Hispanic Heritage Day
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rotunda
Celebrate the diverse cultures of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Oregon. This event will have musical celebration as well as dancing and free activities provided by our Capitol History Gateway partners. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The presenting sponsor for this event is the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
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Celebre la diversidad cultural de las comunidades hispana y latina en Oregón. Este evento contará con música, baile y actividades gratuitas a cargo de nuestros socios de Capitol History Gateway.
El patrocinador principal de este evento es la Fundación del Capitolio del Estado de Oregón.

Oregon's Bounty: A Virtual Celebration of Agriculture
2026-10-03 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Capitol on October 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a celebration of all things agriculture. A number of our Capitol History Gateway partners will be providing activities, exhibits and education free for the entire family.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
2026-12-01 17:00 - 19:00
Kick off Holidays at the Capitol season with the annual tree lighting ceremony. This is a tradition for many families. Choral performance starts at 5 p.m. Program with dignitaries starts at 5:30 p.m. Free photo station with Santa follows directly after tree is lit. Please bring your camera or cell phone for this experience as physical photos are no longer provided. Free cookies and punch while supplies last.
To watch a livestream of the event starting at 5 p.m. click on the streaming link available a couple of hours before the event starts.

Holidays at the Capitol
2026-12-02 - 2026-12-23
Holidays at the Capitol is a time-honored tradition that fills the Rotunda with the sounds of school choirs from around the state. Performances take place from Monday through Saturday. Holiday décor on display during building hours. The choir schedule will be available the last week of November and performances run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be a streaming link provided the first day of performances.
If you are coming to the Capitol to watch the performances, please know parking is metered at $1.50 per hour. You will also go through security – no personal protections devices or sprays, knives, multi-tools or guns are allowed in the Capitol.
