The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 28–30, 2025

Portland Mercury 11/28 6:00A EverOut Staff

41st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, MAUM Market, and More Cheap & Easy Under $20 by EverOut Staff Once you've cleared away the dishes and waved goodbye to your family members, it's finally time to ease into the weekend. There are numerous...

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Portland Mercury 11/28 5:14A Anonymous

by Anonymous You give millions to the MAGA party. Fuck Nike.

Abernethy Elementary School Students, Community Come Together For Ruby Bridges Event

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:37P SE Examiner

By Ellen Spitaleri Dozens of Abernethy Elementary School students, teachers, staff, parents and community members showed up on November 14 for the Ruby Bridges Walk and Bike to School Day. [ ]

Sweeps of Camps Resume Despite Resistance From City Council, Homeless Rights Advocates

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:35P SE Examiner

By Marshall Hammond On November 1 Portland law enforcement resumed enforcing a camping ban aimed at reducing the number of unhoused people sheltering in tents and other impermanent structures in [ ]

New and Expanded Overnight Shelters in Buckman Neighborhood

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:31P SE Examiner

By Sofie Salewsky, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post As the temperatures outside drop and the winter months draw near, organizations around Portland are taking action to help those who [ ]

Free Tree Giveaways Bring New Growth to SE Portland Neighborhoods

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:27P SE Examiner

By Madeleine Voth As winter settles into SE Portland, new trees are beginning to appear in planting strips, front yards and neighborhood green spaces, the result of this fall’s free [ ]

Parks Levy Passed, Frustration Remains

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:25P SE Examiner

By Francesca “Frankie” Silverstein The Portland Parks Levy on the November ballot has unofficially passed, although the results won’t be certified until Monday, December 1. Measure 26-260, colloquially known as [ ]

Representatively Speaking – December 2025

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:22P SE Examiner

By State Representative Rob Nosse Those of you that get my weekly email newsletter or follow me on social media know that I just got back from a much-needed vacation. [ ]

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits on Marketplace Ending After 2025

The Southeast Examiner of Portland Oregon 11/27 9:17P SE Examiner

By Kris McDowell This time of year, when open enrollment for health insurance is underway, there is a key change that may be relevant to upcoming Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace [ ]

You took away my favorite venue

Portland Mercury 11/27 6:58P Anonymous

by Anonymous Thanks for taking away one of my favorite venues. You say its because you were losing cash, but we all know you got a huge grant from covid, a loan from your parents, bought horses, and basically ignored your business; and whined...

Portland-Area Starbucks Baristas Remain on Strike Over Labor Contract, Wage Disputes

Portland Mercury 11/27 5:15A Abe Asher

Nationwide, unionized baristas say the company has failed to negotiate fair terms as the coffee chain racks up labor violations and complaints. by Abe Asher Workers at unionized Starbucks locations across the Portland area remain on strike this...

POP QUIZ PDX: Embarrassing ICE, Oregon on Film, and the Best Thanksgiving Side Dish EVAAAR!

Portland Mercury 11/27 5:00A Wm. Steven Humphrey

See how well YOU score on this week's brainy, local news & entertainment quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey LET'S GO, TRIVIA BABIES! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX —our weekly, local,...

Good Morning, News: Oregon AG Vows to Investigate Excessive Force, New Hefty National Park Fees For...

Portland Mercury 11/26 5:00A Courtney Vaughn

by Courtney Vaughn If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we...

Finding meaning in the mundane

Portland Mercury 11/25 6:28P Anonymous

by Anonymous I saw you today for just a bit. You were talking like you're really feeling down and the shit weather is getting to you, but joking your way through like you do. We exchanged silly fake smiles like we're not feeling empty inside. I...

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland's Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and...

Portland Mercury 11/23 3:26A Wm. Steven Humphrey

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by...