Portland Thanksgiving 2026: Dinners, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Tree Lighting & More

In 2026, Thanksgiving takes place on November 26 and there will be celebrations all weekend including the Holiday / Christmas Tree lighting, Black Friday sales (Buy Local!), and more!

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2026 Portland Thanksgiving Day Weekend Events:

• November 26: Portland Spirit Thanksgiving Day Cruises | 11AM & 4PM, 2 Hour Cruise, Holiday Buffet, Live Piano Music (more info)
• November 27: Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square | 5:30-6:45PM, Free, A joyful community sing-along led Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini w/ many of Portland’s finest musical artists and chorale singers (more info)
• November 27: Erotica Open Mic @ Rose City Book Pub | 9-11PM, 21+, Free, Please bring your original erotic writing to share with an eager audience. (more info)
• November 27: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors | 6:30PM, Where to Watch in Portland + Food & Drink Specials
• November 27: Decadent 80s @ Crystal Ballroom | 8PM, Portland’s Longest Runnings 80s Dance Party (Win Tickets, $22)
• November 27 & 28: Butcher’s Burger at Meatstuff (formerly Proletariat Butchery) on SE Foster | 4-8PM, Fresh Local Beef (more info)
• November 29: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 3PM, Where to Watch in Portland + Food & Drink Specials

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Related Events and Info:

• Events Calendar: Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
• Holidays: Our Calendar of Portland Holiday Events
• New Years: Portland New Years Events, Parties, Champagne Toasts, & More

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