Nifty Gifties

Holiday Markets, Bazaars, and Pop-Ups in Portland

Loads of markets happen this weekend.

12/03/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Oregon Trails

An Illustrated Guide to Oregon’s Winter Celebrations

Must-catch happenings during the state’s coldest months.

12/01/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in December

Make crafts at Silver Falls, hunt for ornaments in the forest, hop aboard a Christmas train, and spot gray whales swimming south.

11/26/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Margaret Seiler

Get Lit

11 Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland and Beyond

It's twinkle time. From Peacock Lane to Zoo Lights to dazzling shows across the state, here’s how to make the season extra bright.

11/25/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

Holidays

Where to Get a Christmas Tree Near Portland

Oregon leads the US in Christmas tree production. Here are our favorite farms and stands to get your Tannenbaum on.

11/20/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Get Out

What to Do in Oregon in November

Taste olive oil in Dayton, dance to Celtic music in Yachats, gorge on sausage and kraut in Forest Grove, and celebrate Thanksgiving in wine country.

10/29/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Costume Party

The Best Halloween Parties in Portland 2025

Summoning the dead? Looking for a risqué ball? Want to dance at Holocene? There’s a fright night party for you.

10/21/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: This Cottage on Peacock Lane Got Snapped Up

With vintage vibes, it's ready for seasonal shindigs on the historic Southeast street that was planned as an English village.

10/03/2025 By Melissa Dalton

Fourth of July

Fourth of July Fireworks in Portland and Beyond

Leave the explosives to the pros. From the waterfront to Oaks Park, Astoria to Hood River, here’s where to enjoy some spectacular displays.

06/24/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

NYE 2025

Where to Party in Portland for New Year's

If the house party invite got lost in the mail, we’ve got you covered.

12/12/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Making Merry

I Won't Be Home for Christmas: 3 Family-Free Ways to Spend the Holiday

Whether you're solo, boo'd up, or partying with pals, we've got a Portland itinerary for you.

12/11/2024 By Jamie Cattanach

Blades of Glory

Portland’s Downtown Ice Rink Is Back

Get ready to glide.

11/08/2024 By Margaret Seiler

Halloween

Portland’s Best Halloween Entertainment for the Scare-Averse

Not into buckets of blood or strangers chasing you down darkened hallways? Still want to get in on the season's festivities? Look no further.

10/18/2022 By Conner Reed

Interview

Drag Race Star Ginger Minj Brings Her New Holiday Show to Portland

Ginger Minj's Winter Wonderland comes to the Aladdin on December 9.

12/07/2021 By Conner Reed

Deck the (Concert) Hall with Boughs of Holly

At the Oregon Symphony, the holidays are a tune everyone can revel in, courtesy of a diverse lineup of performances and composers.

11/09/2021 By Ben McBee

What Are You Doing December 17 at 7 pm?

Friends of the Children–Portland presents We Are Friends Music Festival.

12/09/2020

holiday shopping

Your Definitive Guide to Shopping Local This Holiday Season

Online and COVID-safe, in-person maker markets are still happening this year. We have all the info to make your pandemic shopping easy and help give struggling retailers a fighting chance.

11/26/2020 By Eden Dawn

Holidays

Where the Holiday Lights Are Shining in Portland, and Where They’re Not

Some marquee events are canceled, but plenty of Christmas lights are aglow this year.

11/24/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Ice Skating

Hillsboro’s Pop-Up Outdoor Ice Rink Is Open Through January 5

Pro: on the Blue Line. Con: all the blue seals.

12/22/2019 By Margaret Seiler

Holiday Events

Top Pop Up Shops For That Gift List

Shop locally, ethically, or deliciously at these Portland-centric holiday markets.

12/06/2019 By Mark Fogerson