36 Things to Do in Portland This Weekend November 6 – 8, 2026

Discover the best events and activities happening in Portland this weekend.

Portland

Oregon , United States
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 Weekend 36 events

MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Portland

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Frybread Fest 2026

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 7, 2026

Third annual Native American Heritage Month festival of Indigenous food, art and music in Director Park, anchored by frybread vendors and Indigenous makers. Location: Director Park, 815 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Admission: Free No ticket required; free public festival Availability: Available - free public event; no sell-out reported Reference: https://portlandlivingonthecheap.com/event/frybread-fest/

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Portland Holiday Market

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Fifth annual holiday shopping show filling more than 100,000 square feet at the Expo Center with hundreds of vendors, workshops, carolers and Santa. Location: Portland Expo Center, 2025 N Expo Road, Portland, OR 97217 Dates: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: $13 online / $14 at the door; children 12 and under free; $33 bundle with two tickets and parking; parking free Friday after 4:00 PM Ticket required; available online or at the door Availability: Available - tickets on sale; no sell-out reported Reference: https://www.portlandholidaymarket.com/attendee-info

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Diwali & Grand Annakut Darshan - BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 8, 2026

The metro area's largest Diwali observance: a Grand Annakut offering of thousands of vegetarian dishes, hourly arti, exhibition and food stalls in Tigard. Location: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 11365 SW Tigard St, Tigard, OR 97223 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Thaal at 11:00 AM; Arti hourly 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; darshan, exhibition and food stalls 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Admission: Free No ticket required; free public celebration Availability: Available - free public event; no sell-out reported Reference: https://www.baps.org/Global-Network/North-America/Portland/Upcoming-Events.aspx

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La Traviata (in concert) - Portland Opera

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Portland Opera opens its season with Verdi's La Traviata in concert at Keller Auditorium, sung in Italian with English captions. Location: Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201 Dates: Friday, November 6 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 Friday 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM Admission: Single tickets from about $52; student tickets $15; Arts for All tickets $5 for Oregon Trail Card holders Ticket required; on sale via Portland Opera and Portland'5 Availability: Available - tickets on sale; no sell-out reported Reference: https://www.portland5.com/event/la-traviata

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Nights of the Golden Flower - Lan Su Chinese Garden

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The evening highlight of Lan Su's Chrysanthemum Festival: the garden glows with illuminated floral works by 18 local artists, with guzheng music and dance. Location: Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 Dates: Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 (in-window evenings Friday to Sunday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM nightly Admission: Special event ticket $0-$32 (member, youth and general pricing tiers) Ticket required; special event ticket separate from daytime garden admission Availability: Available - tickets on sale for the final evenings; the program closes Sunday, November 8 Reference: https://lansugarden.org/chrysanthemum

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Dessa with the Oregon Symphony

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 7, 2026

Singer, rapper and author Dessa performs her ballads, pop songs and rap anthems with the full Oregon Symphony, plus new spoken monologues, for one night. Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 PM Admission: $28-$106 Ticket required; on sale via the Oregon Symphony box office Availability: Available - tickets on sale; no sell-out reported Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on November 3, 2026 rejected this event as a standalone concert, holding that although the orchestra and Literary Arts collaboration is genuine, it remains a single-artist concert, prohibited by the standalone-concert exclusion. It is included in this payload on the owner's explicit instruction, with that rejection disclosed. Reference: https://www.orsymphony.org/calendar?performanceId=5506

Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 8, 2026

Emmy-winning choreographer Derek Hough brings a full-company holiday dance spectacular to the Schnitzer for a single Sunday-night performance. Location: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 8:00 PM (doors one hour prior) Admission: Ticket prices vary by section; on sale via Portland'5 (TicketsWest) Ticket required (limit of 8 per person) Availability: Available - tickets on sale; no sell-out reported Reference: https://portland5.evenue.net/events/DHOUGH?mkt_campaign=31G7N8M4V1Q6I1B2L597FJP7

Verdi's Messa da Requiem - Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA with Portland Symphonic Choir (Vancouver, WA)

