These Holiday Lights Will Be Open After Christmas & New Year's In Portland

Who says the holiday cheer needs to stop after Christmas? Holiday lights shows stick around long after families gather for festivities and food. They even come in after the new year is ushered in. If you have a long-lasting need for winter joy, especially after 2020 is put behind us, here are some shows that will stay list well after Christmas and New Year's Day in the Portland area.

ZooLights at Oregon Zoo

ZooLights will be a drive-thru experience this year, featuring over 1.5 million LED lights. It'll run through January 10, 2021. Oregon Zoo is located at 4001 SW Canyon Rd.

Winter Wonderland

This popular event goes through January 2, 2021, but tickets are selling fast! Make sure to buy your tickets online before you show up at the Portland International Raceway (1940 N Victory Blvd). Organizers also said that they will close at 11 p.m. through December 26.

Christmas On The Playground

Christmas on the Playground will be around through December 31 from "dusk to dawn." They will also be playing Christmas music from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. It's located at Apostolic Faith Church in Southeast Portland (5414 Duke Street).

Beaverton Winter Lights

Winter Lights will be on from 4:30 to 10 p.m. through January 3, 2021. Take in the "majesty of the Pacific Northwest" if you decide to drop by one of five locations. Or you could drop by all of them!

Clackamas County Winter Fair

Not only is there a 100-foot light tunnel, but there are more installations for the rest of the 1/4 mile at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. This drive-thru event will be around through December 27. On most days, it runs from from 5 to 9 p.m., but they close at 10 p.m. on Saturdays. It's located at 694 NE 4th Ave. in Canby.

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