Sweater weather has officially arrived, and so have the festivals, fairs, and foodie events that make this season such a local favorite. From the popular “cover to cover” book fest,  holiday celebrations to and twinkle-lit trails, November’s calendar is packed with ways to soak in the season, one cozy corner at a time.

Nov  1  Hillsboro | Boules and Bottles

Nov  1  Vancouver, WA | Harvest Fest

Nov  1-2  NE Portland | Kumoricon

Nov  1-4  various locations | Central Eastside Muertos Celebration

Nov  1-9  various locations | Cover to Cover PDX Book Fest

Nov  2  NE Portland | Paint Nite: Lavender Falls

Nov  5  NE Portland | Books and Brews: Book Swap and DIY Bookmarks

Nov  7  NW Portland | Nights of the Golden Flower

Nov  7-23  NW Portland | Chrysanthemum Festival

Nov  8 SE Portland | Gobble Up Portland

Nov  8  SW Portland | Frybread Fest

Nov  8  Ridgefield, WA | NW’s Largest Garage & Vintage Sale

Nov  8-9  NW Portland | Trinity Artisan Fair

Nov  13  Newberg | Our Regenerative Table

Nov  14-15  SW Portland | BrewLights

Nov  14-16  N Portland | Portland Holiday Market

Nov  15-16  Ridgefield, WA | Holiday Crafts & Ale Festival  

Nov  21-23  Troutdale | Heart of the Country Show and Sale

Nov  21-30  various locations | Wine Country Thanksgiving

Nov  21-30  SW Portland | ZooLights

Nov  21-30  Silverton | Silverton Christmas Market  

Nov  22  SE Portland | Oregon Buddhist Temple Holiday Craft Fair

Nov  22  N Portland | Portland’s Cheese and Meat Festival

Nov  22  Newberg | Native American Heritage Month Celebration

Nov  27  Silverton | Thanksgiving at the Resort

Nov  27  Vancouver, WA | Turkey Trot 

Nov  28  SW Portland | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov  28-30 SE Portland | Holiday Express