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Verdi's monumental Requiem - an opera in disguise - performed in Vancouver, WA by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA, the Portland Symphonic Choir and four soloists. Location: Skyview Concert Hall, Skyview High School, 1300 NW 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98685 Dates: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 Saturday 7:00 PM; Sunday 3:00 PM (preconcert talk one hour before each performance); both performances also livestreamed Admission: Tickets via vancouversymphony.org (prices vary by section) Ticket required; in-person and livestream tickets via the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Availability: Available - season single tickets and subscriptions on sale; no sell-out reported Reference: https://vancouversymphony.org

Chatter PDX: LateWORKS - Quartet for the End of Time

Live Music & Entertainment
Nov 6, 2026

A late-night performance of Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time - written in a WWII prison camp - from Portland's iconoclastic chamber series Chatter PDX. Location: Pacific Center (Chatter PDX's home venue), 851 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 9:00 PM Admission: Ticket price not confirmed - see chatterpdx.org Ticket required; via Chatter PDX Availability: Available - listed on All Classical Radio's cultural events calendar for Friday, November 6 at 9:00 PM Reference: https://www.allclassical.org/event-type/cultural-events/

Portland Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The national touring expo of the strange fills three convention center halls with oddities vendors, taxidermy and entomology classes and curiosities of every kind. Location: Oregon Convention Center (Halls C-E), 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232 Dates: Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days Admission: Paid general admission via the Oregon Convention Center box office (evenue); children 12 and under free; taxidermy and entomology classes priced separately and include admission Ticket required; classes require separate registration Availability: Available - tickets on sale via the venue box office; no sell-out reported Reference: https://www.oregoncc.org/attend/events/2026/11/oddities-curiosities-expo-2026

92nd Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 7, 2026

A 92-year-old parish festival built on 33,000 pounds of sausage: all-you-can-eat sausage and kraut dinners, a bazaar, bingo and a beer garden, run by 850 volunteers. Location: Visitation Parish, 4317 NW Visitation Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Bulk sausage sales from 9:00 AM (first-come; can sell out); all-you-can-eat dinners 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; beer garden 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission: Grounds admission free; all-you-can-eat dinner $23 adults (ages 13-61), $21 seniors and veterans, $14 children 6-12; dinner tickets sold on site only from 9:00 AM No ticket required for the grounds; dinner tickets purchased on site Availability: Available - annual public festival; dinner tickets sold on site only and bulk sausage can sell out, so arrive early Note: ChatGPT's independent validation on November 3, 2026 rejected this event on geography, holding that Forest Grove is not named in Portland's configured geography rule and is not treated as a comparable closely connected community. It is included in this payload on the owner's explicit instruction, with that rejection disclosed. Reference: https://www.verboort.org/dinner/faq

Portland Book Festival: Cover to Cover Partner Events

Festivals & Major Events
Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The Book Festival's citywide partner program: dozens of separately bookable readings, dinners, pop-ups and performances at venues across Portland, no festival pass needed. Location: Partner venues across Portland (restaurants, theatres, bars and bookshops citywide), Various locations across Portland, OR Dates: Monday, November 2 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 Times vary by event; in-window events run Friday evening through Sunday Admission: Most events free or low-cost; individual event pricing varies (see pdxbookfest.org) No festival pass required; individual events booked separately, some ticketed Availability: Available - Cover to Cover partner events are individually bookable and do NOT require the sold-out festival pass Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

An Iliad - Third Rail Repertory Theatre

Arts & Culture
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

A lone storyteller conjures the rage and grief of the Trojan War in Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare's acclaimed one-actor retelling of Homer's Iliad. Location: CoHo Theatre, 2257 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210 Dates: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 22, 2026 (in-window: Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 2:00 PM) Evenings 7:30 PM; Sunday matinee 2:00 PM Admission: $5-$60 (sliding-scale ticketing) Ticket required; on sale via Third Rail Repertory Theatre Availability: Available - opening weekend of the run; tickets on sale Reference: https://thirdrailrep.org/mission-production-history/season-21/an-iliad/

Inkling Studio: Community and Printmaking in Portland, 1981-2009 - Final Weekend (Portland Art Museum)

Arts & Culture
Nov 20, 2025 – Nov 8, 2026

Final weekend: PAM's exhibition on Inkling Studio, the Portland printmaking collective that shaped the city's visual culture from 1981 to 2009, closes Sunday. Location: Portland Art Museum (Galleries 006-007), 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Thursday, November 20, 2025 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 (closing weekend in-window) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (museum hours, Wednesday to Sunday) Admission: Included with museum admission ($27.50 adults) Museum admission required; tickets via Portland Art Museum Availability: Available - exhibition closes Sunday, November 8; this is its final weekend Reference: https://portlandartmuseum.org/event/inkling-studio/

