The world’s largest Christmas choral festival, Portland’s Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is almost here offering almost 160 indoor holiday concerts along with a variety of other holiday fun activities.
While choirs from local schools, churches and civic group sing in the Chapel of Mary, featuring amazing cathedral-like acoustics, the Grotto’s Plaza offers continual entertainment options. Puppet shows take place at the top of every hour, and outdoor caroling performed by the Grotto Carolers at the bottom of every hour.
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Inside the Interpretive Center adjacent to the Chapel visitors will find available for purchase snacks and drinks.
Although all entertainment areas are within a tent or indoors, the Festival of Lights is nevertheless a walk-through event where visitors can anticipate walking approximately a quarter of a mile. Despite the availability of cover, visitors should be mindful of the weather and dress accordingly. Suggested Apparel includes warm socks, rubber-soled shoes, something to cover the ears and gloves.
The average time attendees spend at the festival is from 60 to 90 minutes. Those wishing to attend a specific concert are advised to arrive approximately 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled concert time.
The first night of Portland’s 2025 Christmas Festival of Lights is November 28 and the event lasts through December 30. Although the specific days vary the times are always 5 pm to 9:30 pm.
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Portland, OR 97201
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Mon: 8:00 - 5:00
Tue: 8:00 - 5:00
Wed: 8:00 - 5:00
Thu: 8:00 - 5:00
Fri: 8:00 - 5:00
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed