Top November 14–16, 2025 Events in Vancouver, WA & Portland, OR – Holiday Markets, Light Shows & Family Fun

Looking for the best things to do in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR from November 14–16, 2025? This weekend is packed with festive and family-friendly events, including holiday markets, enchanting light shows, craft beer festivals, and seasonal farm celebrations. Whether you’re planning a fun night out in downtown Vancouver, exploring Portland’s Oregon Zoo BrewLights, or capturing holiday memories at Pomeroy Living History Farm, these events highlight the very best of the Southwest Washington and Portland area. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy live music, meet Santa, sip local craft brews, and shop unique artisan gifts this November weekend!

ilani Tree Lighting Ceremony

📅 Date: Saturday, November 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: ilani Resort, 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
💲 Price: Free
🔗 Website: ilani Resort

About the Event

Start the holiday season at ilani Resort with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Meet Santa, enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and celebrate the season with family-friendly festivities.

What to Expect

🎄 Holiday tree lighting
🎅 Meet Santa and take photos
🍪 Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
🎶 Festive music and entertainment
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for all ages

Pro Tips

✔️ Arrive early to get a good spot for the tree lighting.
✔️ Bring a camera to capture your visit with Santa.
✔️ Dress warmly — some activities are outdoors.
✔️ Parking is available on-site; check the resort website for any updates.

D.B. Cooper Con 2025

📅 Date: November 15–16, 2025
⏰ Time: Full days, check schedule for details
📍 Location: Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St., Vancouver, WA 98660
💲 Price: Three-day pass $75 (limited to 200). Saturday night movie ticket sold separately. Daily tickets $30.
🔗 Website: Visit Website

About the Event

Visit Vancouver and The Kiggins Theatre are pleased to welcome back the annual D.B. Cooper Con, produced by Vortex Events, LLC, taking place from November 14–16. Enjoy one, two, or all three days of entertainment, presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, a movie night, and local food and beverage events. Celebrate the D.B. Cooper mystery, including the $6,000 of loot found in Vancouver, and learn the latest case updates while embracing the folklore.

What to Expect

🎤 Panels, presentations, and Q&A sessions
🎬 Movie night and local food & beverage events
🕵️‍♂️ Insights from case experts, historians, and FBI representatives
📚 Discussions with authors, scientists, and eyewitnesses
🎟️ Flexible attendance — one, two, or all three days

Pro Tips

✔️ Purchase tickets early — limited passes available
✔️ Check the schedule for panels and presentations you don’t want to miss
✔️ Bring a notebook or device if you want to take notes
✔️ Explore Vancouver for additional fun, food, and local events

Pomeroy Farm: Christmastime at the Farm

📅 Date: November 15–16, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Pomeroy Living History Farm, 20902 NE Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA 98675
💲 Price: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3–11 (2 & under free)
📞 Contact: (360) 686-3537
🔗 Website: Visit website

About the Event

Join Pomeroy Living History Farm for the most festive time of year on the farm! Meet Santa, take Christmas card photos at themed photo ops, shop at the holiday market, and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities. This event also supports the North County Community Food Bank with a food drive and acts as a fundraiser for the Pomeroy Living History Farm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving history and sharing farm life with the community.

What to Expect

🎅 Visit with Santa (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM both days)
📸 Themed photo opportunities for Christmas cards
🛍️ Holiday market with local vendors
🍪 Seasonal treats and refreshments
🚗 Free parking on-site
🦮 Service animals welcome
🎁 Food drive for the North County Community Food Bank

Pro Tips

✔️ Bring cash — some vendors may not accept cards
✔️ Arrive early to enjoy all activities and photo ops
✔️ Dress warmly — most activities are outdoors
✔️ Check the farm website for vendor maps and additional event details

BrewLights

📅 Date: November 14–15, 2025
⏰ Time: Daily, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221
💲 Price: Starting at $40.00
🔗 Website: Visit website

About the Event

Brighten the season at BrewLights, the ZooLights beer festival experience for adults 21+. Enjoy 50 of the Northwest’s best breweries and cideries, live music, food carts, and more while exploring the magical light displays at the Oregon Zoo, including a glowing train ride, sparkling tunnels, and interactive exhibits. Every ticket purchased supports the Oregon Zoo’s efforts to protect endangered and threatened species locally and globally.

What to Expect

🍺 Sampling from 50+ Northwest breweries and cideries
🎶 Live music performances
🍔 Food carts with seasonal treats
🌟 Magical light displays throughout the zoo
🥂 Souvenir cup and 10 three-ounce pours included
🚫 Nondrinking tickets available

Pro Tips

✔️ Must be 21+ to attend
✔️ Reserve tickets early — limited availability
✔️ Dress warmly for outdoor evening activities
✔️ Bring friends for the full festival experience and great photo opportunities

Portland Holiday Market

📅 Date: November 14–16, 2025
⏰ Time: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97217
💲 Price: Check event website for ticket details
🔗 Website: Visit website

About the Event

Shop outside the big box at the Portland Holiday Market, a premier holiday shopping experience featuring more than 100,000 square feet of exhibitors. Discover handcrafted and artisan gifts including artwork, jewelry, home décor, clothing, food items, spirits, books, ornaments, leather goods, bath & body products, and more. This is the perfect place to find unique holiday treasures you won’t see in big box stores.

What to Expect

🎁 Hundreds of exhibitors with unique handcrafted items
🎅 SantaLand for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
🛍️ A wide variety of gifts, artwork, clothing, and home décor
🍬 Food, spirits, and specialty items from local vendors
📸 Portrait packages available at SantaLand
👨‍👩‍👧 Fun for the whole family

Pro Tips

✔️ Arrive early for the best selection of gifts
✔️ Bring cash or card — some vendors may only accept one form of payment
✔️ Wear comfortable shoes — the event is large and requires walking
✔️ Plan your visit around SantaLand if you want photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

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