LIZZIE - Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre

Arts & Culture
Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

Closing weekend of the ferocious rock musical about Lizzie Borden, staged by Bridgetown Conservatory with Marin Summer Theater in the Tiffany Center's black box. Location: Bridgetown Black Box at the Tiffany Center, 711 SW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Friday, October 16 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 (closing weekend in-window) Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM (closing performance) Admission: $15 rush tickets at the door when available; standard tickets via lizziepdx.com Ticket required; on sale via lizziepdx.com Availability: Available - closing weekend; tickets on sale (opening night sold out, but the run has not) Reference: https://lizziepdx.com

Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp. - Shaking the Tree Theatre

Arts & Culture
Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Closing weekend: four short, surreal Caryl Churchill plays - a girl who kills, Bluebeard's wives and more - from Portland's boldest small theatre. Location: Shaking the Tree Theatre, 823 SE Grant St, Portland, OR 97214 Dates: Saturday, October 10 to Saturday, November 7, 2026 (closing weekend in-window) 7:30 PM (Friday, November 6 and closing night Saturday, November 7) Admission: $10-$50 Ticket required; on sale via Shaking the Tree Theatre Availability: Available - closing weekend; final performance Saturday, November 7 Reference: https://www.broadwayworld.com/portland/regional/GlassKillBluebeardImpby-Caryl-Churchill-4396530

Walden - 21ten Theatre

Arts & Culture
Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Amy Berryman's intimate sci-fi drama about sisters, climate and a mission to save Earth, staged in 21ten's 40-seat southeast Portland house. Location: 21ten Theatre, 2110 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 Dates: Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 (in-window: Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinee) Evenings 7:30 PM; Sunday matinee 2:00 PM (the theatre's standard performance schedule) Admission: $15-$35 (rush to general admission, per the theatre's standard pricing) Ticket required; on sale via 21ten.org Availability: Available - run continues through November 15; tickets on sale Reference: https://21ten.org

Diwali Festival at The Judy - Northwest Children's Theater

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 8, 2026

A free family Diwali celebration on Diwali day itself: Indian dance, music, crafts and treats at Northwest Children's Theater's downtown home, The Judy. Location: The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts (The Judy), 1000 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Admission: Free (suggested donation of $10 per family) Free; RSVP requested via Northwest Children's Theater Availability: Available - free public event; RSVP open Reference: https://nwcts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/NWCT_Diwali-Festival-PR-Nov-8-2026.pdf

Make Your Own Chrysanthemum Wind Chime - Lan Su Chinese Garden

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Nov 8, 2026

A drop-in family craft inside the Chrysanthemum Festival: make a chrysanthemum wind chime to take home, on Sundays at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Location: Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 (also offered Sundays, November 15 and 22) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (drop-in) Admission: Free with garden admission Garden admission required; activity is drop-in, no separate ticket Availability: Available - drop-in activity during the Chrysanthemum Festival Reference: https://lansugarden.org/chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Festival - Lan Su Chinese Garden

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Lan Su's autumn Chrysanthemum Festival fills the garden with 81 mum varieties and a Floral Design Showcase of arrangements by local floral artists. Location: Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209 Dates: Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 22, 2026 (in-window Friday to Sunday) Daily 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (garden hours) Admission: Included with regular garden admission (see lansugarden.org for current admission prices) Garden admission required; festival programming included Availability: Available - festival runs November 5-22, including all three days of the window Reference: https://lansugarden.org/chrysanthemum

Deepavali & Govardhan Puja - ISKCON Portland (Hillsboro)

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Nov 8, 2026

Diwali observance at ISKCON Portland's Hillsboro temple: Deepavali and Govardhan Puja celebrations with kirtan and a feast, held on Diwali day itself. Location: ISKCON Portland Temple, ISKCON Portland, Hillsboro, OR (full address at iskconportland.com) Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (within the temple's Sunday feast program) Admission: Free No ticket required Availability: Available - free public temple observance on Diwali day Reference: https://iskconportland.com

