Makers events in Portland

THUNOV 5

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

FilmMuseumsGalleriesPoetryAuthor TalksLive Podcasts & RadioVarietyStand-UpHip-HopCultural HeritageTalks & LecturesTours

Free First Thursday with Live Wire Radio

Overview Portland Art Museum invites the community to join a Free First Thursday event, offering free admission to the museum for all, plus a Live Wire event as part of the Literary Arts Portland Book Festival. Visitors can take in the afternoon gallery pop-ups, the evening show, or both! Free First Thursday + Museum pop-ups 4:30 – 6 p.m. — 4:30-6:00pm — Free, pre-show, pop-up performances will take place throughout the Museum’s galleries. Performers are poet and rapper Dessa, bestselling...

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THUNOV 5

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Live Podcasts & RadioMusicAuthor TalksTalks & Lectures

BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast LIVE!

Powell's City of Books1005 W Burnside St

The BACKFENCE Unhinged podcast records their first ever live show with incredible guests Mitchell S. Jackson and Nicole Hardy sharing delightfully unhinged stories. Hosted by Andrew Dicson and Frayn Masters, and presented by Portland Mercury and...

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FRINOV 6

NOV 6–NOV 8 · Hours not provided

💰 $22Craft FairsWorkshopsFood & DrinkMakers

Sacred Sheep 2026

The Redd on Salmon Street831 SE Salmon Street

Sacred Sheep is an annual event celebrating our maker’s community. With a focus on local artisans, organizers Ritual Dyes aim to create an inclusive, community-minded space for fiber enthusiasts. Sacred Sheep is held in November in Portland, Oregon and is comprised of a marketplace for maker vendors, meet-ups, food, classes and more.

Sacred Sheep is an annual event celebrating our maker’s community. With a focus on local artisans, organizers Ritual Dyes aim to create an inclusive, community-minded space for fiber enthusiasts. Sacred Sheep is held in November in Portland,...

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THUNOV 5

4:00 PM

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Craft FairsCraftsMakersCocktailsHolidays & Seasonal

First Thursday Crafts & Cocktails

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom1332 W Burnside St

Join Urban Art Network for a special holiday edition of First Thursday inside Portland’s iconic McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! For two festive nights, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local artists, makers, and small businesses for a...

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FRIDEC 4

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

CeramicsMakersGalleriesCraft FairsNight MarketsHolidays & SeasonalWorkshopsToursBeerWine

Past Lives Holiday Bizarre

Past Lives Makerspace2808 Southeast 9th Avenue

Shop hyper-local this year! Find one-of-a-kind creations by more than 35 artists and makers at our 2nd Annual Holiday Bizarre. Plus, do some hands-on art, watch art demos, eat and drink, and do our scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes. It will be a night to remember!

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THUNOV 5

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Cultural HeritageWorkshopsCraftsMakersFood & DrinkKids (5-11)Holidays & Seasonal

STEAM Lab: Sugar Skulls

Aloha Community Library17445 SW Farmington Rd, Suite 26A

Create an edible sugar skull, or calavera de azúcar, a confection molded from sugar paste and decorated for the Mexican celebration for the Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos). Learn about the history and significance of sugar skulls while...

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WEDNOV 25

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BingoMakersHolidays & SeasonalKids & Family

The Makerspace Winter Challenge

Beaverton City Library12375 SW Fifth St

Join the Makerspace Winter Challenge! Grab a bingo sheet and take on a series of creative, open-ended missions. Complete any four in a row to earn a prize. With challenges for all ages and abilities, everyone can put their skills to the test! All ages.

Join the Makerspace Winter Challenge! Grab a bingo sheet and take on a series of creative, open-ended missions. Complete any four in a row to earn a prize. With challenges for all ages and abilities, everyone can put their skills to the test! All...

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THUNOV 5

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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WorkshopsMakers

Creative Learning: Intro to 3D Printing

Holgate Library7905 SE Holgate Boulevard

Learn about how a 3D printer works and go home with a small 3D printed object! You'll choose from a short list of pre-selected model options, follow the facilitator in using software to set up your print, and then send your object to the printer. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 12.

Learn about how a 3D printer works and go home with a small 3D printed object! You'll choose from a short list of pre-selected model options, follow the facilitator in using software to set up your print, and then send your object to the printer. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens November 12.

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THUNOV 5

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

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