The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, and the rain is starting to move in. That also means people are getting ready for the holiday season. That means there is no shortage of fun events to do in November to keep your mind off the changing weather. Enjoy and if we missed anything you love, please let us know!
Portland Book Festival
The largest celebration of literature and literacy in the Pacific Northwest includes an extensive book fair, large-scale events, smaller panels, on-stage conversations, and readings, all held at and around the Portland Art Museum
- 1219 SW Park
- pricing varies TICKETS
- Saturday Nov 2nd
First Thursday
Stroll through the art galleries in the pearl for an evening of art, music, and wine! Parking is difficult so public transit is recommended
- The Pearl District
- Free
- Nov. 7th; 5pm – 10pm though gallery hours vary.
Kumoricon
Kumoricon embodies the best parts of fandom and what it is to live in the Pacific Northwest. Stretching across generations, anime fans have gathered together for an amazing annual event. The Kumoricon family grows yearly, making it the largest anime convention in Oregon.
- Oregon Convention Center
- pricing varies – TICKETS
- November 8-10th
Veterans Day Parade
The Portland Veterans Day Parade is an inclusive, nonpartisan, family-friendly event honoring all Veterans, past and present, living and deceased.
- MLK and Beech – MLK and Emerson
- Free
- Monday, Nov. 11th. 10am – 12pm
Snack Fest
You’ll experience live entertainment, demos, educational breakout sessions and opportunities to meet the makers of your favorite food and products. You’ll also have the ability to experience special, one-off pop-up’s from chefs near and far. There are ticketed experiences inside the event, but no entrance fees.
- Alder Block
- Free
- November 15-17th, times vary
Portland Holiday Market
More than 100,000 square feet of display space are filled with hundreds of exhibitors. Food items, gifts, artwork, jewelry, home décor, clothing, spirits, craft items, books, ornaments, leather goods, bath and body, and much more. This show has handcrafted, artisan and unique items you’ll never find in big box stores.
- Portland Expo Center
- $12 -$27 TICKETS
- November 15th – 17th
Brew Lights
Enjoy the twinkling magical wonderland of ZooLights—without any kids. Enjoy the sixth annual BrewLights, presented by TriMet, a ZooLights brew festival experience for the 21-and-over crowd with more than 45 Northwest breweries and cideries to sample from.
Wine Country Thanksgiving
During Wine Country Thanksgiving more than 150 wineries open their doors to the public, offering samples of favorite labels and special vintages. The holiday weekend festivities include live music, food and wine pairings, and the opportunity to visit with winemakers at some of Oregon’s top wineries — including many not usually open to the public.
- Various Locations
- Pricing varies by winery
- Nov. 22nd – 24th and Nov. 29th – Dec 1st
Meat and Cheese Festival
With the recent boom in artisan shops across the Pacific Northwest the Cheese and Meat Festival aims to showcase products that you would see on a “charcuterie board” and items that pair with the board. Think Cheeses, meats, pickles, bread’s etc.
- Leftbank Annex
- $75+ TICKETS
- Nov. 23rd, 3pm start or 7pm start times available.
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Portland’s Tree Lighting will be live in person at Pioneer Courthouse Square the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 24th. Featuring a joyful sing-along with Portland’s own Thomas Lauderdale from Pink Martini, local musicians and chorale singers, this event is the highlight of the holiday season downtown.
- Pioneer Courthouse Square
- Free
- November 29th, 5:30pm
We hope to see you at some of these awesome events!
Looking for something else to do? Check out our best of lists!