Where to see Santa near Portland (2026)
Checked · Covers Oct 31 – Dec 24 · All times are local Eastern Time
We list 3 ways to see Santa around Portland for Oct 31 – Dec 24: 1 Santa set open most days and 2 events on select days. Hours change and Santa takes breaks, so check the linked schedule before you go.
Santa most days through Christmas Eve
The Santa Experience at L.L.Bean
- When
- Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Dec 20
- Schedule
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Hours
- Fri 4–8pm; Sat–Sun 11am–5pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Santa and Mrs. Claus in L.L.Bean's camp-themed Kids' Department: share wishes, take photos and enjoy live holiday music.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Santa on select days: parades, tree lightings and more
L.L.Bean Holiday Tree Lighting
- When
- Fri, Nov 20
- Hours
- Music 4–8pm; tree lighting 5:45pm; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive 6pm
- Cost
- No tickets listed; complimentary hot cocoa; food trucks extra
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
L.L.Bean's annual tree lighting in the newly expanded Discovery Park, with local a cappella groups and a DJ, fire pits and light displays; Santa and Mrs. Claus then settle into the Kids' Department for photos.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Freeport Sparkle Celebration Parade of Lights
- When
- Fri, Dec 4
- Hours
- 6–7pm, rain or shine
- Cost
- No tickets listed (street parade)
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Lighted floats and marching groups on Main Street to open Visit Freeport's Sparkle Celebration; the parade ends with Santa bringing the Talking Christmas Tree to life.
✓ Checked Oct 31, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Frequently asked questions
When does Santa arrive near Portland in 2026?
Santa is at 1 spot on our list from these dates: The Santa Experience at L.L.Bean (Freeport, from Nov 20).
How much does it cost to see Santa near Portland?
The Santa Experience at L.L.Bean (No tickets listed), L.L.Bean Holiday Tree Lighting (No tickets listed) and Freeport Sparkle Celebration Parade of Lights (No tickets listed) list a cost on the official page.
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