Christmas Tree Farms
http://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/ORxmasnw.php
Here is a reliable list of some local tree farms, scroll down for Washington County. Not listed are my sister and brother in law's favorite, "Mike's U-Cut" which is low on frills but every tree is only $10. You drive past Hagg's and follow the signs. Also not listed, our neighbors and their family run a tree lot located near Regal Cinemas on TV Hwy, look for the "Underwood Tree Lot" sign, they are great people who deserve your business!
Santa Visits
Cedar Hills Crossing, 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat, 10am to 6pm Sun, until 12/24
Washington Square Mall, 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, 10am to 7pm Sun, until 12/24
Breakfasts with Santa, (purchase tickets in advance)
Washington Square Mall, Dec 3, 8am to 9am, $5
Cornelius Roadhouse @Cornelius Pass Rd, Dec 18th, 8am to 10am, $15 adults, $10 kids
Lolly Loch Christmas Forest @ NW Dorland, North Plains, Dec 3, 9am to 11am, $8, Benefits Kyron Horman Foundation
Jubitz Winter Wonderland @Portland International Raceway
November 24th-December 25th, (closed most Tues.) 5-9pm, $16 per car
http://www.globaleventsgrouppdx.com/wonderland/general.html
Drive your car along the raceway to enjoy tons of holiday light displays. This is a GREAT event if you have a disabled child because you don't have to haul him and all his stuff around in the cold. They also do special nights with fun runs, walk your dog, ride your bike and see big rigs all decked out in holiday lights.
Downtown Hillsboro Tree Lighting, Civic Center Plaza
Saturday, December 3rd. 1pm to 530pm, free
Event starts with a farmer's market and craft fair, pictures with Santa from 2-4pm (you can bring your own camera), and concludes with the tree lighting at 530pm. Outdoors/In indoor playground will offer free admission during the event.
Washington County Museum @ PCC Rock Creek
December 10th, 10am to 2pm
http://www.washingtoncountymuseum.org/whats-happening/education-programs/programs/family-days
Free family day held monthly. You can explore the museum, hear stories, touch artifacts and make crafts. Crafts for this month are ornaments, puppets and gift bags.
Storybook Lane, SW Bantam Ave, Forest Grove
December 15th thru December 25th, 530pm to 9pm, free
A walk through Christmas display filled with nursery rhyme and other favorite characters.
Holiday Sing A Long @ Hillsboro Main Branch Library
December 17th, 2-3pm, Free
http://evanced.info/hillsboro/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Adults and children are invited to a sing-a-long with a live band. Song sheets provided!
Christmas Movie Double Feature @ Hillsboro Main Branch Library
December 23rd, 2pm, Free
http://evanced.info/hillsboro/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Come enjoy a double feature of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Nightmare Before Christmas". Snacks and refreshments provided.
Winter Reading Program @ Hillsboro Main Branch and Shute Park Libraries
starting December 26th, all day, Free
http://evanced.info/hillsboro/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Sign up for Winter Reading (similar to Summer Reading) where your child keeps a reading log and is rewarded with tickets to an "after-hours" library party held in February. Owen and I went last year, the party included a magic show and musician who played children's music, snacks and scavenger hunt.
Reoccurring Monthly Events:
OMSI $2 Days
1st Sunday of the month, 930am to 530 pm
$2 admission per person
Portland Art Museum
4th Friday evening of the month, 5pm to 8pm
free admission
Beaverton Library Special Needs Storytime
1st Saturday of the month, 1030am to 11am
free story time with a low-key, multi-sensory presentation. Call to register 503-350-3600
Family Art Night at the Walters Cultural Arts Center
Every Thursday, 630pm to 830pm
$5 per participant, all supplies included, different project every week using a variety of mediums.
Portland Children's Museum
1st Friday evening of the month, 4pm to 8pm
free.
3rd Thursday of the month is the Autism speaks day with $1 off coupons on PCM Facebook page.
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics
2 Saturdays a month, 10am
free, assist your child in building a craft, supplies provided.
Oregon Zoo
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9am to 5pm
$4 per person admission, children under 3 free.
Pump it Up Sensory Night
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6pm to 8pm
A low key night for kids with sensory issues, $7 per child, adults free.
