Bethany Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
Tuesday, Dec 2nd | 4 PM - 8 PM
Join us for the 2025 Tree Lighting & Holiday Market!
Join us at the Bethany Village Plaza for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market! Enjoy live performances, special events, and shop seasonal treats and holiday gifts from local vendors and merchants.
When?
This year, the Bethany Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The tree lighting countdown will start between 5:15PM-5:25PM, followed by the arrival of Santa Claus, and performances from local students.
The Holiday Market will feature 35+ local vendors and will be open for business for the whole event.
Where?
This annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Market is held in Bethany Village located at:
4720 NW Bethany Boulevard Portland, OR 97229
Don’t forget to fuel up during the visit! There are sweet treats and food available from various small businesses within Bethany Village.
Finally, take a stroll along NW Central Drive to enjoy browsing the 30+ vendors at the Holiday Market. It’s a great opportunity to shop small and local and get a jump on holiday shopping!
Safety Guidelines
Help keep the Bethany Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market safe and welcoming to all. Please follow the safety guidelines while attending the event.
If you see anything concerning during the events, please report it to an event volunteer who can be identified by their yellow safety vests.
Photos with Santa Claus
Visit Santa Claus during the Bethany Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market to share wishlists and take a free photo!
Expectations and Rules
- Santa will be arriving to his tent for photos right after the tree lighting countdown. He will be taking photos with kids and families until 8 PM.
- A photographer will not be provided. Families are responsible for bringing their own mobile devices or cameras to capture a photo with Santa.
- Please have phones or cameras ready and everyone in the group present and ready prior to reaching the front of the line. This helps to ensure the line moves continuously giving Santa a chance to meet everyone.
- Photos with Santa is open to all ages and people. Individuals and groups alike are welcome to come take a photo with Santa.
Live Performances by Local Youth
We’re excited to continue the tradition of welcoming youth from nearby schools to perform at our annual tree lighting event. A big thank you to the Oregon Repertory Singers Children’s Choir, Findley Elementary, Stoller Middle School, Westview Choir, and Westview Jazz Band for your fantastic performances in 2024!
Holiday Market Vendors
Walk the streets of Bethany Village as you sip free hot cocoa from Starbucks, and discover that perfect holiday gift for someone from a local small business participating in our Holiday Market:
2025 Vendors To Be Announced – Check Back Soon!
Interested in being a vendor at our Tree Lighting and Holiday Market? Visit our vendor page to learn more!
Walk the streets of Bethany Village as you sip free hot cocoa from Starbucks, and discover that perfect holiday gift for someone from a local small business participating in our Holiday Market:
Alive IV and Wellness • Autumn Joy • Azucar • Bath Affections • Bavarian Nut Company • Bethany Athletic Club • Bethany Library • bia Blends • Cedar & Cove Kids Co. • Cedar Ceramics • Chimichurri Nosh • Chloe Crafts • Clovermags • Cocobloom • Cornell Farm Nursery • Culzzles • Ease Candle Company • Farringtons Earrings • Garliki • GGG Crotchet • Golden Valley Brewery • Himalayan Dumplings • Huntington Learning Center • HYCH: Heat You Can Handle • Hygge Chocolates • Lazy Days/ Bethany Public House • Love in My Tummy Foods LLC • Making Memories Magnetic • Marsh & Mellow • Mckayla + Maison • Noble Goods • Not So Jaded • Pasteesh • Plan Another Day • Roasted By Mom Coffee • Rosas Churros • Sewman Line Art • Sharp Henna • Sit Still Kids • Six Stix Gourmet Pretzels • Spandan Creations • Stretchlab Bethany • The Luminous Pets • Underdog Foods • Unique Village Crafts & Textiles • Urban River Spirits • Vernoa Designs • Voodoo • Wanderer Scrunchie Co • Washington County • Whimsy Wees Art Studio • Yellow Door Creations • Yevette Crafts
Directions & Parking
Bethany Village is located in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, and can be conveniently accessed via Highway 26.
For those driving, we offer free street and lot parking.
If you’re traveling to Bethany Village by public transportation, the TriMet bus routes 47 & 67 stop right across the street from us.
