Great Portland events you should not miss

Get ready to have a blast. We’ve got a wealth of incredible events coming to Portland in the next few months. Check out these marquee events hosted by amazing partners. And come back often for updates.

Re-Gift Holiday Pop Up, hosted by ReBuilding Center

ReBuilding Center is hosting a holiday gift pop-up in November and December, where you can find handmade gifts crafted with reclaimed materials.

Special Event - Volunteer for The Holiday Express!

All Aboard the Holiday Express Returns!

Our Friends at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center will once again offer holiday themed train rides along the Springwater Corridor. They need lots of volunteer help, car hosts, parking lot attendants, cookie sellers, and Santa’s helpers.

Columbia Nature Patch Stewardship Event

JOIN A SECOND-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

Hancock Nature Patch Planting Event

HELP COMPLETE PORTLAND'S NEWEST NATURE PATCH!

ReClaim It Holiday Shop 2025, hosted by ReClaim It

This festive pop-up in downtown Portland features art and gifts made from at least 80% salvaged or recycled materials by over 70 local artists.

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife in Forest Park!

Powell Butte Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Nature Conservancy for a native planting event that supports of local wildlife.

Borrow home and garden tools, hosted by local tool libraries

Tool libraries across Portland let you borrow tools for free, just like checking out books.

Creston-Kenilworth Neighborhood Dumpster Day

Get rid of bulky, unwanted household goods and support the neighborhood association.

Repair Café at Leaven Community House, hosted by Repair PDX

Repair PDX volunteers will be fixing broken small appliances, repairing bikes, and mending clothing.

Violin Students of Cynthia Scott in a Holiday Recital

CMC students of this instructor perform their most recently learned musical compositions for public enjoyment.

Appellant(s): Gerrans

MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Overlook Nature Patch Planting Event

JOIN A FIRST-FRIDAY MONTHLY WORK PARTY TO KEEP THIS GARDEN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL.

SAP Ariba Supplier Registration - December 15, 2025, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

The City of Portland is introducing a new system to manage supplier registration, bidding, and contracting processes. This worksession will help both new and existing suppliers successfully register in SAP Ariba.

12/15/25 - Historic Landmarks Commission Hearing

Special Date

Governance Committee Meeting

Appellant(s): Hercenberger