Godzilla Minus Zero - OMSI Empirical Theater

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026

Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla sequel roars onto Oregon's largest screen as OMSI's Empirical Theater opens its regular engagement on premiere weekend. Location: Empirical Theater, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR Dates: Saturday, November 7 to Thursday, November 19, 2026 (opening weekend in-window) Multiple showtimes daily; see omsi.edu for the day's schedule Admission: $9 adults / $8 seniors / $7 youth; OMSI members 50% off Ticket required; on sale via OMSI Availability: Available - regular screenings on sale. Note: OMSI's special opening-night event on Friday, November 6 is sold out (see metadata sold_out_exclusions); this record is the film's regular engagement. Reference: https://omsi.edu/events/godzilla-minus-zero/

Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) - Lowbrow Antics x Femmes in Film

Unique Experiences & Activities
Nov 6, 2026

A cult-classic night at the movies: Todd Solondz's Welcome to the Dollhouse with a physical-media market, Polaroid photo booth and a post-screening zine discussion. Location: Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 Evening screening (exact showtime not confirmed - see the Academy Theater's listings) Admission: Ticket price not confirmed - see the Academy Theater Ticket required; via the Academy Theater Availability: Available - special screening listed in EverOut Portland's November 2026 guide; no sell-out reported Reference: https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-portland-this-month-november-2026/c6600/

Portland Saturday Market

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026

The largest continually operating arts and crafts fair in the United States: 250-plus booths of local makers, live music and a food court on the downtown waterfront. Location: Portland Saturday Market (Waterfront Park and Ankeny Plaza), 2 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Saturdays, March to December 24) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Free admission No ticket required Availability: Available - weekly Saturday market in season; this is its regular in-window occurrence Reference: https://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/

Artifact Holiday Market Kick Off Party

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026

A Friday-night party launching Artifact's annual Holiday Makers Market: 35-plus local makers, live Cajun-zydeco music, portrait drawings and a charity raffle. Location: Artifact Creative Recycle, 3630 SE Division St, Portland, OR Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission: Free entry; $5 raffle tickets benefit Project Lemonade No ticket required Availability: Available - free public event; launches the annual Holiday Makers Market (35+ local makers) Reference: https://www.artifactpdx.com/news/holiday-market-kick-off-party

Nordic Vintage & Treasure Sale

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026

Nordic Northwest's annual treasure hunt: vintage Scandinavian collectibles, apparel, dishes, glassware, linens and artwork at Nordia House, with proceeds supporting the center. Location: Nordia House (Nordic Northwest), 8800 SW Oleson Road, Portland, OR 97223 Dates: Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026 Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission: Free admission No ticket required Availability: Available - annual public sale benefiting Nordic Northwest Reference: https://www.nordicnorthwest.org/vintage-sale

PSU Farmers Market

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Nov 7, 2026

Portland's flagship year-round farmers market in the South Park Blocks - November 7 is the first market under winter hours, full of fall produce and local food. Location: South Park Blocks at Portland State University, 1803 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 (year-round, Saturdays) 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (winter hours begin this Saturday) Admission: Free admission No ticket required Availability: Available - year-round weekly market; winter hours (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) begin with this November 7 market Reference: https://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/our-markets/psu/

The Hot Dog Cookbook Party with Farideh Sadeghin

Food & Drink
Nov 8, 2026

Chef and video host Farideh Sadeghin brings The Hot Dog Cookbook to life as Peter Cho, Sam Smith and Mika Paredes each invent a hot dog of their own. Location: L'Échelle, 4537 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Admission: $30-$50 (via Literary Arts) Ticket required; on sale via Literary Arts Availability: Available - tickets on sale; a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover partner event (no festival pass required) Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Food & Drink
Nov 6, 2026

James Beard Award-winning Chai Pani's Molly and Meherwan Irani cook a Diwali celebration at Bollywood Theater with chef Troy MacLarty, from Meherwan's new cookbook. Location: Bollywood Theater, 2039 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission: A la carte menu; no ticket required No ticket required; dishes priced individually Availability: Available - public event; a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover partner event (no festival pass required) Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

