Friday, December 5, 2025
Join VFW 4090 in the main dining hall at 5 pm for another installment of Burger Burn Friday. Burger baskets for only $12. Dine in or take out, your choice! Service concludes at 7 pm, or when sold out. Call (517) 647-4980 to place your order to go.
Meal season is just ramping up. Make sure you grab a meal schedule when you're here, so you don't miss out!
Website VFW 4090
2025-26 Meal Schedule has been released!
Friends and members of VFW 4090, the meal schedule for the upcoming meal season is complete. The first event will be Mexican Night hosted by the VFW Portland 4090 Auxiliary on September 5. And don't forget Wild Wednesdays hosted by the American Legion Post 129.
Take note of the Bake Sale and Craft Sale date... it is earlier than normal
Friday, December 5, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.
deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Friday, December 5, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
You don’t want to miss the Old Red Mill and Pavilion Park, decorate for Christmas!Come visit w/Santa & get your picture taken by professional photographer (Friends of the Red Mill)
#TheRedMillPavilion will host vendors providing a wide range of holiday shopping, produce, pies, bake goods, unique and specialty gifts as well as gift baskets.
You can also take a stroll along the River Trial to see Christmas Tree Lane.
There is something for everyone, hope to see you
Friends Of The Red Mill will be with Santa in #OldRedMill. A professional photographer available.
Walk around the park to enjoy Christmas Tree Lane
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Friends of the Red Mill will be having Santa at the Red Mill on Saturday, December 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ho Ho Ho-liday FUN !! - from 9am to 9pm!!
FESTIVE WINDOW DISPLAYS
Be on the lookout, online voting will be posted as early as Thanksgiving - Use this link: https://forms.gle/SYPY1nAY2AsrVZhV6
2025 theme, ELF-ish !!.
Winners announced THU DEC 11 :)
Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization
Friends of the Red Mill invites you to VISIT SANTA AT THE MILL 9am-1pm 450 Water Street.
SNOWBALL DROP Promptly at 4pm on Kent St. in front of City Hall
~ Guests collect numbered snowballs to redeem for prizes or discounts at your local businesses before the parade!!
Age Divisions:
2-6years (can be accompanied by parent)
7- 11 years
12-15 years
Adults 16+ (blue snowballs)
Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization
OPEN HOUSES 4 - 6 PM
Enjoy tasty treats and fun activities with these businesses and organizations
Link here to Participate as a Business or Organization
Scout Park Winter Wonderland Photo Ops - each day/evening, beginning Dec 1
Visits w. Santa & MrsC and Holiday Characters 4pm to 5:40pm
Sleigbell Horse Wagon Rides 4:15pm to 5:45pm
Caroling by Portland Schools 4:30pm - 5:00pm @ Plaza
Hubbardston Irish Dance Troupe Performance 5:15pm to 5:45pm @ Plaza
Link here to be a Sponsor or Supporter bringing all this Holiday Magic to town!
CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE 6pm Kent St. From Grand River Ave to Brush St.
Link here to be a Parade Entry
deLIGHTfully Portland, MUSIC & LIGHT SHOW - Directly following the Parade, see three blocks of buildings light up and dance to holiday music!!
courtesy of Opera Block and Downtown Building Owners & Businesses!!
Also Each Friday Night Dec 6, 2024 thru January 4, 2025
CHRISTMAS GALA CONCERT - Portland Community Orchestra 7pm at the Civic Theatre
Saturday, December 13, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Breakfast is Served!Join VFW 4090 in the main dining hall on September 21 at 8 am for all your breakfast favorites.
As always, the coffee is served just the way you like it... hot and free!
Make sure to grab a meal schedule while you're here too. That way you won't miss out on any of your favorite offerings
Website VFW 4090
2025-26 Meal Schedule has been released!
Friends and members of VFW 4090, the meal schedule for the upcoming meal season is complete. The first event will be Mexican Night hosted by the VFW Portland 4090 Auxiliary on September 5. And don't forget Wild Wednesdays hosted by the American Legion Post 129.
Take note of the Bake Sale and Craft Sale date... it is earlier than normal
Friday, December 19, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Friday, December 19, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Friday, December 26, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Friday, December 26, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Thursday, January 1, 2026
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.
Get all the Details with this link!
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
8 shows December 5 through January 9
Michigan’s premier holiday light show experience with a beautiful historic backdrop — music, magic, and a sprinkle of snow.deLIGHTfully Portland turns historic downtown into a synchronized symphony of music and lights. Bring your mittens, grab cocoa, and enjoy a dazzling show choreographed to seasonal hits — free for the whole community.
The worlds only entire historic downtown wrapped in thousands of lights and synchronized to music. Our lights run daily, light shows are Friday evenings at 7pm through the holiday season. Check our Facebook and website for all activities during shows.