HOLIDAY EVENTS GUIDE: Plan your holiday festivities now

Arianna Perez-Garcia

The Advocate

Winter break is quickly approaching for students and staff at Mt. Hood Community College. During this time, it starts feeling like we are pushing through even more with school, work, and life.

I hope we can find some rest and comfort soon. That could possibly be found in many holiday events the Portland metro area has to offer. There are plenty experiences to enjoy, from music, theatre, shopping, and fluorescent light walk- throughs during December and into the new year!

Peacock Lane Lights begin Dec. 15 and run through Dec. 31. There are car-free nights Dec. 15, 16 and 17. This street in Southeast Portland showcases houses decorated with different seasonal characters and lights. Such a sight to see!

Peacock Lane Lights

Peacock Lane Lights begin Dec. 15 and run through Dec. 31. There are car-free nights Dec. 15, 16 and 17. This street in Southeast Portland showcases houses decorated with different seasonal characters and lights. Such a sight to see!

‘ELF’ IN CONCERT AT THE SCHNITZER

“Elf” in concert, presented by the Oregon Symphony Dec. 17-18 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in downtown Portland. This holiday film can now be watched as a live performance! Tickets start at $35.

Christmas At The Gresham Historical Society

The Gresham Historical Society continues its annual Christmas at the Museum event! Visit the Gresham Historical Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays–Saturdays, or noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is $5 per person. Check out the holiday decorations, and you could even vote in the competition for best gingerbread house and maybe see Santa Claus, too.

Naya Native Made Marketplace

NAYA Native Made Market Place pop-up events have multiple dates, running on Dec. 3-4, Dec. 10-11, and Dec. 17-18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4636 NE 42nd Ave. in Portland. We can support Native youth and communities shopping at

‘THE NUTCRACKER’ AT KELLER AUDITORIUM

George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” at Keller Auditorium in Portland, running Dec. 9–24. Tickets are at $15 and up. Consider attending this classic and wonderful performance presented by the Oregon Ballet Theatre.

Christmas Ship Parade

The popular nightime Christmas Ship Parades begin Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. on the Columbia River, near the North Portland Harbor. The parades, which run with both Willamette and Columbia river fleets, end Dec. 21. They’re a Northwest tradition where boats are decorated with lights and adornments.