The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights, 5 to 9:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 30. Guests can walk pathways illuminated with 2.2 million colored lights. Attend one of five nightly concerts performed by school, church and civic choirs in the 600-seat chapel. There is a petting zoo, nightly puppet shows and strolling carolers. The Grotto Gift Shop will also be open late. The Grotto, 8840 N.E. Skidmore St., Portland; $12.50, $11.50 for seniors and military, $6.50 for ages 3 to 12, free for ages 2 and younger. Tickets are sold at the gate, and on-site parking is free. thegrotto.org
Winter Wonderland Holiday Light Show, 5 to 11 p.m. daily through Jan. 4. The region’s largest drive-thru light show has 250 colorfully lit set pieces and animated scenes from stories and songs, all along the Portland International Racetrack. The show is a fundraiser for The Sunshine Division, which provides food and clothing to those in need. Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland; $18 to $20 per car with up to seven people, $25 for limousines, $30 for minibuses with 16 to 25 people, $50 for buses and $6 for bicycles. Tickets are available online and at the gate. winterwonderlandportland.com
ZooLights, 5 to 9 p.m. daily through Jan. 5. This walk-thru winter wonderland with 1.5 million colored lights features forests of lighted trees, life-size illuminated animal silhouettes and light-bedecked trains — plus a chance to see elephants, penguins and other animals. Dinner is available from food carts, and the carousel will be open. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Adults are $17.95 and kids 3 to 11 are $12.95 if tickets are purchased online; prices are $2 more at the gate. Toddlers 2 and younger are free. Early arrival is recommended. oregonzoo.org/zoolights
