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Christmas Lights in Hillsboro, OR

The top places to see Christmas lights in Hillsboro this season are Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market (From Nov 27), ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo (From Nov 20) and The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 4 displays in Hillsboro and 15 more nearby (4 events, 4 tree lightings, 4 parades). 14 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Hillsboro Holiday Tree Parade

Parade · Hillsboro, OR · Free

Opens soon

Nov 13 – Nov 13

Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hillsboro, OR · Free

Opens soon Music

Nov 21 – Nov 21

Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration

Event · Hillsboro, OR · Free

Lightopia: An Illuminated Journey

Drive-thru · Hillsboro, OR · Free, no tickets or reservations (2025)

Near Hillsboro (within 25 miles)

Tualatin Light Parades

Parade · Tualatin, OR · Free

Opens soon

5.5 miDec 4 – Dec 6

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Walk-thru · Portland, OR · Timed tickets; price varies by date

Opens soon

13 miFrom Nov 20

Pioneer Courthouse Square Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Portland, OR · Free

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Bike the Lights at Winter Wonderland

Event · Portland, OR · Per-rider ticket (see site)

Opens soon

14 miNov 29 – Nov 29

Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

Drive-thru · Portland, OR · Per-vehicle ticket (see site for pricing)

Opens soon

14 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Christmas Ships Parade

Parade · Portland, OR · Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 3 – Dec 20

Vancouver Community Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Vancouver, WA · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Peacock Lane

Neighborhood · Portland, OR · Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 15 – Dec 31

The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights

Walk-thru · Portland, OR · $17.95 online for ages 12 and up; cheaper nights exist

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 27 – Dec 30

Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market

Walk-thru · Canby, OR · Ticketed (see event center site)

Opens soon Music

23 miFrom Nov 27

Forest Grove Holiday Light Parade

Parade · Forest Grove, OR · Free

6.8 mi

Beaverton Winter Lights and Tree Lighting

Event · Beaverton, OR · Free

8.2 mi

Beaverton Winter Lights

Event · Beaverton, OR · Free

8.6 mi

Walnut Lane Lights

Home display · Tigard, OR · Free

Music

10 mi

Lake Oswego Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting · Lake Oswego, OR · Free

17 mi

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Christmas lights in Hillsboro: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Hillsboro?

Popular picks this season include Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market (From Nov 27), ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo (From Nov 20), The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway (Nov 27 – Dec 31). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Hillsboro, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hillsboro?

Free options include Peacock Lane, Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration and Tree Lighting, Hillsboro Holiday Tree Parade and Lightopia: An Illuminated Journey. 14 of the 19 displays near Hillsboro are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Hillsboro?

Yes. Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway (Per-vehicle ticket (see site for pricing)) and Lightopia: An Illuminated Journey (Free, no tickets or reservations (2025)). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Hillsboro?

Yes. Clackamas County Winter Fair and Holiday Market, The Grotto Christmas Festival of Lights and Hillsboro Holly Days Celebration and Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Hillsboro?

The earliest Hillsboro-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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