Portland Thanksgiving 2023: Dinners, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More
In 2023, Thanksgiving takes place on November 23 and there will be celebrations all weekend including the Holiday / Christmas Tree lighting, Black Friday sales (Buy Local!), and more!
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2023 Portland Thanksgiving Day Weekend Events:
- All Weekend: St. Johns Ugly Sweater Holiday Window Displays, Photo Contest, Scavenger Hunt
- All Weekend: Urban Adventure Quest’s Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure! | Discover Portland’s Hidden Mysteries + Discount / Promo Code
- November 18: Free Friends Giving Party @ Smart Donkey in SE Portland | 6-9PM, Live Music, $5 Margaritas
- November 22: Scott Pemberton O Theory @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9:30PM, Funk Inspired Pre Thanksgiving Dance Party (Win Tickets, $30)
- November 23: Free Thanksgiving Meal @ Grindwittryz | Noon-3PM (more info)
- November 23: Tabor Stair Climb | 8AM, Benefit for Oregon Food Bank (more info)
- November 24: Happy Hour at The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 2-6PM, Drink Specials, Sliders, Pita & Hummus, Quesadillas, Pretzels, & more! (more info)
- November 24: Club Privata Presents Black Light Magic in Downtown Portland | Neon, LED, Body Paint
- November 24: Hillstomp, Tango Alpha Tango @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Punk Blues Duo (Win Tickets, $40)
- November 24: Comedy Night @ McMenamins Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
- November 24: The Dusty 45s @ Mississippi Studios | 9PM, w/ Wes Youssi & The Country Champs (more info)
- November 24: Live Music w/ Jonas Greene and the Dark Show @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
- November 24: Comedy w/ Send Help @ McMenamins Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
- November 24: Soul Stew Featuring DJ Aquaman and Friends @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 9PM, Funk, Soul, Disco (more info)
- November 24: Paul Cherry @ Polaris Hall | 8PM, w/ Stimulator Jones (more info)
- November 24: Downtown Portland 2023 Christmas/Holiday Tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square | Holiday Sing-A-Long, Santa
- November 24: Old Fashion Fridays @ The EastBurn Public House | 8AM-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- November 24-25: DJ Night @ The Pharmacy (NW 21st) | 9PM-2AM, FREE, From Neo Soul to Pop Hits to Funk (more info)
- November 24-25: Storm Large 2023 Holiday Ordeal @ Aladdin Theater in SE Portland | 8PM, Music, Comedy, Special Guests (Win Tickets, $132)
- November 24-25: Thanksgiving Open House @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Wine Tasting, Small Plate Menu (more info)
- November 24-26: Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival | 100+ Comedians, 45 Comedy Shows, 5 Short Film Across 11 Portland Stages
- November 24-November 26: Hip Chicks Do Wine Open Weekends in SE Portland | Tastings, Delivery & Curbside Pickup Available
- November 25: $7 Bulleit or Ketel One Mules @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Inside Dining, Heated Patio, Sidewalk Cafe (more info)
- November 25: Celebrating Local Composers: A Recital Series @ First Congregational United Church of Christ | 4-5PM, Free (more info)
- November 25: sapphic factory: queer joy party @ Polaris Hall | 8PM (more info)
- November 25: Cottontails Drag Brunch Show @ Pink Rabbit | Noon, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington
- November 25: UnderBar’s Underground Drag And Comedy Show in Vancouver | 9PM, Hosted By Honey Hart
- November 25: Tony Furtado Acoustic Band @ Mississippi Studios | 8PM, Featuring Scott Law, Stephanie Schneiderman, & Love Dean w/ Buffalo Kin (more info)
- November 25: Comedy Night @ McMenamins Al’s Den | 10PM, Hosted by Brandon Lyons (more info)
- November 25: Garcia Birthday Band @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 10PM (more info)
- November 25: Federale, The Prids @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Psychedelic Rock (Win Tickets, $36)
- November 25: Live Music w/ No Pants Records, Matt Danger @ McMenamins Al’s Den | 7PM, w/ Travis Shoemake, Tim Reed (more info)
- November 25: Portland’s New Wave Night @ White Eagle Saloon | 8PM (more info)
- November 25: Light Up St. Johns Ugly Sweater Celebration and Shopping Event | 11AM-2PM, Portland Small Business Saturday, Portland Standard Time Band, Mini Horses, Carolers, Raffle & More!
- November 25: The Dinner Detective in Downtown Portland | Largest Murder Mystery Dinner Show In The U.S., Everyone’s Suspect
- November 25: Watch NCAAF Football at Smart Donkey on SE 50th and Powell | Open 11AM-9PM, Burritos, Food Specials, Full Bar (more info)
- November 25: Hollywood Farmers Market in NE Portland | 9AM-1PM (more info)
- November 25: Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight Showing @ Clinton Street Theater | 11:59PM (more info)
- November 25: Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University – Park Blocks
- November 25-26: Portland Spirit Cinnamon Bear Holiday Breakfast Cruises in Downtown Portland | 9:30-11:30AM, Storytelling, Music, Magic
- November 25-26: Weekend Brunch @ The EastBurn Public House | Mimosa Flights, Bloody Marys
- November 25-26: Black Santa @ Portland Alliance (more info)
- November 26: $12 Burger & Pint @ The EastBurn Public House | 5-11PM, Heated Patio, SIN Night 25% off drinks & $6 Half- pound Burger (more info)
- November 26: Brunch at The Pharmacy (NW 21st) |10AM-2:30PM, Breakfast Burritos, Omelets, Chicken Fried Steak, Chicken & Waffles, Bloody Marys, Mimosas (more info)
- November 26: Portland Spirit Sunday Brunch Cruise | Bottomless Champagne & Mimosas, Live Music, Locally Sourced Cuisine
- November 26: ShanRock’s Triviology Presents Sunday Trivia @ The EastBurn Public House | 5PM, Prizes
- November 26: Free Trivia in SE Portland w/ Bridgetown Trivia @ Wayfinder Bar | 6:30PM
- November 26: Free Pool @ The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge | 5PM-2AM, Food & Drink Specials (more info)
- November 26: Watch NFL Football at Smart Donkey on SE 50th and Powell | Open 11AM-9PM, Burritos, Food Specials, Full Bar (more info)
- November 26: Free Community Screenings @ Movie Madness | 11:30AM, 6PM & 9PM (more info)
- November 26: Hillsdale Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM, year-round market hosting over 50 local farmers and food artisans from Oregon and Southwest Washington (more info)
- November 26: Montavilla Farmers Market | 10AM-2PM
- November 26: UnderBar’s Underground Drag Brunch Show in Vancouver | Noon, Hosted by Savannah O Bennington & Rosita Carmichaels
- November 26: Live Music w/ Chance Hayden’s Desert Room All Stars @ McMenamins Al’s Den | 7PM (more info)
- November 26: Wreath Making Workshop … With Wine! @ Hip Chicks Do Wine | Noon-5PM (more info)
- November 26: Free Sundays @ World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum | 11AM-4PM, Family Fun, Bird’s-eye View of a NW Forest, Learn About Forest Opportunities & Challenges
- November 26: Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee | 12:30PM, Where to Watch in Portland
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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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