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East Portland News
Community Calendar
December, 2025

Continuing in December See daily listings, below!

> Holiday Express train rides continue– Through December 28: Santa’s Holiday Express train rides for families this year will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Their “stationhouse’ is at the nonprofit Oregon Rail Heritage Center just east of OMSI at 2250 S.E. Water Avenue. The Holiday Express rides last about 45 minutes, and involve a full-size steam train and passenger cars traveling by the river down to Oaks Park in Sellwood and back. Santa is aboard! Get your tickets early, online – they often sell out, so don’t delay. For full details, the complete schedule, and to buy tickets, go online: CLICK HERE.

> Starkwood subdivision homes lit for Christmas – What’s been called the ‘Peacock Lane’ of outer east Portland continues a 65-year tradition showing off their homes, decorated for the Holidays. From 5:00 until 11:00 p.m., all along SE 111th Avenue, NORTH of SE Stark Street, homes are lit up, including this in the three col-du-sacs of Ash Street, Ankeny Street, and Pine Court. Starkwood HOA is collecting food December 19 through 21 for Sunshine Division, which provides quick, direct food support throughout Portland. It’s FREE to visit, but please respect the neighbors by being courteous. NOTE: CLOSED SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21. It’s put on by the Starkwood Homeowners Association. It runs through December 31.

> The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights continues– From 5:00 until 9:60 p.m., until through December 30 (except Christmas Day) TICKETS: Buy online [CLICK HERE] and save $2 per ticket.

December 17

> Personal Safety Workshop – From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., this FREE class will cover assertive communication and de-escalation skills. Learn how to tap into intuition and options for escape and safety planning. This is open to all community members ages 11 and older. Note: Community members ages 11-14 must be accompanied by an adult. First come, first served. FREE snacks will be provided for all attendees. Presented by the City of Portland Office of Violence Prevention Safe Blocks program and Rose City Self-Defense. Preregister online to save your spot: CLICK HERE. It’s in Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Avenue, 97233.

December 20

> Rocky Butte Farmers Market Holiday Market – From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., get fresh local fall produce for your favorite winter recipes and wrap up holiday shopping early with unique gifts made by local artisans. The market will feature local, sustainable, and hand-crafted goods grown and created by local makers, farmers, and small businesses. These Holiday Markets will also feature ● Food demos ● Fun and educational kids activities. Note: because this is an indoor market, sorry no dogs! Learn more about Rocky Butte Farmers Market and Holiday Market vendors at at their website: CLICK HERE. Where? It’s inside “The People’s Courts” (formerly The Lumberyard), located at 2700 NE 82nd Avenue, 97220.

December 21

> Winter Solstice at Leach Botanical Garden – At either 10:00 a.m. or at 1:00 p.m. [choose your arrival time for this ‘timed-entry’ event] join them for a cozy, reflective Winter Solstice at Leach Botanical Garden. Bundle up for the calming, contemplative beauty of the forest, then warm up inside with whimsical nature crafts and activities for all ages, along with sweet treats and drinks. Come prepared to appreciate the many layers of winter. Your pre-registration helps us ensure that we have enough materials and treats for everyone. Free for children under 18. TICKETS: $10 Adults | $9 Seniors | LGF Members $5 | Youth FREE. PURCHASE TICKETS: For 10:00 a.m. CLICK HERE | for 1:00 p.m. CLICK HERE. Leach Botanical Garden is located at 6704 SE 122nd Avenue, 97236.

December 25

December 27 and 28

Recycle Christmas Trees with David Douglas Dads Club – From 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day, DD Dads volunteers will be taking those trees off your hands before they become a fire hazard! Cost: Drop-off/Delivery: $5. Flocked Trees: $10. It’s at the David Douglas High School Auto Shop at 1500 SE 130th Avenue, between SE Division and Stark streets. Contact: 503-660-3076 or email daviddouglasdadsclub@gmail.com.

December 27

Michael Allen Harrison’s Home for the Holidays concert, in Parkrose – At 2:00 p.m., come celebrate the Parkrose High School Choir’s legendary history this holiday season. Alumni from all around the country will join in the performance to honor the legacy of LaRoyce Findlay and Lesley Ann Bossert. It’s all in support the new choir program and the future of the arts at Parkrose High. Hosted by Parkrose High alumna Michael Allen Harrison. To be in the Parkrose HS Alumni Choir, sign up by emailing a note to michaelallenharrison@me.com. TICKETS: from $65.00 to $10.00/person; purchase online: CLICK HERE. The concert takes place in the Parkrose High School Theater, located at 12003 NE Shaver Street, 97220.

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Community Calendar
January, 2026

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