IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO ENJOY DOWNTOWN PORTLAND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WE HAVE A FEW IDEAS TO SHARE!!
New Places to Shop
- If want to know what’s new in the retail space downtown, be sure to visit some new pop-up shops. There are NINE new pop-up shops in the area between SW Taylor and Harvey Milk, and bounded by SW 11th and SW 4th. Stop and talk to the shop owners and buy a gift or two.
- Akepele Apparel – 825 SW 5th Ave.
- Black Santa PDX – 525 SW Broadway
- Blush Beauty Bar – 625 SW Broadway
- Bring! Treats for Dogs – 505 SW Taylor St.
- Ceramics NW – 700 SW 5th Ave.
- Energy Iz Everything- 815 SW Park Ave. (in Director Park)
- PDX Urban Wineries – 511 SW 20th Ave.
- Sinister Coffee & Creamery 400 SW Broadway
- Wee Sock Shop – 625 SW Morrison St. – This one, you must see to believe because it’s located in a converted ATM machine booth!!
Ways to Amp Up Your Festive Joy
- If you missed the 39th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, just know that you still have a chance to see it! This year’s tree is a 75’ Douglas-fir that was generously donated by Stimson Lumber Company. It’s illuminated with 9,500 colorful LED lights!
- Also don’t miss:
Dec. 1-17 – Christmas Ships parade on the Willamette – various locations & days
Dec. 1 – 23 “It’s a Wonderful Life” @ the Winningstad Theater in Antoinette Hatfield Hall
Dec. 2 – 3 Portland Holiday Brew Fest @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
Dec. 7 – 15 Portland’s Public Menorah Lighting @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
Dec. 8 – The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition @ Pioneer Courthouse Sq.
Dec. 15 & 16 – Breakfast with Santa @ Nordstrom
Dec. 16 – 32nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert @ Pioneer Courthouse Sq
Dec. 20 – Pink Martini @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
New Places to Eat and Drink
- Sip a cocktail, have dinner and view the city in its illuminated finest from the 20th floor of the new Bellpine Restaurant on the 20th floor of the new Ritz Carlton! Or if heights aren’t your thing, visit the Lobby Bar which is decorated in woodland finery.
- If food carts are more to your liking, visit the Mid-Town Beer Garden @ 431 SW Harvey Milk. Create your own moveable feast from 25 food carts representing diverse cultures and cuisines!
MOST OF ALL, STOP AND CHAT WITH FOLKS!! TALK ABOUT WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT DOWNTOWN PORTLAND AND TELL THE SHOP KEEPERS HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE TO OUR CITY. OH….AND DON’T FORGET TO THANK ANYONE YOU SEE WEARING A UNIFORM — ANY UNIFORM!!
GIVE DOWNTOWN PORTLAND A LITTLE HOLIDAY LOVE!!
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO ENJOY DOWNTOWN PORTLAND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WE HAVE A FEW IDEAS TO SHARE!!
New Places to Shop
- If want to know what’s new in the retail space downtown, be sure to visit some new pop-up shops. There are NINE new pop-up shops in the area between SW Taylor and Harvey Milk, and bounded by SW 11th and SW 4th. Stop and talk to the shop owners and buy a gift or two.
- Akepele Apparel – 825 SW 5th Ave.
- Black Santa PDX – 525 SW Broadway
- Blush Beauty Bar – 625 SW Broadway
- Bring! Treats for Dogs – 505 SW Taylor St.
- Ceramics NW – 700 SW 5th Ave.
- Energy Iz Everything- 815 SW Park Ave. (in Director Park)
- PDX Urban Wineries – 511 SW 20th Ave.
- Sinister Coffee & Creamery 400 SW Broadway
- Wee Sock Shop – 625 SW Morrison St. – This one, you must see to believe because it’s located in a converted ATM machine booth!!
Ways to Amp Up Your Festive Joy
- If you missed the 39th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square, just know that you still have a chance to see it! This year’s tree is a 75’ Douglas-fir that was generously donated by Stimson Lumber Company. It’s illuminated with 9,500 colorful LED lights!
- Also don’t miss:
Dec. 1-17 – Christmas Ships parade on the Willamette – various locations & days
Dec. 1 – 23 “It’s a Wonderful Life” @ the Winningstad Theater in Antoinette Hatfield Hall
Dec. 2 – 3 Portland Holiday Brew Fest @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
Dec. 7 – 15 Portland’s Public Menorah Lighting @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
Dec. 8 – The Great Figgy Pudding Caroling Competition @ Pioneer Courthouse Sq.
Dec. 15 & 16 – Breakfast with Santa @ Nordstrom
Dec. 16 – 32nd Annual Tuba Christmas Concert @ Pioneer Courthouse Sq
Dec. 20 – Pink Martini @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
New Places to Eat and Drink
- Sip a cocktail, have dinner and view the city in its illuminated finest from the 20th floor of the new Bellpine Restaurant on the 20th floor of the new Ritz Carlton! Or if heights aren’t your thing, visit the Lobby Bar which is decorated in woodland finery.
- If food carts are more to your liking, visit the Mid-Town Beer Garden @ 431 SW Harvey Milk. Create your own moveable feast from 25 food carts representing diverse cultures and cuisines!
MOST OF ALL, STOP AND CHAT WITH FOLKS!! TALK ABOUT WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT DOWNTOWN PORTLAND AND TELL THE SHOP KEEPERS HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE TO OUR CITY. OH….AND DON’T FORGET TO THANK ANYONE YOU SEE WEARING A UNIFORM — ANY UNIFORM!!