The holiday season is upon us and business districts all around Portland have been buzzing with cheer! How are you supporting local businesses this season? Here are some more upcoming events by business district to help you plan your shop local adventure today! Check it out:
City-wide: Nov 14-Dec 15 – Win Big! makes holiday shopping fun and rewarding. Download the app and shop at participating stores for a chance to win big prizes! Each visit or purchase to a small business earns customers raffle entries. Visit as many small businesses as possible November 14th through December 15th for a chance to win one of over 100 prizes. The more places you shop, the greater chance you have to Win Big!
Beaumont: Dec 6 from 4-7pm – Holiday Fest is almost here and this year there are even more businesses participating and more events within the festival. See the map here and don’t miss this awesome event!
Foster: Dec 7 from 12-3pm – Wear your best and enjoy Detroit-style pizza and locally brewed beer at Assembly Brewing for Holiday Photos for the adults!
Greater Brooklyn: The GBBA compiled a Gift Guide! Check it out here. Also, all throughout the month of December Hip Chicks Do Wine is hosting a variety of amazing events! See them here and attend one or all!
Hillsdale / Multnomah Village: Nov 24-Dec 31 – The Golden Ticket event is in fullswing! Receive a Golden Ticket when you shop at local, participating businesses. The Golden Ticket can then be redeemed at a neighboring participating business to receive a discount or a gift with purchase.
Lents: Dec 15 from 10am-3pm – East PDX Collective and Lents Farmers Market are teaming up for the first-ever Farmers & Makers Market, combining the best of local produce, handmade goods, and holiday cheer!
Lloyd: Dec 14-23 – It’s not Christmas without your annual Santa Photo! Reserve your spot today to get your Santa picture at Lloyd Center, located next to the ice rink. 100% of your $10 donation supports the Salvation Army.
Montavilla: Nov 29 – Dec 31 – Winter Fest is on and there are a few upcoming events that you do not want to miss! Check out the line up of family-friendly events here.
Multnomah Village: Dec 6 First Friday’s are always a blast, but this month there is a special Holiday Gala! Enjoy the tree lighting, music, Santa, and the grinch is back again this year, don’t miss it.
NE Broadway: Throughout the entire month of December, Winter Fest brings deals at shops and small businesses! Get more info here.
St. Johns: Dec 7 from 6-11pm – Don your best ugly sweater and for the Ugly Sweater Holiday Pub Crawl come have a cheers with the St Johns community to celebrate the season! Coaster pick ups and route maps will be available at Leisure Public House, Weddinglandia and Urban German from 6 -8 PM. Drink specials and hundreds of ugly sweaters will be flooding the district. Cheers to the holiday season!
This list is non-exhaustive so follow us on Instagram for updates. Pledge to keep your hard-earned money ‘home for the holidays’ by shopping locally and supporting the small businesses that help make Portland a wonderful place to live, work, and shop. Add your small business suggestions to upcoming Wednesday newsletters by making a submission here.