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

year of the Snake

Where to Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year in Portland

The Chinese dragon parade, lion dances, New Year’s tea, Vietnamese Tết feasts, and an epic showcase at the Keller.

01/22/2025 By Matthew Trueherz

Holiday Guide

Where to Dine on New Year’s Eve

The best restaurants for oysters, Champagne, and prix-fixe meals to welcome 2025.

12/18/2024 By Alex Frane

Nifty Gifties

Holiday Markets, Bazaars, and Pop-Ups in Portland

The time is nigh, but you can still shop local.

12/18/2024 By Margaret Seiler

Holiday Guide

The Best Takeout, Dine-In, and Pop-Ups for the Holidays

Where to find latke parties, rib roasts, and restaurants open on Christmas.

12/13/2024 By Alex Frane

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

Holidays

Where to Get a Christmas Tree near Portland

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

11/27/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff

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.

11/26/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff

Get Out

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.

11/22/2024 By Rebecca Jacobson and Margaret Seiler

turkey time

Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner for Dine-In and Takeout in Portland

Too busy to baste a turkey this year? Portland restaurants and grocers have you covered, from Peruvian feasts to home-delivered turkey dinners.

11/13/2024 By Alex Frane

Boo

Halloween Events Past the Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Houses

Philip Glass's Dracula, lasers at OMSI, and Wicked is on Broadway.

10/11/2024 By Portland Monthly Staff

Sweet Eats

Sonya Sanford’s Middle Eastern–Inspired Cheesecake Recipe

The Portland chef's take swaps in labneh for cream cheese and makes magic with fresh strawberries.

06/05/2024 By Arianne Cohen Photography by Michael Novak

Cheers!

4 Great Oregon Ciders to Drink Right Now

Holiday cider? We can get behind that.

12/21/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

Portland’s Best Holiday Cookies

Need to sweeten up a holiday party? These are our favorites.

12/19/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Taste Test

The Best (and Worst) Eggnog from Portland and Beyond

We squared off five holiday nogs, including Alpenrose and Alexandre Family Farm.

11/28/2023 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Holiday Gift Guide

Forget Presents. This Year, Spoil Yourself and Your Bestie.

Our gift guide is all about doing things with your favorites.

11/27/2023 By Portland Monthly Staff

Hiking

6 Post-Thanksgiving Hikes in and around Portland

Skip Black Friday and spend your turkey recovery day at Forest Park, on Mount Tabor, or taking advantage of free parking at a state park.

11/22/2023 By Gabriel Granillo With Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Turkey Thought

Quiz: How Portland Is Your Thanksgiving?

Is your holiday Rose City to its core? Take the test to find out.

11/16/2023 By Dalila Brent

Eat This Now

Lauretta Jean’s Grapefruit Saltine Pie Is Bonkers Good

It’s salty, sweet, and fiercely tart. How Portland’s iconic pie shop blew our mind with grapefruit curd and a saltine crust.

03/09/2023 By Karen Brooks