin, encourage kids to advocate for themselves and write their own story.

Matilda runs on the NWCT mainstage from December 7 – January 5, with most shows at noon and 4:30pm. Tickets range from $16-27.

NWCT also offers a Winter Break Matilda-themed camp for grades K-5, December 30 – January 3 (no camp on January 1). Tuition includes a ticket to the mainstage show!

Learn more about all performances and theater classes for all ages at nwcts.org.

Northwest Children’s Theater and School
1819 NW Everett St
Portland, OR 97209
Email: info@nwcts.org
Phone: 5032222190
Online: http://www.nwcts.org

Portland’s favorite holiday tradition continues for the 17th year, as Oregon Ballet Theatre presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®  Dec. 7-26, 2019, at Keller Auditorium. Immerse yourself in this magical journey for children of all ages — and starring children of all ages.

Last year more than 48,000 people delighted in the swirling snowflakes, glorious scenery, and lavish costumes as Marie, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Prince adventured through the Land of Sweets in this perennial favorite.

OBT’s production of The Nutcracker features 12 live OBT Orchestra performances which truly brings Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score to life. The company remains one of only a handful in the nation with the rights to produce George Balanchine’s version of this magical holiday classic.

Kevin Cook, a.k.a. Poison Waters, will return again this year, bringing crowd-pleasing life — and comedy — to his role as Mother Ginger. And the lobby boutiques will be open at each performance so families can take home some Nutcracker magic after the show.

Oregon Ballet Theatre
720 SW Bancroft St
Portland, OR 97239
Email: marketing@obt.org
Phone: 503-222-5538
Online: https://www.obt.org