Disfruta un espectáculo chistoso lleno de magia, comedia, malabarismo y payasadas graciosas. Perfecto para niños de todas las edades y sus familias.
Cupo limitado –la asistencia será por orden de llegada.
Enjoy a wacky show filled with comedy, magic, juggling & silly antics. Perfect for children of all ages and their families.
5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Grounds close at 10 p.m.)
GENERAL INFORMATIONChoirs in the Chapel
Enjoy the amazing sounds of local schools, churches and civic groups as they perform inside the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics.
Fun for Everyone
Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.
Puppet Show
At the top of each hour in the plaza tent, enjoy our puppet show.
Caroling
The Grotto Carolers perform every hour at the bottom of the hour in the plaza tent. Sing along to your favorite Christmas songs.
Snacks and Drinks
Find snacks and drinks available for purchase inside the Interpretive Center, next to the Chapel.
A Few Details
The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event and visitors can expect to walk approximately one-quarter mile.
All entertainment areas are either indoors or tented, but visitors should dress for the weather. Rubber-soled shoes, warm socks, gloves, and ear coverings are recommended, especially on colder nights.
Average festival visitation times are between 60 and 90 minutes. Visitors wishing to hear a specific concert should arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes in advance of the scheduled concert time.
Accessibility
The Festival pathways and grounds are all paved, however there is some slope in a few places. Wheelchairs are available to borrow in The Grotto Gift Shop on a first come-first served basis. There are ADA parking spots in the main parking lot, but on a busy night, they can fill up. Guests are welcome to pull up at the entrance to unload their passengers before finding a spot to park. Please contact [email protected] for additional questions or assistance.
TICKET INFORMATIONOnline Ticket Pricing
General (12+): $17.95
Youth (3-11): $8.95
Ages 2 and under are free.
At The Gate Pricing (No cash)
General (12+): $19.95
Youth (3-11): $9.95
Ages 2 and under are free
Value Nights Online Pricing
(Value nights are Monday, Nov. 30 – Thursday, Dec. 3 and Monday, Dec. 7 – Thursday, Dec. 10.)
General (12+): $15.95
Youth (3-11): $6.95
Ages 2 and under are free.
Value Nights at the Gate (No cash)
General (12+): $17.95
Youth (3-11): $7.95
Ages 2 and under are free.
Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Gain insight into basics of attack, defense, goal tending & ball handling. Focus on techniques, tactics & physical fitness in a safe environment. Build strength in an environment of sportsmanship & fair play. Develop outstanding dribbling skills & exceptional field vision & awareness. You will see dramatic improvement!
Ages: At least 6 but less than 10
Openings: 0
Presenting the sights, sounds and sensations of the season, The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is the largest Christmas choral festival in the world. The festival features nearly 160 indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest school, church and civic choirs. Offering a family-oriented blend of traditional celebration and serene reflection, the festival theme captures the special season of hope that Christmas brings to many thousands of families across the Pacific Northwest.
The Festival of Lights is a walk-through event, and visitors can expect to walk approximately a quarter of a mile. All entertainment areas are either indoors or tented; however, visitors should dress accordingly for the weather. Rubber-soled shoes, warm socks, gloves, and ear coverings are recommended, especially on colder nights. The average festival visit lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Visitors wishing to hear a specific concert should arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled concert time.
Play the game as American as apple pie! Enjoy a recreational introduction to the basics of the sport - throwing, catching & hitting. No big-league pressure here. Self-esteem soars as 'little big-leaguers' develop skills necessary to master game fundamentals. Batter Up!
Ages: At least 3 but less than 6
Openings: 0
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Maker Basics Workshops are designed for Makers of all skill levels to come into the Fab Lab and learn something new with fun hands-on activities!
This week is an introduction to Soldering Electronics. You will watch a demonstration about safety, technique, and careers that use soldering. You will have a chance to practice your technique by using a soldering iron, and a learn to solder kit that has LED lights, switches and coin cell batteries.
The Fab Lab Staff are here to help walk you through your project and printing, and are happy to answer your questions.
Attending a Maker Basics Workshop is a helpful first step to visiting the Fab Lab during Open Lab Hours, where you can work on your own projects with the help of Fab Lab Staff.
There is no cost to attend. Materials are provided.
All ages and skill levels are welcome in the Fab Lab; however, this workshop is best suited for middle schoolers and up because of the required dexterity and risk of burn injuries . Please email Sarah at [email protected] if you have any questions. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an active adult participant, and submit a completed waiver. (available in the Fab Lab)
Space is limited to 15, and once the Fab Lab is at capacity, we may turn visitors away. The doors open at 5:15.
For more information about the 5 PCC STEAM Centers, visit our website at pcc.edu/maker or email [email protected]
Tweens and teens are invited to learn to crochet! Make a small craft while learning about basic stitches, terminology, how to pick a needle and more. All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18).
Please arrive no later than 5 minutes late to minimize disruptions and ensure an engaged learning environment.
Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages birth - 1) with board books, toys, music, and all the room your baby needs to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Explore the weird and wonderful world of animals! Join Creature Teachers and learn about the animal kingdom! After learning a few super cool facts, kids can meet our scaly and furry friends!
This event is first come first served.
Have concerns about your personal safety at home or in the community? Have a youth headed to college this fall? A teen beginning high school? A tween staying home by themselves for the first time?
Come join us for an Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn the empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees
The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Tweens and teens are invited to get crafty! Come hang out with us and use your creative skills to make buttons, Shrinky Dinks, bracelets, felt plushies and more awesome creations! All materials and supplies are provided. Ideal for teens and tweens (ages 9-18).
