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Local events · Oregon & Idaho

Things to do in the Portland Metro and Treasure Valley.

A running list of upcoming festivals, farmers markets, concerts, and holiday happenings in the two markets Paul serves. Every event is verified against an official or local source, with dates, venues, and a link so you can confirm before you go.

Compiled and verified as of October 30, 2026

Featured seasonal guide

Thanksgiving in Portland & the Treasure Valley

Turkey trots and fun runs, community dinners, volunteer shifts, pie and turkey pre-orders with deadlines, and farmers market holiday hours for both markets, each entry verified with its source. Compiled for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.

Read the Thanksgiving guide Verified as of November 2, 2026
A warm Thanksgiving harvest table with autumn gourds, candles, and a braided loaf on cream linen

Verified before it's listed

Each item is checked against an official event source this run. Dates, venues, and descriptions appear only where they could be confirmed; nothing is invented.

Check before you go

Schedules can shift, sell out, or change with the weather. Follow the source link on any event for the latest hours, tickets, and any last-minute updates.

Both states, one list

Paul serves buyers and sellers across the Portland Metro and the Treasure Valley, so this list stays balanced between Oregon and Idaho throughout the year.

The Portland, Oregon skyline at golden hour with Mount Hood on the horizon

Oregon · Portland Metro

Portland Metro, Oregon

From the Oregon Convention Center to the Willamette riverfront, the Portland Metro keeps a full calendar through fall and into the holidays. These are the festivals, markets, and seasonal traditions Paul points clients to when they ask what's worth getting out for.

Festivals & community events

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026, timed entry

ScareGrounds PDX

Oaks Amusement Park, Sellwood

Portland's haunted theme park with mazes, scare zones, and the historic Oaks Park midway.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Spirit of Halloweentown

St. Helens, OR

The town that inspired the 'Halloweentown' films hosts a family Halloween celebration with costume fun and downtown festivities.

Source: Stay Portland Halloween guide as of October 30, 2026

Nov 2-8, 2026; main day Sat Nov 7

Portland Book Festival

Portland Art Museum and downtown venues

Literary Arts' week-long festival with 100-plus authors, panels, readings, and a book market.

Source: PDX Book Fest as of October 30, 2026

Nov 13-15, 2026

Kumoricon

Oregon Convention Center, Portland

The Pacific Northwest's anime and Japanese pop-culture convention with cosplay, panels, and vendors.

Source: Oregon Convention Center as of October 30, 2026

Dec 3-6 and Dec 18-19, 2026

Portland Night Market

Alder Block, 100 SE Alder St, Portland

An evening maker market with local artisans, street food, and live music under the lights.

Source: Portland Night Market as of October 30, 2026

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (final day)

Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

Sauvie Island, 16205 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland

Family pumpkin patch with the '5 Kind Acts' corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, and a haunted corn maze on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 10 p.m. through October 30.

Source: Bella Organic Farm as of October 30, 2026

Nov 6-8, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri-Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun

Portland Holiday Market

Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Dr, Portland

A Christmas craft, food, and gift show with hundreds of artisan exhibitors, entertainment, and roving carolers.

Source: Portland Holiday Market as of October 30, 2026

Music & concerts

Nov 11-12, 2026

Portugal. The Man with the Oregon Symphony

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland

The Alaskan indie-rock band performs two nights with the Oregon Symphony.

Source: Stay Portland concerts guide as of October 30, 2026

Holiday season

Nov 13-14, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

BrewLights

Oregon Zoo, Portland

A 21-plus, adults-only holiday beer festival set among the ZooLights displays.

Source: Oregon Zoo as of October 30, 2026

Nov 20, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027, nightly from 4:30 p.m.

ZooLights

Oregon Zoo, Portland

The zoo's holiday light festival with glowing displays, rides, and seasonal treats.

Source: Oregon Zoo as of October 30, 2026

Fri Nov 27, 2026, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Pioneer Courthouse Square tree lighting

Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland

Portland's annual downtown tree lighting with music and a community sing-along.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Nov 27 - Dec 20, 2026

Stumptown Stages' 'Annie'

Dolores Winningstad Theatre, Portland

Stumptown Stages presents the beloved musical for the holiday season.

Source: Stay Portland fall-winter guide as of October 30, 2026

Nov 27 - Dec 31, 2026, nightly

Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway

Portland International Raceway, North Portland

A drive-through holiday lights display along the raceway, open nightly through New Year's Eve.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Nov 27 - Dec 30, 2026, daily 5-10 p.m.

