Illustration of a Christmas market with a small Ferris wheel and a reindeer carousel surrounded by glowing stalls (ScanFair Nordic Christmas Market)

ScanFair Nordic Christmas Market

Visitors can stroll through a festive marketplace offering handcrafted gifts and Nordic treasures while savoring traditional Scandinavian food and drink. The market also features live music, dancing, and seasonal family activities.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The event offers traditional Scandinavian food and drink.

Parking

75-space lot on a first-come, first-served basis, plus limited street parking nearby. TriMet buses 43 and 45 stop in front of the building.

Accessibility

Accessible parking spaces are in the main lot. The main and side entrances are wheelchair accessible. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors.

Pets

Dogs are welcome on the lawn and patio if they're on a leash and you clean up after them.

Going?

Location

Portland, OR 97223 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of nordic holiday traditions

Vibe

Festive and cultural

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Take TriMet bus 43 or 45, which stops right in front of the building, because the 75-space lot is first-come, first-served.
  • Buy tickets online through the Get Your Tickets link before you go, so entry is already sorted when you arrive at the campus.
  • Call 503.977.0275 or email info@nordicnorthwest.org before your visit if you need extra accessibility help, so staff can plan for it.
  • Become a Nordic Northwest sustaining member if you go to their festivals often, because members get a first look at events throughout the year.

Links & Contact

Run by Nordic Northwest

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

What is there to do at ScanFair?

Browse a marketplace of handcrafted gifts and Nordic treasures, and try traditional Scandinavian food and drink. There's also live music, dancing and family activities.

Where should I park?

The Nordic Northwest lot has 75 spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. There is limited street parking in the neighborhood.

Can I get there by public transit?

Yes. TriMet bus lines 43 and 45 stop right in front of the building in both directions. Nordic Northwest encourages guests to come by transit, ride-share or bike.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. There are accessible parking spaces in the main lot facing SW Oleson Rd, and both the main and side entrances are wheelchair accessible. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors.

How can I become a vendor?

Use the vendor application linked from the ScanFair page.

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