Portland Events

$DJ Anjali and the Gulabi Gang perform at My People\'s Market in 2017.$

From beer festivals to artistic performances, there’s always something to do in Portland.

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Nov. 14–Dec. 31, 2019

PDX Pop-Up Shops

Pioneer Place

PDX Pop-Up Shops return to downtown Portland ever winter, making it easy to find locally made gifts …

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Shopping

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Dec. 5–22, 2019

Christmas Ship Parade

Willamette & Columbia Rivers Free

The Christmas Ship Parade started in 1954 with one lone sailboat from Portland Yacht Club. Bows of g…

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Dec. 19–24, 2019

Festival of the Last Minute

Portland Saturday Market Free

No time to check everyone off your “nice” list? No problem! ‘Tis the season for the Festival o…

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Festival, Shopping

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Ongoing

Whale Watching Week

Sites Along the Oregon Coast

Up to 20,000 gray whales migrate along Oregon’s coast every winter and spring. Spot them from these …

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Outdoors

Holiday Events

From Thanksgiving through year’s end, Portland offers an abundance of celebrations, from the traditional to the unexpected.

Celebrate The Season

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Dec. 13–15, 2019

Crafty Wonderland Holiday Art + Craft Market

Oregon Convention Center Free admission December 14 & 15. $20 admission for first pick pre-show party on December 13.

Portland’s biannual art and craft fair boasts unique handmade wares from 225+ local vendors.

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Shopping

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Nov. 28–Dec. 15, 2019

Black Nativity 2019

Bethel AME Church $7-$25

By Langston Hughes. The show was originally first performed off-Broadway on December 11, 1961 and th…

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Cultural Communities, Music, Performing Arts

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Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019

Tuba Christmas Concert

Pioneer Courthouse Square Free

Downtown will pulse with the melodic sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in unison for the …

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Music

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Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019

Tender Table

Louiza

Portland’s Tender Table event series features performances and snacks by women and gender-nonbinar…

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Cultural Communities

Peruse local artwork at Alberta Street Gallery in Northeast Portland.

Arts

Galleries, public art, events and avant-garde institutions fill Portland’s vibrant arts scene.

The slopes of Mount Tabor Park (an extinct cinder cone volcano in Southeast Portland) is a favorite with local bikers.

Biking

One of the best ways to explore the Rose City is on two wheels.

Beer

Portland is home to more breweries than any other city on earth. (No wonder we call it “Beervana!”)

For an upscale dispensary experience, head to minimalist-chic Serra in downtown Portland.

Cannabis

Learn all about legal cannabis in Portland with our coverage of the dos, don’ts and more.

Craft Spirits

Food

From food carts to farmers markets and award-winning restaurants, Portland is a culinary haven for foodies of all stripes.

Take a class or peruse unique locally-made goods at ceramics studio Carter & Rose on Southeast Division Street.

Makers

Portland is a hub for artists, entrepreneurs and creators alike, with community studios, warehouses and makerspaces that let you DIY your way around town.

Music

Portland’s musical offerings are diverse as the city itself, with options including indie rock, jazz, classical, pop and more.

Karma Rivera performs in Portland in 2019.

Nightlife

Dance clubs, karaoke and comedy all come out at night in Portland — as do late happy hours, swanky bowling and other unexpected delights.

Take a peaceful outdoor yoga class at the crest of Mt. Tabor Park with local yoga instructor Mary Wagstaff (marywagstaffcoach.com).

Outdoors

Portland is the perfect launchpad for outdoor activities and adventure.

$Catch a soccer game at downtown Portland\'s Providence Park, which is the proud home of the Portland Thorns and Timbers football clubs.$

Sports

From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.

Wine

With wine country in its backyard, Portland overflows with wine bars and urban wineries, offering special varietals from around the world.

Outfits of all stripes are encouraged at the Division Street Fair.

Weird

Diverse dining options, gorgeous gardens and unexpected attractions make Portland one of a kind.

Fall Events

As the trees change color and the weather cools, Portland’s calendar fills with cultural, wine and autumnal events.

Dive into fall

Winter in Portland

Portland's arts and culture scenes are in full swing during the long nights of winter, when the city comes to life with special activities events.

$The Jade Night Market returns every summer with food, entertainment and shopping to celebrate the diversity and culture of communities who live and create in Southeast Portland\'s Jade District.$

Summer in Portland

In the summertime, Portland pulls out all the stops, with festivals celebrating craft beer, music, contemporary art and the city’s culinary scene.

Wander through fields of blooms at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, located about an hour south of Portland.

Spring in Portland

Springtime in Portland bring plenty of showers and new growth, along with only-in-Portland activities and celebrations of beer, food, fiestas and flowers.

$January\'s Fertile Ground Festival celebrates new Portland works.$

January Events

From theater to roller derby, Portland kicks off the year with an eclectic assortment of events.

February Events

February is the perfect month to take in fine Portland food, film, music and more.

Peruse local art, crafts, furniture, food and much more at Portland Saturday Market.

March Events

Shop, eat and cheer your way through the last of winter with these March events in Portland.

$Questlove headlined the 2014 Soul\'d Out Music Festival.$

April Events

Spring in Portland brings festivals dedicated to wine, tulips and tunes.

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is open Saturdays year round in downtown Portland.

May Events

From farmers' markets to fiestas, there's plenty to do in Portland in May.

$Every June, Portland comes to life the week around Pride, a time of solidarity and celebration with the city\'s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community.$

June Events

Portland's "festival season" warms up every June with Rose Fest, Pride, outdoor concerts and beer.

$Volunteers pour beer at the Oregon Brewers Festival, held every July on Portland\'s waterfront.$

July Events

July in Portland is a busy time, with a variety of live music, beer fests and film events to take in.

Cyclists of all ages cross the Fremont Bridge during the annual Bridge Pedal.

August Events

Biking across bridges and cheering on soapbox racers are two of many great August events in Portland.

A chef prepares a dish for a dinner during Feast Portland, the culinary celebration held every September.

September Events

As summer winds down, Portland ups the ante with performance art, live music and dining events throughout September.

Local artist Poppy Dully showcases her work during Portland Open Studios.

October Events

October events in Portland include a giant pumpkin race, "can't miss" film festival, corn mazes, haunted houses and other autumn and Halloween-themed events.

$When winter begins, the deer\'s nose on the city\'s iconic \$

November Events

Get cozy with downtown's holiday tree lighting, Willamette Valley wine or a good Northwest-made movie.

$Get into the spirit with a visit to Portland\'s holiday tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square.$

December Events

Favorite December events in Portland include light displays, holiday shopping, seasonal traditions and a beer festival.