The Grotto Festival of Lights

The Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore St, Portland

A Christmas light display through the Grotto's gardens, with music and seasonal performances.

Source: The Grotto as of October 30, 2026

Dec 3-20, 2026, select nights

Christmas Ships Parade

Willamette and Columbia rivers, Portland

Decorated boats parade past waterfront viewing spots on scheduled nights through mid-December.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Dec 11-13, 2026

Crafty Wonderland

Oregon Convention Center, Portland

A holiday market of independent makers with handmade gifts, art, and live music.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Dec 15-31, 2026, nightly 6-10 p.m.

Peacock Lane

SE Portland between SE Belmont and SE Stark

Portland's famous neighborhood holiday light display, with pedestrian-only nights on Dec 15-16.

Source: Peacock Lane as of October 30, 2026

Dec 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20, 2026

Portland Bazaar

Oregon Convention Center, Portland

A holiday shopping bazaar of local makers and boutiques across three December weekends.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Nov 10, 2026, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Stimson Lumber holiday tree arrival

Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland

The downtown holiday tree arrives with free hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.

Source: Stay Portland events calendar as of October 30, 2026

Farmers markets still open

Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct 31, then 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

PSU Farmers Market

SW Park Ave and Montgomery St, Portland

The metro's flagship market, open Saturdays year-round.

Source: Portland Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Wed Nov 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (holiday market)

Shemanski Park Wednesday Market

SW Park Ave and Main St, Portland

A midweek downtown market with produce, flowers, and prepared food.

Source: Portland Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Nov 22

King Farmers Market

NE Wygant St and 7th Ave, Portland

A Sunday neighborhood market in Northeast Portland with local farms and makers.

Source: Portland Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Sundays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Dec 20

Montavilla Farmers Market

SE Stark St and 76th Ave, Portland

A Sunday market in the Montavilla neighborhood, open through Dec 20.

Source: Travel Portland farmers markets guide as of October 30, 2026

Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Oct 31

Lake Oswego Farmers' Market

Millennium Plaza Park, Lake Oswego

A lakeside Saturday market with local produce and artisans.

Source: City of Lake Oswego as of October 30, 2026

Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Nov 22

Hillsdale Farmers' Market

SW Vermont St at Wells-Rieke Elementary, Portland

A community market in the Hillsdale neighborhood, open Sundays through Nov 22.

Source: Portland Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Sundays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Nov 22

Lents International Farmers Market

SE 92nd Ave and Reedway St, Portland

A diverse international market in Southeast Portland, open Sundays through Nov 22.

Source: Portland Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Wednesdays 2-7 p.m., year-round

People's Farmers Market

People's Food Co-op, SE Portland

A year-round Wednesday market at People's Food Co-op in Southeast Portland.

Source: People's Food Co-op as of October 30, 2026
The Boise, Idaho skyline with the foothills behind it at dusk

Idaho · Treasure Valley

Treasure Valley, Idaho

Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the towns between them fill the fall with music, harvest events, and holiday lights. Paul recently moved his own family to the Treasure Valley, so these are the happenings he knows from living here, not just from a listings sheet.

Festivals & community events

Saturdays: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Idaho Botanical Garden Fall Harvest Days

Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

A scarecrow stroll, artisan vendors, food trucks, and live music each Saturday through Halloween.

Source: This Is Boise October calendar as of October 30, 2026

Thu Nov 5, 2026, from 5 p.m.

International Craft Fair

Boise

Boise's annual cultural showcase of crafts and vendors from around the world.

Source: This Is Boise annual calendar as of October 30, 2026

Fri Nov 20 (4-9 p.m.) and Sat Nov 21 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), 2026

Wintry Market

Boise Centre West, 850 W Front St, Boise

A curated winter makers market with 175-plus regional artists, live music, and seasonal shopping.

Source: Wintry Market as of October 30, 2026

Nov 24-30, 2026

Saint Alphonsus Festival of Trees

Boise Centre, 850 W Front St, Boise

The 42nd annual holiday display with decorated trees, a gift shop, and live performances, benefiting Saint Alphonsus.

Source: Saint Alphonsus Foundation as of October 30, 2026

Oct 30-31, 2026, 7-11 p.m.

Fright Nights at the Old Idaho Penitentiary

Old Idaho Penitentiary, Boise

The historic prison opens for a spooky guided evening experience, with an all-ages night on Oct 30.

Source: This Is Boise Halloween guide as of October 30, 2026

Nov 7-8, 2026; Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Eagle Holiday Bazaar

Eagle High School, Eagle

A long-running handmade bazaar with quilts, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and more.