Roma in Bocca at Nostrana

Food & Drink
Nov 6, 2026

Cathy Whims' 20th and final dinner in her series cooking through a regional Italian cookbook collection - a Roman feast closing a three-year project at Nostrana. Location: Nostrana, 1401 SE Morrison St, Suite 105, Portland, OR 97214 Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission: $69 (via Tock) Ticket required; reservations via Tock Availability: Available - reservations open via Tock; a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover partner event (no festival pass required) Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

Nixta Taqueria x OK Chicken Pop-Up

Food & Drink
Nov 8, 2026

Austin's Nixta Taqueria (Sara Mardanbigi and James Beard winner Edgar Rico) pops up at OK Chicken with Earl Ninsom's crew for one Sunday evening. Location: OK Chicken, 3226 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Admission: No ticket required; food for purchase No ticket required Availability: Available - public pop-up; a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover partner event (no festival pass required) Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

Soju Party: One for the Books at Han Oak

Food & Drink
Nov 8, 2026

The Book Festival's closing party: Han Oak favorites and anju-inspired bites with soju and wine cocktails, celebrating Irene Yoo's James Beard Award-winning cookbook. Location: Han Oak, 511 NE 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission: Set menu; price via Han Oak reservations Reservations required for designated seatings (via Han Oak / Literary Arts) Availability: Available - reservations open; a Portland Book Festival Cover to Cover partner event (no festival pass required) and the festival's closing food event Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

First Friday Art Walk - Downtown Vancouver, WA

Free & Community Events
Nov 6, 2026

Vancouver, WA's monthly First Friday: downtown galleries and shops stay open late with rotating exhibits and live glass-blowing demonstrations at Firehouse Glass. Location: Galleries, studios and businesses across downtown Vancouver, WA (including Firehouse Glass), Downtown Vancouver, WA - galleries around Main Street and Evergreen Boulevard; Firehouse Glass, 518 Main Street, Vancouver, WA Dates: Friday, November 6, 2026 Evening, from about 5:00 PM (galleries and businesses open late) Admission: Free No ticket required Availability: Available - free monthly public event organized by Vancouver's Downtown Association; the November edition falls on Friday, November 6 Reference: https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/arts-and-entertainment/public-art-and-galleries/?bounds=false&view=list&sort=qualityScore

Book Bar - Portland Book Festival Pop-Up Hub

Free & Community Events
Nov 4, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026

The Book Festival's free downtown clubhouse: a five-day pop-up bar, cafe and cultural hub with literary performances, a free Friday DJ set and a Sunday variety show. Location: Book Bar (Portland Book Festival pop-up), 723 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205 Dates: Wednesday, November 4 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 (in-window Friday to Sunday) Open daily 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM; Friday highlight: free DJ set by Flor Violenta, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Sunday: closing variety show with 45th Parallel Universe Admission: Free No ticket required; no festival pass required Availability: Available - free public pop-up, open throughout the window Reference: https://pdxbookfest.org/events/list/?pbf_event_type_filter=food-music-art

Warren Miller's Days Off - 77th Annual Film

Outdoor & Active
Nov 8, 2026

The 77th annual Warren Miller ski film, hosted by Katie Burrell, kicks off ski season with three Sunday screenings at the Aladdin - a Portland preseason ritual. Location: Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202 Dates: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Three screenings: 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM Admission: Tickets via Ticketmaster and the Aladdin Theater box office (event pricing in effect) Ticket required; on sale via Ticketmaster Availability: Available - all three Sunday screenings on sale; no sell-out reported Reference: https://www.ticketmaster.com/aladdin-theater-tickets-portland/venue/123047

Stumptown Cross Country Series Finale - USATF Oregon Open & Masters Championships

Outdoor & Active
Nov 7, 2026

The 18th annual Stumptown Cross Country series ends at Pier Park with the USATF Oregon Open and Masters championship races - women's 6K and men's 8K. Location: Pier Park, Pier Park, N Lombard St, Portland, OR Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Women's 6K from about 9:00 AM; men's 8K from about 9:45 AM (series schedule) Admission: Race entry from about $33 via RunSignup (series entry $55 members / $80 non-members); spectating free Registration required to race (via RunSignup); no ticket required to spectate Availability: Available - registration open; the 18th annual series' fourth and final race of 2026 Reference: https://oregon.usatf.org/events/2026/open-masters-6k-and-8k-cross-country-championships

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