Want to play like a pro? This is where they all started! Develop & improve fundamentals including ball handling, shooting techniques & defensive skills while improving endurance, flexibility & strength. Learn special strategies, basic plays & develop a teamwork mentality.
Ages: At least 7 but less than 11
Openings: 0
Practice your new reading skills! Each week you'll listen to a story, practice reading with a teen volunteer. This program is especially for kindergartners to second graders. Register here.
Kick it! Chase it! Stop it! Develop skills together that promote foot-eye coordination, balance & agility. Active games, creative drills & an emphasis on the joy of physical activity provide a playful introduction to a popular sport.
Ages: At least 1½ but less than 4
Openings: 0
Teens in 6th-12th grade: want to learn how to make your own hand-sewn wallet? In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn how to sew a wallet from a professional fashion instructor. Skills covered: how to thread a sewing machine, perform a basic straight stitch, and sew a zipper into a pouch. Participants can select from a variety of sizes and shapes, using fabric with fun colors and patterns.
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.
Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Gain confidence & make new friends & teammates. Refine motor skills through expanded interactive drills & play. Emphasize the basics of kicking & dribbling in a high-energy, safe environment. Your dream starts here!
Ages: At least 3 but less than 6
Openings: 0
Get your 'kicks' with us! Discover the Korean martial art that uses kicks, blocks & strikes to increase self-confidence & discipline. Students develop better coordination, strength & flexibility with non-contact drills & sparring. Gain life skills through an emphasis on the 5 tenants: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control & indomitable spirit.
Ages: At least 5 but less than 8
Openings: 8
Dribble! Shoot! Take the ball to the Hoop! If you are ready for the game, here is the place to start! Develop coordination, stamina, ball handling skills, shooting techniques & footwork.
Ages: At least 3 but less than 7
Openings: 0
The African and African American experience comes alive for children from birth to age 6 (with their favorite adult/family members). Have fun with books and stories, songs, and movement activities in a positive and affirming environment. Black Storytime builds language and literacy skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Come get your 'kicks' with us! Discover a traditional non-contact Korean martial art. Great lifelong aerobic exercise for the entire family. Emphasis on the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Achieve your black belt goals!
Ages: 8 and up
Openings: 7
This preschool storytime is especially welcoming for children ages 3-5 and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Join us for teen council. It’s a fun way to make new friends, earn volunteer hours by helping your library and your community — AND get free snacks!
Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
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Ages: At least 10 but less than 15
Openings: 9
Offering recovery services for ages 14-35:
Every participant (child, teen, or adult) must sign up in advance to reserve a spot. No library card required. All materials are provided. Registration opens three weeks in advance.
What will you create? Bring your ideas and make them a reality! Join us at the Rockwood Library makerspace to make something cool, learn a new skill, and meet friendly people.
Trẻ em từ 0-6 tuổi (đi kèm với người lớn) sẽ cùng nhau đọc sách, ca hát, và vui chơi với những hoạt động giúp các em phát triển kỹ năng ngôn ngữ và đọc viết.
Chỗ ngồi tham dự có giới hạn và sẵn sàng phục vụ trên cơ sở ưu tiên cho người đến trước.
Được thực hiện nhờ tài trợ gửi đến The Library Foundation.
Children from birth to age 6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and literacy skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Drop-in gym time for all ages, free admission for teen force pass holders.
Location: EPCC - Gym (N)
Help us decorate our library with your magnificent LEGO displays! We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Expand your knowledge & range of actions in this non-contact, non-competitive sport. Develop & increase concentration, coordination, discipline & esteem while benefiting from aerobic exercise.
Ages: 6 and up
Openings: 15
One-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, movement activities, rhymes, books and playtime. This action-packed program engages new walkers in language-based activities. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Do you like to game? Are you in middle or high school? If so, join our gaming club! We'll play games, talk about games and eat snacks.
Made possible by gifts to The Library Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing our library's leadership, innovation and reach through private support.
Babies from birth to 12 months (with a favorite adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime, with bonus socialization for babies and the adults. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Unleash your child's talents while sharing quality time & craft activities. Develop concepts of shape, color & texture as together you create a variety of projects sure to please you both.
Ages: At least 1½ but less than 3
Openings: 8
Join us for tween & teen chess club, where any level of player can enjoy games! Learn new strategies and improve your skills in a welcoming environment. From beginners to experienced players, play in an open and friendly setting! Get opportunities to play and learn through hands-on practice.
Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Come get your 'kicks' with us! Discover a traditional non-contact Korean martial art. Great lifelong aerobic exercise for the entire family. Emphasis on the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Achieve your black belt goals!
Ages: 8 and up
Openings: 0
Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before storytime.
Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.
Create engaging theatrical scenes using movement, creativity, and teamwork to build stage skills and confidence. Students will explore basic theatre elements and collaborate to create a short performance. No prior experience is required.
Ages: At least 6 but less than 12
Openings: 0
Enrichment play-date for preschoolers! Children discover through arts & crafts, games & physical activities that are developmentally appropriate. Creativity & play build socialization plus language skills & friendships. Get ready for adventure!
Ages: At least 3 but less than 6
Openings: 6
Play on toy scooters, tricycles, and an assortment of toys. For kids 5 and under. Admission $2.50 per child.
Location: EPCC - Gym (N)
Improve tumbling and vaulting skills through strength training with bars. Designed for those with basic skills, it includes practice of forward rolls, bridge kickovers, round-offs, back handsprings, and techniques on high beam, bars, and vault for gymnastics progression. <div><br></div><div>Pre-requisite: Must have completed Gymnastics - Level 1.</div>
Ages: At least 8 but less than 13
Openings: 10