Source: House of Palmer November guide as of October 30, 2026

Sat Nov 14, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Idaho Veterans Parade

Downtown Boise

The state's largest veterans parade, with ceremonies at the Capitol steps.

Source: House of Palmer November guide as of October 30, 2026

Fri Nov 13 and 20, 2026, 6-10 p.m.

November Night Tours at the Old Idaho Penitentiary

2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise

$16 per person for the prison's evening history tours.

Source: From Boise November guide as of October 30, 2026

Nov 20-22, 2026

Winter Wonderland Festival at Indian Creek Plaza

Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

The official opening of Caldwell's Winter Wonderland with holiday lights, an ice-skating ribbon, and a vendor market.

Source: House of Palmer November guide as of October 30, 2026

Music & concerts

Fri Nov 20, 2026

Dead Poet Society and Honey Revenge

Treefort Music Hall, Boise

An indie rock double bill at Treefort Music Hall.

Source: Treefort Music Hall as of October 30, 2026

Fri Nov 27, 2026, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

ExtraMile Arena, Boise

The Ghosts of Christmas Eve holiday rock spectacle, with two shows at ExtraMile Arena.

Source: ExtraMile Arena as of October 30, 2026

Nov 12, 2026

Dwight Yoakam

Idaho Central Arena, Boise

The country star brings his tour to the Idaho Central Arena.

Source: Idaho Central Arena as of October 30, 2026

Nov 14, 2026

Three Days Grace and I Prevail

Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

A rock double bill with Three Days Grace and I Prevail at the Ford Idaho Center.

Source: Ford Idaho Center as of October 30, 2026

Nov 20, 2026

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Revolution Concert House, Garden City

The retro-pop revue brings its vintage-style covers to the Revolution Concert House.

Source: Revolution Concert House as of October 30, 2026

Nov 28, 2026

Home Free

Egyptian Theatre, Boise

The all-vocal country group performs at the historic Egyptian Theatre.

Source: Egyptian Theatre as of October 30, 2026

Dec 13, 2026

Mannheim Steamroller

Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

The Christmas-music ensemble performs its annual holiday show.

Source: Ford Idaho Center as of October 30, 2026

Holiday season

Thanksgiving through Dec 31, 2026, Wed-Sun evenings

Winter Garden aGlow

Idaho Botanical Garden, Boise

The botanical garden's holiday light display winding through the gardens.

Source: Idaho Botanical Garden as of October 30, 2026

Dec 18-23, 2026

Ballet Idaho's The Nutcracker

Morrison Center, Boise

The holiday classic performed with the Boise Philharmonic.

Source: Ballet Idaho as of October 30, 2026

Sat Nov 28, 2026, 10 a.m.

Boise Holiday Parade

Downtown Boise

The 78th annual holiday parade with marching bands, floats, and Santa, stepping off from Jefferson and 10th.

Source: Boise Holiday Parade as of October 30, 2026

Sat Nov 28, 2026, 5-6 p.m.

Downtown Boise Holiday Tree Lighting

The Grove Plaza, Boise

The city's official holiday tree lighting with a community celebration at The Grove.

Source: Downtown Boise events as of October 30, 2026

Opens Sat Nov 28, 2026, through Jan 10, 2027

Holiday Ice Rink at The Grove

The Grove Plaza, Boise

An outdoor ice-skating rink in the heart of downtown Boise for the holiday season.

Source: This Is Boise annual calendar as of October 30, 2026

Fri Nov 13, 2026, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Scentsy Christmas Lights Ceremony

Scentsy campus, Meridian

The Scentsy campus lights up for the holidays.

Source: House of Palmer November guide as of October 30, 2026

Farmers markets still open

Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. through Dec 19

Capital City Public Market

The Grove Plaza, downtown Boise

Idaho's largest outdoor market, open Saturdays through mid-December.

Source: Capital City Public Market as of October 30, 2026

Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October, then winter market Saturdays Nov 7 - Dec 19

Boise Farmers Market

Midtown Boise through October; Idaho Botanical Garden for the winter market

A producer-only market running Saturdays through October, with its winter market at the Idaho Botanical Garden from Nov 7.

Source: Boise Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April through November

Nampa Farmers Market

Lloyd Square Park, Nampa

A Saturday market in downtown Nampa running through November.

Source: Nampa Farmers Market as of October 30, 2026

Equal Housing Opportunity

Paul Knighton, MORE Realty, serves all homebuyers and sellers in Oregon and Idaho without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This events list is open to everyone and updated regularly so it stays current for both the Portland Metro and the Treasure Valley.

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