Illustration of a toy train with a waving engineer crossing a snowy hillside past pines and a village (Tinseltown Trolley)
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Tinseltown Trolley

Visitors board the decorated, historic Willamette Shore Trolley for a festive yuletide ride. The experience features holiday lights, sweet treats, and carols along the journey. As the trolley heads back to the station, passengers receive a visit from a special guest from the North Pole.

Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Fri: 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM; Sat: 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:30 PM; Sun: 11:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:15 PM. Each listed session lasts 45 minutes.

Food & Drink

Sweet treats are part of the ride.

Location

Willamette Shore Trolley · 311 N State Street, Lake Oswego, OR Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Join a waitlist for a full session if you want to be contacted should space become available.
  • Choose a session that works for your group from the Friday, Saturday and Sunday listings before registering.
  • Allow approximately 45 minutes for the trolley ride when fitting it into your plans.
  • Bring children prepared for a ride featuring holiday lights, carols, sweet treats and a North Pole guest.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A Saturday evening session is offered.

Links & Contact

Run by Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a trolley ride last?

Each ride lasts approximately 45 minutes.

What happens during the ride?

Passengers ride on a decorated historic trolley, see holiday lights, enjoy sweet treats and carols, and receive a visit from a special guest from the North Pole.

Are seats still available, and can I join a waitlist?

The listed sessions are full, and the registration system offers a waitlist for sessions where space becomes available.

Where does the trolley activity meet?

The activity meets at the Willamette Shore Trolley, 311 N State Street.

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