Santa visits close to home this holiday season.
Tualatin families do not need to drive downtown for a Santa visit. From the tree lighting at Tualatin Commons to the Light Parades, Bridgeport Village, and the Sherwood Holiday Festival, here is where to catch Santa near 22379 SW 107th Ave in 2026.
Tualatin's December calendar packs several chances to see Santa, most of them free and all of them close to home. The city's holiday season centers on two traditions: Starry Nights and Holiday Lights at the Lake of the Commons on the first Friday of December, and the Tualatin Light Parades that follow across the first weekend, with Santa leading a convoy of decorated vehicles through the neighborhoods.
The 2026 parade dates are set for Friday through Sunday, December 4-6, with the North Parade rolling near Community Park and Jurgens Park, the South Parade passing Ibach Park and Tualatin High School, and the East Parade covering the east side of town. Each run starts at 6:00 PM and lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, and the route maps and live tracking post on the city's recreation page as December approaches.
Santa stops
Four ways to see Santa.
Starry Nights and Holiday Lights
Lake of the Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St, first Friday of December (Dec 4, 2026)
The city's holiday kickoff at Tualatin Commons: a Christmas tree floats on the lake and is lit for the season, choirs perform, and Santa arrives escorted by the Tualatin Police for photos, visits, and holiday wishes on the plaza. Hot cocoa, cookies, and crafts round out the evening. Historically held 5-8 PM; confirm the exact time on the city recreation page.
City PageTualatin Light Parades
Three neighborhood routes, December 4-6, 2026, 6:00 PM start
Rather than one downtown parade, Tualatin runs three free LED-light parades over consecutive evenings, each led by Santa and winding through a different part of town for about 1.5 to 2 hours. Families watch from their own sidewalks, and residents can register their own decorated vehicles to join the convoy.
Parade DetailsBridgeport Village Santa & Mrs. Claus
7455 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tigard (at the Tualatin border)
Just across the city line, Bridgeport Village hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus photo visits through the holiday season, typically starting around Thanksgiving weekend. Reservations are usually required and book up quickly, so grab a slot early and pair the visit with a meal or holiday shopping at the open-air center.
Santa SightingsSherwood Holiday Festival
Downtown Sherwood, first Saturday of December (Dec 5, 2026)
About ten minutes from Tualatin, Sherwood's Old Town fills with a community parade, the Christmas tree lighting, musical performances, and Santa appearances through the day. A free, small-town way to stack a Santa sighting onto a morning of holiday browsing in Cannery Square and City Hall Park.
Festival DetailsKeep the season going
Lights, markets, and more December magic.
Once the Santa visits are on the calendar, the rest of December writes itself. The Red Sled Market, Tualatin's holiday pop-up at 7111 SW Nyberg Rd, opens in late October and runs through Christmas Eve with local artists and makers, plus its Fill the Sled food drive for the Oregon Food Bank. Peacock Lane in Portland and the Christmas Ships on the Willamette make classic evening excursions, and Tigard's Cook Park puts up thousands of lights along the river walk just across town.
A note for calendar planners: Tualatin's holiday events are annual, so dates settle into place each season, and the city's recreation page is the authoritative source for parade routes, Santa arrival times, and any weather adjustments. Book Bridgeport Village Santa reservations early, bring a thermos of cocoa to the parades, and enjoy a December that never requires a long drive.
Make Your Move
Your best holiday season yet, in Tualatin.
From 22379 SW 107th Ave, the Lake of the Commons, Bridgeport Village, and the parade routes are all minutes away. Paul Knighton of MORE Realty can help you find home in time for the holidays.
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