Photo courtesy of Friends of Astoria Column / Meredith Barlow-Spry
The November + December 2026 Issue
Events & Things to Do
Photo courtesy of author
November 2 to 8, 2026
Portland Book Festival
Portland, Oregon
Cost varies
Writers and readers gather for a week of conversations, readings and literary events. On November 7, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis discuss Wildwood, Ke Huy Quan shares his debut memoir and forager Alexis Nikole Nelson dishes on her new guide to foraging wild foods safely.
Photo courtesy of Lan Su Chinese Garden
November 5 to 22, 2026
Chrysanthemum Festival
Portland, Oregon
Cost varies
Lan Su Chinese Garden celebrates a flower tied to longevity, resilience and health in Chinese tradition. Colorful mum displays fill the garden alongside Nights of the Golden Flower, a floral design showcase, plant tours, horticulture workshops and family-friendly activities.
Photo courtesy of Studio Art Quilt Associates
November 6, 2026, to January 3, 2027
Studio Quilt Showcase
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Free Admission
Discover the artistry of quilting as this traveling exhibition settles into the Willard Arts Center’s Carr Gallery. Featuring 38 works by 31 artists from Montana and Idaho, the exhibition explores unique interpretations of evolution through bold, contemporary quilt art.
Photo courtesy of Yachats Celtic Music Festival
November 13 to 15, 2026
Yachats Celtic Music Festival
Yachats, Oregon
Cost varies
Get your folk on as this beloved coastal festival marks its 25th anniversary. World-class Celtic music fills this small coastal town, with a pub-like atmosphere between shows plus traditional dance and whistle classes for those who want to do more than listen.
Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum / Jon Nelson, Senior Curator of Wildlife
November 14, 2026, to June 20, 2027
Porcupine Exhibition
Bend, Oregon
Cost varies
Delight in discovering one of North America’s prickliest creatures at “Quills Out: A Porcupine Adventure.” Step into an immersive cave to encounter rock-dwelling animals, catch a glimpse of the resident porcupines, and explore the history of these nocturnal rodents.
Photo courtesy of Historic Jacksonville
November 28 to December 20, 2026
Victorian Christmas
Jacksonville, Oregon
Cost varies
A tree lighting ceremony kicks off this Victorian-inspired holiday celebration, followed by weekend visits with Santa and a small-town holiday parade on December 5. Cozy up in a bright green trolley for a 45-minute tour past glimmering lights and beloved landmarks.
Photo courtesy of Washington State History Museum
November 29, 2026, to January 3, 2027
Our Voices Exhibition
Tacoma, Washington
Cost varies
The oral history exhibition “Our Voices” is on view at the Washington State History Museum. Through oral histories and images, the exhibition allows visitors to experience firsthand accounts from refugees and their descendants through shared stories of displacement, resettlement and community.
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