December 15-16 @ Lloyd Doubletree – This is the original Portland nerdy craft fair, free to the public, 80 amazing crafter artists, the perfect place to find the perfect gift for your geeky nerdy loved ones.
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MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($950+): Miracle of a Million Lights, Christmas Ships Parade, Timbers MLS Cup Final, World’s Largest Blanket Fort & More! | December 6-9, 2018
The Weekend is back, Portland! Manga Hokusai Manga is now on display at Portland Japanese Garden. The play that Stephen King calls Scary & Suspenseful, Vampire Tapestry opens Thursday. There’s plenty of options for holiday music & theater this weekend w/ Artists Repertory Theatre presents It’s a Wonderful Life, Oregon Symphony Presents Gospel Christmas, Holiday […]
It’s Gonna Be Okay Comedy @ Eastburn | FREE, Featuring Mohanad Elshieky, Kate Murphy & More!
December 3 @ EastBurn – The show is funny, smart, progressive, feminist, positive, and often heartwarming. The show showcases the best comedians in Portland along with national acts and is hosted by Barbara Holm. There will be prizes!
Ventopia Artisans and Collectibles Show @ Tigard Grange | Arts & Crafts, Jewelry, Dolls, Toys, Games & More! Portland 2018 Holiday / Christmas Gift Market
On December 8th, Ventopia will host its first Artisans and Collectibles show at the Tigard Grange in Tigard from 10am – 4pm. Browse handcrafted jewelry, dolls and rustic furniture. For the collector there will be comics, sports cards, action figures and much more!
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($650+): Holiday Ale Festival, Christmas in the Garden, FINDpdx Sale, America’s Largest Christmas Bazaar, & More! | November 29-December 2, 2018
The Weekend is back, Portland! Kick off your holiday season w/ Jim Brickman A Joyful Christmas! Manga Hokusai Manga opens Saturday at Portland Japanese Garden. Tony Starlight Presents “It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas!” is back! Stock up on knives a KAI Warehouse sale. And with actors trading roles every night Artists Repertory Theatre’s “Everybody” has […]
FREE DJ Night @ North Bar | Featuring DJ Up Above, Soul, Camp Classics, Post Punk, New Wave
Saturdays @ North Bar – AARP recipient plays genre-bending journey of popular music from multiple decades, exploring soul, camp classics, post-punk, new wave, shoegaze and so much more. Fun and educational.
Bolling & Company’s Antique Wallpaper Gallery 2018 Holiday Sale | Unique Handcrafted Christmas Gifts, Cards, Decoration, Panels, Decor
December 1 @ Bolling & Company’s Antique Wallpaper Gallery – Shop one-of-a-kind artworks and unique handmade gift items at the only gallery in the country offering rare and repurposed museum-quality American antique wallpapers.
2018 Tree Lighting & German Holiday Market @ Beaverton City Park | Free, Christmas Gift Ideas, Pictures w/ Santa, Beer Garden
November 30-December 1 @ Beaverton City Park – Join Santa Claus and Mayor Denny Doyle at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday followed by a German Holiday Market on Saturday!
2018 FINDpdx Holiday Edition @ District East | Brand New Items Sold at HUGE Discounts, 50% Off, Benefit for Bradley Angle, Christmas Gift Ideas
December 1-2 @ District East – FINDpdx is a pop-up sale offering thousands of new items at 50% off the lowest retail prices found online. Everything has been donated to Bradley Angle which allows us to pass on great deals to you! All proceeds benefit survivors of domestic violence.
PDX Women in Tech (PDXWIT) Portland #GivingTuesday November Happy Hour @ Free Geek | “Supporting Our Community”
November 27 @ Free Geek – PDXWIT is thrilled to be partnering with Free Geek for a special edition happy hour on #givingtuesday November 27th! The theme of the evening is Supporting our Community. Let’s connect to talk about how we can really show up and support one another.
MANY Portland Thanksgiving Weekend Events & Giveaways ($900+): Tree Lighting, Black Friday, Cinnamon Bear, Wine Tasting, Holiday / Christmas Gift Ideas & More! | November 21-25, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving, Portland! The holiday weekend is here! Portland’s Holiday Tree lights up Friday. Now you can see wine country without the drive! Grab some holiday gifts at Small Business Saturday, sail to Maybeland w/ Cinnamon Bear or smash some cupcakes at La Fete du Macaron.
