Portland Thanksgiving 2025: Dinners, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More

In 2025, Thanksgiving takes place on November 27 and there will be celebrations all weekend including the Holiday / Christmas Tree lighting, Black Friday sales (Buy Local!), and more!

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2025 Portland Thanksgiving Day Weekend Events:

• All November: Veganizer Presents 2025 World Vegan Month | Enjoy Delicious Food & Drink Specials From 39 Portland Businesses + Raffle & Prizes
• All Month: Support Your Local Library This Holiday Season w/ Friends of the Library | Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Discounts, Used Books, Cards, Locally Made Gifts
• November 25-30: A Christmas Carol @ Portland Playhouse | Timeless Holiday Classic
• November 26: Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid at the Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Desi/Latine Soundclash (more info)
• November 26: Wine Wednesday: Beaujolais! at Négociant on NW 21st Ave | 5-8PM, Pouring three cuvées from crus across the region, highlighting the energy and charm that make Beaujolais irresistible. (more info)
• November 26: Taylor Acorn w/ WILT @ Aladdin Theater | 8PM, Pop-Punk (Win Tickets, $60)
• November 27: Portland Spirit Thanksgiving Day Cruises | 11AM & 4PM, 2 Hour Cruise, Holiday Buffet, Live Piano Music (more info)
• November 27: Thanksgiving Community Potluck @ Daydreamer Coffee in North PDX | 12-2PM, All are welcome — no need to bring a thing, just yourself! (more info)
• November 28: Of Monsters & Men w/ DJ Gregarious and VJ Disorder @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Icelandic Indie Folk/Rock (Win Tickets, $136)
• November 28: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
• November 28: Portland’s Pettiest Drag Pageant @ Escape Bar & Grill on NE Sandy | 8-11PM, The Audience Picks The Winner! Hosted By Savannah O Bennington
• November 28: Butcher’s Burger at Meatstuff (formerly Proletariat Butchery) on SE Foster | 4-8PM, Fresh Local Beef (more info)
• November 28: Of Monsters & Men w/ DJ Gregarious and VJ Disorder @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Icelandic Indie Folk/Rock (Win Tickets, $136)
• November 28: Portland Holiday / Christmas Tree Lighting in Pioneer Square | 5:30-6:45PM, Tree Lighting + Sing-along led by Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini (more info)
• November 28-29: Built to Spill w/ Larry Yes & Papas @ Revolution Hall | 8PM, Indie Rock (Win Tickets, $172)
• November 28-30: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy @ Newmark Theatre | Smash-Hit Holiday Comedy
• November 28-30: Vancouver Holiday Market @ Hilton Vancouver | 120+ Local Artisans, Music, Kids Activities, Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Shopping
• November 28-30: Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre presents True West @ Wyrd Hut | Thursdays-Sunday, Sam Shepard’s Tale of Sibling Rivalry
• November 29: The Portland Ballet presents The Enchanted Toyshop @ Lincoln Hall | 1pm, 5pm, 7pm, Music, Dance & Play
• November 29: The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | 6-8:30PM, Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S.
• November 29: Small Business Saturday Winter Market @ The Zed | 11am-4pm, Free, All Ages | Craft Beer, Food Stalls, Local Makers
• November 29: Words and Wine: A Book Fair Pop Up @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | 12-5PM, 16 local authors and one beloved local bookstore for a cozy literary marketplace (more info)
• November 29 & 30: MagicSpace presents STOMP @ Keller Auditorium | International Percussion Sensation
• November 29-30: Holiday Afternoon Tea @ Victorian Belle | Seatings @ 2:30 & 3pm, Holiday Decor, Sweet & Savory Pastries, Wine
• November 29 & 30: Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree @ Sunset Church | Music, Dance & Pageantry (Win Tickets, $62)
• November 29 & 30: Portland Spirit Cinnamon Bear Holiday Breakfast Cruises in Downtown Portland | Boarding 9am, Cruising 9:30am-11:30am, Storytelling, Music, Magic
• November 30: FREE DAY at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum | 10AM-4PM, Interactive exhibits to cool forestry facts (more info)

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Related Events and Info:

• Events Calendar: Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
• Holidays: Our Calendar of Portland Holiday Events
• New Years: Portland New Years Events, Parties, Champagne Toasts, & More

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