Division Clinton Business Association Presents FREE Thanksgiving Weekend Screenings of ELF @ Clinton Street Theater | Benefit for The Children’s Book Bank
November 24 @ Clinton Street Theater – In an effort to do some good in our neighborhood during the dark days of winter, the Division Clinton Business Association has started a campaign to light up the exteriors of our places of business and to fund various local nonprofits.
Portland 2018 PROPER Kenton Thanksgiving Feast-ival @ Celebration Tabernacle | FREE Inclusive Community Experience, Live Music, Entertainment, Kids Activities
November 22 @ Celebration Tabernacle – Join your North Portland neighbors on Thursday for PROPER, an annual Thanksgiving feast that feeds close to local 1,500 children and adults. Everyone is welcome to gather from Noon – 4 p.m. at Celebration Tabernacle on North Denver.
Portland Christmas / Holiday Tree Pictures, Video & 2018 Info: Lighting, Sing-A-Long, Hot Chocolate | Pioneer Square, Thanksgiving Weekend
November 23 @ Pioneer Courthouse Square – Portland’s 2018 Christmas / Holiday tree lighting is Friday at 5:30PM. This tree lighting event will feature a holiday sing-a-long featuring Thomas Lauderdale with members of Pink Martini. If you are going to the lighting event, it a good idea to go a bit early as it is […]
Shanrock’s Triviology Presents Abbi, Ilana, Triviana: Broad City Quizzery! @ Spare Room | Free, Prizes
November 25 @ Spare Room – Love is cool. Love of friends, love of weed, love of Broad City… so let’s find out which of you is the next Quiz Queen! I’m sure many of you are very competitive about your knowledge of this show, but please refrain from biting each other during the quizzery. […]
It’s Gonna Be Okay Comedy @ Eastburn | FREE, Featuring Kirsten Kuppenbender, Kate Murphy & More!
November 19 @ EastBurn – The show showcases the best comedians in Portland along with national acts and is hosted by Barbara Holm. There will be prizes!
2018 Small Business Weekend @ Portland Saturday Market | Thanksgiving Weekend, Holiday / Christmas Gifts, Raffle Giveaways, Specials
“Jump into Small Business Saturday” or as we like to call it here at the market, SMALL BUSINESS WEEKEND! Please join us on the weekend of Nov 24 & 25. The weekend will feature: raffle giveaways and specials for participating members.
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($800+): Friendsgiving, Rose City Rollers, ChefsFeed Indie Week, Olio Nuovo Festival, Worldy Travel Festival, Bridal Show & More! | November 15-18, 2018
Hello, Portland! The weekend is back and the holidays are nearly here! Learn some fast travel tips at the FREE Wordly Travel Festival. Rose City Rollers are hosting 3 nights of derby action! Get some holiday gifts at Olio Nuovo Festival. Be sure to see the Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog @ Chapel Theatre. And see our […]
2018 Portland Thanksgiving Weekend Events: Black Friday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More! + Ticket Giveaways!
In 2018, Thanksgiving takes place on November 23rd and there will be celebrations all weekend including the Holiday / Christmas Tree lighting, Black Friday sales (Buy Local!), and more!
Eggcorn Pub & Play Multiplayer Video Games Sunday Nights @ EastBurn | Indie Games, Hearthstone Fireside Gathering, Rock Band & More!
Sundays @ EastBurn – Join us downstairs for some local multiplayer video games. Every week we will have a different theme ranging from casual indie games, to Hearthstone, to Rock Band.
2018 Worldly Travel Festival @ Lucky Lab | Free, Get Inspired to Travel Abroad, Access Tools and Resources to Make Dreams A Reality
November 17 @ Lucky Labrador Beer Hall NNW – Worldly Travel Festival is a free public event with the mission to help people overcome barriers to journeys abroad. Is there a place in the world you have always wanted to see? Are you curious to meet people from across the globe? What’s holding you back?
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry @ 5th Avenue Cinema | Free Popcorn, Documentary About Chinese Activist & Artist , Free Admission for Portland State University Students
November 16-18 @ 5th Avenue Cinema – “Freedom is a pretty strange thing. Once you’ve experienced it, it remains in your heart, and no one can take it away,” proclaims Ai Weiwei. As an independent artist outside of the political affiliations of China, Weiwei’s art and activism is undoubtedly linked and seeks to interrogate the […]
#IMakeaLiving powered by Freshbooks @ Leftbank Annex Featuring Emma McIlro, CEO of Wildfang | FREE, A Lively Conversation w/ Creatives, Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners!
November 14 @ LEftBank Annex – #imakealiving is a community event that engages professionals through education, inspiration & connection. This #imakealiving event features Emma McIlroy of Wildfang. This keynote will give education & insights to small biz owners, entrepreneurs & creatives.
Shop 2018 Portland Black Friday, Small Business Saturday w/ Little Boxes | Get Rewarded For Shopping Locally Over Thanksgiving Weekend, Holiday Gifts, 200+ Participating Shops
November 23-25 – Using the Little Boxes app, shoppers can find 200 participating locally owned brick-and-mortar retailers and food-and-beverage establishments in all of Portland’s unique neighborhoods. Little Boxes shoppers get a special offer or discount at every participating shop, and every visit earns shoppers an entry into the Little Boxes raffle.
2018 Oregon City High School Wrestling Bazaar | Portland Holiday / Christmas Gifts, Crafts, Concessions, 125+ Vendors
November 10 @ Oregon City High School – The Oregon City High School Holiday Bazaar is November 10 from 9a.m. – 4 p.m.! Help support the Wrestling team and get some holiday shopping done as well. There will be 125+ vendors along with crafts & concessions.
Portland Christmas / Holiday Tree Pictures, Video & 2018 Info: Arrival, Lighting, Sing-A-Long, Hot Chocolate | Pioneer Square
Portland’s 2018 Holiday tree arrives Friday in Pioneer Square. Festivities include Santa + music. The lighting is the Friday after Thanksgiving at 5:30PM. This tree lighting event will feature a holiday sing-a-long featuring Thomas Lauderdale with members of Pink Martini.
2018 Olio Nuovo Festival @ Durant Olive Mill | FREE Celebration of Freshly Milled Olive Oil From Durant Olive Mill, Holiday Gift Ideas, Tour, Wine, Samples
November 16-18 @ Durant Olive MilL – Your first chance to taste and purchase this season’s fresh, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil from Durant Olive Mill (formerly Oregon Olive Mill). Fresh Olio Nuovo is paired with complimentary seasonal appetizers and Durant Vineyards estate wine.
2018 Portland Midterm Elections Watch Parties | Live Coverage, Food & Drink Specials
November 6 – The 2018 Midterm election is finally here! Return your ballot and then toast our democracy at parties all over Portland Tuesday night. Below are several from our sponsors.
2018 Free Portland Election Watch Party + Lagunitas Brewing Co Tap Takeover @ EastBurn Public House | Blazers, Food & Drink Specials
November 6 @ EastBurn – Come join us Tuesday Nov 6th @ 5:30 for Lagunitas Brewing Co Tap Takeover! We will also have the Midterm Elections on in The Taproom and Blazers on upstairs.
2018 Free Portland Midterm Election Party @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | Music, Drinks
November 6 @ The Goodfoot – Don’t just sit at home alone on Election Night – Join us at The Goodfoot to grab a drink and watch as the returns come in! We will be broadcasting the election results starting at 5pm on our giant projector screen.
2018 Portland Free Election Viewing Party @ Dig A Pony | 2 Big Screens, Food & Drink Specials, Feel Good Music
November 6 @ Dig A Pony – Expect two big screens with the sound on // A percentage of sales going to the Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization // Food & drink specials // DJ Sweaty Technique playing feel good records during commercial breaks // The collapse of the patriarchy
MANY Portland Weekend Events & Giveaways ($950+): Ninth Moon Floral Show, The Truth Project, Oyster Fest, NW’s Largest Garage Sale, Swashbuckler’s Ball & More! | November 1-4, 2018
Hello, Portland! The weekend is back! Find treasures at NWs Largest Garage Sale & Vintage Sale. See 23 beautiful displays at Ninth Moon Floral Design Showcase. Eat: An Oyster Bar is celebrating 10 years with Oyster Fest! And several haunted houses are open for one more weekend!
Watch 2018/2019 Portland Trail Blazers @ Henry’s Tavern in the Pearl District | Food & Drink Specials, 100+ Taps
Located in downtown Portland, in the Pearl district Henry’s is your local tavern. If you find yourself looking for a sports bar or ale house to spend time with friends and family. With 100 taps available, we would love to serve you a beer.
